Today In History
In 1956
Carl Perkins' "Blue Suede Shoes" became the first song to hit Billboard's pop, country, and R&B charts.
Elvis Presley's "Heartbreak Hotel" broke into the Top 40.
In 1958
Jerry Lee Lewis' "Breathless" and The Chordettes' "Lollipop" broke into the Top 40.
In 1959
Elvis Presley's single "I Need Your Love Tonight" backed with "A Fool Such as I" was released.
In 1961
Songwriter Jeff Berry, who'd penned the Ray Peterson hit "Tell Laura I Love Her," signed an exclusive deal with Trinity Music.
In 1962
Bruce Channel's "Hey! Baby" hit number one on the pop singles chart.
In 1965
The Beatles' "Eight Days A Week" hit number one on the Billboard pop chart.
In 1966
The Beach Boys were in the studio, where they worked on the song "Wouldn't It Be Nice."
In 1967
The Beatles were in the studio working on the tune "Getting Better."
In 1973
The Carpenters' "Sing" broke into the Top 40.
The Edgar Winter Group released the single "Frankenstein."
Steely Dan released the single "Reelin' In The Years."
In 1974
David Bowie recorded his show at Philadelphia's Tower Theater, which became the album "David Live."
In 1975
John Lennon released the single "Stand By Me."
In 1976
The Four Seasons' "December 1963 (Oh, What A Night)" hit number one on the Billboard pop chart.
In 1978
The Bee Gees' "Night Fever" hit number one on the pop singles chart.
In 1979
James Brown performed at the Grand Ole Opry.
In 1981
Jimmy Page made his first solo stage performance after the break up of Led Zeppelin, joining Jeff Beck for the encore of his show in London.
In 1984
Ian Gillan left Black Sabbath.
In 1998
Eric Clapton released the album "Pilgrim."
In 2001
Styx frontman Dennis DeYoung performed a solo benefit concert in the Chicago area for a local girl suffering from a rare lung disease.
In 2003
The Righteous Brothers and AC/DC were among the performers inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, while sax player Steve Douglas, pianist Floyd Cramer, and drummer Benny Benjamin were added to the Rock Hall as sidemen.
Cat Stevens, using the name Yusuf Islam, returned to pop music recording a new version of his hit "Peace Train."
In 2004
Jimmy Buffett, James Taylor, and Huey Lewis were among the nominees for the Academy of Country Music Awards. Buffett received four nominations for his collaboration with Alan Jackson on "It's Five O'Clock Somewhere," while Taylor received a nod for his duet with Alison Krauss on "How's The World Treating You" and Lewis got the bid for his remake of "Workin' For A Living" with Phil Vassar.
In 2006
The exhibit "I Can't Stop Loving You: Ray Charles and Country Music" opened at the Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum in Nashville.
In 2007
Family members of the late James Brown held a private ceremony as they gave the remains a temporary burial -- more than two months after the legendary performer's death on Christmas Day 2006.
Eric Carmen was arrested and charged with DUI in Gates Mills, Ohio, after he allegedly drove his sport utility vehicle through a mailbox and over a street sign. He was later released after posting a 770-dollar bond.
The Isley Brothers were among the winners at the 21st annual Soul Train Music Awards.
In 2008
John Mellencamp, the Dave Clark Five, The Ventures, Leonard Cohen, and Madonna were inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. Patti LaBelle, Iggy and the Stooges, Joan Jett, Billy Joel, John Fogerty, and Lou Reed were among those who took part in the ceremony.
It was "Mellencamp Monday" in Seymour, Indiana, as John Mellencamp's hometown recognized the singer-songwriter's Rock and Roll Hall of Fame induction. However, the local Common Council declined to address a proposal to rename a street in Mellencamp's honor.
In 2009
Tina Turner, who was on tour in the UK, cancelled shows in London and Sheffield, England when doctors advised her to take several days off while she recovered from a respiratory flu.
New releases included Stevie Wonder's first concert DVD, "Live At Last," and the Oasis digital EP "Falling Down."< |