Music Calendar...
In 1946, Elvis Presley received an $8.00 guitar for his birthday.
1957: On his 22nd birthday, Elvis took the army pre-induction exam in Memphis. Presley P. Eddie Cochran's last recording session was held in Hollywood. (He died in a car crash in England three months later.)
In 1961, Robert Goulet made his national TV debut on “The Ed Sullivan Show."
1965 "Hullabaloo,” the first rock and roll weekly dance show, premiered.
In 1966, The Who and the Kinks performed on the last episode of "Shindig" on ABC-TV.
In 1966, the Beatles' "Rubber Soul” reached #1 on the U.S. albums chart and stayed there for six weeks.
1966, "California Dreamin'" by the Mamas & Papas entered the U.S. Top 40 chart.
In 1966, "We Can Work It Out" by the Beatles reached #1 on the U.S. Top 40 chart and stayed there for three weeks.
In 1972, "Hot Rocks 1964-1971" by the Rolling Stones entered the U.S. albums chart.
In 1973, "You're So Vain" by Carly Simon was certified gold.
In 1973, Elvis Presley sued his wife, Priscilla, for divorce.
In 1974, Kiss signed a contract with Casablanca Records.
In 1974, "The Early Beatles" went gold nine years after its release and four years after the group broke up.
In 1975, Three Led Zeppelin concerts at Madison Square Garden sold out in a record four hours.
In 1977, "Go Your Way" by Fleetwood Mac and "The Things We Do For Love" by Ten CC entered the U.S. Top 40 chart.
In 1977, "You Don't Have To Be A Star (To Be In My Show)" by Marilyn McCoo & Billy Davis Jr. was #1 on the U.S. Top 40 chart.
In 1977, "Night Moves” by Bob Seger entered the U.S. album chart.
In 1979, The Canadian government proclaimed Rush the official Ambassadors of Music.
1981 Harry Chapin performed his 200th show at New York's Bottom Line.
In 1982, Johnny Cash became the first living resident of Hendersonville, TN, to have a road named after him when Johnny Cash Parkway opened.
In 1983, CBS Records and Sony demonstrated "Video 45," a 4-song videocassette at the annual Consumer Electronics Show.
In 1983, Reba McEntire had her first #1 hit with "Can't Even Get The Blues."
In 1983, "The Girl Is Mine" by Michael Jackson & Paul McCartney peaked at #2 on the U.S. Top 40 chart.
In 1985, Tickets for George Michael's first solo concert, which took place over two nights at London’s Earls Court arena, sold out within hours of going on sale.
In 1987, Elton John left a Sydney, Australia, hospital 2 days after having throat surgery to remove a benign lesion.
In 1988, Richard Marx weds actress/dancer/singer Cynthia Rhodes.
In 1991, Def Leppard guitarist Steve Clark died of alcohol poisoning at age 30 in London.
In 1992, R.E.M. tops the list of seven nominees for the 34th annual Grammy Awards.
In 1993, Elvis Presley postage stamps went on sale in the U.S.
In 1993, "Ordinary World" by Duran Duran entered the U.S. singles chart.
In 1995, Pearl Jam's Eddie Vedder hosted a national late-night radio show, "Self Pollution Radio," from Seattle, the band's hometown.
1996 Tori Amos' album "Boys For Pele" was released.
In 1997, "I Finally Found Somebody” by Barbra Streisand & Bryan Adams was certified gold, and "This Is For The Lover In You" by Babyface went platinum.
In 1998, Mariah Carey's "Butterfly" album was certified triple platinum, as Shania Twain's CD "Come On Over.”
1999, Rod Stewart and Rachel Hunter separated after eight years of marriage and two children.
In 1999, Eagles’ album "Hotel California" went platinum for the 15th time.
1957: On his 22nd birthday, Elvis took the army pre-induction exam in Memphis. Presley P. Eddie Cochran's last recording session was held in Hollywood. (He died in a car crash in England three months later.)
In 1961, Robert Goulet made his national TV debut on “The Ed Sullivan Show."
1965 "Hullabaloo,” the first rock and roll weekly dance show, premiered.
In 1966, The Who and the Kinks performed on the last episode of "Shindig" on ABC-TV.
In 1966, the Beatles' "Rubber Soul” reached #1 on the U.S. albums chart and stayed there for six weeks.
1966, "California Dreamin'" by the Mamas & Papas entered the U.S. Top 40 chart.
In 1966, "We Can Work It Out" by the Beatles reached #1 on the U.S. Top 40 chart and stayed there for three weeks.
In 1972, "Hot Rocks 1964-1971" by the Rolling Stones entered the U.S. albums chart.
In 1973, "You're So Vain" by Carly Simon was certified gold.
In 1973, Elvis Presley sued his wife, Priscilla, for divorce.
In 1974, Kiss signed a contract with Casablanca Records.
In 1974, "The Early Beatles" went gold nine years after its release and four years after the group broke up.
In 1975, Three Led Zeppelin concerts at Madison Square Garden sold out in a record four hours.
In 1977, "Go Your Way" by Fleetwood Mac and "The Things We Do For Love" by Ten CC entered the U.S. Top 40 chart.
In 1977, "You Don't Have To Be A Star (To Be In My Show)" by Marilyn McCoo & Billy Davis Jr. was #1 on the U.S. Top 40 chart.
In 1977, "Night Moves” by Bob Seger entered the U.S. album chart.
In 1979, The Canadian government proclaimed Rush the official Ambassadors of Music.
1981 Harry Chapin performed his 200th show at New York's Bottom Line.
In 1982, Johnny Cash became the first living resident of Hendersonville, TN, to have a road named after him when Johnny Cash Parkway opened.
In 1983, CBS Records and Sony demonstrated "Video 45," a 4-song videocassette at the annual Consumer Electronics Show.
In 1983, Reba McEntire had her first #1 hit with "Can't Even Get The Blues."
In 1983, "The Girl Is Mine" by Michael Jackson & Paul McCartney peaked at #2 on the U.S. Top 40 chart.
In 1985, Tickets for George Michael's first solo concert, which took place over two nights at London’s Earls Court arena, sold out within hours of going on sale.
In 1987, Elton John left a Sydney, Australia, hospital 2 days after having throat surgery to remove a benign lesion.
In 1988, Richard Marx weds actress/dancer/singer Cynthia Rhodes.
In 1991, Def Leppard guitarist Steve Clark died of alcohol poisoning at age 30 in London.
In 1992, R.E.M. tops the list of seven nominees for the 34th annual Grammy Awards.
In 1993, Elvis Presley postage stamps went on sale in the U.S.
In 1993, "Ordinary World" by Duran Duran entered the U.S. singles chart.
In 1995, Pearl Jam's Eddie Vedder hosted a national late-night radio show, "Self Pollution Radio," from Seattle, the band's hometown.
1996 Tori Amos' album "Boys For Pele" was released.
In 1997, "I Finally Found Somebody” by Barbra Streisand & Bryan Adams was certified gold, and "This Is For The Lover In You" by Babyface went platinum.
In 1998, Mariah Carey's "Butterfly" album was certified triple platinum, as Shania Twain's CD "Come On Over.”
1999, Rod Stewart and Rachel Hunter separated after eight years of marriage and two children.
In 1999, Eagles’ album "Hotel California" went platinum for the 15th time.
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