Music Calendar...
In 1940 "I'll Never Smile Again" by Tommy Dorsey and Frank Sinatra enters
the U.S. charts.
In 1954 Elvis Presley gives his first public performance, playing on a
flatbed truck parked outside a drug store in Memphis.
In 1963 "Surf City" by Jan & Dean hits #1 on the U.S. top 40 chart and
stayed there for 2 weeks.
In 1964 The Beatles' album "Something New," containing the singles "And I
Love Her" and "Slow Down," is released in the U.S.
In 1965 Lovin' Spoonful's first single, "Do You Believe in Magic," is
released.
In 1967 Paul McCartney attends a recording session at Chappel Studios as
Chris Barber records the first commercially released version of one
of his earliest songwriting efforts, "Catcall."
In 1968 Jane Asher announces on the BBC program "Dee Time" that Paul
McCartney had broken off their engagement. McCartney, who was
watching the program, was said to have been taked by surprise.
In 1968 Frank Zappa appears on the cover of Rolling Stone magazine.
In 1968 Iron Butterfly's album "In-A-Gadda-Da-Vidda" is released. The
17-minute title track featured a 10-minute drum solo.
In 1968 "People Got To Be Free" by the Rascals enters the U.S. top 40 chart.
In 1968 "Grazing In The Grass" by Hugh Masekela hits #1 on the U.S. top 40
chart and stayed there for 2 weeks.
In 1971 NBC-TV's variety show "Make Your Own Kind Of Music" debuts featuring
the Carpenters.
In 1972 Paul Simon appears on the cover of Rolling Stone magazine.
In 1974 Drummer Joey Ramone becomes the lead vocalist for the Ramones.
In 1974 "Clap For The Wolfman" by Guess Who and "Beach Baby" by First Class
both enter the U.S. top 40 chart.
In 1975 Bruce Springsteen is reunited with Steve Van Zandt (Little Steven)
when the guitarist joins the E Street Band.
In 1978 "Two Out Of Three Ain't Bad" by Meat Loaf is certified gold.
In 1979 Electric Light Orchestra takes out advertising dedicating their song
"Don't Bring Me Down" to Skylab.
In 1985 Sting's solo album, "The Dream of the Blue Turtles," containing the
single "If You Love Somebody Set Them Free," enters the U.S. albums
chart.
In 1986 "Sid & Nancy," a film biography of the Sex Pistols, premieres in
London with Gary Oldman playing Sid Vicious.
In 1986 Santana celebrates its 20th anniversary at a concert in San
Francisco that features all the previous band members.
In 1987 Mick Jagger shoots the video for his solo hit "Let's Work" in New
York, NY.
In 1990 Prince announces he will market a line of clothing, jewelry and
souvenirs.
In 1991 Tom Petty and The Heartbreakers' album "Into The Great Wide Open"
enters the U.S. albums chart.
In 1991 "Something To Talk About" by Bonnie Raitt enters the U.S. top 40
chart.
In 1991 "Unbelievable" by EMF is #1 on the U.S. top 40 chart.
In 1992 Little River Band's album "Little River Band Greatest Hits" is
certified double platinum.
In 1994 Stone Temple Pilots's album "Purple" is certified gold, platinum and
double platinum.
In 1995 The HBO special "Barbra Streisand: The Concert" receives 12 Emmy
nominations.
In 1996 "Change The World" by Eric Clapton enters the U.S. top 40 chart.
In 1996 "It Was Written" by NAS debuts at #1 on the U.S. albums chart.
In 1998 Reporters are given a preview tour of Paul McCartney's boyhood home
in Liverpool, England, that had been restored to its 1950's
condition by Britain's National Trust.
In 1998 Don Henley's album "Actual Miles-Don Henley's Greatest Hits" is
certified platinum.
In 1998 "The Boy Is Mine" by Brandy & Monica goes double platinum.
In 1999 Geri Halliwell's album "Schizophonic" is certified gold.
