1955: George Martin became the head A&R man at Parlophone Records, a division of EMI.
Saturday, March 31, 2018
Friday, March 30, 2018
This Date in Rock Music History: March 31
1949: The 45 rpm single record was first introduced by RCA Victor, one year after the LP record was introduced by Columbia. Both provided better sound quality and longer playing time than the 78 rpm that had been the standard.
1956: Brenda Lee made her television debut on Ozark Jambouree on ABC, singing "Jambalaya".
1957: Elvis Presley played two concerts at Olympia Stadium in Detroit before 24,000 fans.
Thursday, March 29, 2018
This Date in Rock Music History: March 30
1957: Buddy Knox became the first rock artist to write his own #1 song as "Party Doll" topped the charts.
1959: "Venus" was her name, but it was also the name of the #1 song that Frankie Avalon had for the fourth week.
1959: "Venus" was her name, but it was also the name of the #1 song that Frankie Avalon had for the fourth week.
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