Oldies

1966 - Janis Joplin debuted on stage at the Avalon ballroom in San Francisco. 1966 - The Beatles were first heard using reversed tape in the song "Rain." It was a 'B' side to the song "Paperback Writer." 1967 - Stevie Wonder's "I Was Made To Love Her" was released. 1976 - Paul McCartney and Wings set a record for an indoor concert crowd when 67,100 fans gathered in Seattle, […]

1961 - Elvis Presley's seventh film, "Wild in the Country" premiered. 1963 - The Essex released "Easier Said Than Done." 1966 - The Elvis Presley film "Paradise Hawaiian Style" premiered. 1974 - Rick Wakeman announced he was leaving Yes. Patrick Moraz replaced him on August 18. 1979 - The Who released the soundtrack album "The Kids Are Alright." 1991 - Bruce Springsteen married Patti Scialfa. It was Springsteen's second marriage. […]

1963 - The Rolling Stones' first record, "Come On," was released. 1966 - Roy Orbison's first wife Claudette was killed in a motorcycle accident. 1969 - Johnny Cash debuted his own network show on CBS-TV. 1969 - Blind Faith made its British debut with a free concert at London's Hyde Park. 1972 - The musical "Grease" opened on Broadway. It had been playing off-Broadway for about 4 months. 1976 - […]

1952 - Frank Sinatra recorded "Birth of the Blues." 1964 - "The Hollywood Palace" hosted the first appearance of the Rolling Stones. 1972 - The Rolling Stones began their "Exile On Main Street" North American tour in Vancouver with Stevie Wonder as the opening act. 1987 - George Michael's "I Want Your Sex" was banned by the BBC. 1987 - Bryan Adams recorded a live version of the Christmas song […]

1967 - In the U.S., "Sergeant Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band" was released by the Beatles. It was released on June 1 in the U.K. and around the world. 1972 - Dion & The Belmonts reunited for one show at Madison Square Garden. 1978 - Bruce Springsteen's album, "Darkness On The Edge of Town" was released. Bruce Springsteen Merchandise 1989 - Bill Wyman (Rolling Stones) married 19 year old model […]

1964 - Dolly Parton moved to Nashville, TN, one day after she graduated from high school. 1964 - The Rolling Stones arrived in New York to begin their first tour in the U.S. 1967 - David Bowie's self-titled debut solo album was released in the U.K. 1967 - In Britain, "Sergeant Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band" was released by the Beatles. It was released June 2 in the U.S. 1968 […]

1955 - "Billboard" reported that "The Ballad of Davy Crockett" was the most popular song in the U.S. 1957 - The National Academy of Recording Arts and Sciences (NARAS) was established. The NARAS is known for organizing the Grammy Awards. 1966 - The Rolling Stones single "Paint It Black" hit #1 in the U.K. 1966 - Ike & Tina Turner released "River Deep, Mountain, High." 1969 - Mick Jagger (Rolling […]

1965 - The Rolling Stones appeared on "Shindig!" along with Jackie De Shannon, Sonny and Cher and Jimmy Rodgers. Rolling Stones Apparel and Gear 1969 - John Lennon and Yoko Ono began their 2nd "Bed-In For Peace" in Montreal. John Lennon Merchandise 1973 - Deep Purple's single "Smoke On The Water" was released. 1974 - In London, 1,000 people needed medical treatment and a 14 year old girl died when […]