1964 – The Kinks “You Really Got Me” was released in the U.S. 1968 – The first Beatles single on their own Apple Records was released in the U.S. The single was “Hey Jude” b/w “Revolution.” 1967 – Jimi Hendrix’s “Purple Haze” was released as the opening track on the U.S. release of “Are You […]
1970 – Emerson, Lake and Palmer made their world debut at Plymouth Guild Hall in Plymouth, England. 1970 – Elton John made his first live appearance in the U.S. He opened for David Ackles at “The Troubadour” in Los Angeles, CA. 1973 – Butch Trucks (Allman Brothers) broke a leg in a car crash in […]
1964 – The Beatles released “Matchbox/Slow Down.” 1978 – Bruce Springsteen appeared on the cover of “Rolling Stone.” 1979 – “I Wanna Be Your Lover” by Prince was released. It was his first U.S. hit. 1979 – B.B. King celebrated his 30th year in show business at a special celebration held at the Roxy Theatre […]
1949 – Ralph Flanagan and his orchestra recorded “You’re Breaking My Heart.” 1962 – Ringo Starr made his first appearance as a Beatle. 1962 – Peter, Paul & Mary’s “If I Had A Hammer” was released. 1973 – Gene Krupa played for the final time with the original Benny Goodman Quartet. 1973 – The Doobie […]
1924 – “The Prisoner’s Song” by Vernon Dalhart became the first country music record to sell one million copies. 1930 – Guy Lombardo and his orchestra recorded “Go Home and Tell Your Mother.” 1938 – Robert Johnson played a show at a roadhouse outside Greenwood, MS. It has been speculated that Johnson was poisoned after […]
1952 – Hank Williams was fired from the Grand Ole Opry and told not to return until he was sober. 1965 – The Beatles’ movie “Help!” premiered in the New York. 1966 – The Beatles arrived at Chicago’s O’Hare Airport to start their last tour of the U.S. 1969 – Diana Ross invited 350 guests […]
1954 – Elvis Presley made an appearance in Memphis where he debuted “That’s All Right (Mama).” 1959 – The four male members of the Platters are arrested and charged with aiding and abetting prostitution, lewdness and assignation. They were acquitted on December 10, 1959. 1970 – Jim Morrison’s trial for allegedly exposing himself onstage in […]
The official video for The Rolling Stones’ new track “Scarlet” is released today, August 6, featuring Emmy-nominated actor Paul Mescal, who starred in critically acclaimed television series ‘Normal People.’ The official “Scarlet” video is out now. A love letter to ‘Scarlet,’ the video was directed by directing duo ‘Us’ and filmed with a socially distanced […]
1940 – Columbia Records cut the price of its 12-inch classical records. The records were priced $1.00. RCA Victor followed two weeks later. 1960 – Chubby Checker performed “The Twist” on American TV for the first time on “American Bandstand.” 1964 – Rod Stewart made his television debut on the British show “The Beat Room.” […]
The Who are an English rock band formed in London in 1964. Their original line-up consisted of lead singer Roger Daltrey, guitarist and singer Pete Townshend, bass guitarist John Entwistle and drummer Keith Moon. They are considered one of the most influential rock bands of the 20th century, selling over 100 million records worldwide. The […]