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This Day in Music History – January 11th

1963 - The Whiskey-a-Go-G0 nightclub opened in Los Angeles, CA. It is recognized as the first disco in the U.S. 1964 - "Ring of Fire" by Johnny Cash became the first country album to top the U.S. pop album chart. 1965 - The Beach Boys recorded "Do You Wanna Dance." 1967 - Jimi Hendrix began recording "Purple Haze." 1968 - The Daily Mirror of London reported that Jimi Hendrix had […]

todayJanuary 11, 2021

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This Day in Music History – January 8th

1957 - Elvis took the U.S. Army pre-induction exam on his 22nd birthday. 1960 - Eddie Cochran's last recording session was held in Hollywood. 1966 - The final episode of "Shindig!" was broadcast on ABC-TV. The show featured the Kinks and the Who. 1968 - Otis Redding's single "(Sittin' On) The Dock of the Bay" was released. 1973 - Yoko Ono released "Approximately Infinite University" as a two record set. […]

todayJanuary 8, 2021

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Full Lineup Announced for David Bowie Tribute

It has been announced that David Bowie's former pianist Mike Garson is holding an all-star celebration in honor of the late icon on what would have been his 74th birthday. The show will also include the members of Bowie's final touring band and his long-time producer, Tony Visconti. "A Bowie Celebration: Just For One Day!" virtual event, which will air tonight on January 8th, 2021. Check out the lineup and […]

todayJanuary 8, 2021

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This Day in Music History – January 7th

1955 - Marian Anderson became the first African-American to sing at New York's Metropolitan Opera. 1963 - Gary "U.S." Bonds filed a $100,000 suit against Chubby Checker. The charge was that Checker "stole" "Quarter to Three" and turned it into the song "Dancin' Party." The case was settled out of court. 1964 - Long John Baldry formed Hoochie Coochie Men. 1970 - Max Yasgur was sued for $35,000 in property […]

todayJanuary 7, 2021

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This Day in Music History – January 6th

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 […]

todayJanuary 6, 2021

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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 […]

todayJanuary 5, 2021

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This Day in Music History – December 30th

1962 - In Nashville, TN, Brenda Lee's home was destroyed by fire. 1979 - Emerson, Lake & Palmer announced their break-up. 1999 - George Harrison and his wife were attacked in their home during a robbery. Though, Harrison was stabbed in the chest four times, he and his wife were able to subdue the assailant until police arrived. 2002 - In Tucson, AZ, Diana Ross was arrested on suspicion of […]

todayDecember 30, 2020

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This Day in Music History – December 29th

1943 - "San Fernando Valley" was recorded by Bing Crosby. 1963 - The Weavers gave their farewell concert at Orchestra Hall in Chicago, IL. 1967 - Dave Mason quit Traffic and started a solo career. 1982 - Jamaica issued a Bob Marley commemorative stamp. 1994 - Lisa "Left-Eye" Lopes pled guilty to arson charges for setting fire to and destroyed boyfriend Andre Rison's $1 million Atlanta mansion. -- Photo Credit: […]

todayDecember 29, 2020

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This Day in Music History – December 28th

1944 - The musical "On the Town" opened in New York City and ran for 462 performances. It featured the song, "New York, New York." 1969 - "Temptations Day" was declared in Detroit, MI. 1975 - Twenty-five year old David Gelfer pointed a .44 magnum at Ted Nugent and was then brought down to the ground by members of the audience and security guards. Gelfer was charged with "intimidating with […]

todayDecember 28, 2020

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