This Day in Music History – May 15th

1963 – The Hollies began recording their first sessions for their first album. “Stay with The Hollies” was released in January 1964.

1971 – Two short films by John Lennon were shown at the Cannes Film Festival in France.

1974 – Bill Wyman (Rolling Stones) released his first solo album, “Monkey Grip.” It was the first solo effort by a member of the Rolling Stones.

1984 – Nils Lofgren replaced “Miami” Steve Van Zant in Bruce Springsteen’s E Street Band.

1985 – Prince released the single “Raspberry Beret.”

1994 – Sting and Nancy Wilson received honorary doctorates from the Berklee College of Music in Boston.

1995 – Scott Weiland (Stone Temple Pilots) was arrested for trying to buy drugs in a motel parking lot in Pasadena, CA.

1998 – Sonny and Cher received a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame.

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