BIRTHDAYS:
Three Dog Night frontman Cory Wells is 68.
The Standells organist Larry Tamblyn is 67.
Two members of Blood, Sweat, and Tears share a birthday. Trumpet player Charles Winfield is 67, and keyboardist Al Kooper is 66.
Former Steve Miller Band guitarist David Denny is 62.
Singer-songwriter Barrett Strong is 69. While he had a hit in 1960 with the song "Money," Strong had greater success as a Motown Records staff lyricist. He penned such classics as "I Heard It Through the Grapevine," Edwin Starr's "War," and the Grammy-winning Temptations' hit "Papa Was a Rollin' Stone."
Rock and Roll Hall of Famer Hal Blaine is 81. He's a session drummer who played on many of Phil Spector's famous "Wall of Sound" sessions in the early 1960s.
MUSIC HISTORY:
In 1955
The Penguins' "Earth Angel" peaked at number eight on the pop singles chart.
In 1957
Bill Haley arrived in London to begin his first tour of the UK.
In 1960
Neil Sedaka recorded the songs "Stairway to Heaven" and "Run Samson Run" in a session in New York.
In 1966
Petula Clark's "My Love" hit number one on the pop singles chart.
The Mamas and the Papas' "California Dreamin'" and Nancy Sinatra's "These Boots Were Made For Walking" broke into the Top 40.
Paul Revere and the Raiders appeared on "American Bandstand."
In 1969
The Monkees were a guest on "The Glen Campbell Goodtime Hour."
The Beatles' album "Yellow Submarine" was certified Gold.
In 1972
Badfinger's "Day After Day" peaked at number four on the pop singles chart.
T. Rex's "Telegram Sam" hit number one on the UK pop singles chart.
Bread's "Everything I Own" and Carole King's "Sweet Seasons" broke into the Top 40.
New releases included Paul Simon's first solo single, "Mother and Child Reunion," and Neil Young's single "Heart of Gold.
In 1973
Elton John's single "Crocodile Rock" was certified Gold.
In 1979
Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers released their self-titled album.
In 1980
The Styx album "Cornerstone" was certified Gold and Platinum.
In 1981
Joni Mitchell was inducted into the Juno Hall of Fame in Canada.
In 1991
Eric Clapton kicked off a 24-night stand at London's Royal Albert Hall, highlights from which were released as the two-disc set, "24 Nights."
In 1993
Rod Stewart and Ronnie Wood reunited for an appearance at Universal Studios in Los Angeles to tape the MTV special "Unplugged."
In 1998
Elton John and Stevie Wonder performed at the White House at a state dinner for British Prime Minister Tony Blair.
In 2002
Barry Manilow performed a concert at Radio City Music Hall in New York, and donated the proceeds from the show to the Families of Freedom Scholarship Fund. The fund was established by former President Bill Clinton and former Senator Bob Dole to help the families of the victims of the September 11th terrorist attacks.
Yusuf Islam, who's also known as Cat Stevens, issued a statement calling on those who had kidnapped "Wall Street Journal" reporter Daniel Pearl to, quote, "show the world the Mercy of Islam" and set him free.
In 2003
Former Doors drummer John Densmore filed a lawsuit against the other surviving members of the band and its new singer and drummer, claiming they were violating a copyright by using the name The Doors.
T. Rex percussionist Mickey Finn was remembered at a private funeral service in London. He had died on January 11th after a lengthy period of poor health, including liver and kidney problems. He was 55.
Elton John and Lulu were among the performers at a benefit concert for London's Old Vic Theater.
In 2005
"Lynyrd Skynyrd's Super Bowl Saturday Night Special" aired on CMT.
In 2006
The Rolling Stones provided the halftime entertainment at Super Bowl 40 in Detroit. Stevie Wonder was among the artists who participated in the pregame show, while Aaron Neville, Aretha Franklin, and Dr. John collaborated on the national anthem at the start of the game.
In 2007
The Beatles and the Apple computer company reached a new agreement in their lengthy trademark infringement dispute.
Phil Spector reached a settlement in his lawsuit against his former assistant, whom he accused of taking several hundred-thousand-dollars from his different accounts without authorization. The settlement included the assistant dropping her countersuit, and she was ordered to pay Spector 900-thousand-dollars.
In 2008
The Elvis Presley license plate was unveiled at an event at the Elvis Automobile Museum at Graceland Plaza in Memphis. The Tennessee plate raises money for the Elvis Presley Memorial Trauma Center in Memphis.
