Category: Oldies

This Day in Music History – March 12th

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 […]

Stellar Lineup to Celebrate Jimmy Buffett at Hollywood Bowl Tribute Concert

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 […]

Eagles Manuscript Trial Ends Unexpectedly as Prosecutors Drop Case

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 […]

2024: A Year of Heartfelt Goodbyes in Country Music

The country music landscape of 2024 has been marked by poignant farewells, as the genre mourns the loss of several iconic figures. This year, the music world bid goodbye to Toby Keith, a fighter in both life and song, who left us on February 5th after a valiant struggle with stomach cancer. His journey, marked […]

This Day in Music History – February 27th

1967 – Pink Floyd recorded their first single, “Arnold Layne.” 1970 – Jefferson Airplane was fined $1,000 for using profanity during a concert in Oklahoma City. 1976 – Mick Jagger was hospitalized in New York with a respiratory infection. 1977 – Keith Richards’ (Rolling Stones) Toronto hotel suite was raided by Royal Canadian Mounted Police. […]

This Day in Music History – February 23rd

1970 – Ringo Starr guest starred on “Laugh-In.” It was his first solo TV appearance. 1979 – Dire Straits began their first U.S./Canada tour in Boston. 1993 – Little Richard received a Lifetime Achievement Grammy. 1994 – The ground breaking ceremony for the Hard Rock Hotel and Casino in Las Vegas occurred. 1995 – Melvin […]

This Day in Music History – February 22nd

1956 – Elvis Presley entered the music charts for the first time with “Heartbreak Hotel.” 1965 – Filming for the Beatles’ second movie, “HELP!” began in the Bahamas. 1968 – Genesis released its first single “The Silent Sun.” 1977 – The Eagles released the single for “Hotel California.” 1978 – Sid Vicious and Nancy Spungen […]