In 2000 Carlos Santana opens the North American leg of his sold-out 22 city
world tour in West Palm Beach, Florida.
the U.S. charts.
In 1954 Elvis Presley gives his first public performance, playing on a
flatbed truck parked outside a drug store in Memphis.
In 1963 "Surf City" by Jan & Dean hits #1 on the U.S. top 40 chart and
stayed there for 2 weeks.
In 1964 The Beatles' album "Something New," containing the singles "And I
Love Her" and "Slow Down," is released in the U.S.
In 1965 Lovin' Spoonful's first single, "Do You Believe in Magic," is
released.
In 1967 Paul McCartney attends a recording session at Chappel Studios as
Chris Barber records the first commercially released version of one
of his earliest songwriting efforts, "Catcall."
In 1968 Jane Asher announces on the BBC program "Dee Time" that Paul
McCartney had broken off their engagement. McCartney, who was
watching the program, was said to have been taked by surprise.
In 1968 Frank Zappa appears on the cover of Rolling Stone magazine.
In 1968 Iron Butterfly's album "In-A-Gadda-Da-Vidda" is released. The
17-minute title track featured a 10-minute drum solo.
In 1968 "People Got To Be Free" by the Rascals enters the U.S. top 40 chart.
In 1968 "Grazing In The Grass" by Hugh Masekela hits #1 on the U.S. top 40
chart and stayed there for 2 weeks.
In 1971 NBC-TV's variety show "Make Your Own Kind Of Music" debuts featuring
the Carpenters.
In 1972 Paul Simon appears on the cover of Rolling Stone magazine.
In 1974 Drummer Joey Ramone becomes the lead vocalist for the Ramones.
In 1974 "Clap For The Wolfman" by Guess Who and "Beach Baby" by First Class
both enter the U.S. top 40 chart.
In 1975 Bruce Springsteen is reunited with Steve Van Zandt (Little Steven)
when the guitarist joins the E Street Band.
In 1978 "Two Out Of Three Ain't Bad" by Meat Loaf is certified gold.
In 1979 Electric Light Orchestra takes out advertising dedicating their song
"Don't Bring Me Down" to Skylab.
In 1985 Sting's solo album, "The Dream of the Blue Turtles," containing the
single "If You Love Somebody Set Them Free," enters the U.S. albums
chart.
In 1986 "Sid & Nancy," a film biography of the Sex Pistols, premieres in
London with Gary Oldman playing Sid Vicious.
In 1986 Santana celebrates its 20th anniversary at a concert in San
Francisco that features all the previous band members.
In 1987 Mick Jagger shoots the video for his solo hit "Let's Work" in New
York, NY.
In 1990 Prince announces he will market a line of clothing, jewelry and
souvenirs.
In 1991 Tom Petty and The Heartbreakers' album "Into The Great Wide Open"
enters the U.S. albums chart.
In 1991 "Something To Talk About" by Bonnie Raitt enters the U.S. top 40
chart.
In 1991 "Unbelievable" by EMF is #1 on the U.S. top 40 chart.
In 1992 Little River Band's album "Little River Band Greatest Hits" is
certified double platinum.
In 1994 Stone Temple Pilots's album "Purple" is certified gold, platinum and
double platinum.
In 1995 The HBO special "Barbra Streisand: The Concert" receives 12 Emmy
nominations.
In 1996 "Change The World" by Eric Clapton enters the U.S. top 40 chart.
In 1996 "It Was Written" by NAS debuts at #1 on the U.S. albums chart.
In 1998 Reporters are given a preview tour of Paul McCartney's boyhood home
in Liverpool, England, that had been restored to its 1950's
condition by Britain's National Trust.
In 1998 Don Henley's album "Actual Miles-Don Henley's Greatest Hits" is
certified platinum.
In 1998 "The Boy Is Mine" by Brandy & Monica goes double platinum.
In 1999 Geri Halliwell's album "Schizophonic" is certified gold.
In 2000 Carlos Santana opens the North American leg of his sold-out 22 city
world tour in West Palm Beach, Florida.
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