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This Day in Music History – May 14th

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1956 – Buddy Holly got a prescription for contact lenses. He couldn’t get used to wearing them so he continued to use his trademark glasses.

1956 – The Platters released their self-titled debut album on Mecury Records.

1959 – Cliff Richard’s first movie, “Serious Charge,” premiered.

1968 – Paul McCartney and John Lennon were guests on NBC’s “Tonight Show” with guest host Joe Gragiola..

1968 – The Rascals recorded “People Got to Be Free.”

1976 – Keith Relf (Yardbirds) died from electrocution while playing an improperly grounded electric guitar. He was 33 years old.

1982 – The Clash released the album “Combat Rock.”

1985 – Michael Jackson received a humanitarian award from U.S. President Ronald Reagan at the White House.

1988 – Atlantic Records celebrated its 40th anniversary with a televised cable show.

1992 – KISS released the album “Revenge.”


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