This Day in Music History – February 5th

1940 – Glenn Miller and his band recorded “Tuxedo Junction.”

1957 – Bill Haley arrived for his first British tour.

1958 – The National Academy of Recording Arts and Sciences (NARAS) formed a New York chapter. NARAS is better known as the Grammy Awards organization.

1967 – Due to a Musicians’ Union ban, the Rolling Stones were not allowed to play their hit “Let’s Spend the Night Together” when they appeared on an ITV show.

1986 – Prince released the song “Kiss.”

1989 – Metallica’s concert at Reunion Arena in Dallas, TX, was broadcast nationally via the Z-Rock radio network.

1998 – Elton John and Stevie Wonder played at the White House.

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