DISTANT REPLAY:
In 1971, the Apollo 14 astronauts, Alan Shepard Jr. and Edgar Mitchell landed on the moon.
Friday, February 5, 2010
Wednesday, February 3, 2010
Oldies Daysheet: Wednesday, February 3
MUSIC NEWS:
Heart, Natalie Cole, Gladys Knight, Barbra Streisand, Carlos Santana and more turned out to record a new version of the USA For Africa charity single "We Are The World" this week. Producer Quincy Jones and singer-songwriter Lionel Richie, who produced and co-wrote the iconic charity anthem with the late Michael Jackson, have confirmed production of a "We Are The World" remake to benefit earthquake-ravaged Haiti. Jones and Richie are working with Haitian-born rapper Wyclef Jean and a legion of celebrity voices on the track. The world premiere of "We Are The World 25 For Haiti" will air during NBC's coverage of the Opening Ceremony of the Vancouver Winter Olympics on Friday, February 12th.
BIRTHDAYS:
The Kinks guitarist Dave Davies is 63.
The Temptations' Dennis Edwards is 67.
The Hollies bassist Eric Haydock is 68.
Joan Jett and The Blackhearts drummer Lee Crystal is 52.
Melanie is 63.
Dion and the Belmonts' Angelo D'Aleo is 69.
MUSIC HISTORY:
In 1958
Paul Anka's "You Are My Destiny" and Elvis Presley's "I Beg Of You" broke into the Top 40.
In 1959
Buddy Holly, Ritchie Valens, and P.J. "The Big Bopper" Richardson were killed an a plane crash near Clear Lake, Iowa.
In 1961
Bob Dylan made his first recording, taping "San Francisco Bay Blues" in New York.
In 1962
Elvis Presley's "Can't Help Falling In Love" peaked at number two on the pop singles chart.
The Shirelles' "Baby, It's You" peaked at number eight on the pop singles chart.
The Everly Brothers' "Crying in the Rain" broke into the Top 40.
In 1964
The Beatles single "I Want To Hold Your Hand" backed with "I Saw Her Standing There" was certified Gold. It was the group's first Gold certification.
In 1967
Jimi Hendrix recorded the song "Purple Haze."
Producer Joe Meek killed himself in an apparent murder-suicide incident. He was 38. He's best remembered for writing and producing The Tornados' hit "Telstar."
In 1968
The Lemon Pipers' "Green Tambourine" hit number one on the pop singles chart.
The Human Beinz's "Nobody But Me" peaked at number eight on the pop singles chart.
Dionne Warwick's "(Theme From) Valley of the Dolls" broke into the Top 40.
Paul McCartney and a host of studio musicians recorded the track "Lady Madonna."
In 1969
John Lennon, George Harrison, and Ringo Starr signed on with Alan Klein to become their business manager. Paul McCartney wouldn't sign with Klein, but instead wanted to work with girlfriend Linda's father, Lee Eastman.
In 1972
Leon Russell's album "Leon Russell & The Shelter People" was certified Gold.
In 1973
Elton John's "Crocodile Rock" hit number one on the pop singles chart.
Marvin Gaye's "Trouble Man" peaked at number seven on the pop singles chart.
Paul McCartney and Wings' "Hi Hi Hi" peaked at number ten on the pop singles chart.
Roberta Flack's "Killing Me Softly With His Song," Dr. Hook's "The Cover of the Rolling Stone," and Eric Weissberg and Steve Mandell's "Dueling Banjos" broke into the Top 40.
In 1976
David Bowie kicked off a North American tour with a show in Seattle.
In 1978
Harry Chapin met with then-President Jimmy Carter to discuss hunger in America.
In 1979
Del Shannon and The Drifters were among the artists who performed at a 20th anniversary concert at the Surf Ballroom in Clear Lake, Iowa, commemorating the deaths of Buddy Holly, Ritchie Valens, and The Big Bopper.
In 1981
Diana Ross' album "Diana" and Stevie Wonder's album "Hotter Than July" were certified Gold and Platinum.
In 1992
Neil Young and John Mellencamp helped announce plans for a fifth Farm Aid Concert, to take place on March 14th in Irvine, Texas.
In 1993
Paul McCartney taped a concert for MTV at The Ed Sullivan Theater in New York.
Eric Clapton's album "Unplugged" was certified multi-Platinum, while his "Unplugged" video was certified Platinum.
Neil Young's album "Harvest Moon" was certified Platinum.
