Category: Oldies

This Day in Music History – July 23rd

1941 – “Memories of You” was recorded by Sonny Dunham and his orchestra. 1950 – “The Gene Autry Show” premiered on CBS-TV. 1977 – Foreigner’s “Cold As Ice” was released. 1977 – In Oakland, CA, Judas Priest opened for Led Zeppelin for the first time. 1980 – Keith Godchaux (Grateful Dead) died of injuries that […]

This Day in Music History – July 22nd

1963 – The Beach Boys released the single “Surfer Girl.” 1967 – Vanilla Fudge made its concert debut in New York. 1969 – Aretha Franklin was arrested for disorderly conduct after creating a disturbance in a Detroit parking lot. 1972 – The variety show, “The Bobby Darin Amusement Company” premiered on CBS. 1977 – Elvis […]

Peggy Lee Centennial Year Celebration Continues

The centennial celebration of Peggy Lee’s birth—May 26, 1920—continues to be commemorated with new music releases and the airing of an updated documentary. Honoring one of the 20th century’s most important musical influences in the world of jazz and popular music, and in conjunction with UMe/Capitol, the Peggy Lee Estate today announces the digital-only release […]

This Day in Music History – July 13th

1939 – Frank Sinatra made his recording debut with the Harry James band with the songs “Melancholy Mood” and “From the Bottom of My Heart.” 1956 – Elvis Presley’s single “Don’t Be Cruel” / “Hound Dog” was released. 1959 – The Shirelles’ “Dedicated To The One I Love” was released. 1964 – The Supremes made […]

Jimi Hendrix Drops Famed Star Spangled Banner via Augmented Reality

Experience Hendrix L.L.C. and Authentic Hendrix LLC, the family companies of the iconic guitarist are announcing a collaboration with Strax Networks Inc. using their augmented reality application, “StraxAR™”, to present exclusive content from Jimi Hendrix™ in support of Black Lives Matter. Augmented Reality brings the digital world together with the physical world by “augmenting” digital […]

New Official Music Video For “No Woman No Cry”

In observance of the late and legendary Bob Marley’s 75th Birthday, and in honor of the July 1 International Reggae Day celebrations, an official music video for Bob Marley’s “No Woman No Cry,” premiered today. Directed by Kristian Mercado Figueroa and shot in Jamaica and New York City, the powerful visual explores two tales of […]