This Day in Music History – July 1st

1935 – Benny Goodman and his band recorded the “King Porter Stomp.”

1956 – Elvis Presley appeared on “The Steve Allen Show.” He was told not to dance and Allen had him sing “Hound Dog” to a real basset hound wearing tails.

1963 – “She Loves You” and “I’ll Get You” were recorded by the Beatles.

1973 – In New York City, “Jesus Christ Superstar” closed after 711 shows on Broadway.

1976 – Paul McCartney purchased Buddy Holly’s entire publishing catalog from Norman Petty.

1984 – The album “Animalize” was released by KISS.

1987 – The Grateful Dead’s “In The Dark” LP was released.

1997 – The Radiohead album “OK Computer” was released in the U.S.


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