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:  Jerry Lee Lewis held down the #1 spot in the U.K. with "Great Balls Of Fire".

Report: Beyoncé Will Join Coldplay for Super Bowl Halftime Show

Entertainment Tonight is report that Beyoncé will join Coldplay for the Super Bowl 50 Halftime Show next month, three years after her own headline performance at the National Football League Championship.  The two superstars teamed up for "Hymn For The Weekend" on Coldplay's album, A Head Full Of Dreams.

Phil Harvey, artistic director for the British band, previously said that there would be "special guests" in the performance, and Bruno Mars has already been confirmed as part of the show.  There are rumors of still another act that will join Coldplay, but Inside The Rock Era cannot confirm those rumors at this time.

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".