1955: Alan Freed's New York Rock & Roll Ball, featuring the Drifters, Fats Domino, Big Joe Turner and the Moonglows, kicked off at Saint Nicholas Arena in Harlem.
Saturday, January 13, 2018
Friday, January 12, 2018
This Date in Rock Music History: January 13
1962: Bob Dylan performed at the San Remo Coffee House in Schenectady, New York.
1962: Cliff Richard topped the U.K. Album chart with The Young Ones.
1962: "Can't Help Falling In Love" by Elvis Presley moved to #1 on the Easy Listening chart.
1962: "Can't Help Falling In Love" by Elvis Presley moved to #1 on the Easy Listening chart.
Thursday, January 11, 2018
This Date in Rock Music History: January 12
1957: Elvis Presley recorded "All Shook Up" at Radio Recorders in Hollywood, California.
Wednesday, January 10, 2018
This Date in Rock Music History: January 11
1960: Bill Black's Combo took over at #1 on the R&B chart with "Smokie - Part 2".
Tuesday, January 9, 2018
This Date in Rock Music History: January 10
1956: It was indeed a magical day in the Rock Era as Elvis Presley recorded "Heartbreak Hotel" at the Methodist television, radio & TV studios in Nashville, Tennessee in his first session since he signed with RCA Victor.
1958: The Quarrymen (John Lennon, Paul McCartney, Eric Griffiths, Colin Hanton and Len Garry) played at the New Clubmoor Hall in Norris Green, Liverpool, England.
1958: The Quarrymen (John Lennon, Paul McCartney, Eric Griffiths, Colin Hanton and Len Garry) played at the New Clubmoor Hall in Norris Green, Liverpool, England.
1958: Jerry Lee Lewis held down the #1 spot in the U.K. with "Great Balls Of Fire".
Monday, January 8, 2018
This Date in Rock Music History: January 9
1961: Comedian Bob Newhart reached #1 on the Album chart with The Button Down Mind Strikes Back!
1961: Jerry Butler posted a seventh
week at the top of the R&B chart with "He Will Break Your Heart".
Sunday, January 7, 2018
This Date in Rock Music History: January 8
1957: Elvis Presley passed a United States Army pre-induction exam in Memphis, Tennessee on his 22nd birthday.
1960: Eddie Cochran had his last recording session in Hollywood, California.
1966: The Who and the Kinks performed on the final episode of Shindig! on ABC-TV.
1966: "Spanish Eyes" from Al Martino took over at #1 on the Easy Listening chart.
1960: Eddie Cochran had his last recording session in Hollywood, California.
1966: The Who and the Kinks performed on the final episode of Shindig! on ABC-TV.
1966: "Spanish Eyes" from Al Martino took over at #1 on the Easy Listening chart.