1943 – “San Fernando Valley” was recorded by Bing Crosby. 1963 – The Weavers gave their farewell concert at Orchestra Hall in Chicago, IL. 1967 – Dave Mason quit Traffic and started a solo career. 1982 – Jamaica issued a Bob Marley commemorative stamp. 1994 – Lisa “Left-Eye” Lopes pled guilty to arson charges for […]
1940 – Singer Al Jolson and actress Ruby Keeler were divorced after 12 years of marriage that included that final year of separation. 1963 – The Animals perform on their first radio broadcast on the BBC show “Saturday Club.” 1964 – The Supremes made their first appearance on TV’s “Ed Sullivan Show.” 1970 – “Hello, […]
1955 – Bill Haley and the Comets’ “See You Later Alligator” was released by Decca Records. 1961 – Jay & the Americans recorded “She Cried.” 1963 – Capitol Records released the Beatles’ “I Want to Hold Your Hand” backed with “I Saw Her Standing There.” 1967 – The Dave Brubeck Quartet formally disbanded after Paul […]
1959 – Chuck Berry was arrested for transporting a minor across a state line for an immoral purpose. 1959 – The Drifters recorded “This Magic Moment.” 1964 – Brian Wilson (Beach Boys) suffered a nervous breakdown on a flight from L.A. to Houston. The event led Wilson to stop touring with the group. 1964 – […]
In a moment that thrilled fans and made music history, Paul McCartney and Ringo Starr, the two surviving members of The Beatles, reunited for a rare on-stage performance at London’s O2 Arena on Thursday night. The duo joined forces during the encore of McCartney’s concert, delivering electrifying renditions of “Sgt. Pepper’s Lonely Hearts Club Band […]
The end of Aerosmith’s storied touring career came earlier than expected after Steven Tyler’s vocal cord injury forced the band to cancel their highly anticipated Peace Out farewell tour. While only three shows were performed in September 2023, the Boston rock legends left an indelible impression, proving they were still at the top of their […]
Christmas came early for Lady Gaga — and her fans — as the pop icon returned for a festive Carpool Karaoke special. Hosted by Zane Lowe, who filled in for usual host James Corden, the episode was already packed with holiday cheer when a rock legend joined the party: AC/DC frontman Brian Johnson. An Epic […]
Larry Mullen Jr., drummer and co-founder of U2, has revealed his diagnosis with dyscalculia, a learning disability that affects his ability to process numbers and, crucially for a musician, to count bars of music. In a recent interview with Sunday Times Radio, the 63-year-old shared his struggles with numbers, a challenge that has accompanied him […]
1961 – The Beatles signed with manager Brian Epstein. 1966 – Jimi Hendrix released the single “Foxy Lady.” The title was misprinted as “Foxey Lady” on the U.S. version of the album “Are You Experienced.” 1974 – George Harrison had lunch with U.S. President Gerald Ford at the White House. 1975 – Foghat’s “Slow Ride” […]
1964 – The Righteous Brothers “You’ve Lost That Lovin’ Feeling” was released. 1968 – “Rolling Stones Rock & Roll Circus” was recorded. It was not shown publicly until its release in late 1996. 1970 – Little Richard was charged with “larceny by trick” in Miami Beach, FL, by Blacks, Inc. The group claimed that Little […]