In 1995
The Beatles' album "Live at the BBC" was certified Gold, Platinum, and multi-Platinum, while Rush's album "Archives" was certified Gold and Platinum.
In 1997
Graham Nash was honored by the New York Institute of Technology with an Arts and Technology Medal and an honorary Doctorate of Humane Letters for his efforts to bridge art and technology.
In 2000
Bob Dylan and The Band's album "The Basement Tapes" was certified Gold.
In 2002
Paul McCartney, Patti LaBelle, and Barry Manilow were among the performers at the Super Bowl.
In 2003
Phil Spector was arrested in connection with the murder of actress Lana Clarkson. He was later released on one-million-dollars bail.
In 2004
Phil Spector revealed that he was no longer being represented by one-time O.J. Simpson lawyer Robert Shapiro, and instead had retained the services of Leslie Abramson. Abramson made a name for herself as the defense attorney for convicted killer Erik Menendez, who along with his brother, Lyle, was found guilty of murdering his parents.
Sax player Cornelius Bumpus, who had worked with a number of artists including the Doobie Brothers, Boz Scaggs, and Steely Dan, died of a heart attack while on a plane from New York to California. He was 52.
The CD and DVD "Soul Comes Home," featuring performances from Isaac Hayes, Mavis Staples, Al Green, and others at the concert launching the Stax Museum of American Soul Music, was released.
In 2005
The family of Lana Clarkson filed a lawsuit against Phil Spector, accusing the legendary producer of negligence, battery, and wrongful death in connection with the woman's 2003 passing. Spector, who's also involved in criminal proceedings relating to the case, has pled not guilty to the murder charge he's facing, and has said he also isn't responsible for Clarkson's death.
Former Grateful Dead guitarist Bob Weir was among the rockers who participated in the Dave Matthews and Friends Caribbean Cruise Getaway, which set sail from South Florida
In 2007
Former Patti Smith Group guitarist Lenny Kaye emceed a benefit concert in Brooklyn, New York in support of Question Mark and the Mysterians frontman Question Mark, whose home was destroyed in a fire a few weeks earlier.
In 2008
Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers were the halftime performers for Super Bowl 42 in Glendale, Arizona, while "American Idol" winner Jordin Sparks sang the national anthem before the big game.
Stevie Wonder performed at a rally in Los Angeles in support of Illinois Senator Barack Obama a couple of days before the California primary.
DISTANT REPLAY:
In 1959, a plane crash in Clear Lake, Iowa, claimed the lives of rockers Buddy Holly, Ritchie Valens and J-P "The Big Bopper" Richardson. Don McLean remembered the event in his classic song "American Pie," calling it "the day the music died." Holly was 22-years-old, Valens was 17 and The Big Bopper was 28.
Heart, Natalie Cole, Gladys Knight, Barbra Streisand, Carlos Santana and more turned out to record a new version of the USA For Africa charity single "We Are The World" this week. Producer Quincy Jones and singer-songwriter Lionel Richie, who produced and co-wrote the iconic charity anthem with the late Michael Jackson, have confirmed production of a "We Are The World" remake to benefit earthquake-ravaged Haiti. Jones and Richie are working with Haitian-born rapper Wyclef Jean and a legion of celebrity voices on the track. The world premiere of "We Are The World 25 For Haiti" will air during NBC's coverage of the Opening Ceremony of the Vancouver Winter Olympics on Friday, February 12th.
BIRTHDAYS:
The Kinks guitarist Dave Davies is 63.
The Temptations' Dennis Edwards is 67.
The Hollies bassist Eric Haydock is 68.
Joan Jett and The Blackhearts drummer Lee Crystal is 52.
Melanie is 63.
Dion and the Belmonts' Angelo D'Aleo is 69.
MUSIC HISTORY:
In 1958
Paul Anka's "You Are My Destiny" and Elvis Presley's "I Beg Of You" broke into the Top 40.
In 1959
Buddy Holly, Ritchie Valens, and P.J. "The Big Bopper" Richardson were killed an a plane crash near Clear Lake, Iowa.
In 1961
Bob Dylan made his first recording, taping "San Francisco Bay Blues" in New York.
In 1962
Elvis Presley's "Can't Help Falling In Love" peaked at number two on the pop singles chart.
The Shirelles' "Baby, It's You" peaked at number eight on the pop singles chart.
The Everly Brothers' "Crying in the Rain" broke into the Top 40.
