1940 – Mary Martin recorded “My Heart Belongs to Daddy.” 1958 – Elvis Presley’s “Jailhouse Rock” became the first single to ever enter the U.K. pop chart at Number One. 1963 – Cilla Black debuted as a vocalist at the Cavern Club in Liverpool. 1969 – Creedence Clearwater Revival released the single “Proud Mary.” 1970 […]
1957 – Elvis Presley recorded “Teddy Bear.” 1961 – Bob Dylan arrived in New York City. He made his professional singing debut when he opened for John Lee Hooker at Gerde’s Folk City on April 11. 1962 – Brian Epstein signed with the Beatles as their manager and began to direct their image away from […]
1941 – Artie Shaw and his orchestra recorded “Moonglow.” 1977 – Patti Smith fell off the stage in Tampa, FL. She required 22 stitches and broke several neck vertebrae. 1978 – Terry Kath (Chicago) died after accidentally shooting himself in the head with a pistol he didn’t know was loaded. He was 32 years old. […]
1960 – Sam Cooke signed a deal with RCA Records. 1962 – Gene Chandler made his TV debut on “American Bandstand.” 1963 – The Drifters recorded “On Broadway.” 1963 – Gerry & the Pacemakers held their first recording session. They produced “Away from You” and “Pretend.” 1966 – The Beach Boys recorded “Wouldn’t It Be […]
1957 – Johnny Cash made his first network TV appearance, on CBS’ “Jackie Gleason Show.” 1957 – Pat Boone sang at Dwight Eisenhower’s presidential inauguration ball. 1967 – Lesley Gore appeared on ABC-TV’s “Batman” as Catwoman’s sidekick, Pussycat. 1971 – At the Charles Manson murder trial, the Beatles’ “Helter Skelter” was played. At the scene […]
1944 – The first jazz concert was held at the Metropolitan Opera House in New York City. The performers were Louis Armstrong, Benny Goodman, Lionel Hampton, Artie Shaw, Roy Eldridge and Jack Teagarden. 1965 – Barbra Streisand and Bobby Darin sang for Lyndon Johnson’s presidential inauguration. 1969 – Pete Best won his defamation suit against […]
At the venerable age of 90, country music legend Willie Nelson is set to grace the stage at Duluth’s Bayfront Festival Park on May 23, adding another remarkable chapter to his seven-decade-long career. Known for his timeless music and enduring influence in the country genre, Nelson’s upcoming performance is eagerly anticipated by fans of all […]
1969 – Charlie Watts’ (Rolling Stones) book, Ode to a High Flying Bird was published. The book was a tribute to Charlie Parker. 1969 – “Lady Samantha” was released in England. It was one of the very first recordings by Reginald Kenneth Dwight, better known as Elton John. 1970 – The Doors played the first […]
1957 – Little Richard recorded “Lucille.” 1957 – The Cavern Club opened for business in Liverpool, England. The rock club was where the Beatles began. 1965 – The first Guess Who album, “Shakin’ All Over,” was released. 1970 – John Lennon’s London Art gallery exhibit of erotic lithographs, Bag One, was closed by Scotland Yard […]
1957 – Elvis Presley recorded “All Shook Up” and all the material from his forthcoming movie “Loving You.” 1959 – Berry Gordy borrowed $800 to found the Motown record empire. 1965 – The dance show “Hullabaloo” premiered on NBC TV. New shows ran until April 11, 1966. 1968 – The Supremes appeared in an episode […]