1955 – Elvis Presley was interviewed by Jimmy Dean on Jimmy’s television show. 1956 – The movie “Rock Around the Clock” (with Bill Haley) made its premiere in Washington, DC. 1958 – Perry Como’s “Catch A Falling Star” was certified as the first gold single. 1960 – Sam Cooke began his first tour of the […]
1961 – Rick Nelson recorded “Travelin’ Man”. 1965 – Eric Clapton left the Yardbirds. 1976 – The Jackson 5 moved from Motown to Epic Records. They also changed their name to the Jackson’s. 1984 – MTV premiered its weekly “Top 20 Video Countdown” show. 1987 – Bryan Adams’ “Heat of the Night” became the first […]
1957 – The Crickets recorded a cha-cha version of “Maybe Baby.” 1969 – Paul McCartney and Linda Eastman were married. 1969 – George Harrison and his wife Patti were arrested in Esher, Surrey. The charge was cannabis resin possession after authorities found 120 joints in their house. 1974 – Nilsson and John Lennon were ejected […]
This April, the Hollywood Bowl will host a star-studded event, “Keep the Party Going: A Tribute to Jimmy Buffett,” to honor the legacy of the beloved musician. Scheduled for April 11, the concert will feature an impressive array of artists, including Paul McCartney, the Eagles, Jon Bon Jovi, Zac Brown, and many more. This gathering […]
1959 – The play “Raisin in the Sun” by Lorraine Hansberry opened on Broadway at the Ethel Barrymore Theatre. 1968 – Otis Redding posthumously received a gold record for his single, “(Sittin’ on) The Dock of the Bay”. 1969 – Motown bought the Jackson 5 out of their contract with Steeltown. 1982 – Jimmy Sohns […]
1962 – The Beatles performed for the first time on the BBC in Great Britain. The show was “Teenager’s Turn”. 1964 – The Dave Clark 5 made their first appearance on the “Ed Sullivan Show”. 1965 – The Beach Boys’ “Help Me Rhonda” was released. 1968 – The Fillmore East opened in New York City. […]
In a surprising twist that has reverberated through the music and legal communities, the Manhattan District Attorney’s office has abruptly ended its criminal trial over the alleged theft of handwritten drafts of iconic Eagles songs, including “Hotel California.” The decision came mid-trial, prompted by the late disclosure of 6,000 pages of emails that raised serious […]
1959 – The Drifters recorded “There Goes My Baby.” 1964 – Elvis Presley’s 14th movie, “Kissin’ Cousins,” was released. 1970 – Charles Manson released his album “Lies” to finance his defense against murder charges. 1973 – John Lennon’s visa extension was canceled by the New York Office of the Immigration Department. It had been granted […]
1955 – Elvis Presley made his first TV appearance on the “Louisiana Hayride” show. 1960 – Elvis Presley was honorably discharged from the Army. 1963 – Patsy Cline, Cowboy Copas, and Hawkshaw Hawkins died in a plane crash near Nashville, TN. 1968 – Jerry Lee Lewis opened in the rock musical adaptation of “Othello” in […]
1963 -The Beach Boys single “Surfin’ U.S.A.” was released. 1967 – It was announced that Steve Winwood and his brother Muff were leaving the Spencer Davis Group after an April 2 show. 1970 – Janis Joplin was fined $200 for using obscene language onstage in Tampa, FL. 1976 – Hall & Oates recorded “Rich Girl.” […]