1955 – The Dual Music System Jukebox was introduced by the J.P. Seeburg Corporation. It was the first to hold a hundred singles. 1956 – Elvis Presley made his first appearance on the Ed Sullivan show “Toast of the Town.” He was shot from just the waist up during the performance. Elvis would make a […]
Sting is gearing up to hit the road with his newly formed STING 3.0 power trio, and fans are in for a treat with fresh music added to the setlist. The legendary musician has released “I Wrote Your Name (Upon My Heart),” his first new song since his 2021 album, The Bridge. The energetic track, […]
Journey’s co-headlining Summer Stadium Tour with Def Leppard and Steve Miller Band could easily have been named after one of their classic albums, Raised on Radio. Their concert at Phoenix’s Chase Field on Friday, Aug. 23, was a multi-generational celebration of rock hits that thrilled fans from start to finish. The night kicked off in […]
1965 – Bob Dylan’s album “Highway 61 Revisited” was released. 1968 – The first Beatles single on their own Apple Records was released in the U.K. The single was “Hey Jude” b/w “Revolution.” 1968 – The Byrds’ “Sweetheart of the Rodeo” album was released in the U.S. 1969 – The 3-day Texas International Pop Festival […]
The long-standing legal feud between Joey Ramone’s brother, Mitchel Hyman (aka Mickey Leigh), and Johnny Ramone’s widow, Linda Cummings-Ramone, has flared up again, this time over control of the Ramones’ legacy. In a lawsuit filed on Friday, August 23, in Manhattan federal court, Leigh accuses Cummings-Ramone of violating federal trademark law in her alleged efforts […]
1958 George Harrison joins The Quarrymen (Lennon-McCartney-Best-Sutcliffe) 1958 Cliff Richard and the Drifters release single “Move It”, Richards debut single. Credited as 1st British Rock n Roll song. 1964 “Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum” closes at Alvin Theater NYC after 965 performances 1966 The Beatles’ last public concert (Candlestick Park, San […]
Mötley Crüe has officially announced their upcoming three-song EP, Cancelled, set to drop on October 4. As a preview, the legendary rockers have released a studio version of their cover of the Beastie Boys’ iconic hit “Fight for Your Right,” a track they’ve been energizing fans with during their recent live performances. The Cancelled EP […]
1962 Tony Sheridan & Beat Brothers record “Ya Ya (Parts 1 + 2)” 1965 Bob Dylan booed for playing electric guitar at a concert in New York’s Forest Hills 1970 “I’ll Be There” single by The Jackson 5 is released (Billboard Song of the Year 1970) 1973 Bobby “Boris” Pickett’s song “Monster Mash” goes gold […]
AC/DC’s iconic album Back In Black has reached a monumental milestone in music history. On August 21st, the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA) certified the 1980 release as 27-times platinum, signifying over 27 million units sold in the United States alone. This achievement propels the hard rock classic past the Eagles’ Hotel California, securing […]
1965 – Elvis Presley played host to the Beatles at his home in Bel-Air, CA. 1967 – Brian Epstein was found dead in his home from an overdose of sleeping pills. Epstein was the manager of the Beatles. 1970 – Jimi Hendrix created his last ever studio recording when he recorded “Slow Blues” at Electric […]