In 1964
The Beatles single "I Want To Hold Your Hand" backed with "I Saw Her Standing There" was certified Gold. It was the group's first Gold certification.
In 1967
Jimi Hendrix recorded the song "Purple Haze."
Producer Joe Meek killed himself in an apparent murder-suicide incident. He was 38. He's best remembered for writing and producing The Tornados' hit "Telstar."
In 1968
The Lemon Pipers' "Green Tambourine" hit number one on the pop singles chart.
The Human Beinz's "Nobody But Me" peaked at number eight on the pop singles chart.
Dionne Warwick's "(Theme From) Valley of the Dolls" broke into the Top 40.
Paul McCartney and a host of studio musicians recorded the track "Lady Madonna."
In 1969
John Lennon, George Harrison, and Ringo Starr signed on with Alan Klein to become their business manager. Paul McCartney wouldn't sign with Klein, but instead wanted to work with girlfriend Linda's father, Lee Eastman.
In 1972
Leon Russell's album "Leon Russell & The Shelter People" was certified Gold.
In 1973
Elton John's "Crocodile Rock" hit number one on the pop singles chart.
Marvin Gaye's "Trouble Man" peaked at number seven on the pop singles chart.
Paul McCartney and Wings' "Hi Hi Hi" peaked at number ten on the pop singles chart.
Roberta Flack's "Killing Me Softly With His Song," Dr. Hook's "The Cover of the Rolling Stone," and Eric Weissberg and Steve Mandell's "Dueling Banjos" broke into the Top 40.
In 1976
David Bowie kicked off a North American tour with a show in Seattle.
In 1978
Harry Chapin met with then-President Jimmy Carter to discuss hunger in America.
In 1979
Del Shannon and The Drifters were among the artists who performed at a 20th anniversary concert at the Surf Ballroom in Clear Lake, Iowa, commemorating the deaths of Buddy Holly, Ritchie Valens, and The Big Bopper.
In 1981
Diana Ross' album "Diana" and Stevie Wonder's album "Hotter Than July" were certified Gold and Platinum.
In 1992
Neil Young and John Mellencamp helped announce plans for a fifth Farm Aid Concert, to take place on March 14th in Irvine, Texas.
In 1993
Paul McCartney taped a concert for MTV at The Ed Sullivan Theater in New York.
Eric Clapton's album "Unplugged" was certified multi-Platinum, while his "Unplugged" video was certified Platinum.
Neil Young's album "Harvest Moon" was certified Platinum.
In 1995
The Beatles' album "Live at the BBC" was certified Gold, Platinum, and multi-Platinum, while Rush's album "Archives" was certified Gold and Platinum.
In 1997
Graham Nash was honored by the New York Institute of Technology with an Arts and Technology Medal and an honorary Doctorate of Humane Letters for his efforts to bridge art and technology.
In 2000
Bob Dylan and The Band's album "The Basement Tapes" was certified Gold.
In 2002
Paul McCartney, Patti LaBelle, and Barry Manilow were among the performers at the Super Bowl.
In 2003
Phil Spector was arrested in connection with the murder of actress Lana Clarkson. He was later released on one-million-dollars bail.
In 2004
Phil Spector revealed that he was no longer being represented by one-time O.J. Simpson lawyer Robert Shapiro, and instead had retained the services of Leslie Abramson. Abramson made a name for herself as the defense attorney for convicted killer Erik Menendez, who along with his brother, Lyle, was found guilty of murdering his parents.
Sax player Cornelius Bumpus, who had worked with a number of artists including the Doobie Brothers, Boz Scaggs, and Steely Dan, died of a heart attack while on a plane from New York to California. He was 52.
The CD and DVD "Soul Comes Home," featuring performances from Isaac Hayes, Mavis Staples, Al Green, and others at the concert launching the Stax Museum of American Soul Music, was released.
In 2005
The family of Lana Clarkson filed a lawsuit against Phil Spector, accusing the legendary producer of negligence, battery, and wrongful death in connection with the woman's 2003 passing. Spector, who's also involved in criminal proceedings relating to the case, has pled not guilty to the murder charge he's facing, and has said he also isn't responsible for Clarkson's death.
Former Grateful Dead guitarist Bob Weir was among the rockers who participated in the Dave Matthews and Friends Caribbean Cruise Getaway, which set sail from South Florida
In 2007
Former Patti Smith Group guitarist Lenny Kaye emceed a benefit concert in Brooklyn, New York in support of Question Mark and the Mysterians frontman Question Mark, whose home was destroyed in a fire a few weeks earlier.
