| 10/1/2008 |
Today In History
In 1954
The Penguins released the single "Earth Angel."
In 1955
The Platters' "Only You" broke into the Top 40.
In 1962
The Beach Boys released their debut album, "Surfin' Safari."
Brian Epstein signed The Beatles to a managerial contract that was to last through 1967.
Barbra Streisand signed her first recording contract. The deal was with Columbia Records.
In 1964
New album releases included The Rolling Stones' "12 x 5" and The disc "The Beatles Vs. The Four Seasons."
In 1966
The Temptations' "Beauty Is Only Skin Deep" peaked at number three on the pop singles chart.
Los Bravos' "Black is Black" peaked at number four on the pop singles chart.
The Kinks' "Sunny Afternoon" peaked at number 14 on the pop singles chart.
The Animals' "See See Rider" broke into the Top 40.
New releases included The Monkees' self-titled album and Cat Stevens' single "I Love My Dog."
In 1967
Pink Floyd arrived in New York to kick off its first U.S. tour.
Traffic made its live debut with a show at the Saville Theater in London.
Arlo Guthrie released the album "Alice's Restaurant."
The BBC launched Radio One, a rock and roll station. The first song the station aired was The Move's "Flowers in the Rain."
In 1968
Elvis Presley released the single "If I Can Dream."
In 1969
The Beatles released the album "Abbey Road."
In 1970
Jimi Hendrix was buried in Seattle. Eric Clapton's group Derek and the Dominos, The Animals' Eric Burdon, and Johnny Winter were among those who attended the funeral.
Curtis Mayfield left The Impressions for a solo career.
Rolling Stones fans rioted in Milan when they weren't allowed into the band's show.
In 1971
Gene Vincent made a recording for British radio in London, marking the last time he entered a studio. The rock pioneer died 12 days later.
In 1973
John Lennon and Yoko Ono separated.
New album releases included Elton John's "Goodbye Yellow Brick Road" and Ringo Starr's "Ringo."
In 1974
New album releases included Kiss' "Hotter Than Hell" and Neil Diamond's "Serenade."
In 1975
Booker T and the MGs drummer Al Jackson Jr. was shot and killed at his home in Memphis. He was 40.
Barry Manilow released the album "Tryin' To Get The Feelin'."
In 1976
New album releases included Led Zeppelin's "The Song Remains the Same," Bob Seger and the Silver Bullet Band's "Night Moves," and Ted Nugent's self-titled effort.
In 1977
Elton John became the first rocker inducted into the Madison Square Garden Hall of Fame in New York.
Kiss released the album "Kiss Alive 2."
Steve Miller Band's "Jungle Love" peaked at number 23 on the pop singles chart.
In 1979
Santana released the album "Marathon."
In 1980
Paul Simon's movie "One Trick Pony" had its premier in New York City. The semi-autobiographical film features appearances by a number of artists, including the Lovin' Spoonful, Sam & Dave, and Lou Reed.
In 1982
Jefferson Starship released the album "Winds of Change."
In 1984
REO Speedwagon released the album "Wheels Are Turnin'."
In 1988
Joan Jett and the Blackhearts' "I Hate Myself For Loving You" peaked at number eight on the pop singles chart.
In 1989
Tom Petty made an appearance on the TV show "It's Garry Shandling's Show."
In 1995
Neil Young and John Mellencamp were among the artists who performed at Farm Aid's 10th anniversary concert in Louisville, Kentucky. The show raised nearly one-million-dollars for the cause.
In 1996
The Grateful Dead video "Ticket To New Year's" was released.
In 1998
Creedence Clearwater Revival's John and Tom Fogerty received a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame.
Chicago released the album "Chicago 25 (the Christmas Album)."
In 2002
Elvis Presley's "ELV1S 30 #1 HITS" debuted at number one on the album chart in the U.S., marking the first time an Elvis album has entered the chart in the top position. The album also topped the charts in the Canada, the UK, France, Australia, Brazil, Spain, Belgium, Argentina, New Zealand, Denmark, Ireland, Sweden, Chile, Switzerland, Austria, and the United Arab Emirates.
In 2003
Bruce Springsteen and the E Street Band launched the first of three shows at New York's Shea Stadium to wrap up the group's tour in support of the album "The Rising." Police refused to give Springsteen an escort following the show because he performed "American Skin (41 Shots)," a song about a controversial police shooting.
In 2004
Glen Campbell received the Western Heritage Award in a ceremony at the Gene Autry Museum of Western Heritage in Los Angeles.
The Vote For Change tour officially began with a series of shows in Pennsylvania. Bruce Springsteen and the E Street Band and John Fogerty were among those who took the stage in Philadelphia.
In 2005
The New York Dolls were among the performers at the Brooklyn installment of the two-day Across the Narrows Festival in New York.
In 2006
The Chevy Truck ad campaign featuring John Mellencamp's "Our Country" began its run on TV.< |
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