Today In History
In 1955
Fats Domino recorded the song "Ain't That A Shame."
In 1956
Elvis Presley took on Colonel Tom Parker as his manager.
In 1966
Herb Albert and the Tijuana Brass was among the winners at the Grammy Awards.
In 1968
"Life" magazine called Jimi Hendrix, quote, "the most spectacular guitarist in the world."
The Roman Catholic Church gave its approval for the use of rock music during mass.
In 1969
Glen Campbell's single "Galveston" entered the Top 40 chart.
In 1972
A Los Angeles disc jockey played Donny Osmond's "Puppy Love" for 90 minutes straight, which prompted a visit from police who thought there might be a problem at the radio station.
In 1974
Emerson, Lake, and Palmer's movie "Pictures at an Exhibition" had its premiere in Los Angeles.
In 1975
Mick Jagger reached a settlement in a paternity suit filed by ex-lover Marsha Hunt.
T. Rex broke up.
The Doobie Brothers' "Black Water" hit number one on the pop singles chart.
ELO's "Can't Get It Out Of My Head" peaked at number nine on the pop singles chart.
Elton John's "Philadelphia Freedom" broke into the Top 40.
Kraftwerk's "Autobahn" broke into the U.S. pop singles chart.
John Lennon released the album "Rock 'n' Roll."
In 1976
Kiss released the album "Destroyer."
In 1977
Kansas' album "Leftoverture" was certified Platinum, while Bad Company's album "Burnin' Sky" was certified Gold.
In 1978
The movie "American Hot Wax," featuring Chuck Berry, Jerry Lee Lewis, and Screamin' Jay Hawkins, had its premiere in New York.
In 1979
Bonnie Bramlett punched out punk rocker Elvis Costello after he insulted Ray Charles during a Stephen Stills concert in Columbus, Ohio.
Bad Company released the single "Rock 'n' Roll Fantasy."
In 1980
Thin Lizzy frontman Phil Lynott's third book of poetry, "A Collected Work of Phil Lynott," was published.
Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers' "Refugee" peaked at number 15 on the pop singles chart.
In 1983
Diana Ross' album "All The Greatest Hits" was certified Gold.
In 1985
The Band album "The Best of the Band" was released.
In 1986
Electric Light Orchestra played its first concert in four years. George Harrison and former Wings guitarist Denny Laine joined the group for the show in Birmingham, England.
Starship's "Sara" hit number one on the pop singles chart.
In 1987
The Beatles' "Let It Be" was covered for a benefit single to raise money for victims of a ferry disaster off the coast of Belgium. Boy George was among the artists who participated in the recording.
In 1988
Mick Jagger kicked off a solo tour of Japan with a show in Osaka.
In 1989
Bonnie Raitt released the album "Nick Of Time."
In 1991
Steve Miller Band's album "Greatest Hits 1974-1978" was certified multi-Platinum.
In 1994
Sammy Hagar released the album "Unboxed."
In 1999
Buddy Holly's relatives filed a suit against MCA Records for allegedly hoarding royalty payments, forging contracts, and illegally producing albums without family consent.
Paul McCartney, Bruce Springsteen, and Billy Joel were among those inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame.
In 2001
Ray Davies delivered the keynote address at the South By Southwest music conference in Austin, Texas.
In 2002
A revised version of The Band's movie "The Last Waltz" made its debut at the South By Southwest music festival in Austin, Texas.
Crosby, Stills, Nash, and Young postponed a show in Tacoma, Washington because Neil Young had the flu.
In 2004
The late George Harrison, Traffic, ZZ Top, Bob Seger, and Jackson Browne were among the inductees into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame.
The governor of Michigan proclaimed it Bob Seger Day in the state in honor of his Rock and Roll Hall of Fame induction.
Eric Clapton, former Rolling Stones bassist Bill Wyman, and former Fleetwood Mac guitarist Peter Green performed at a benefit concert for the Lord's Taverners in London. The charity promotes children's participation in sports.
In 2005
Billy Joel announced through his rep that he'd checked himself into a rehab facility tor treatment for alcohol abuse.
The funeral for Molly Hatchet frontman Danny Joe Brown was held in Cooper City, Florida. Brown had died five days earlier of renal failure. He was 53.
In 2006
Phil Collins announced through his publicist that he and wife Orianne had separated.
In 2007
Riders On The Storm -- the 21st century incarnation of The Doors -- announced that former Fuel singer Brett Scallions would be the band's new singer.
Eric Carmen entered a not guilty plea to a DUI charge through his lawyer in a Lyndhurst, Ohio courtroom. His case stemmed from an arrest seven days earlier, after he allegedly drove over a mailbox and street sign.
Booker T and the MGs were among the performers at a concert in Austin, Texas marking the 50th anniversary of the legendary Memphis soul label Stax Records.< |