insert_link Classic Hits Ronnie Spector, Lead Singer of The Ronettes, Dies at 78 Ronnie Spector, the beloved lead singer of The Ronettes, passed away at 78. In a statement released on Wednesday, her family wrote: "Our beloved earth angel, Ronnie, peacefully left this world today after a brief battle with cancer," the family said. "She was with family and in the arms of her husband, Jonathan. Ronnie lived her life with a twinkle in her eye, a spunky attitude, a wicked sense of humor […] todayJanuary 13, 2022
insert_link AAA “Help Me, Rhonda” Turns 56 "Help Me, Rhonda" is a song written by Brian Wilson with additional lyrics by Mike Love for The Beach Boys, of which both were members. The song was first released as "Help Me, Ronda" in March 1965 on the album The Beach Boys Today!. A second recording with a different arrangement was issued as a single under the spelling "Help Me, Rhonda". The single reached number one on the Billboard […] todayMarch 8, 2021
insert_link Music This Day in Music History – December 23rd 1959 - Chuck Berry was arrested for transporting a minor across a state line for an immoral purpose. 1959 - The Drifters recorded "This Magic Moment." 1964 - Brian Wilson (Beach Boys) suffered a nervous breakdown on a flight from L.A. to Houston. The event led Wilson to stop touring with the group. 1964 - The Beach Boys made their first appearance on "Shingdig!" The show had been taped on […] todayDecember 23, 2019
insert_link Music This Day in Music History – October 28th 1956 - Elvis Presley's song "Love Me Tender" became the No. 1 Billboard Pop Hit. He became the first artist to follow himself into the No. 1 position. The song "Don't Be Cruel/Hound Dog" had been the No. 1 song for 11 weeks. 1956 - Elvis Presley appeared on the Ed Sullivan Show for the second time. 1965 - The studio recording of "My World Is Empty Without You" was […] todayOctober 28, 2019
insert_link Music This Day in Music History – October 7th 1950 - "The Frank Sinatra Show" debuted. 1954 - Marian Anderson became the first black singer to be hired by New York's Metropolitan Opera Company. 1957 - RCA Victor announced that they had already received 500,000 advance orders for Elvis' Christmas album. 1964 - The Beatles appeared on "Shindig!" The show was taped in London and included the songs "I'm a Loser," "Kansas City," and "Boys." 1963 -The Beach Boys […] todayOctober 7, 2019
insert_link Music This Day in Music History – October 1st 1962 -The Beach Boys album "Surfin' Safari" was released. It was their first album release. 1964 - Vee Jay Records released the album "The Beatles Vs. The Four Seasons." 1969 - "Abbey Road" by the Beatles was released in the U.S. It was released a week earlier in England. 1970 - Jimi Hendrix was buried in Seattle, WA. 1970 - Curtis Mayfield left the Impressions for a solo career. 1972 […] todayOctober 1, 2019
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