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 […]
1954 – The Drifters recorded “White Christmas.” 1955 – James Brown recorded “Please Please Please.” 1959 – Frankie Avalon and Jimmy Clanton took over headlining the Winter Dance Party after the death of Buddy Holly. 1961 – Johnny Burnette was rushed to a hospital in Hollywood for an emergency appendectomy. 1966 – The Rolling Stones’ […]
1961 – The “Bobby Darin and Friends” TV special aired on NBC-TV. 1969 – Bobby Darin walked off the set of the “Jackie Gleason Show” when he was not allowed to sing “Long Line Rider.” 1970 – In New Orleans, LA, the Grateful Dead were busted for possession of LSD and barbiturates. The event was […]
The Eagles began their 2025 residency at Las Vegas’ Sphere on January 17 with a significant change to their lineup. Veteran Dallas session guitarist Chris Holt made his debut with the band, stepping in for longtime Eagles guitarist Steuart Smith, who recently announced his departure due to health concerns. During the concert, singer-drummer-guitarist Don Henley […]
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. […]
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. […]