Music Calendar...
Music Calendar...
In 1964 "My Heart Only Belongs To You" by Bobby Vinton enters the U.S. top
40 chart.
In 1964 "Meet The Beatles" is #1 on the U.S. album chart. "Introducing The
Beatles" is #2. The pair remained back to back for nine weeks.
In 1968 The Beatles win Best Album Grammy for "Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts
Club Band." "Up, Up and Away" by the Fifth Dimension is Record of
the Year, while Aretha Franklin wins her first Grammy for Best
Rhythm & Blues Female Vocal for "Respect."
In 1972 John Lennon's U.S. immigration visa expires, triggering a 3-year
fight to stay in the states.
In 1972 "Hurting Each Other" by the Carpenters is certified gold.
In 1980 Buddy Holly's glasses and the Big Bopper's watch are discovered
in police files.
In 1980 Journey releases the album "Departure."
In 1984 The album "Sports" by Huey Lewis & The News is certified platinum.
In 1992 "To Be With You" by Mr. Big hits #1 on the U.S. top 40 chart and
remained there for 3 weeks.
In 2012 Singer, Davy Jones who helped propel TV rock band The Monkees
to the top of the TV ratings and pop charts, dies of a Heart
attack. He was 66.
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