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| 3/19/2010 |
Today In History
In 1957
Elvis Presley bought the Graceland Estate in Memphis.
In 1958
Simon and Garfunkel released their first single, "Our Song," under the name Tom and Jerry.
Link Wray released the controversial instrumental "Rumble." Even without lyrics the song was considered dangerous because of the title's violent connotations, and it was banned by several radio stations.
In 1966
The Rolling Stones' "19th Nervous Breakdown" peaked at number two on the pop singles chart.
Gary Lewis and the Playboys' "Sure Gonna Miss Her" and The Righteous Brothers' "(You're My) Soul & Inspiration" broke into the Top 40.
Nancy Sinatra appeared on the TV show "Hollywood Palace."
In 1968
Donovan traveled to India to study transcendental meditation with the Maharishi Mahesh Yogi.
In 1970
David Bowie married Mary Angela Barnett.
In 1974
The Jefferson Airplane officially became Jefferson Starship.
In 1976
Peter Frampton appeared on "The Midnight Special," performing his hits "Show Me The Way" and "Baby I Love Your Way."
Former Free guitarist Paul Kossoff died of unknown causes while traveling from London to New York. The 26-year-old musician had a history of health problems, including a heart condition. Seven months earlier, Kossoff "died" when his heart stopped beating for 35 minutes during surgery.
In 1982
Several members of Ozzy Osbourne's entourage, including 25-year-old guitarist Randy Rhodes, were killed in a plane accident.
In 1983
Journey's "Separate Ways (Worlds Apart)" peaked at number eight on the pop singles chart.
In 1994
Tom Petty's "Mary Jane's Last Dance" peaked at number 14 on the pop singles chart.
In 1996
"The Beatles Anthology 2" was released in the U.S. It included the "new" Beatles song "Real Love" -- a John Lennon demo that Paul McCartney, George Harrison, and Ringo Starr finished.
In 2001
Aerosmith, Steely Dan, Queen, Paul Simon, Richie Valens, Michael Jackson, Solomon Burke, and The Flamingos were among the inductees into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame.
Roxy Music announced tour dates for its upcoming summer North American reunion trek.
In 2002
Bonnie Raitt got a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame.
Former Led Zeppelin keyboardist-bassist John Paul Jones released his second solo album, "The Thunderchief."
Ozzy Osbourne was a guest on CNN's "Anderson Cooper" show.
In 2005
Queen + Paul Rodgers took part in the 46664 AIDS Awareness concert in Fancourt, South Africa.
In 2007
Paul McCartney's estranged wife Heather Mills began her run on ABC's "Dancing With the Stars."
In 2008
Charlie Daniels was recognized at a special reception in honor of his 50th anniversary in the music business.
The Four Seasons' Frankie Valli and Bob Gaudio were on hand for the London premiere of their biographical musical "Jersey Boys."
Sam Moore and the late Roy Orbison's widow were honored at the Lili Claire Foundation's First Annual "Everyone's A Miracle" Benefit Concert at Nashville's Ryman Auditorium. Moore received the Music of the Heart Award, while Barbara Orbison earned the Spirit of Leadership Award.
In 2009
Quincy Jones was the keynote speaker at the 2009 South by Southwest Music Conference in Austin, Texas. In his address, Jones discussed the influence of music on society, including its power to create change and the artists' role and responsibility in the process.< |
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