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This Day in Music History – January 8th

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1940 – Vincent Lopez and his orchestra recorded the third version of Lopez’ theme song titled “Nola”.

1957 – Elvis took the U.S. Army pre-induction exam on his 22nd birthday.

1960 – Eddie Cochran’s last recording session was held in Hollywood.

1966 – The final episode of “Shindig!” was broadcast on ABC-TV. The show featured the Kinks and the Who.

1968 – Otis Redding’s single “(Sittin’ On) The Dock of the Bay” was released.

1973 – Yoko Ono released “Approximately Infinite University” as a two record set.

1973 – Elvis Presley sued Priscilla Presley for a divorce.

1974 – KISS gave a special dress rehearsal after being signed to Casablanca Records. It was their first recording contract.

1975 – Three Led Zeppelin concerts and Madison Square Garden sold out in a record four hours.

1979 – Rush was named the Canada’s official “Ambassadors of Music” by the Canadian government.


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