1957 – Elvis Presley bought the mansion he called Graceland. 1958 – “Our Song” was released by Tom and Jerry. Later they used their real names, which were Paul Simon and Art Garfunkel. 1962 – Bob Dylan released his self-titled debut album. 1966 – Gary Leeds (Walker Brothers) was abducted by British students trying to […]
1945 – “Billboard” magazine began listing a top albums chart. The first #1 was “The Nat King Cole Trio.” 1956 – The Lerner and Loewe musical “My Fair Lady” opened on Broadway. 1968 – “LIFE” magazine called Jimi Hendrix “the most spectacular guitarist in the world.” 1974 – The Emerson, Lake and Palmer movie “Pictures […]
1955 – Elvis Presley was interviewed by Jimmy Dean on Jimmy’s television show. 1956 – The movie “Rock Around the Clock” (with Bill Haley) made its premiere in Washington, DC. 1958 – Perry Como’s “Catch A Falling Star” was certified as the first gold single. 1960 – Sam Cooke began his first tour of the […]
1961 – Rick Nelson recorded “Travelin’ Man”. 1965 – Eric Clapton left the Yardbirds. 1976 – The Jackson 5 moved from Motown to Epic Records. They also changed their name to the Jackson’s. 1984 – MTV premiered its weekly “Top 20 Video Countdown” show. 1987 – Bryan Adams’ “Heat of the Night” became the first […]
1957 – The Crickets recorded a cha-cha version of “Maybe Baby.” 1969 – Paul McCartney and Linda Eastman were married. 1969 – George Harrison and his wife Patti were arrested in Esher, Surrey. The charge was cannabis resin possession after authorities found 120 joints in their house. 1974 – Nilsson and John Lennon were ejected […]
This April, the Hollywood Bowl will host a star-studded event, “Keep the Party Going: A Tribute to Jimmy Buffett,” to honor the legacy of the beloved musician. Scheduled for April 11, the concert will feature an impressive array of artists, including Paul McCartney, the Eagles, Jon Bon Jovi, Zac Brown, and many more. This gathering […]
1962 – The Beatles performed for the first time on the BBC in Great Britain. The show was “Teenager’s Turn”. 1964 – The Dave Clark 5 made their first appearance on the “Ed Sullivan Show”. 1965 – The Beach Boys’ “Help Me Rhonda” was released. 1968 – The Fillmore East opened in New York City. […]
In a surprising twist that has reverberated through the music and legal communities, the Manhattan District Attorney’s office has abruptly ended its criminal trial over the alleged theft of handwritten drafts of iconic Eagles songs, including “Hotel California.” The decision came mid-trial, prompted by the late disclosure of 6,000 pages of emails that raised serious […]
1963 -The Beach Boys single “Surfin’ U.S.A.” was released. 1967 – It was announced that Steve Winwood and his brother Muff were leaving the Spencer Davis Group after an April 2 show. 1970 – Janis Joplin was fined $200 for using obscene language onstage in Tampa, FL. 1976 – Hall & Oates recorded “Rich Girl.” […]
1957 – The Everly Brothers signed with Cadence Records and then recorded “Bye Bye Love.” 1957 – Chuck Berry released “School Days” on Chess Records. It became his biggest hit to date. 1958 – Buddy Holly & the Crickets opened their only British tour in London. 1968 – Johnny Cash and June Carter were married. […]