1957 – Buddy Knox became the first artist in the Rock and Roll era to write his own number one hit. “Party Doll” hit #1 on this US Singles Chart. 1966 – Barbra Streisand’s “Color Me Barbra” special aired on CBS-TV. 1967 – The cover of the Beatles’ “Sgt Pepper’s Lonely Hearts Club Band” was […]
1961 – Elvis Presley recorded “Can’t Help Falling in Love.” 1964 – John Lennon’s first book, “In His Own Write” was published. 1969 – Anita Bryant and the Letterman appeared at a “Rally For Decency” in Miami following Jim Morrison’s indecent exposure onstage there. 1973 – Yoko Ono was granted permission to live in the […]
1956 – Carl Perkins appeared on ABC-TV’s “Ozark Jubilee” and performed “Blue Suede Shoes.” It was his first television appearance. Elvis Presley performed the song the same night on CBS-TV’s “Stage Show.” 1958 – The Coasters recorded “Yakety Yak.” 1962 – Billboard reported that Ray Charles had started Tangerine, his own record label. 1967 – […]
1963 – “Puff The Magic Dragon” was released by Peter, Paul and Mary. 1964 – Capitol released the Beatles “Can’t Buy Me Love” backed with “You Can’t Do That.” 1969 – The musical “1776” opened on Broadway. 1974 – The new Opryland auditorium in Nashville was dedicated. 1979 – Twisted Sister became the first band […]
1966 – The Beach Boys began recording “God Only Knows.” 1979 – James Brown played at the Grand Ole Opry. 1988 – Andy Gibb died from myocarditis (inflammation of the heart) following a long battle with cocaine addiction, which had weakened his heart. 1988 – In the U.S.,Prince’s 10th album was released entitled “Lovesexy.” Some […]
1961 – The Supremes released their first single, “I Want A Guy.” 1974 – Bad Company performed its first concert in England. 1975 – Elvis Presley began his final recording session at RCA’s Hollywood studios. 1976 – Keith Moon collapsed onstage at the start of a Who concert in the Boston Garden. Who Merchandise 1979 […]
In keeping with a promise made to the legendary artist/author and original and founding member of the Supremes, Mary Wilson, Motown/UMe announce the release of Mary Wilson: Expanded Edition, available for pre-order now. In time for what would have been Mary Wilson’s 77th Birthday, March 6, we celebrate her birthday and honor her history and […]
1945 – Bing Crosby recorded “Temptation” with John Scott Trotter’s Orchestra. He had recorded it before on October 22, 1933, with Lennie Hayton’s orchestra. 1957 – Samuel Cardinal Stritch banned rock ‘n’ roll from Chicago archdiocese Roman Catholic schools. 1966 – Neil Young, Stephen Stills and Richie Furay formed Buffalo Springfield. 1967 – Petula Clark […]
1964 – “Twist and Shout” by the Beatles was released in the U.S. 1964 – The Beatles began their first film, “A Hard Day’s Night.” 1975 – Linda McCartney was arrested for personal possession of marijuana. Paul was driving the vehicle at the time of the incident but was not charged. 1977 – “The Barry […]
Ahead of Valentine’s Day weekend, Patsy Cline’s timeless, aching love song “Crazy” has received its first-ever official video. Directed by director and photographer Natalie O’Moore and beautifully filmed at Dee’s Country Cocktail Lounge outside of Nashville, the video vividly brings to life the yearning and heartbreak that Cline so perfectly emoted with every line and […]