February 13th has seen a colorful cross-section of music history, filled with iconic debuts, strange roadblocks, and soulful tributes. In 1961, Frank Sinatra took the reins of his career by founding Reprise Records, a move that gave artists greater autonomy in an era of studio dominance. Four years later, Gary Lewis laid down “Count Me […]
February 12 stands as a jam-packed date in music history, spotlighting genre-defining moments and unexpected turns from some of the industry’s most iconic figures. In 1956, Screamin’ Jay Hawkins stepped into the studio to conjure “I Put a Spell on You,” a fiery blend of blues and theatricality that would leave an indelible mark on […]
February 11 has played host to a parade of pivotal music moments, spanning multiple decades and genres. In 1963, The Beatles hit Abbey Road Studios to lay down two of their most electric early tracks: the raucous “Twist & Shout” and the punchy “I Saw Her Standing There.” Just one year later, Beatlemania officially touched […]
February 10 has been a powerhouse date in music history, marking pivotal moments that span the entire spectrum of genres and decades. In 1956, Little Richard laid down the ferocious vocals of “Long Tall Sally,” a track that would become a foundational piece of rock and roll history. The song’s raw energy and Richard’s electric […]
1962 – Neil Sedaka recorded “Breaking Up is Hard to Do” for the first time. 1964 – The Beatles made the first of three record-breaking appearances on “The Ed Sullivan Show.” 73 million people watched the show. It was their American TV debut. 1964 – Davy Jones made his U.S. television debut on “The Ed […]
1954 – The Drifters recorded “White Christmas.” 1955 – James Brown recorded “Please Please Please.” 1959 – Frankie Avalon and Jimmy Clanton took over headlining the Winter Dance Party after the death of Buddy Holly. 1961 – Johnny Burnette was rushed to a hospital in Hollywood for an emergency appendectomy. 1966 – The Rolling Stones’ […]
The 68th Grammy Awards delivered a night of milestones, cultural breakthroughs, and historic wins that reshaped expectations for music’s biggest stage. Kendrick Lamar emerged as the ceremony’s top titan, collecting five trophies including Record of the Year for “Luther,” a collaboration with SZA. With this sweep, Lamar claimed the title of the most awarded rapper […]
1697 – Composer Johann Joachim Quantz was born. 1861 – Composer Charles Martin Tornow Loeffler was born. 1956 – Jerry Lee Lewis played piano for Billy Lee Riley’s recording of “Red Hot.” 1956 – Elvis Presley recorded “Blue Suede Shoes.” Today in Elvis History 1968 – Bobby Goldsboro recorded “Honey.” 1969 – The Beatles made […]
1962 – Warner Bros. Records signed Peter, Paul & Mary. 1966 – The Bobby Fuller Four’s “I Fought The Law” was released. 1969 – The “Glen Campbell Goodtime Hour” debuted on CBS-TV. 1972 – David Bowie performed as “Ziggy Stardust” for the first time. 1972 – Smokey Robinson left The Miracles. 1979 – Emerson, Lake […]
1956 – Elvis Presley made his first appearance on national television on “The Dorsey Brothers Stage Show” on CBS. 1965 – The Who made their first appearance on the British TV rock show “Ready Steady Go!” 1966 – Brian Poole and the Tremeloes announced their break-up. 1978 – At the request of a fan, Ted […]