1953 – Frank Sinatra and arranger Nelson Riddle teamed up for the first time. 1957 – Elvis recorded “Jailhouse Rock.” 1960 – Fats Domino recorded “Walking to New Orleans.” 1965 – The Kinks began their first British tour. 1965 – Herman’s Hermits and the Zombies began their first U.S. tour. 1976 – In Memphis, Bruce […]
1960 – Dick Clark told the U.S. House of Representatives that he had never taken payola for the records he featured on his show “American Bandstand.” 1968 – The musical “Hair” opened on Broadway. 1976 – Bruce Springsteen climbed the wall of Graceland to meet Elvis Presley. Elvis wasn’t home. 1979 – Van Halen’s “Dance […]
ZZ Top isn’t slowing down anytime soon. The legendary Texas trio has announced their massive 51-date North American Elevation tour, kicking off June 1 in Victoria, British Columbia, and wrapping October 10 in Terre Haute, Indiana. Following a record-setting 99 shows in 2024, frontman Billy Gibbons seems determined to push even harder this year. After […]
1961 – Elvis Presley made his last stage appearance for nearly eight years at Bloch Arena, HI. 1968 – The Beatles refused to perform for the Queen of England at a British Olympic Appeal Fund show because “Our decision would be the same no matter what the cause. We don’t do benefits.” 1970 – The […]
1959 – “Your Hit Parade” aired for the last time. The show had been on since 1935. 1961 – Bob Dylan earned a $50 session fee for playing harmonica on Harry Belafonte’s “Midnight Special.” It was his recording debut. 1968 – Apple Records refused to sign David Bowie. 1977 – Talking Heads began its first […]
The Prince of Darkness is rising again. At 76, Ozzy Osbourne is preparing to take the stage one last time—twice in a single day. The iconic metal frontman revealed he’s undergoing intensive physical training in preparation for Black Sabbath’s farewell performance, followed by his own solo set on July 5th at Birmingham’s Villa Park. Dubbed […]
1956 – Elvis Presley made his Las Vegas debut at the Frontier Hotel. 1958 – Buddy Holly’s second Fender Stratocaster guitar was stolen in East St. Louis, MO, out of the band’s station wagon. 1959 – The movie “Go Johnny Go” premiered. 1962 – Jerry Lee Lewis’s 3-year-old son drowned. 1966 – “Wild Thing” by […]
Alice Cooper is reuniting with his original bandmates—guitarist Michael Bruce, bassist Dennis Dunaway, and drummer Neal Smith—for their first album together in over five decades. Titled The Revenge of Alice Cooper, the album is set for release on July 25, 2025, via earMUSIC. This marks their first collaboration since 1973’s Muscle of Love. The album […]
1960 – Dick Clark testified before a congressional committee investigating payola. He admitted that he had a financial interest in 27 percent of the records he played on his show in a period of 28 months. 1963 – The Beatles and the Rolling Stones met for the first time at the Crawdaddy Club in Richmond, […]
Zak Starkey, son of Beatles drummer Ringo Starr, has parted ways with The Who after nearly three decades as their drummer. The split follows a contentious performance at London’s Royal Albert Hall in March 2025, where frontman Roger Daltrey publicly criticized Starkey’s drumming during the final song, stating he couldn’t hear the key over the […]