insert_link Music This Day in Music History – January 10th 1956 - Elvis Presley recorded his first songs as an RCA Victor artist in Nashville. Elvis recorded "Heartbreak Hotel," "I Was the One," "I’m Counting On You," "I Got a Woman" and "Money Honey." 1978 - Howlin' Wolf died following brain surgery in Chicago. 1979 - Richard Carpenter entered a chemical dependency treatment center in Topeka, KS. 1981 - The Gilbert and Sullivan musical "The Pirates of Penzance" opened at […] todayJanuary 10, 2019
insert_link Music This Day in Music History – January 9th 1941 - Sammy Kaye and his orchestra recorded "Until Tomorrow (Goodnight My Love)." 1962 - Sam Cooke's "Twistin' the Night Away" was released. 1973 - Mick Jagger was refused a Japanese visa because of a 1969 drug bust. The event halted the Rolling Stones' plan to tour the Orient. 1976 - Graham Parker of Graham Parker & the Rumour signed his first recording contract. 1979 - A benefit concert called […] todayJanuary 9, 2019
insert_link Music This Day in Music History – January 8th 1940 - Vincent Lopez and his orchestra recorded the third version of Lopez’ theme song titled "Nola". 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 […] todayJanuary 8, 2019
insert_link Music This Day in Music History – January 7th 1941 - "Good-for-Nothin’-Joe" was recorded by the sultry Lena Horne with Charlie Barnet and his Orchestra on Bluebird Records. 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. […] todayJanuary 7, 2019
insert_link Music This Day in Music History – January 4th 1941 Sergei Rachmaninov's "Symphonic Dances" premieres in Philadelphia 1964 Jack Paar Show, shows a clip of the Beatles singing "She Loves You" 1969 John Lennon's "2 Virgins" album declared pornographic in NJ 1970 "Jimmy" closes at Winter Garden Theater NYC after 84 performances 1970 "Mame" closes at Winter Garden Theater NYC after 1508 performances 1971 "President's Daughter" closes at Billy Rose Theater NYC after 72 performances -- Photo Credit: emka74 […] todayJanuary 4, 2019
insert_link Music This Day in Music History – January 3rd 1957 - Fats Domino recorded "I'm Walkin'." 1960 - Bobby Darin, Della Reese and Connie Francis performed together on the "Ed Sullivan Show." 1964 - The Beatles made their first appearance on U.S. television in a film clip shown on the "Jack Paar Show." It was a performance of the song "She Loves You." 1967 - Carl Wilson (Beach Boys) refused to be sworn in after receiving a U.S. Army […] todayJanuary 3, 2019
insert_link Music This Day in Music History – January 2nd 1941 - The Andrews Sisters recorded "Boogie Woogie Bugle Boy." 1968 - Merle Haggard released "Sing Me Back Home." 1968 - Newark, NJ, police confiscated a shipment of John Lennon and Yoko Ono's album "Two Virgins". The album featured a nude cover. 1975 - U.S. District Court Judge Richard Owen ruled in New York, that John Lennon and his lawyers will have access to Department of Immigration files pertaining to […] todayJanuary 2, 2019
insert_link Classic Rock The Estate of Rock and Roll Hall of Famer Bill Haley Announces Film and Biography Projects ALG Brands ("ALG") has signed an exclusive, worldwide representation agreement with the estate of music legend Bill Haley, it was announced today by ALG COO Scott Austin. ALG will provide comprehensive management services for the estate, including brand partnerships, oversight of the licensing of Mr. Haley's music and personality rights, and administration of official digital and social media assets. ALG will work in tandem with entertainment estate attorney Ken Abdo […] todayJanuary 2, 2019
Music This Day in Music History – December 28th 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 a weapon." 1976 - The first Broadway revival of "Fiddler on the Roof" opened at the Winter Garden Theatre. 1981 - WEA Records (Warner-Elektra-Atlantic) raised […] todayDecember 28, 2018
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