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 […]
March 18th, 1965 EMI announces its intention to halt production of 78 rpm records. Releases 1967: The Five Americans, “Western Union” 1968: The Beatles, “Lady Madonna” Recording 1960: The Everly Brothers, “Cathy’s Clown” Charts 1950: Teresa Brewer’s “Music! Music! Music!” hits #1 1967: The Beatles’ “Penny Lane” hits #1 1972: Neil Young’s “Heart Of Gold” […]
March 17th, 1957 Elvis Presley purchases Memphis’ Graceland mansion, featuring 23 rooms and 10,000 square feet of space on 13.8 acres, for $102,500. Releases 1962: The Shirelles, “Soldier Boy” 1969: Cream, “Badge” 1977: Elvis Presley, Welcome To My World Recording 1955: Sarah Vaughan, “Whatever Lola Wants” 1967: The Beatles, “She’s Leaving Home” 1967: Bobby Vee, […]
April 6th, 1971 The Rolling Stones unveil their new custom record label, Rolling Stones Records, which also features the group’s new logo, the infamous tongue-and-lips “pop art” drawing created by London graphic artist John Pasche. Recording 1925: Eddie Cantor, “If You Knew Susie” 1963: Bobby Darin, “18 Yellow Roses” 1963: The Kingsmen, “Louie Louie” 1965: […]
April 3rd, 1964 Bob Dylan has his first chart hit as “The Times They Are A-Changin’” enters the UK charts. One year later to the day, the single “Subterranean Homesick Blues” is his first to dent the US Top 40. Releases 1965: Sam the Sham and the Pharaohs, “Wooly Bully” Recording 1952: Harry Belafonte: “A-Roving,” […]
March 1st, 1970 The Beatles make their last (taped) appearance on CBS-TV’s Ed Sullivan Show via clips for their new songs “Let It Be” and “Two Of Us.” Releases 1957: Chuck Berry, “School Days” 1958: Johnny Mathis, Johnny’s Greatest Hits 1966: Elvis Presley, “Frankie And Johnny” b/w “Please Don’t Stop Loving Me” Recording 1928: Paul […]
March 1st, 1963 Filming begins in Hollywood for Elvis Presley’s 13th film, Fun In Acapulco. None of the film is shot on location in Acapulco Releases 1957: Chuck Berry, “School Days” 1958: Johnny Mathis, Johnny’s Greatest Hits 1966: Elvis Presley, “Frankie And Johnny” b/w “Please Don’t Stop Loving Me” Recording 1928: Paul Whiteman/Paul Robeson, […]
March 1st, 1958 In what would prove to be a major influence on the burgeoning British rock scene, Buddy Holly and the Crickets begin their first and only UK tour at London’s Trocadero Club, playing 25 dates of two sets a night. Releases 1957: Chuck Berry, “School Days” 1958: Johnny Mathis, Johnny’s Greatest Hits 1966: […]
March 1st, 1974 Queen begin their first tour as headliners with a show at Blackpool’s Winter Gardens. Releases 1957: Chuck Berry, “School Days” 1958: Johnny Mathis, Johnny’s Greatest Hits 1966: Elvis Presley, “Frankie And Johnny” b/w “Please Don’t Stop Loving Me” Recording 1928: Paul Whiteman/Paul Robeson, “Ol’ Man River” 1955: The Four Lads, “Standing On […]
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