This Day in Music History – March 23rd

1961 – Elvis Presley recorded “Can’t Help Falling in Love.”

1964 – John Lennon’s first book, “In His Own Write” was published.

1969 – Anita Bryant and the Letterman appeared at a “Rally For Decency” in Miami following Jim Morrison’s indecent exposure onstage there.

1973 – Yoko Ono was granted permission to live in the U.S. permanently.

1971 – John Lennon was ordered to leave the U.S. within 60 days by immigration authorities. This was the beginning of his long fight to stay in the country. The reason given for the deportation was related to his 1968 conviction for possession of marijuana in England.

1978 – The Police signed with A&M Records.

1979 – Van Halen released the album “Van Halen II.”

1985 – Billy Joel and Christie Brinkley were married in New York. They were divorced in 1994.

1985 – Julian Lennon held his first concert in San Antonio, TX.

1987 – The Soul Train Music Awards debuted. It was the first televised awards ceremony to pay exclusive homage to black producers, songwriters and recording artists in the music industry.

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