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| 11/17/2008 |
Today In History
In 1958
Disc jockey Alan Freed found out his trial in connection with allegations that he incited a riot at a rock concert in Boston in May of that year would be delayed for another two-and-a-half months. Prosecutors said they wanted the postponement because they were investigating whether or not Freed broke the anti-anarchy laws in Massachusetts.
The Kingston Trio's "Tom Dooley" hit number one on the pop singles chart.
Bobby Darin's "Queen of the Hop" peaked at number nine on the pop singles chart.
In 1962
The Four Seasons' "Big Girls Don't Cry" hit number one on the pop singles chart.
Elvis Presley's "Return to Sender" peaked at number two on the pop singles chart.
The Tornadoes' "Telstar" broke into the Top 40.
In 1963
Rolling Stones Mick Jagger and Keith Richards met Gene Pitney at a taping of the British show "Thank Your Lucky Stars." At the studio they gave Pitney the song "That Girl Belongs to Yesterday," which became a hit for Pitney on both sides of the Atlantic.
The headmaster of a grammar school in Guildford, England told students that anyone who came to class with a Beatles haircut would be sent home. He called it a "ridiculous style" that he claimed "brings out the worst in boys physically" and "makes them look like morons."
In 1966
The Beach Boys' "Good Vibrations" hit number one on the pop singles chart.
In 1967
The Monkees' Davy Jones opened a boutique in Greenwich Village in New York.
Pink Floyd released the single "Apples and Oranges."
The band The Feathers, led by David Bowie, made its debut at The Country Club in Hampstead, England.
In 1968
Glen Campbell's singles "By The Time I Get To Phoenix" and "Gentle On My Mind" were certified Gold.
In 1969
The Rolling Stones released the album "Let It Bleed."
In 1970
Elton John recorded a concert in New York, which was broadcast live on a local radio station. It was also later released as the album "11-17-70."
In 1971
Steve Miller Band's "The Joker" broke into the Top 40.
Rod Stewart & the Faces released the album "A Nod is as Good as a Wink to a Blind Horse," featuring the hit "Stay With Me."
The Osmonds' single "Yo-Yo" was certified Gold.
In 1972
Stevie Wonder released the album "Talking Book" featuring the hits "Superstition" and "You Are The Sunshine Of My Life."
Johnny Nash's single "I Can See Clearly Now" was certified Gold.
In 1973
Barry White's "Never, Never Gonna Give Ya Up" and Helen Reddy's "Leave Me Alone (Ruby Red Dress)" broke into the Top 40.
In 1975
Paul Simon's album "Still Crazy After All These Years" was certified Gold.
In 1977
Neil Diamond's album "I'm Glad You're Here With Me Tonight" and Paul Simon's album "Greatest Hits, Etc." were certified Gold.
In 1978
During a Bob Dylan concert in San Diego a fan threw a silver cross onto the stage. Dylan picked up and pocketed the piece of jewelry.
Led Zeppelin was in the studio working on the song "All My Love."
In 1979
Jethro Tull bassist John Glascock died from complications from heart surgery. He was 28.
Dr. Hook's "When You're In Love With a Beautiful Woman" hit number one on the UK pop singles chart.
Cliff Richard's "We Don't Talk Anymore" broke into the Top 40.
In 1980
Aretha Franklin played a command performance for the Queen of England in London.
John Lennon released the album "Double Fantasy" in the UK.
In 1981
The Rolling Stones released the single "Waiting on a Friend."
In 1982
The John Lennon single "Happy Xmas (War Is Over)," backed with "Beautiful Boy," was released.
In 1987
Kiss' album "Crazy Nights" was certified Gold.
In 1990
David Crosby broke his ankle, leg, and shoulder in a motorcycle accident. Police say he was speeding and not wearing a helmet.
In 1993
Barbra Streisand donated her 24-acre, 15-million-dollar estate in Malibu, California, to the state environmental agency.
In 1994
Bob Dylan started a two-day taping for an edition of "MTV Unplugged" at Sony Studios in New York.
The Moody Blues' album "A Question of Balance" was certified Platinum.
In 1999
Billy Joel's albums "Piano Man" and "Songs in the Attic" were certified multi-Platinum.
In 2003
Meat Loaf passed out during a show in London. Once he came to, he fought with paramedics who said he should end the show. He eventually gave in and was taken to a local hospital, where doctors said he was suffering from exhaustion and a viral infection.
Soul singer Arthur Conley, best remembered for the hit "Sweet Soul Music," died of cancer at his home in Ruurlo, The Netherlands. He was 57.
Sam Moore made a guest appearance on the ABC soap "One Life To Live."
A collection of Beatles photographs taken at the time the group was shooting the film "A Hard Day's Night" went on display in Fort Myers, Florida.
In 2004
The Eagles played a free concert at the Rod Laver Arena in Melbourne, Australia to record additional footage for a concert DVD.
In 2006
Peter Gabriel was honored with the annual Man of Peace prize by the Gorbachev Foundation in a ceremony in Rome.
Stevie Wonder was among the performers at a tribute to the late R&B singer Gerald Levert in Cleveland, while The O'Jays and Aretha Franklin attended the ceremony. Levert, the son of the O'Jays' Eddie Levert, died a week earlier. He was 40.
In 2007
An exhibit on The Beatles' movie "Help!" opened at the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in Cleveland.< |
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