1945 – The musical “Carousel”, based on Molnar’s “Liliom,” opened at the Majestic Theatre in New York City. 1956 – Clyde McPhatter (Drifters) was released from the U.S. Armed Forces. 1958 – In London, The Marquee Club opened for the first time. 1965 – The film T.A.M.I. (Teen-Age Music International) Show opened in London under […]
1953 – Benny Goodman returned to Carnegie Hall after 15 years. 1960 – Eddie Cochran died in Bath, England, from severe brain injuries sustained in a car crash near Chippenham, Wiltshire. Gene Vincent was seriously injured in the accident. 1964 – The FBI lab reported that it could not determine the lyrics to “Louie Louie.” […]
1956 – Buddy Holly released his first single, “Blue Days, Black Nights.” 1964 – The Rolling Stones’ debut album, “The Rolling Stones” was released in the U.K. 1965 – The Hollies opened their first tour of the U.S. at the Brooklyn Paramount theater in New York. 1966 – Percy Sledge’s “When A Man Loves A […]
1966 – Buffalo Springfield were the opening act for The Byrds in San Bernadino, CA. 1967 – The Nancy and Frank Sinatra duet “Somethin’ Stupid” hit #1 on the U.S. singles chart. It was the first father and daughter act to hit #1. 1969 – Archie Bell (Drells) was released from military service after a […]
1954 – Bill Haley and the Comets recorded “Rock Around the Clock.” The song was released a year later in the movie “Blackboard Jungle.” 1954 – Big Joe Turner’s “Shake, Rattle and Roll” was released. 1955 – The national radio show “Your Hit Parade” celebrated its 20th anniversary. 1963 – Bob Dylan performed his first […]
1967 – The first Human Be-in took place in Golden Gate Park, San Francisco. 1970 – Diana Ross performed for the last time with the Supremes during a show in Las Vegas, NV. 1972 – Elvis Presley reportedly drew the largest audience for a single TV show to that time when he presented a live, […]
1964 – The Supremes recorded “Where Did Our Love Go.” The song was their first No. 1 single. 1968 – The Petula Clark TV special “Petula” aired on NBC. 1970 – In London, the U.K. premiere of the Woodstock movie took place. The film was a documentary of the August 1969 festival that took place […]
1964 – The Searchers appeared on “The Ed Sullivan Show.” It was the Searchers’ U.S. debut. 1968 – Simon & Garfunkel’s single “Mrs. Robinson” was released. 1974 – The Guess Who hosted a celebrity tennis tournament in Toronto to benefit Ballet of Canada. 1977 – David Bowie appeared on Dinah Shore’s TV special. 1978 – […]
On what would have been Marvin Gaye’s 80th birthday, the U.S. Postal Service today honored the music legend with the dedication of a new commemorative Forever stamp during a first-day-of-issue ceremony at the Greek Theatre, where he once performed. “The Postal Service is honored to recognize Marvin Gaye, the Motown legend, with a stamp on […]
1963 – “Best Foot Forward” with Liza Minnelli opened in New York City. 1964 – The Beach Boys recorded “I Get Around.” 1965 – Freddie & the Dreamers recorded “Do The Freddie.” 1965 – The Beach Boys appeared on ABC-TV’s “Shindig!” and performed “Do You Wanna Dance?” 1978 – KISS released the album “Double Platinum.” […]