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 […]
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 […]
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 […]