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| 7/28/2010 |
Today In History
In 1954
Elvis Presley's first interview was published in Memphis.
In 1956
Gene Vincent made his first national TV appearance, on the "Perry Como Show." In addition, his hit "Be-Bop-A-Lula" peaked at number seven on the pop singles chart.
Elvis Presley made his first national TV appearance on "The Dorsey Brothers Stage Show."
In 1957
Jerry Lee Lewis made his first TV appearance, on "The Steve Allen Show."
In 1958
Duane Eddy's "Rebel Rouser" peaked at number six on the pop singles chart.
In 1960
Cliff Richard's "Please Don't Tease" hit number one on the UK pop singles chart.
In 1962
Brian Hyland's "Sealed with a Kiss" peaked at number three on the pop singles chart.
Pat Boone's "Speedy Gonzales" peaked at number six on the pop singles chart.
In 1965
Rolling Stones drummer Charlie Watts bought a 16th century manor in Sussex, England.
The Supremes made their first appearance on "The Tonight Show."
The Dave Clark Five and Jay and the Americans were among those appearing on the TV show "Shindig!"
The Who appeared on the BBC's "Ready Steady Go!"
In 1968
Smokey Robinson and the Miracles made an appearance on "The Ed Sullivan Show."
In 1969
The Fifth Dimension, the Chambers Brothers, and the Edwin Hawkins Singers were included on the TV special "Harlem Festival."
In 1970
Jimi Hendrix played his last concert in his hometown of Seattle, Washington.
The movie "Ned Kelly," starring Mick Jagger, had its premiere in Melbourne, Australia.
In 1972
The Temptations released the album "All Directions."
In 1973
The Carpenters' "Yesterday Once More" peaked at number two on the pop singles chart.
Three Dog Night's "Shambala" peaked at number three on the pop singles chart.
Deep Purple's "Smoke on the Water" peaked at number four on the pop singles chart.
Seals & Crofts' "Diamond Girl" peaked at number six on the pop singles chart.
Marvin Gaye's "Let's Get It On" and Dawn's "Say, Has Anybody Seen My Sweet Gypsy Rose" broke into the Top 40.
Grand Funk Railroad released "We're An American Band."
The Allman Brothers Band, The Band, and the Grateful Dead were among the performers at the "Summer Jam" festival in Watkins Glen, New York, which drew a crowd of 600-thousand people.
In 1974
Eric Clapton released the album "461 Ocean Boulevard."
In 1975
Black Sabbath released the album "Sabotage."
In 1976
Jefferson Starship released the album "Spitfire."
In 1977
Heart's Ann and Nancy Wilson appeared on cover of "Rolling Stone" magazine.
In 1978
The Doobie Brothers made a guest appearance on the TV show "What's Happening!"
In 1979
Ted Nugent, Journey, Aerosmith, and Thin Lizzy were among the headliners at the World Series of Rock concert in Cleveland, Ohio.
Dionne Warwick's "I'll Never Love This Way Again" broke into the Top 40.
In 1982
Jackson Browne and wife Lynne Sweeney became parents to son Ryan Daniel Browne.
In 1984
Rod Stewart's "Infatuation" peaked at number six on the pop singles chart.
In 1986
Keith Richards and girlfriend Patti Hansen became parents to a second daughter, Alexandra.
In 1987
Surviving members of The Beatles took legal action to block Nike from using the song "Revolution" in a commercial.
In 1992
Former Pink Floyd frontman Roger Waters married Priscilla Phillips.
In 1995
James Al Hendrix won back rights to his son Jimi Hendrix's name, likeness, image, and music after a variety of firms had profited from the late guitarist's music.
In 1999
Pete Townshend performed at the Supper Club in New York to preview his album "Pete Townshend Live: A Benefit for Maryville Academy."
In 2001
Former Grateful Dead bassist Phil Lesh was on hand to greet fans and sign autographs at an American Red Cross blood drive in Philadelphia.
The Eagles played the first show at the American Airlines Center in Dallas.
In 2004
John Mellencamp was among the performers on the third day of the Democratic National Convention in Boston.
Carlos Santana was named the 2004 Latin Recording Academy Person of the Year. He was formally recognized at a charity event in conjunction with the Latin Grammy Awards ceremony that took place in August.
The Four Tops performed their "From the Heart: The Four Tops 50th Anniversary" concert at the Detroit Opera House in Michigan. The show was taped to air later as a TV special.
In 2005
A handwritten lyric sheet of The Beatles' song "All You Need Is Love" set a new sales record, and shattered the old one. The sheet sold at an auction, fetching more than one-point-oh-five-million-dollars. Before the sale, auctioneer Ted Owen noted that if the bidding hit 879-thousand-dollars, that figure would be twice the previous record price for a manuscript of pop music.
In 2006
Eric Clapton's concert at Moscow's Red Square was cancelled a week before it was to take place after Russian authorities retracted the permit for the show. The event would have been Clapton's first performance in the historic spot.
The New York Dolls made an in-store appearance at the Tower Sunset Pop in Hollywood in conjunction with the release of the CD "One Day It Will Please Us To Remember Even This," which was issued a few days earlier. It was the group's first new studio album in 32 years.
In 2007
After a show in Denver, Ozzy Osbourne underwent minor outpatient surgery at a local hospital for a blood clot. He sought medical attention after complaining of leg pains throughout the day. He remained in the hospital for several hours.
Eric Clapton hosted his second Crossroads Guitar Festival in Chicago. Jeff Beck, Steve Winwood, Jimmie Vaughan, and Derek Trucks were among the participants. The event was a fundraiser for Clapton's Crossroads Centre rehab facility in Antigua.
Jefferson Starship was the headliner on the first day of the Monterey Summer of Love Festival. The two-day concert was a 40th anniversary celebration saluting the famed 1967 event. Other performers included Quicksilver Messenger Service, Big Brother and the Holding Company, It's A Beautiful Day's David LaFlamme, and Barry McGuire.
In 2008
The Doobie Brothers and Three Dog Night performed a benefit in Las Vegas for Soles4Souls Inc., an international organization that provides footwear free of charge to anyone in need.
Connie Francis was released from a Long Island, New York hospital after a five-day stay following a high blood pressure scare. However, the singer remained in New York to complete five days of outpatient care at the medical facility.< |
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