1963 – The Beatles began their third U.K. tour in Slough, England. They started the tour second on the bill after Roy Orbinson. They were soon moved to the number one spot. 1968 – Tiny Tim’s “Tiptoe through the Tulips” was released. It was originally a number one hit for Nick Lucas in 1929. 1978 […]
1957 – Buddy Holly and the Crickets auditioned for “Arthur Godfrey’s Talent Scouts” and were rejected. 1957 – The Everly Brothers made their debut on “Grand Ole Opry” in Nashville, TN. 1964 -The Beach Boys single “I Get Around” was released. 1965 – Liza Minnelli opened in “Flora the Red Menace.” 1965 – The Byrds […]
Former Beatles drummer Ringo Starr has announced his plans for a fall 2023 tour, set to begin in September. The tour will be in support of his latest album, “Change the World,” which was released in 2021. Starr, now 82 years old, has been performing live for over six decades, and his upcoming tour promises […]
1900 – “The Billboard” (later called “Billboard”) began weekly publication instead of monthly after six years of publication. 1955 – The musical “Damn Yankees” opened in New York City. It ran for 1,019 performances. 1962 – Chris Montez recorded “Let’s Dance.” 1968 – Buffalo Springfield performed their final concert in Long Beach, CA. 1969 – […]
Canadian singer and songwriter Gordon Lightfoot has passed away at the age of 84. He was known for his folk and country music, with hits like “If You Could Read My Mind” and “The Wreck of the Edmund Fitzgerald”. Lightfoot began his career in the 1960s and continued to perform and record music for over […]
1956 – Gene Vincent recorded “Be-Bop-A Lula” in Nashville, TN. 1957 – The “Alan Freed Show” premiered on ABC-TV. It was the first prime-time network rock show. 1959 – Dick Clark announced the first movie to be released from his production company. The film was “Harrison High.” 1959 – The winners of the first annual […]
Country music icon Willie Nelson turned 90 years old on April 29, 2023, and celebrated with a star-studded birthday bash in Austin, Texas. The event brought together music legends like George Strait and Kris Kristofferson, as well as contemporary artists like Kacey Musgraves and Sturgill Simpson. The celebration was held at the Moody Theater, home […]
Singer-songwriter Bonnie Raitt has announced the postponement of several upcoming shows due to an undisclosed medical situation. In a statement on her social media accounts, Raitt said that she is “deeply sorry” for the inconvenience caused by the postponements but that she needs “a little more time to heal and to regain my strength”. Raitt […]
Sotheby’s, the famous British auction house, is set to auction off a collection of personal items belonging to the late Freddie Mercury, the lead singer of Queen. The auction is scheduled to take place in September of this year. The collection includes several pieces of clothing, jewelry, and artwork, as well as personal letters and […]
Aerosmith, one of the most iconic rock bands of all time, has teased that they will be embarking on a farewell tour in 2023. The announcement was made by lead guitarist Joe Perry during a recent interview. Perry revealed that the band will be playing shows across North America, Europe, and Asia, with specific tour […]