insert_link Music This Day in Music History – August 13th 1924 - "The Prisoner's Song" by Vernon Dalhart became the first country music record to sell one million copies. 1930 - Guy Lombardo and his orchestra recorded "Go Home and Tell Your Mother." 1938 - Robert Johnson played a show at a roadhouse outside Greenwood, MS. It has been speculated that Johnson was poisoned after the show which caused his death several days later. 1952 - In Los Angeles, CA, […] todayAugust 13, 2020
insert_link Music This Day in Music History – August 11th 1952 - Hank Williams was fired from the Grand Ole Opry and told not to return until he was sober. 1965 - The Beatles' movie "Help!" premiered in the New York. 1966 - The Beatles arrived at Chicago's O'Hare Airport to start their last tour of the U.S. 1969 - Diana Ross invited 350 guests to a Beverly Hills club to see the newest Motown act, The Jackson 5. 1972 […] todayAugust 11, 2020
insert_link Music This Day in Music History – August 10th 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 […] todayAugust 10, 2020
insert_link AAA The Rolling Stones Drop New Music Video The official video for The Rolling Stones' new track "Scarlet" is released today, August 6, featuring Emmy-nominated actor Paul Mescal, who starred in critically acclaimed television series 'Normal People.' The official "Scarlet" video is out now. A love letter to 'Scarlet,' the video was directed by directing duo 'Us' and filmed with a socially distanced shoot at London's iconic Claridge's hotel. "Scarlet," the previously unheard Stones track featuring Jimmy Page […] todayAugust 7, 2020
insert_link Music This Day in Music History – August 6th 1940 - Columbia Records cut the price of its 12-inch classical records. The records were priced $1.00. RCA Victor followed two weeks later. 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 […] todayAugust 6, 2020
insert_link AAA Who’s The Who? The Who are an English rock band formed in London in 1964. Their original line-up consisted of lead singer Roger Daltrey, guitarist and singer Pete Townshend, bass guitarist John Entwistle and drummer Keith Moon. They are considered one of the most influential rock bands of the 20th century, selling over 100 million records worldwide. The Who developed from an earlier group, the Detours, and established themselves as part of the […] todayAugust 5, 2020
insert_link Music This Day in Music History – August 4th 1957 - The Everly Brothers made their second appearance on the Ed Sullivan Show and introduced their upcoming single, "Wake Up Little Susie" and the song "Bye Bye Love." 1958 - Billboard Magazine introduced its "Hot 100" chart, which was part popularity and a barometer of the movement of potential hits. The first number one song was Ricky Nelson's "Poor Little Fool." 1964 - The Kinks single "You Really Got […] todayAugust 4, 2020
insert_link AAA New Jerry Garcia Music Dropped for COVID-19 Relief The Jerry Garcia Foundation invites everyone around the world to help raise funds for COVID-19 relief programs. Participants can generate funds for the project by listening to a new compilation album titled, "My Sisters and Brothers." The album will be released Aug. 1 on the foundation's OnlyLove record label. The music can be accessed on mobile phones and other digital devices via streaming platforms such as Spotify and iTunes. All […] todayAugust 3, 2020
insert_link Music This Day in Music History – July 31st 1942 - Harry James and his Orchestra recorded "I’ve Heard that Song Before." Helen Forrest provided vocals. 1969 - A Moscow police chief reported that thousands of Moscow telephone booths had been made inoperable by thieves who had stolen phone parts in order to convert their acoustic guitars to electric. 1976 - Blue Öyster Cult's song "(Don't Fear) The Reaper" was released 1979 - James Taylor played a free concert […] todayJuly 31, 2020
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