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 […]
1965 – The television trade publications “Daily Variety” and “The Hollywood Reporter” ran an ad seeking “Folk & Roll Musicians-Singers for acting roles in new TV series.” The final four choices became the stars in the television show “The Monkees.” 1972 – Mott The Hoople released “All The Young Dudes.” 1977 – Jimmy McCulloch quit […]
September 5 has long carried a unique resonance in music history, marking milestones that span genres and generations. In 1946, the world welcomed Freddie Mercury, the incomparable frontman of Queen. His soaring voice and theatrical stage presence would later reshape rock performance, leaving an influence that continues decades after his passing. Three decades later, in […]
1957 – “The Buddy Deane Bandstand” debuted in Baltimore, MD. 1959 – “Mack the Knife” by Bobby Darin was banned by a radio station in New York City. 1964 – The Animals gave their debut U.S. performance in Brooklyn, NY, at the U.S. Paramount Theater. 1965 – The Who had their equipment van stolen while […]
British rock titans Def Leppard have just revealed a spectacular summer residency across the UK and Europe for 2026, promising a blend of iconic classics and intriguing surprises. The tour kicks off in a breathtaking open-air setting at Dalhalla in Rättvik, Sweden, on June 13—dubbed “an evening with Def Leppard”—and culminates under festival lights at […]
1955 – Bill Haley & the Comets refused their first offer to tour outside the U.S. because of a fear of flying. 1963 – Reprise Records, owned by Frank Sinatra, became part of Warner Brothers Records. 1970 – Rolling Stone magazine reported that the Dave Clark Five had broken up. 1990 – “Listen Without Prejudice” […]
1965 – The Beatles received a gold record for the song “Help!” 1965 – The Rolling Stones appeared on the British TV show “Ready Steady Go!” Mick Jagger and Andrew Loog Oldham performed a parody of Sonny & Cher’s “I Got You Babe.” 1970 – An ad was run in “Melody Maker” by Genesis looking […]
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 […]
In a striking escalation of long-standing tensions, The Police’s guitarist Andy Summers and drummer Stewart Copeland have filed a lawsuit against lead singer Sting—real name Gordon Matthew Sumner—and his company, Magnetic Publishing Ltd. The legal action, lodged in London’s High Court, claims the duo never received songwriting credits or royalties for their contributions to the […]
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 […]