1957 – Singer Patsy Cline appeared on Arthur Godfrey’s nighttime TV show. She performed “Walking After Midnight.” 1957 – Chuck Berry recorded “School Day.” 1957 – Filming began on Elvis Presley’s second movie, “Loving You.” 1962 – Jackie Wilson appeared on “The Ed Sullivan Show.” 1966 – George Harrison and Patricia Anne Boyd were married. […]
1958 – Elvis Presley got his orders to report to duty from the U.S. Army. He was allowed a 60-day deferment so he could finish the film “King Creole.” 1964 – The album “Meet the Beatles” was released in the U.S. on Capitol Records. 1965 – The Rolling Stones and the Kinks made their first […]
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 […]
London is the temporary home of a rock-and-roll treasure trove as some of the most iconic guitars in music history go on display. These legendary instruments, which belonged to the late guitar virtuoso Jeff Beck, will soon find new owners as they head to auction on January 22. Christie’s, the esteemed auction house, offered a […]
Three decades after its groundbreaking debut, Eric Clapton’s iconic MTV Unplugged performance is making a grand return. A 90-minute extended special, Eric Clapton Unplugged…Over 30 Years Later, will premiere in select theaters across the U.S. and UK on January 27 and 28. The special will be available for streaming on Paramount+ starting February 12, 2025. […]
The 67th Annual Grammy Awards will go on as scheduled on February 2, 2025, despite the devastating Los Angeles wildfires that have claimed at least 24 lives and displaced thousands. The ceremony, airing live on CBS, will now serve a dual purpose: celebrating the year’s top musical achievements and raising funds for wildfire relief efforts. […]
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 […]
Under the sweltering sun of California’s Central Valley, thousands gathered at the Toyota Amphitheatre, united by a singular purpose—to see the legendary Willie Nelson. As the sun dipped below the horizon and a cool breeze swept through the crowd, Nelson took the stage with his iconic, weathered guitar, Trigger, launching into “Whiskey River” and capturing […]
A long-awaited statue honoring legendary Irish guitarist Rory Gallagher has been unveiled outside Belfast’s Ulster Hall, but the tribute has quickly struck a sour note with fans. Unveiled by Belfast Lord Mayor Micky Murray, the statue was crafted by Anto Brennan, Jessica Checkley, and David O’Brien of Bronze Art Ireland. The design was inspired by […]