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 […]
Category: Oldies
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 […]
This Day in Music History – March 8th
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. […]
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 […]
This Day in Music History – March 4th
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.” […]
This Day in Music History – March 1st
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. […]
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 […]