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, […]
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 […]
1963 – The Beatles recorded “Twist & Shout” and “I Saw Her Standing There.” 1964 – The Beatles played their first U.S. concert at the Coliseum in Washington, DC. 1966 – Cher recorded “Bang Bang.” 1967 – The Monkees announced that they would be playing all the instruments on all future recordings. 1970 – The […]
1956 – Little Richard recorded “Long Tall Sally”. 1968 – The Beatles turned all of their business affairs over to the newly formed Apple record company. 1971 – Carole King’s “Tapestry” was released. 1978 – Van Halen’s debut album was released. 1987 – Expose’s debut album “Exposure” was released. 1993 – Michael Jackson granted his […]
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 […]