1973 – Diana Ross’ “Touch Me In The Morning” hits #1, where it stays for one week. 1977 – Elvis Presley’s funeral is held at Graceland, where 150 guests are invited inside and about 75,000 fans pay their respects outside. 1978 – The Temptations’ Melvin “Blue” Franklin is shot four times in the hand and […]
1941 – “Au Revoir, Pleasant Dreams” was recorded by Ben Bernie and his orchestra. 1958 – Buddy Holly and Maria Elena Santiago were married in a private ceremony at his parents home in Lubbock, TX. 1965 – The Beatles set a record for having the largest single crowd at a concert at Shea Stadium in […]
Iconic rock band Foreigner is set to electrify Cedar Rapids this August with a special stop on their farewell tour at McGrath Amphitheatre. Despite announcing “The Historic Farewell Tour” in 2022, the group continues to tour with surprising energy—and a new frontman—honoring their legendary catalog. On Monday, August 11, Foreigner will perform at 7:30 PM, […]
1960 – The Silver Beetles recruited drummer Pete Best. 1966 – John Lennon apologized at a news conference in Chicago, IL, for his remark that “the Beatles are more popular than Jesus.” 1972 – The Festival of Hope concert took place at Roosevelt Raceway in Long Island, NY. It was the first rock festival to […]
1952 – Hank Williams was fired from the Grand Ole Opry and told not to return until he was sober. 1965 – The Beatles’ movie “Help!” premiered in the New York. 1966 – The Beatles arrived at Chicago’s O’Hare Airport to start their last tour of the U.S. 1969 – Diana Ross invited 350 guests […]
1960 – 25,000 copies of “Tell Laura I Love Her” were destroyed by Decca Records. It was said that the song was “too tasteless and vulgar for English sensibility.” 1970 – Janis Joplin bought a headstone for the grave of blues singer Bessie Smith. Smith was one of Joplin’s idols. 1975 – Hank Williams, Jr. […]
1963 – The movie “Beach Party” opened in the U.S. It had its U.S. premiere on July 14. 1965 – The Turtles’ remake of Bob Dylan’s “It Ain’t Me Babe” was released. 1965 – Mike Smith (Dave Clark Five) had two ribs broken when he was pulled off the stage by a fan in Chicago. […]
Even after five decades of heavy riffs and bearded swagger, ZZ Top proved at Red Rocks Amphitheatre that they haven’t lost a single shred of their blues-rock magic. As part of their Elevation Tour, the Texas trio played to a packed crowd that ranged from lifelong fans to newcomers eager to witness rock royalty in […]
1957 – American Bandstand made its network debut on ABC-TV. The show was hosted by Dick Clark. Until this day the show had been a local show in Philadelphia since 1952. 1959 – In New York, The Isley Brothers recorded “Shout” at RCA Victor’s Music Center Of The World. 1966 – The Beatles album “Revolver” […]
1957 – The Everly Brothers made their second appearance on the Ed Sullivan Show and introduced their upcoming single, “Wake Up Little Susie” and the song “Bye Bye Love.” 1958 – Billboard Magazine introduced its “Hot 100” chart, which was part popularity and a barometer of the movement of potential hits. The first number one […]