1967 – John Lennon’s “How I Won the War” opened in the U.S. It was the first solo movie by a Beatle. 1968 – Cynthia Powell Lennon was granted a divorce from John Lennon. The two had been married for six years. 1971 – Led Zeppelin’s album “Led Zeppelin IV” was released. The album included […]
In an interview with Loudwire, the guitarist explains why he should be a part of the show. For love of the fans, and for KISS to make a ton of money. KISS will begin on ‘The End of the Road’ in 2019 and remain on tour for three years, finally reaching the twilight of their career. […]
1961, Jimmy Dean started a five week run at No.1 on the US singles chart with ‘Big Bad John’, a No.2 on the UK chart. Jimmy went on to present a prime time variety show on US TV. 1964, During their first promotional visit to the UK, The Beach Boys appeared live on ITV’s ‘Ready […]
President Donald Trump attacked Democrats in one corner of Florida on Saturday (Nov. 3), while Margaritaville king Jimmy Buffett took musical shots at him and Gov. Rick Scott in another as the state’s tight Senate and gubernatorial races reached the final weekend of campaigning. Both sides went to strongholds, with Trump holding a rally in […]
1962 – The Elvis Presley film “Girls! Girls! Girls!” premiered. 1963 – Kate Smith gave her first full concert to paying customers. 1966 – Mississippi John Hurt died at the age of 73. 1974 – George Harrison began his first tour in eight years. He was the first former Beatle to attempt a nationwide solo […]
1964 – The Dave Clark Five performed “Glad All Over” on “The Ed Sullivan Show.” 1968 – George Harrison released the soundtrack “Wonderwall.” He was the first Beatle to release a solo album. 1969 – Faces was added to Warner Brothers records. 1987 – U2 opened for itself by pretending to be a country-rock group […]
Another election cycle. Another round of American citizens mulling moves to other countries if the outcome doesn’t swing their way. This time, it’s entertainment legend Barbra Streisand, who told the New York Times she’s been struggling with whether to uproot if Democrats don’t win control of the House on Tuesday. “I’ve been thinking about, do […]
1969 – Led Zeppelin’s album “Led Zeppelin II” was released in the United Kingdom. 1970 – Michelle Phillips, formerly of the Mamas and Papas, and actor Dennis Hopper were married. The two divorced 8 days later. 1985 – Producer Joseph Papp died of cancer at the age of 70. He was the co-creator of “A […]
Stern Pinball, Inc., a global lifestyle brand based on the iconic and outrageously fun modern American game of pinball, in collaboration with Ka-Pow Pinball, proudly announced today the availability of the one-of-a-kind Beatles pinball machine. Only 1964 units will be produced in recognition of the year in which the world forever changed when Ed Sullivan […]
1970 – Neil Diamond received a gold record for “Cracklin’ Rosie.” 1971 – Duane Allman was killed in a motorcycle accident in Macon, GA. 1975 – Joan Baez became a member of Bob Dylan’s Rolling Thunder Revue. 1990 – The Byrds, LaVerne Baker, John Lee Hooker, The Impressions, Wilson Pickett, Jimmy Reed and Ike & […]