This Day in Music History – January 5th

1957 – Elvis Presley made his last appearance on the “Ed Sullivan Show” in New York City.

1958 – Gibson patented its Flying V electric guitar.

1958 – Bobby Helms filmed a role in the movie “The Case Against Brooklyn”.

1963 – The musical “Oliver” premiered on Broadway at the Imperial Theater.

1966 – Duke Ellington’s concert recorded at 5th Avenue Presbyterian Church in New York City, was broadcast on CBS-TV.

1968 – Dick Clark premiered his TV series “Happening ’68.” The show ran through September of 1969.

1975 – About a thousand Led Zeppelin fans riot while waiting for tickets to go on sale at Boston Garden. About $30,000 was done in damage and the show was cancelled by Boston Mayor Kevin White.

1976 – The album, “Frampton Comes Alive”, was released by Herb Alpert’s A&M Records in the U.S.

1977 – EMI terminated its contract with the Sex Pistols only 3 months after signing it. No reason was given.

1982 – The Prince single “Let’s Work” was released.

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