In 2008
Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers were the halftime performers for Super Bowl 42 in Glendale, Arizona, while "American Idol" winner Jordin Sparks sang the national anthem before the big game.
Stevie Wonder performed at a rally in Los Angeles in support of Illinois Senator Barack Obama a couple of days before the California primary.
DISTANT REPLAY:
In 1959, a plane crash in Clear Lake, Iowa, claimed the lives of rockers Buddy Holly, Ritchie Valens and J-P "The Big Bopper" Richardson. Don McLean remembered the event in his classic song "American Pie," calling it "the day the music died." Holly was 22-years-old, Valens was 17 and The Big Bopper was 28.
Monday, February 1, 2010
Oldies Daysheet: Monday, February 1
BIRTHDAYS:
The Everly Brothers' Don Everly is 73.
Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers guitarist Mike Campbell is 60.
Kansas guitarist Rich Williams is 59.
Dr. Hook and the Medicine Show frontman Ray Sawyer is 73.
The Kingston Trio's Bob Shane is 76.
Elvis' daughter Lisa Marie Presley is 42.
MUSIC HISTORY:
1958: The Silhouettes' "Get A Job" hit number one on the soul charts.
1961: Elvis Presley released the single "Surrender."
1962: Elvis Presley released the single "Good Luck Charm."
1963: Bobby Darin purchased Trinity Music publishing company, giving him the rights to his own music as well as that of several other artists under contract with the company.
1964: Indiana Governor Matthew Welsh called for a ban on the Kingsmen's song "Louie Louie," saying the lyrics were, quote, "pornographic." The FCC investigated the song and concluded the lyrics were, quote, "unintelligible at any speed."
The Beatles' "I Want To Hold Your Hand" hit number one. It held on to the top spot for seven weeks.
Leslie Gore's "You Don't Own Me" peaked at number two on the pop singles chart.
The Beatles' "She Loves You" broke into the Top 40.
Bob Dylan released the album "The Times They Are A-Changin'."
1965: New releases included The Rolling Stones' album "The Rolling Stones Now" and The Beatles' EP "4 By The Beatles."
1966: The Rascals recorded the single "Good Lovin'."
1967: The Monkees released the album "More of the Monkees."
The Beatles began work on the album "Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band."
1968: Elvis Presley became a father when his wife Priscilla gave birth to their only child, Lisa Marie.
The Doors announced several projects, including a 500-thousand-dollar movie deal, an ABC-TV special, and a book of lyrics and poetry from Jim Morrison. Only the book materialized.
1969: Led Zeppelin opened for Iron Butterfly at a show at the Fillmore East in New York.
Tommy James and the Shondells' "Crimson & Clover" hit number one on the pop singles chart.
Booker T & the MG's released the single "Time is Tight."
1970: Jackie DeShannon was a guest on "The Ed Sullivan Show."
New releases included Van Morrison's album "Moondance" and James Taylor's album "Sweet Baby James."
1971: New releases included Jethro Tull's album "Aqualung" and The Raiders' single "Indian Reservation."
1972: Neil Young released the album "Harvest."
1975: Stevie Wonder's "Boogie On Reggae Woman" peaked at number three on the pop singles chart.
1976: The Eagles released the album "Eagles - Their Greatest Hits 1971-1975." The album has become the best selling disc in the U.S., and the third best seller world wide.
1980: New releases included Bob Seger's album "Against The Wind" and Billy Joel's album "Glass Houses."
1982: It was "Bar-Kays Day" in Memphis.
1985: Glenn Frey made his acting debut, playing the part of a pilot on the TV show "Miami Vice." The episode was based on his song "Smuggler's Blues."
1986: Heart's single "These Dreams" broke into the Top 40 chart.
1987: The Gregg Allman Band released the album "I'm No Angel."
1988: AC/DC released the album "Blow Up Your Video."
1993: Paul McCartney released the album "Off The Ground."
2004: Barry Manilow was released from a Palm Springs, California hospital, a day after he was admitted with chest pains. He underwent testing and treatment for an irregular heartbeat.
2005: Eric Clapton became the father of another girl when his wife, Melia, gave birth to their third daughter in London.
205: The DVD of the Ray Charles biopic "Ray" was released.
2006: Former Eagles guitarist Don Felder organized a benefit concert in Cerritos, California in support of Hurricane Katrina recovery efforts. Alice Cooper and Styx guitarist Tommy Shaw were among the rockers who participated in the event.
