1957 – Johnny Cash made his first network TV appearance, on CBS’ “Jackie Gleason Show.” 1957 – Pat Boone sang at Dwight Eisenhower’s presidential inauguration ball. 1967 – Lesley Gore appeared on ABC-TV’s “Batman” as Catwoman’s sidekick, Pussycat. 1971 – At the Charles Manson murder trial, the Beatles’ “Helter Skelter” was played. At the scene […]
1944 – The first jazz concert was held at the Metropolitan Opera House in New York City. The performers were Louis Armstrong, Benny Goodman, Lionel Hampton, Artie Shaw, Roy Eldridge and Jack Teagarden. 1965 – Barbra Streisand and Bobby Darin sang for Lyndon Johnson’s presidential inauguration. 1969 – Pete Best won his defamation suit against […]
At the venerable age of 90, country music legend Willie Nelson is set to grace the stage at Duluth’s Bayfront Festival Park on May 23, adding another remarkable chapter to his seven-decade-long career. Known for his timeless music and enduring influence in the country genre, Nelson’s upcoming performance is eagerly anticipated by fans of all […]
1957 – Elvis Presley recorded “All Shook Up” and all the material from his forthcoming movie “Loving You.” 1959 – Berry Gordy borrowed $800 to found the Motown record empire. 1965 – The dance show “Hullabaloo” premiered on NBC TV. New shows ran until April 11, 1966. 1968 – The Supremes appeared in an episode […]
1963 – The Whiskey-a-Go-G0 nightclub opened in Los Angeles, CA. It is recognized as the first disco in the U.S. 1964 – “Ring of Fire” by Johnny Cash became the first country album to top the U.S. pop album chart. 1965 – The Beach Boys recorded “Do You Wanna Dance.” 1967 – Jimi Hendrix began […]
1956 – Elvis Presley recorded his first songs as an RCA Victor artist in Nashville. Elvis recorded “Heartbreak Hotel,” “I Was the One,” “I’m Counting On You,” “I Got a Woman” and “Money Honey.” 1978 – Howlin’ Wolf died following brain surgery in Chicago. 1979 – Richard Carpenter entered a chemical dependency treatment center in […]
1957 – Elvis took the U.S. Army pre-induction exam on his 22nd birthday. 1960 – Eddie Cochran’s last recording session was held in Hollywood. 1966 – The final episode of “Shindig!” was broadcast on ABC-TV. The show featured the Kinks and the Who. 1968 – Otis Redding’s single “(Sittin’ On) The Dock of the Bay” […]
1957 – Elvis Presley made his last appearance on the “Ed Sullivan Show” in New York City. 1958 – Gibson patented its Flying V electric guitar. 1958 – Bobby Helms filmed a role in the movie “The Case Against Brooklyn”. 1963 – The musical “Oliver” premiered on Broadway at the Imperial Theater. 1966 – Duke […]
Legendary musicians Billy Joel and Stevie Nicks are set to perform together for a “one night only” concert in Chicago at Soldier Field, announced by Live Nation. This marks the first time both artists will share a stage in Chicago. Scheduled for June 21, 2024, tickets for this highly anticipated event will be available to […]
1941 Sergei Rachmaninov’s “Symphonic Dances” premieres in Philadelphia 1964 Jack Paar Show, shows a clip of the Beatles singing “She Loves You” 1969 John Lennon’s “2 Virgins” album declared pornographic in NJ 1970 “Jimmy” closes at Winter Garden Theater NYC after 84 performances 1970 “Mame” closes at Winter Garden Theater NYC after 1508 performances 1971 […]