Oldies

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. 1989 - Bill Wyman (Rolling Stones) married 19 year old model Mandy Smith. They […]

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 […]

1952 - Hank Williams and his wife, Audrey, were divorced. 1959 - Ray Charles, B.B. King and Jimmy Reed performed for about 9,000 people at Atlanta's Herndon Stadium. It was one of the first outdoor rock festivals. 1963 - Del Shannon's cover of the Beatles' "From Me to You" became the first song written by John Lennon and Paul McCartney to appear on the American charts. 1965 - Bob Dylan's […]

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 […]

1957 - "That'll be the Day" b/w "I'm Looking For Someone To Love" by the Crickets was released. 1961 - Johnny Cash appeared on NBC's "The Deputy." 1963 - Bob Dylan released album "The Freewheelin' Bob Dylan." 1964 - Eleven boys were suspended at a Coventry, England, school for having a hair style like Mick Jagger. 1967 - Columbia and RCA Victor announced that they would raise the list price […]

1965 - The Rolling Stones appeared on "Shindig!" along with Jackie De Shannon, Sonny and Cher and Jimmy Rodgers. 1969 - John Lennon and Yoko Ono began their 2nd "Bed-In For Peace" in Montreal. 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 a crowd lost control at a David Cassidy […]

1958 - Jerry Lee Lewis announced that he had married his 13-year-old cousin, Myra. 1966 - Bruce Springsteen and his first band, the Castilles, recorded their first and only record, "That's What You Get" backed with "Baby I." It was never released. 1970 - Elvis Presley signed a three-picture deal with MGM. 1980 - In New York, five gold records that belonged to Jimi Hendrix were stolen from the Electric […]

1959 - The musical "Gypsy" opened on Broadway. 1968 - Brian Jones (Rolling Stones) was arrested for a second time for possession of cannabis in his London apartment. 1969 - John Lennon and Yoko Ono began a ten-day "bed-in" in Montreal's Queen Elizabeth Hotel. 1970 - Crosby, Stills, Nash and Young recorded "Ohio." 1971 - Paul McCartney released "Ram." 1979 - Elton John began a series of Russian concerts that […]