This Day in Music History – April 6th

1956 – Paramount Pictures signed Elvis Presley to a three-movie deal.

1956 – Capitol Tower, the home of Capitol Records in Hollywood, CA, was dedicated. It was the first circular office tower designed in America. It is 13 stories tall and 92 feet in diameter.

1960 – The Everly Brothers opened their first British tour in London.

1962 – The Russian newspaper “Pravda” warned youths about the dangers of twisting.

1963 – The Kingsmen recorded their version of the song “Louie Louie.”

1965 – The Beach Boys recorded the music for “California Girls.” The vocals were recorded on June 4.

1968 – Pink Floyd announced founder Syd Barrett has officially left the group due to his suffering from psychiatric disorders compounded by drug use.

1971 – Carly Simon and James Taylor first met at the Troubador nightclub in Los Angeles.

1971 – Rolling Stone Records was formed to promote the hits of The Rolling Stones.

1974 – “Ladies and Gentlemen: The Rolling Stones” opened at New York City’s Ziegfeld Theatre. It was the first concert film to feature a soundtrack in quadraphonic sound.

1974 – In Sweden, ABBA’s song “Waterloo” won the 1974 Eurovision Song Contest.

1979 – Rod Stewart married Alana Hamilton in Beverly Hills. She was the ex-wife of actor George Hamilton.

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