1959 – Buddy Holly’s funeral was held in Lubbock, TX. 1961 – The Jive Five recorded “My True Story”. 1964 – The Beatles arrived in New York to begin their first U.S. tour. 1969 – “This Is Tom Jones” premiered on ABC-TV. 1979 – The Clash kick off their first American tour at the Berkeley […]
The Beach Boys, synonymous with the surf rock genre and creators of timeless American rock anthems, are set to bring their vibrant sounds to Wheeling’s Capitol Theatre on September 21 as part of their “Endless Summer Gold 2024” tour. This stop, among others, promises fans a nostalgic journey through the band’s illustrious career, led by […]
1943 – Frank Sinatra made his debut as vocalist on radio’s “Your Hit Parade.” 1970 – John Lennon’s “Instant Karma” with Yoko Ono’s “Who Has Seen the Wind?” was released in the U.K. 1971 – Richard Thompson left Fairport Convention. 1987 – Joan Jett made her acting debut in “Light Of Day.” 1987 – Sonny […]
At the 33rd annual MusiCares event, Jon Bon Jovi, celebrated as the 2024 MusiCares Person of the Year, kicked off the festivities with a performance that immediately captured the audience’s attention. Before the accolades and speeches could begin, Bon Jovi and his band set the tone for the evening with their new hit “Legendary,” showcasing […]
Bruce Springsteen, affectionately known as The Boss, has shared a heartfelt tribute to his beloved mother, Adele, who passed away at the age of 98. Battling Alzheimer’s disease for over a decade, Adele’s spirit continued to shine through her love for dance, a passion that deeply connected her to her son and his music. Springsteen […]
1956 – The Rock and Roll Ice Revue opened at the Roxy Theater in New York City. 1964 – The governor of Indiana declared that the song “Louie Louie” by the Kingsmen was pornographic. He requested that the state’s radio stations not play the song. 1963 – Neil Young, at age 17, performed his first […]
1697 – Composer Johann Joachim Quantz was born. 1861 – Composer Charles Martin Tornow Loeffler was born. 1956 – Jerry Lee Lewis played piano for Billy Lee Riley’s recording of “Red Hot.” 1956 – Elvis Presley recorded “Blue Suede Shoes.” Today in Elvis History 1968 – Bobby Goldsboro recorded “Honey.” 1969 – The Beatles made […]
Joni Mitchell, a name synonymous with influential songwriting and profound musical impact, is set to make her debut performance at the Grammy Awards on February 4th. At 80, Mitchell remains a beacon of inspiration in the music world. Her journey has been nothing short of remarkable, especially considering her triumphant return to music following a […]
1962 – Warner Bros. Records signed Peter, Paul & Mary. 1966 – The Bobby Fuller Four’s “I Fought The Law” was released. 1969 – The “Glen Campbell Goodtime Hour” debuted on CBS-TV. 1972 – David Bowie performed as “Ziggy Stardust” for the first time. 1972 – Smokey Robinson left The Miracles. 1979 – Emerson, Lake […]
1956 – At Decca Records’ Nashville studios, Buddy Holly’s first official recording session took place. “Blue Days, Black Nights” was recorded and became his debut single. 1966 – Eric Burdon (The Animals) sang lead vocals for Manfred Mann at a London concert. 1970 – Australia’s first rock festival ended. The Ourimbah Rock Festival had begun […]