Paul McCartney’s legendary Höfner 500/1 bass guitar, a centerpiece of The Beatles’ early soundtracks such as “Love Me Do” and “She Loves You,” has been miraculously recovered after being missing for over half a century. The instrument, which vanished in 1972, has finally made its way back to McCartney, thanks to the efforts of the […]
1964 – The Beatles scored their first U.S. No. 1 album with Meet The Beatles! The album stayed at No. 1 for eleven weeks. 1965 – The much loved and respected crooner/jazz singer and pianist Nat King Cole died of complications following surgery for lung cancer in Santa Monica. He was 48. First famous for his jazz […]
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 Foundation has just unveiled its list of nominees for 2024, sparking excitement and nostalgia among music enthusiasts. This year’s lineup is a remarkable mix of 15 iconic artists and bands, each with a unique influence on the music industry. What sets this year apart is the inclusion of […]
1956 – Screamin’ Jay Hawkins recorded “I Put a Spell On You.” 1961 – The Miracles’ “Shop Around” became Motown’s first million-selling single. 1967 – Police raided Keith Richards home in West Wittering, Sussex, England. The police found “various substances of a suspicious nature.” Richards and Mick Jagger were arrested on May 10 on drug […]
Sixty years ago, the United States was gripped by Beatlemania, a phenomenon that marked the beginning of a new era in music history. On February 7, 1964, the Beatles, hailing from Liverpool, England, stepped onto American soil for the first time, greeted by thousands of ecstatic fans at John F. Kennedy Airport in Queens, New […]
1962 – Neil Sedaka recorded “Breaking Up is Hard to Do” for the first time. 1964 – The Beatles made the first of three record-breaking appearances on “The Ed Sullivan Show.” 73 million people watched the show. It was their American TV debut. 1964 – Davy Jones made his U.S. television debut on “The Ed […]
1956 – Buddy Holly signed a recording contract with Decca Records. He left the “e” out of his last name (Holley) and dropped it from his stage name as well. 1958 – The “Annette” serial began on ABC-TV’s “Mickey Mouse Club.” The first episode was an introduction to the series presented by the housekeeper. 1960 […]
At the 2024 Grammy Awards, Joni Mitchell delivered a performance that was not just historic but a poignant reminder of her unparalleled influence on music and songwriting. Introduced by Brandi Carlile, Mitchell was celebrated for her groundbreaking contributions that have empowered artists to express the depths of their souls through music. Carlile’s introduction painted Mitchell […]