This Day in Music History – January 28th

1956 – Elvis Presley made his first appearance on national television on “The Dorsey Brothers Stage Show” on CBS.

1965 – The Who made their first appearance on the British TV rock show “Ready Steady Go!”

1966 – Brian Poole and the Tremeloes announced their break-up.

1978 – At the request of a fan, Ted Nugent autographed a man’s arm with a bowie knife.

1978 – The Doobie Brothers made an appearance on ABC-TV’s “What’s Happening.”

1980 – The original Ants split up with Adam.

1985 – The song “We Are the World” was recorded. More than 40 artists were involved. The proceeds went toward worldwide hunger prevention.

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