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This Day in Music History – April 30th

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1953 – Frank Sinatra and arranger Nelson Riddle teamed up for the first time.

1957 – Elvis recorded “Jailhouse Rock.”

1960 – Fats Domino recorded “Walking to New Orleans.”

1965 – The Kinks began their first British tour.

1965 – Herman’s Hermits and the Zombies began their first U.S. tour.

1976 – In Memphis, Bruce Springsteen jumped a fence at Graceland in an attempt to see his idol, Elvis Presley.

1970 – Twiggs Lyndon was arrested on murder charges after stabbing a club manager over an alleged breach of contract. Lyndon was the road manager for the Allman Brothers.

1977 – In Pontiac, Michigan, Led Zeppelin played a show to an audience of 77,229. The event set a new record for attendance at a single-act concert.

1987 – Madonna’s “La Isla Bonita” became her 11th consecutive top five single.

1987 – The Beatles’ “Help!”, “Rubber Soul” and “Revolver” were released on compact disc.


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Written by: Vipology Staff Writer

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