Today In History
In 1956
Little Richard recorded "Good Golly Miss Molly" in a studio in New Orleans.
In 1958
Jackie Wilson recorded the song "Lonely Teardrops."
In 1960
The Miracles released the single "Shop Around," which became Motown Records' first million-seller.
In 1961
Elvis Presley recorded "Good Luck Charm" at RCA's studio in Nashville.
In 1966
Australia banned The Troggs' "I Can't Control Myself" because authorities there found the song, quote, "terribly obscene."
Pink Floyd performed at the launching party for the British underground newspaper "International Times."
The Four Tops' "Reach Out I'll Be There" hit number one on the pop singles chart.
The Count Five's "Psychotic Reaction" peaked at number five on the pop singles chart.
Neil Diamond's "Cherry Cherry" peaked at number six on the pop singles chart.
The Four Seasons' "I've Got You Under My Skin" peaked at number nine on the pop singles chart.
The Monkees recorded "I'm A Believer" at RCA studios in New York.
In 1967
Simon & Garfunkel were a guest on "The Smothers Brothers Show."
In 1969
Frank Zappa released the album "Hot Rats."
In 1970
Neil Diamond released the album "Taproot Manuscript."
In 1971
Rick Nelson performed at the 7th annual Rock 'n' Roll Revival in New York's Madison Square Garden. His performance of wasn't well received, as audience members wanted to hear his classic hits. The experience inspired the hit "Garden Party."
In 1972
It was announced that Paul McCartney would be writing the title track to the upcoming James Bond film, "Live and Let Die."
In 1973
Keith Richard and Anita Pallenberg were convicted on drug charges in Nice, France. They were fined and given a suspended sentence.
Elvis Presley was hospitalized in Memphis with pneumonia.
The Who released the album "Quadrophenia."
In 1976
Fleetwood Mac released the album "Rumors."
Ike and Tina Turner ended their professional relationship.
RKO owned radio stations refused to play Rod Stewart's "Tonight's the Night" because of its suggestive lyrical content.
Ringo Starr released the single "A Dose of Rock 'n' Roll."
In 1977
Chicago's "Baby What A Big Surprise" broke into the Top 40.
Lynyrd Skynyrd released the album "Street Survivors," with the original cover featuring the band members engulfed in flames.
In 1978
Heart released the album "Dog and Butterfly."
In 1979
Fleetwood Mac released the album "Tusk."
In 1983
Paul McCartney's "Say Say Say" broke into the Top 40.
In 1987
Joe Satriani released the album "Surfing With The Alien."
In 1991
John Fogerty and his wife Julie had a son, Shane Cody Fogerty.
In 1995
Paul and Linda McCartney made an animated appearance on the Fox show "The Simpsons."
In 1997
John Denver's remains were cremated and flown to Aurora, Colorado for a memorial service.
AC/DC released the album "Bonfire."
In 2002
Ray Charles performed with the Utah Symphony Orchestra at a benefit concert supporting health care services for children.
David Bowie and Santana performed at the "2002 VH1/Vogue Fashion Awards" in New York. Aerosmith frontman Steven Tyler took the Rockstyle award at the event.
Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers showcased their latest album, "The Last DJ," with the first of two concerts in Los Angeles. The show was broadcast via closed circuit to movie theaters and radio stations in selected cities across the country.
In 2003
Kiss guitarist Bruce Kulick was shot in the leg during a scuffle among club-goers at the Rainbow Room in Los Angeles.
Yoko Ono announced that she'd approved plans for a Broadway musical based on the life and solo work of the late John Lennon.
In 2005
The Delfonics, the Chi-Lites, the Stylistics, Peaches & Herb, and Sister Sledge featuring Kathy Sledge were among the performers at the We Are Family Hurricane Katrina Benefit in Washington, DC.
In 2006
Billy Joel, founding Kiss drummer Peter Criss, Lesile West, and Joan Jett were among the honorees who attended the first induction ceremony for the Long Island Music Hall of Fame. Members of Vanilla Fudge, Johnny Maestro and the Brooklyn Bridge, Gary U.S. Bonds, and the Rascals' Felix Cavaliere also appeared at the event.
In 2007
The documentary "Runnin' Down a Dream: Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers" received a special theatrical screening on the eve of its release on DVD.< |