In 1979, The Rolling Stones recorded their cover of the Chi-Lites’ “Troubles a’Comin” at a studio in Paris, France. Now, 42 years later, the song follows “Living in the Heart of Love” and eight other tracks as part of Lost & Found, a new collection of previously unreleased songs recorded any time, anywhere between 1972 […]
1964 – The Beach Boys appeared on the Ed Sullivan Show for the first time. They performed “I Get Around.” 1968 – The Byrds’ “Sweetheart of the Rodeo” album was released in the U.K. 1972 – Rory Storme (Hurricanes) committed suicide in what appeared to be suicide pact with his mother. The Hurricanes were the […]
1957 – Sam Cooke’s single “You Send Me” was released. 1969 – The half hour Saturday morning cartoon “The Beatles” aired its last show. The show had debuted on September 25, 1965. 1975 – Steve Anderson set a record for picking a guitar. Anderson, at age 22, picked for 114 hours, 7 minutes. He broke […]
The Velvet Underground: A Documentary Film By Todd Haynes – Music From The Motion Picture Soundtrack, a 2CD and digital soundtrack that features both well-known and rare Velvet Underground tracks, will be released on October 15, 2021 via Republic Records/UMe. Curated by the documentary’s director, Todd Haynes, and music supervisor Randall Poster, the album is […]
The Rolling Stones have just announced the release of 40th anniversary, expanded deluxe editions of their chart-topping, multi-platinum 1981 album Tattoo You, via Polydor/Interscope/UMe. The newly-remastered set, out on October 22, will be accompanied by no fewer than nine previously unreleased tracks from the era. The first of these, the irresistible rocker “Living In The […]
Don McLean, known for his mega-hit “American Pie,” which he wrote and performed, received a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame on Monday, August 16th at 6314 Hollywood Boulevard in front of The Pie Hole restaurant (corner of Hollywood and Vine). “This is a very special day for me, awards are given every year […]
1962 – Ringo Starr was picked to replace Pete Best as the drummer for the Beatles. Best had been with the group for about 2 1/2 years. 1966 – The Monkees’ first single “Last Train to Clarksville” was released. 1974 – In New York, the Ramones made their debut CBGB’s . 1977 – Elvis Presley […]
1932 – Helen Morgan joined the Victor Young orchestra to record “Bill,” from Broadway’s “Showboat.” 1963 – The TV program “Ready Steady Go!” premiered England. 1969 – The non-album single “Hot Fun in The Summertime” was released by Sly and the Family Stone. 1978 – Muddy Waters performed at a White House picnic for U.S. […]
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.” 1970 – An anti-war rock festival was held at Shea Stadium in New York. Janis Joplin, Paul Simon, Steppenwolf and Johnny Winters were […]
1963 – The Beatles made their final appearance at the Cavern Club in Liverpool. They had performed nearly 300 shows at the club since 1961. 1963 – Allan Sherman released “Hello Muddah, Hello Fadda.” 1968 – The first Newport Pop Festival opened in Costa Mesa. 1969 – Carl Wilson (Beach Boys) was indicted for failure […]