1954 – A U.S. Congresswoman introduced a bill to prohibit the distribution of “obscene, lewd, lascivious or filthy” recordings. 1955 – LaVern Baker appealed to Congress in a letter to Michigan Representative Charles Digges Jr. The letter requested the revision of the Copyright Act of 1909. 1955 – Billboard reported that the 45rpm single format […]
1952 – The first musical choreography score was copyrighted. It was Cole Porter’s “Kiss Me Kate”. 1953 – The musical “Wonderful Town” opened. It ran for 559 performances. 1957 – Buddy Holly and the Crickets recorded “That’ll Be The Day.” The song would be their first hit. A previously recorded version, on July 22, 1956, […]
1964 – The Beatles appeared for the 3rd time on “The Ed Sullivan Show.” They appeared via tape. 1965 – The Beach Boys recorded “Help Me Rhonda”. 1969 – The Jimi Hendrix Experience played its last British concert. 1970 – “ABC” by the Jackson Five was released. 1975 – Led Zeppelin’s album “Physical Graffiti” was […]
1958 – The first Flying V, by Gibson, was shipped from a factory in Kalamazoo, MI. 1968 – McGraw-Hill, Inc. outbids eight other American publishers for the U.S. rights to Hunter Davies’ authorized biography of the Beatles. They paid $150,000 for the rights. 1970 – The Jackson 5 made their TV debut on “American Bandstand.” […]
1949 – Ricky Nelson joined the cast of his parents’ radio show. 1958 – Buddy Holly’s album “Buddy Holly” was released by Coral Records. This was his first official solo album. 1964 – The Beach Boys recorded “Don’t Worry Baby”. 1969 – “Goodbye Cream” opened in Baltimore. The film was of Cream’s November 26, 1968 […]
During a performance on the Rock Legends Cruise on February 13, 2025, former Eagles guitarist Don Felder experienced a medical emergency on stage. While introducing the song “Tequila Sunrise,” Felder appeared disoriented and was assisted offstage by crew members. Medical personnel determined that the 77-year-old musician was suffering from dehydration; he received fluids and is […]
1958 – On CBS television Walter Cronkite reported that the Iranian government has banned rock & roll becausee it is against the concepts of Islam and also a hazard to health. 1964 – Chad & Jeremy were guests on the “Patty Duke Show.” 1967 – Aretha Franklin recorded her song “Respect” in New York. 1970 […]
1961 – Frank Sinatra unveiled his own recording label, Reprise. 1965 – Gary Lewis recorded “Count Me In.” 1966 – The Rolling Stones appeared on “The Ed Sullivan Show.” The appearance had been taped the day before. 1970 – Black Sabbath’s self-titled first LP was released in the U.K. 1972 – Led Zeppelin was forced […]
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 […]