The Eagles have etched their name deeper into music history with a certification milestone few artists ever approach. Their 1976 compilation Their Greatest Hits (1971‑1975) has become the first album in United States history to be certified quadruple diamond by the Recording Industry Association of America, signifying more than 40 million units sold domestically. This […]
1960 – Sam Cooke signed a deal with RCA Records. 1962 – Gene Chandler made his TV debut on “American Bandstand.” 1963 – The Drifters recorded “On Broadway.” 1963 – Gerry & the Pacemakers held their first recording session. They produced “Away from You” and “Pretend.” 1966 – The Beach Boys recorded “Wouldn’t It Be […]
1957 – Singer Patsy Cline appeared on Arthur Godfrey’s nighttime TV show. She performed “Walking After Midnight.” 1957 – Chuck Berry recorded “School Day.” 1957 – Filming began on Elvis Presley’s second movie, “Loving You.” 1962 – Jackie Wilson appeared on “The Ed Sullivan Show.” 1966 – George Harrison and Patricia Anne Boyd were married. […]
1958 – Elvis Presley got his orders to report to duty from the U.S. Army. He was allowed a 60-day deferment so he could finish the film “King Creole.” 1964 – The album “Meet the Beatles” was released in the U.S. on Capitol Records. 1965 – The Rolling Stones and the Kinks made their first […]
1960 – Elvis Presley was promoted to Sergeant in the U.S. Army. 1967 – The first Human Be-in took place in Golden Gate Park, San Francisco. 1970 – A display of John Lennon’s erotic “Bag One” lithographs opened in London. 2 days later Scotland Yard seized prints as evidence of pornography. 1970 – Diana Ross […]
1941 – The four Modernaires joined the Glenn Miller Band on a permanent basis. 1963 – Bob Dylan performed in a radio play for the BBC in London. The play was called “The Madhouse on Castle Street” and he played a folk singer. 1968 – Dr. K.C. Pollack of the University of Florida audio lab […]
1957 – Elvis Presley recorded “All Shook Up” and all the material from his forthcoming movie “Loving You.” 1959 – Berry Gordy borrowed $800 to found the Motown record empire. 1965 – The dance show “Hullabaloo” premiered on NBC TV. New shows ran until April 11, 1966. 1968 – The Supremes appeared in an episode […]
1941 – Sammy Kaye and his orchestra recorded “Until Tomorrow (Goodnight My Love).” 1962 – Sam Cooke’s “Twistin’ the Night Away” was released. 1973 – Mick Jagger was refused a Japanese visa because of a 1969 drug bust. The event halted the Rolling Stones’ plan to tour the Orient. 1976 – Graham Parker of Graham […]
1957 – Elvis took the U.S. Army pre-induction exam on his 22nd birthday. 1960 – Eddie Cochran’s last recording session was held in Hollywood. 1966 – The final episode of “Shindig!” was broadcast on ABC-TV. The show featured the Kinks and the Who. 1968 – Otis Redding’s single “(Sittin’ On) The Dock of the Bay” […]
1955 – Marian Anderson became the first African-American to sing at New York’s Metropolitan Opera. 1963 – Gary “U.S.” Bonds filed a $100,000 suit against Chubby Checker. The charge was that Checker “stole” “Quarter to Three” and turned it into the song “Dancin’ Party.” The case was settled out of court. 1964 – Long John […]