1963 – The Whiskey-a-Go-G0 nightclub opened in Los Angeles, CA. It is recognized as the first disco in the U.S. 1964 – “Ring of Fire” by Johnny Cash became the first country album to top the U.S. pop album chart. 1965 – The Beach Boys recorded “Do You Wanna Dance.” 1967 – Jimi Hendrix began […]
1956 – Elvis Presley recorded his first songs as an RCA Victor artist in Nashville. Elvis recorded “Heartbreak Hotel,” “I Was the One,” “I’m Counting On You,” “I Got a Woman” and “Money Honey.” 1978 – Howlin’ Wolf died following brain surgery in Chicago. 1979 – Richard Carpenter entered a chemical dependency treatment center in […]
1941 – Sammy Kaye and his orchestra recorded “Until Tomorrow (Goodnight My Love).” 1962 – Sam Cooke’s “Twistin’ the Night Away” was released. 1973 – Mick Jagger was refused a Japanese visa because of a 1969 drug bust. The event halted the Rolling Stones’ plan to tour the Orient. 1976 – Graham Parker of Graham […]
1957 – Elvis took the U.S. Army pre-induction exam on his 22nd birthday. 1960 – Eddie Cochran’s last recording session was held in Hollywood. 1966 – The final episode of “Shindig!” was broadcast on ABC-TV. The show featured the Kinks and the Who. 1968 – Otis Redding’s single “(Sittin’ On) The Dock of the Bay” […]
1957 – Elvis Presley made his last appearance on the “Ed Sullivan Show” in New York City. 1958 – Gibson patented its Flying V electric guitar. 1958 – Bobby Helms filmed a role in the movie “The Case Against Brooklyn”. 1963 – The musical “Oliver” premiered on Broadway at the Imperial Theater. 1966 – Duke […]
Legendary musicians Billy Joel and Stevie Nicks are set to perform together for a “one night only” concert in Chicago at Soldier Field, announced by Live Nation. This marks the first time both artists will share a stage in Chicago. Scheduled for June 21, 2024, tickets for this highly anticipated event will be available to […]
1941 Sergei Rachmaninov’s “Symphonic Dances” premieres in Philadelphia 1964 Jack Paar Show, shows a clip of the Beatles singing “She Loves You” 1969 John Lennon’s “2 Virgins” album declared pornographic in NJ 1970 “Jimmy” closes at Winter Garden Theater NYC after 84 performances 1970 “Mame” closes at Winter Garden Theater NYC after 1508 performances 1971 […]
1957 – Fats Domino recorded “I’m Walkin’.” 1960 – Bobby Darin, Della Reese and Connie Francis performed together on the “Ed Sullivan Show.” 1964 – The Beatles made their first appearance on U.S. television in a film clip shown on the “Jack Paar Show.” It was a performance of the song “She Loves You.” 1967 […]
Tony Iommi, the legendary guitarist of Black Sabbath, has shared his excitement for 2024 in a New Year message, reflecting on a productive 2023. He hinted at working on new music, promising fresh riffs for fans in the coming year. Additionally, Iommi announced the delayed release of a boxset celebrating the Tony Martin era of […]
1941 – The Andrews Sisters recorded “Boogie Woogie Bugle Boy.” 1968 – Merle Haggard released “Sing Me Back Home.” 1968 – Newark, NJ, police confiscated a shipment of John Lennon and Yoko Ono’s album “Two Virgins”. The album featured a nude cover. 1975 – U.S. District Court Judge Richard Owen ruled in New York, that […]