Oldies

1955 - The Dual Music System Jukebox was introduced by the J.P. Seeburg Corporation. It was the first to hold a hundred singles. 1956 - Elvis Presley made his first appearance on the Ed Sullivan show "Toast of the Town." He was shot from just the waist up during the performance. Elvis would make a total of three appearances on the show. 1967 - "Soul Man," by Sam & Dave, […]

1965 - The television trade publications "Daily Variety" and "The Hollywood Reporter" ran an ad seeking "Folk & Roll Musicians-Singers for acting roles in new TV series." The final four choices became the stars in the television show "The Monkees." 1972 - Mott The Hoople released "All The Young Dudes." 1977 - Jimmy McCulloch quit Paul McCartney & Wings to join a reformed lineup for the Small Faces. 1978 - […]

1957 - "The Buddy Deane Bandstand" debuted in Baltimore, MD. 1959 - "Mack the Knife" by Bobby Darin was banned by a radio station in New York City. 1964 - The Animals gave their debut U.S. performance in Brooklyn, NY, at the U.S. Paramount Theater. 1965 - The Who had their equipment van stolen while purchasing a guard dog at Battersea Dog's Home in England. 1968 - "Street Fighting Man" […]

1955 - Bill Haley & the Comets refused their first offer to tour outside the U.S. because of a fear of flying. 1963 - Reprise Records, owned by Frank Sinatra, became part of Warner Brothers Records. 1970 - Rolling Stone magazine reported that the Dave Clark Five had broken up. 1990 - "Listen Without Prejudice" was released by George Michael. It was his second solo album. 1992 - David Bowie […]

1965 - The Beatles received a gold record for the song "Help!" 1965 - The Rolling Stones appeared on the British TV show "Ready Steady Go!" Mick Jagger and Andrew Loog Oldham performed a parody of Sonny & Cher's "I Got You Babe." 1970 - An ad was run in "Melody Maker" by Genesis looking for musicians who were "determined to strive beyond existing stagnant music forms." Phil Collins answered […]

1953 - Buddy Holly and Bob Montgomery auditioned for the radio station KDAV in Lubbock, TX. They were given a half-hour Sunday afternoon show to perform country and bluegrass music. 1956 - Elvis Presley shared his success with his family by purchasing his mother a pink Cadillac. 1965 - James Brown and Booker T. & the MG's appeared on "Shindig!" 1967 - Boz Scaggs joined the Steve Miller Band. 1967 […]

1939 - Frank Sinatra recorded "All or Nothing at All" with the Harry James Band. 1967 - The Beatles announced that they would handle their own affairs following the death of manager Brian Epstein. 1968 - Danny Kirwan joined Fleetwood Mac. 1969 - Bob Dylan made his first paid appearance at England's Isle of Wight Pop Festival since his motorcycle accident three years earlier. 1974 - The Rolling Stones released […]

1962 Tony Sheridan & Beat Brothers record "Ya Ya (Parts 1 + 2)" 1965 Bob Dylan booed for playing electric guitar at a concert in New York's Forest Hills 1970 "I'll Be There" single by The Jackson 5 is released (Billboard Song of the Year 1970) 1973 Bobby "Boris" Pickett's song "Monster Mash" goes gold 1973 "Smoke on the Water" by Deep Purple goes gold 1973 “Let’s Get It On” […]