1965 – The Rolling Stones appeared on “Shindig!” along with Jackie De Shannon, Sonny and Cher and Jimmy Rodgers. 1969 – John Lennon and Yoko Ono began their 2nd “Bed-In For Peace” in Montreal. 1973 – Deep Purple’s single “Smoke On The Water” was released. 1974 – In London, 1,000 people needed medical treatment and […]
1954 – Bill Haley and the Comets’ “Rock Around the Clock” was released. It was not successful until it was released in 1955 on the soundtrack to “Blackboard Jungle.” 1960 – Alan Freed, a disc jockey, was indicted for income tax evasion stemming from payola. 1968 – Pete Townshed and Karen Astley were married. 1969 […]
With families spending a lot more time together these days as everyone adjusts to the new normal of working and schooling at home, finding music that parents can enjoy together with their kids can be challenging in a seemingly endless scroll of albums and playlists. A new branded music series 4 All Ages has taken […]
The #1 rated online and app-based piano instruction software, Playground Sessions; Multi-Grammy Award-winning composer/record producer/humanitarian and co-creator of Playground Sessions Quincy Jones; and the world’s largest source for music publications, Hal Leonard, are inviting participants from all over the world to come together to learn how to play “You Raise Me Up” as part of […]
1911 – Gustav Mahler died. His last word was “Mozart.” He had conducted his last concert on February 21. 1963 – The Beatles began their third U.K. tour in Slough, England. They started the tour second on the bill after Roy Orbinson. They were soon moved to the number one spot. 1968 – Tiny Tim’s […]
Capitol/UMe and Frank Sinatra Enterprises celebrate the 60th anniversary of Frank Sinatra’s Nice ‘n’ Easy, another iconic album in a series of collaborations between Sinatra and arranger/conductor Nelson Riddle with a special anniversary edition. Originally released on Capitol Records in July 1960, the Nice ‘n’ Easy album topped the charts at #1 for nine weeks. […]
1956 – Buddy Holly got a prescription for contact lenses. He couldn’t get used to wearing them so he continued to use his trademark glasses. 1956 – The Platters released their self-titled debut album on Mecury Records. 1959 – Cliff Richard’s first movie, “Serious Charge,” premiered. 1968 – Paul McCartney and John Lennon were guests […]
1954 – “The Pajama Game” made its debut on Broadway in New York City at the St. James Theatre. 1955 – Elvis Presley’s performance at Jacksonville, FL, became the first Presley show at which a riot ensued. 1958 – Jerry Lee Lewis was granted a divorce from his second wife six months after marrying his […]
Self proclaimed king of Rock n Roll, Little Richard has passed away. The iconic music artist was 87 years old, and died of complications to bone cancer. Richard’s first smash hit, Tutti Frutti, was released in October 1955. From there, Fats Domino, Bill Haley, Elvis Presley, Chuck Berry, Jerry Lee Lewis and Buddy Holly – […]
1941 – Glenn Miller and His Orchestra recorded “Chattanooga Choo Choo.” 1958 – Van Cliburn signed an artist’s contract with RCA Victor Records. 1968 – Aretha Franklin recorded a live album in Paris. 1968 – Reginald Dwight decided to change his name to Elton John. 1971 – The Rolling Stones released “Brown Sugar”in the U.S. […]