1960 – In London, the musical “Oliver!” premiered in the West End. 1966 – The Supremes made the studio recording of “You Keep Me Hangin’ On.” 1975 – Cher and Gregg Allman were married. Cher filed for a divorce nine days later, however they remained married until 1979. Her divorce from Sonny Bono became final […]
1957 – Buddy Holly recorded the song “Peggy Sue.” 1959 – Dick Clark announced that he was teaming up with Irvin Feld to stage a series of Dick Clark Caravans. 1967 – Keith Richards was found guilty of allowing his property to be used for the smoking of marijuana and was sentenced to one year […]
1965 – The Supremes made the studio recording of “Love Is Like an Itching in My Heart.” 1965 – The Miracles released “Tracks Of My Tears.” 1970 – Chubby Checker and 3 others were arrested in Niagra Falls after marijuana and unidentified drug capsules were found in Checker’s car. 1987 – Madonna was on the […]
1959 – Chuck Berry’s “Memphis” was released. 1963 – The Surfaries single “Wipe Out” was released. 1963 – “Fingertips – Pt 2,” by Stevie Wonder, was released. 1967 – The drug possession trial of Rolling Stone members Mick Jagger and Keith Richards opened in London. 1968 – The Jeff Beck group made its U.S. debut […]
1967 – The Monterey Pop Festival began at the Monterey Fairgrounds in Northern California. The festival lasted three days. 1970 – Woodstock Ventures, the sponsors of the original Woodstock, announced that they lost more than $1.2 million on the festival. 1972 – The New York Jazz Museum opened. 1972 – The Who’s “Join Together” was […]
1961 – Elvis Presley’s seventh film, “Wild in the Country” premiered. 1963 – The Essex released “Easier Said Than Done.” 1966 – The Elvis Presley film “Paradise Hawaiian Style” premiered. 1974 – Rick Wakeman announced he was leaving Yes. Patrick Moraz replaced him on August 18. 1979 – The Who released the soundtrack album “The […]
In honor of 50 years of The Beach Boys’ timeless and often underappreciated albums, Capitol/UMe is releasing an expansive 5CD and digital box set titled Feel Flows – The Sunflower and Surf’s Up Sessions 1969-1971 on July 30 that chronicles and explores in depth this metamorphic and highly influential 1969-1971 period of the band’s legendary […]
1967 – In the U.S., “Sergeant Pepper’s Lonely Hearts Club Band” was released by the Beatles. It was released on June 1 in the U.K. and around the world. 1972 – Dion & The Belmonts reunited for one show at Madison Square Garden. 1978 – Bruce Springsteen’s album, “Darkness On The Edge of Town” was […]
1964 – Dolly Parton moved to Nashville, TN, one day after she graduated from high school. 1964 – The Rolling Stones arrived in New York to begin their first tour in the U.S. 1967 – David Bowie’s self-titled debut solo album was released in the U.K. 1967 – In Britain, “Sergeant Pepper’s Lonely Hearts Club […]
On Thursday, May 20th, the WEEDCon On The Green Cannabis Education Expo will kick off featuring 80 cannabis brands, live music, the WEEDCon Cup competition and culminating with a Rock N’ Roll golf tournament today with special guest Doors Guitarist Robby Krieger playing. Robby Krieger will be playing for non profit Safety Harbor Kids, pairing […]