1964 – The Beatles appeared for the 3rd time on “The Ed Sullivan Show.” They appeared via tape. 1965 – The Beach Boys recorded “Help Me Rhonda”. 1969 – The Jimi Hendrix Experience played its last British concert. 1970 – “ABC” by the Jackson Five was released. 1975 – Led Zeppelin’s album “Physical Graffiti” was […]
1958 – The first Flying V, by Gibson, was shipped from a factory in Kalamazoo, MI. 1968 – McGraw-Hill, Inc. outbids eight other American publishers for the U.S. rights to Hunter Davies’ authorized biography of the Beatles. They paid $150,000 for the rights. 1970 – The Jackson 5 made their TV debut on “American Bandstand.” […]
1949 – Ricky Nelson joined the cast of his parents’ radio show. 1958 – Buddy Holly’s album “Buddy Holly” was released by Coral Records. This was his first official solo album. 1964 – The Beach Boys recorded “Don’t Worry Baby”. 1969 – “Goodbye Cream” opened in Baltimore. The film was of Cream’s November 26, 1968 […]
1964 – Simon & Garfunkel completed the original acoustic version of “The Sounds of Silence.” 1968 – Gerry Marsden (Gerry & the Pacemakers) began a 3-1/2 year run in the London stage production of “Charlie Girl.” 1970 – Tommy Boyce and Bobby Hart guest starred on ABC-TV’s “Bewitched”. 1971 – Paul McCartney released “Another Day” […]
1959 – Elvis Presley appeared after hours at the Lido Club in Paris while on leave from the U.S. Army. 1959 – Ray Charles recorded “What’d I Say.” 1969 – Lulu and Maurice Gibb (Bee Gees) were married in England. 1974 – KISS released their first album “KISS.” 1974 – Yes played their first show […]
During a performance on the Rock Legends Cruise on February 13, 2025, former Eagles guitarist Don Felder experienced a medical emergency on stage. While introducing the song “Tequila Sunrise,” Felder appeared disoriented and was assisted offstage by crew members. Medical personnel determined that the 77-year-old musician was suffering from dehydration; he received fluids and is […]
1955 – Little Richard sent his first audition tape to Specialty Records. 1960 – The Everly Brothers signed with Warner Bros. Records in a 10-year contract worth $1 million. 1964 – The first Herb Alpert & the Tijuana Brass concert was held, in Los Angeles, CA. 1966 – Brian Wilson began recording the Beach Boys’ […]
1958 – On CBS television Walter Cronkite reported that the Iranian government has banned rock & roll becausee it is against the concepts of Islam and also a hazard to health. 1964 – Chad & Jeremy were guests on the “Patty Duke Show.” 1967 – Aretha Franklin recorded her song “Respect” in New York. 1970 […]
1961 – Frank Sinatra unveiled his own recording label, Reprise. 1965 – Gary Lewis recorded “Count Me In.” 1966 – The Rolling Stones appeared on “The Ed Sullivan Show.” The appearance had been taped the day before. 1970 – Black Sabbath’s self-titled first LP was released in the U.K. 1972 – Led Zeppelin was forced […]
The Rock & Roll Hall of Fame has unveiled its list of 14 nominees for the class of 2025, featuring a diverse array of artists spanning various genres and eras. Notable first-time nominees include Mariah Carey, Chubby Checker, OutKast, Phish, Bad Company, the Black Crowes, Joe Cocker, and Billy Idol. Returning nominees encompass Cyndi Lauper, […]