1961 – The Beatles began their engagement as regular headliners at Liverpool’s Cavern Club. They performed about 300 shows over the next two years. 1962 – Robert Zimmerman legally changed his name to Bob Dylan. 1963 – Eric Clapton quit The Roosters. 1972 – Brian Cole (Association) died of a heroin overdose. 1987 – Dave […]
1965 – Bob Dylan’s “Like a Rolling Stone” was released. 1968 – Jane Asher announced that Paul McCartney has broken off their engagement. 1974 – Joey Ramone became the lead vocalist for the Ramones. 1975 – Steve Van Zandt (also known as Little Steven) performed for the first time in concert as a member of […]
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1957 – John Lennon and Paul McCartney were introduced to each other. 1964 – In London, the Beatles’ first film, “A Hard Day’s Night,” premiered at the Pavillion Theatre. 1965 – The Jefferson Airplane was formed in San Francisco, CA. 1971 – Karen and Richard Carpenter hosted “Make Your Own Kind of Music” on NBC-TV. […]
1958 – Ray Charles’ performance at the Newport Jazz Festival was recorded for a live album. 1964 – Gerry & the Pacemakers released their single “How Do You Do It” in the U.S. 1968 – Bill Graham opened The Fillmore West in San Francisco, CA. 1969 – The Rolling Stones gave a free concert for […]
1957 – Buddy Holly recorded the song “Peggy Sue.” 1959 – Dick Clark announced that he was teaming up with Irvin Feld to stage a series of Dick Clark Caravans. 1967 – Keith Richards was found guilty of allowing his property to be used for the smoking of marijuana and was sentenced to one year […]
1965 – The Supremes made the studio recording of “Love Is Like an Itching in My Heart.” 1965 – The Miracles released “Tracks Of My Tears.” 1970 – Chubby Checker and 3 others were arrested in Niagra Falls after marijuana and unidentified drug capsules were found in Checker’s car. 1987 – Madonna was on the […]
1959 – Chuck Berry’s “Memphis” was released. 1963 – The Surfaries single “Wipe Out” was released. 1963 – “Fingertips – Pt 2,” by Stevie Wonder, was released. 1967 – The drug possession trial of Rolling Stone members Mick Jagger and Keith Richards opened in London. 1968 – The Jeff Beck group made its U.S. debut […]
1967 – The Monterey Pop Festival began at the Monterey Fairgrounds in Northern California. The festival lasted three days. 1970 – Woodstock Ventures, the sponsors of the original Woodstock, announced that they lost more than $1.2 million on the festival. 1972 – The New York Jazz Museum opened. 1972 – The Who’s “Join Together” was […]
1961 – Elvis Presley’s seventh film, “Wild in the Country” premiered. 1963 – The Essex released “Easier Said Than Done.” 1966 – The Elvis Presley film “Paradise Hawaiian Style” premiered. 1974 – Rick Wakeman announced he was leaving Yes. Patrick Moraz replaced him on August 18. 1979 – The Who released the soundtrack album “The […]