Oldies

1954 - Elvis Presley made an appearance in Memphis where he debuted "That's All Right (Mama)." 1959 - The four male members of the Platters are arrested and charged with aiding and abetting prostitution, lewdness and assignation. They were acquitted on December 10, 1959. 1970 - Jim Morrison's trial for allegedly exposing himself onstage in Miami, FL, began. 1972 - Paul and Linda McCartney were arrested for drug possession after […]

1932 - Helen Morgan joined the Victor Young orchestra to record "Bill," from Broadway's "Showboat." 1963 - The TV program "Ready Steady Go!" premiered England. 1969 - The non-album single "Hot Fun in The Summertime" was released by Sly and the Family Stone. 1978 - Muddy Waters performed at a White House picnic for U.S. President Jimmy Carter. 1991 - Rick James pled innocent to charges that he imprisoned, tortured […]

1960 - Chubby Checker performed "The Twist" on American TV for the first time on "American Bandstand." 1964 - Rod Stewart made his television debut on the British show "The Beat Room." 1970 - An anti-war rock festival was held at Shea Stadium in New York. Janis Joplin, Paul Simon, Steppenwolf and Johnny Winters were the acts. 1973 - Stevie Wonder was seriously injured in a car accident. He permanently […]

1957 - American Bandstand made its network debut on ABC-TV. The show was hosted by Dick Clark. Until this day the show had been a local show in Philadelphia since 1952. 1959 - In New York, The Isley Brothers recorded "Shout" at RCA Victor's Music Center Of The World. 1966 - The Beatles album "Revolver" was released in the U.K. 1975 - Stevie Wonder signed a $13 million contract to […]

1963 - The Beatles made their final appearance at the Cavern Club in Liverpool. They had performed nearly 300 shows at the club since 1961. 1963 - Allan Sherman released "Hello Muddah, Hello Fadda." 1968 - The first Newport Pop Festival opened in Costa Mesa. 1969 - Carl Wilson (Beach Boys) was indicted for failure to report for civilian duty in lieu of serving two years in the army. 1970 […]

1961 - Dick Clark premiered his summer stage show, the Dick Clark Caravan of Stars, at the Steel Pier in Atlantic City. 1963 - Peter, Paul and Mary's "Blowin' In The Wind" was released. 1965 - The Beatles film "Help!" premiered in London. 1966 - Bob Dylan was seriously injured when he crashed his motorcycle near Woodstock, NY. 1968 - The Byrds left on their tour of South Africa without […]

1957 - Jerry Lee Lewis made his television debut on "The Steve Allen Show." 1970 - The movie "Ned Kelly" opened. Mick Jagger (Rolling Stones) was in the film. 1973 - The Summer Jam rock festival took place in Watkins Glen, NY. About 600,000 people watched the Grateful Dead, the Allman Brothers and The Band perform. The event received a Guinness Book of World Records entry for "Largest audience at […]

1959 - Santo and Johnny (Farina saw their one and only hit record the instrumental "Sleepwalk" released. 1968 - The Who's single "Magic Bus" was released in the U.S. 1976 - John Lennon finally had his request for permanent residency in the United States approved. 1976 - Bruce Springsteen sued his manager Mike Appel in Manhatten's U.S. District Court for fraud and breach of contract. 1976 - Tina Turner files […]