April 24th 1986
The newly-formed Apple Records decides not to sign a young talent named David Bowie.
Releases
1957: Ricky Nelson, “I’m Walkin'”
1958: Dion and the Belmonts, “I Wonder Why”
1959: The Drifters, “There Goes My Baby”
1970: Ringo Starr, Sentimental Journey
1972: John Lennon, “Woman Is The N***er Of The World”
1974: David Bowie, Diamond Dogs
Recording
1958: Bobby Darin, “Early In The Morning”
1969: Bob Dylan: “Living The Blues,” “Spanish Is The Loving Tongue”
Charts
1961: Del Shannon’s “Runaway” hits #1
1965: Wayne Fontana and the Mindbenders’ “Game Of Love” hits #1
1971: Crosby, Stills, Nash and Young’s LP 4 Way Street hits #1
1976: Wings’ LP At The Speed Of Sound hits #1