1949 – Harry Belafonte began recording his first sessions for Capitol Records. They included the songs “They Didn’t Believe Me” and “Close Your Eyes.” 1954 – Elvis Presley’s first single was released by Sun Records. It was “That’s All Right” b/w “Blue Moon of Kentucky.” 1966 – Frank Sinatra, at the age of 50, married […]
1960 – Elvis Presley was promoted to Sergeant in the U.S. Army. 1967 – The first Human Be-in took place in Golden Gate Park, San Francisco. 1970 – A display of John Lennon’s erotic “Bag One” lithographs opened in London. 2 days later Scotland Yard seized prints as evidence of pornography. 1970 – Diana Ross […]
1942 – Glenn Miller and his band recorded “Jukebox Saturday Night.” 1952 – Patti Page made her TV debut in a summer replacement series for Perry Como. 1973 – Ray Davies announced that he was leaving The Kinks. He returned to the group within the week. 1978 – Bob Dylan performed before the largest open-air […]
The new grand entranceway at Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Tampa is now the home of Elvis Presley’s iconic 24-karat gold leaf grand piano. The grand entranceway, which features gold and glass design elements along with two curved escalators, is part of the property’s ongoing $700 million expansion, which will be completed in the […]
1936 – Billie Holiday recorded “Billie’s Blues.” 1964 – “Do Wah Diddy Diddy” by Manfred Mann was released in the U.K. 1965 – Wilson Pickett’s “In The Midnight Hour” was released. 1967 – Bobbie Gentry recorded “Ode to Billie Joe.” 1968 – Eric Clapton announced that Cream would break up following a farewell tour. 1971 […]
1955 – The Bill Haley & His Comets single “Rock Around the Clock” hit #1 on Billboard’s Pop charts. This was the first time a rock and roll recording accomplished this feat. 1956 – Dick Clark made his debut as host of “Bandstand” on a Philadelphia TV station. The name of the show was changed […]
1958 – The first gold record album was presented by the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA). The award went to the soundtrack “Oklahoma!” 1969 – Marianne Faithfull took an overdose of barbiturates on the set of the movie “Ned Kely.” 1970 – “The Everly Brothers Show” was launched on ABC-TV as a summer series. […]
To celebrate this Independence Day, thousands of coastal defenders, including Pearl Jam’s Eddie Vedder, marine biologist Dr. Ayana Elizabeth Johnson, legendary musician Jack Johnson and three-time world champion surfer, Carissa Moore, have been flying a new flag, standing up to declare ‘we are The United States and Oceans of America (#USOA).’ As part of the […]
1956 – Elvis Presley appeared on “The Steve Allen Show.” He was told not to dance and Allen had him sing “Hound Dog” to a real basset hound wearing tails. 1963 – “She Loves You” and “I’ll Get You” were recorded by the Beatles. 1973 – In New York City, “Jesus Christ Superstar” closed after […]
1975 – David Bowie’s “Fame” was released. 1978 – Members of the group Kansas were named Deputy Ambassadors of Goodwill by Unicef. 1986 – Wham! made their farewell concert appearance at London’s Wembley Stadium. Elton John made an appearance in a clown suit to sing a song and then came back later to sing “Candle […]