This Day in Music History – February 24th

1940 – Frances Langford recorded “When You Wish Upon a Star.”

1956 – In Cleveland, OH, police invoked a 1931 ordinance barring people under the age of 18 from dancing in public unless accompanied by an adult.

1963 – Near London, the Rolling Stones took over as the Sunday house band at the Station Hotel.

1964 – The Beatles appeared for the 3rd time on “The Ed Sullivan Show.” They appeared via tape.

1965 – The Beach Boys recorded “Help Me Rhonda”.

1969 – The Jimi Hendrix Experience played its last British concert.

1970 – “ABC” by the Jackson Five was released.

1975 – Led Zeppelin’s album “Physical Graffiti” was released.

1976 – The Eagles’ “Greatest Hits” album became the first album in the U.S. to be certified platinum by the RIAA.

1978 – “The Second Barry Manilow Special” aired on ABC-TV with guest star Ray Charles.

1979 – The Police released the single “Roxanne” in the U.S.

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