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.” […]
1956 – Elvis Presley filmed his first Hollywood screen test. 1961 – Troy Shondell recorded “This Time.” 1963 – Fats Domino signed with ABC-Paramount after his Imperial contract ended. 1964 – John Lennon was reunited with his father after 17 years. 1966 – The first single under just the name David Bowie was released for […]
1945 – Ella Fitzgerald and the Delta Rhythm Boys recorded “It’s Only a Paper Moon.” 1950 – Jazz pianist, Erroll Garner became one of the first jazz instrumentalists to give a solo concert. In 1954, he wrote the song “Misty.” 1951 – Frank Sinatra recorded “I’m a Fool to Want You.” 1967 – The Young […]
1957 – Ricky Nelson recorded his first songs. 1964 – “Funny Girl” opened on Broadway starring Barbra Streisand. 1964 – Pete Best (Beatles) appeared live on the TV show “I’ve Got a Secret.” 1965 – It was announced that Jeff Beck would take Eric Clapton’s place in the Yardbirds. 1969 – John Lennon and Yoko […]
1960 – Roy Orbison recorded “Only the Lonely.” 1961 – Elvis Presley performed his last live show for the next eight years in Pearl Harbor, Hawaii. The show raised $62,000 for the U.S.S. Arizona memorial fund. 1963 – The Beach Boys released the album “Surfin’ U.S.A.” 1967 – The Who made its U.S. concert debut […]
1956 – Sammy Davis, Jr. starred in the play, “Mr. Wonderful,” in New York City. 1956 – Carl Perkins was injured in a car accident on his way to perform on the “Perry Como Show.” 1958 – Hank Williams Jr. made his stage debut in Swainsboro, GA, at the age of eight. 1962 – Barbra […]
1959 – Bobby Rydell made his first TV appearance, on “American Bandstand.” 1960 – Elvis Presley made his first post-Army recording. 1961 – Ricky Nelson recorded “Hello Mary Lou.” 1963 – Jan & Dean recorded “Surf City.” 1965 – The first Motown tour of the U.K. began. 1968 – Eric Clapton, Neil Young, Richie Furay […]
1957 – Elvis Presley bought the mansion he called Graceland. 1958 – “Our Song” was released by Tom and Jerry. Later they used their real names, which were Paul Simon and Art Garfunkel. 1962 – Bob Dylan released his self-titled debut album. 1966 – Gary Leeds (Walker Brothers) was abducted by British students trying to […]