Today in History
In 1957
The British publication "New Musical Express" said that Tommy Sands would eclipse the success of Elvis Presley.
In 1962
The Beatles made its first TV appearance, performing Roy Orbison's "Dream Baby" on the BBC's "Teenager's Turn." Pete Best was the drummer for this performance.
In 1964
The Dave Clark Five made its first appearance on "The Ed Sullivan Show."
In 1967
The Monkees single "A Little Bit Me, A Little Bit You" was certified Gold.
In 1968
Bill Graham opened his Fillmore East in New York. Big Brother and the Holding Company, Tim Buckley, and Albert King were among the artists on the bill.
In 1969
The Beatles held the top two positions on the U.S. album chart with "The Beatles," which is better known as the "White Album," and the "Yellow Submarine" soundtrack album.
Creedence Clearwater Revival's "Proud Mary" peaked at number two on the pop singles chart.
Jay and the Americans single "This Magic Moment" peaked at number six on the pop singles chart.
The Fifth Dimension released the single "Aquarius/Let The Sunshine In."
In 1970
Diana Ross made her solo debut with a performance in Framingham, Massachusetts.
In 1971
Radio Hanoi aired Jimi Hendrix's "Star Spangled Banner." Yippie Abbie Hoffman sent the tape to the North Vietnamese broadcasting entity.
In 1973
Grateful Dead keyboardist Ron "Pigpen" McKernan died from a stomach hemorrhage aggravated by liver damage. He was 27.
Paul McCartney pled guilty to growing marijuana at his Scottish farm. He was fined 240-dollars. McCartney said he just planted some seeds a fan had given him and didn't know they were pot seeds.
In 1974
Bad Company gave its debut performance, at Newcastle-Upon-Tyne, England.
Kansas released its self-titled album.
In 1975
Styx's "Lady" peaked at number six on the pop singles chart.
In 1976
The Beatles single "Yesterday" backed with "I Should Have Known Better" was rereleased in the UK.
In 1977
Foreigner released its debut album.
In 1978
Steely Dan's album "Aja" was certified Platinum.
In 1986
Mike + The Mechanics' "Silent Running (On Dangerous Ground)" peaked at number six on the pop singles chart.
In 1987
Bob Seger finished what he said would be his last tour with a show in Detroit.
In 1988
The Beatles "Past Masters Volume One" and "Two" CDs were released in the UK.
In 1989
Neil Diamond released the video "Greatest Hits Live."
In 1990
Robert Plant released the album "Manic Nirvana."
In 1994
Aerosmith was named the favorite rock band at the People's Choice Awards.
Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers' album "Greatest Hits" was certified multi-Platinum.
In 1996
The BBC refused to play the Beatles' single "Real Love," saying it wasn't airworthy.
In 2000
James Taylor's album "Dad Loves His Work" was certified Platinum.
In 2003
Stevie Wonder was among the winners at the 34th annual NAACP Image Awards.
In 2009
The Who's Keith Moon was honored with UK's "blue plaque" at the Marquee Club in London where The Who made their 1964 performance debut. The blue plaque is a public sign that links landmarks associated with famous people. Surviving Who members Pete Townshend and Roger Daltrey were on hand for the unveiling.
Metallica frontman James Hetfield was hospitalized in Stockholm, Sweden just before the band was slated to perform. He was suffering from dehydration caused by a stomach ailment. He was released from the hospital later that night.< |