2007: The late James Brown's disputed widow, Tomi Rae Hynie, filed her petition in Aiken Country Common Pleas Court to formally contest the singer's will. Neither she nor her five-year-old son were included in the document.
2009: Buce Springsteen and the E Street Band played the halftime show for Super Bowl 43 in Tampa, Florida, while Journey was among the performers during the pre-game festivities.
DISTANT REPLAY:
1968: Vince Lombardi resigned as coach of the Green Bay Packers, after winning the first two Super Bowls.
The Everly Brothers' Don Everly is 73.
Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers guitarist Mike Campbell is 60.
Kansas guitarist Rich Williams is 59.
Dr. Hook and the Medicine Show frontman Ray Sawyer is 73.
The Kingston Trio's Bob Shane is 76.
Elvis' daughter Lisa Marie Presley is 42.
MUSIC HISTORY:
1958: The Silhouettes' "Get A Job" hit number one on the soul charts.
1961: Elvis Presley released the single "Surrender."
1962: Elvis Presley released the single "Good Luck Charm."
1963: Bobby Darin purchased Trinity Music publishing company, giving him the rights to his own music as well as that of several other artists under contract with the company.
1964: Indiana Governor Matthew Welsh called for a ban on the Kingsmen's song "Louie Louie," saying the lyrics were, quote, "pornographic." The FCC investigated the song and concluded the lyrics were, quote, "unintelligible at any speed."
The Beatles' "I Want To Hold Your Hand" hit number one. It held on to the top spot for seven weeks.
Leslie Gore's "You Don't Own Me" peaked at number two on the pop singles chart.
The Beatles' "She Loves You" broke into the Top 40.
Bob Dylan released the album "The Times They Are A-Changin'."
1965: New releases included The Rolling Stones' album "The Rolling Stones Now" and The Beatles' EP "4 By The Beatles."
1966: The Rascals recorded the single "Good Lovin'."
1967: The Monkees released the album "More of the Monkees."
The Beatles began work on the album "Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band."
1968: Elvis Presley became a father when his wife Priscilla gave birth to their only child, Lisa Marie.
The Doors announced several projects, including a 500-thousand-dollar movie deal, an ABC-TV special, and a book of lyrics and poetry from Jim Morrison. Only the book materialized.
1969: Led Zeppelin opened for Iron Butterfly at a show at the Fillmore East in New York.
Tommy James and the Shondells' "Crimson & Clover" hit number one on the pop singles chart.
Booker T & the MG's released the single "Time is Tight."
1970: Jackie DeShannon was a guest on "The Ed Sullivan Show."
New releases included Van Morrison's album "Moondance" and James Taylor's album "Sweet Baby James."
1971: New releases included Jethro Tull's album "Aqualung" and The Raiders' single "Indian Reservation."
1972: Neil Young released the album "Harvest."
1975: Stevie Wonder's "Boogie On Reggae Woman" peaked at number three on the pop singles chart.
1976: The Eagles released the album "Eagles - Their Greatest Hits 1971-1975." The album has become the best selling disc in the U.S., and the third best seller world wide.
1980: New releases included Bob Seger's album "Against The Wind" and Billy Joel's album "Glass Houses."
1982: It was "Bar-Kays Day" in Memphis.
1985: Glenn Frey made his acting debut, playing the part of a pilot on the TV show "Miami Vice." The episode was based on his song "Smuggler's Blues."
1986: Heart's single "These Dreams" broke into the Top 40 chart.
1987: The Gregg Allman Band released the album "I'm No Angel."
1988: AC/DC released the album "Blow Up Your Video."
1993: Paul McCartney released the album "Off The Ground."
2004: Barry Manilow was released from a Palm Springs, California hospital, a day after he was admitted with chest pains. He underwent testing and treatment for an irregular heartbeat.
2005: Eric Clapton became the father of another girl when his wife, Melia, gave birth to their third daughter in London.
205: The DVD of the Ray Charles biopic "Ray" was released.
2006: Former Eagles guitarist Don Felder organized a benefit concert in Cerritos, California in support of Hurricane Katrina recovery efforts. Alice Cooper and Styx guitarist Tommy Shaw were among the rockers who participated in the event.
2007: The late James Brown's disputed widow, Tomi Rae Hynie, filed her petition in Aiken Country Common Pleas Court to formally contest the singer's will. Neither she nor her five-year-old son were included in the document.
2009: Buce Springsteen and the E Street Band played the halftime show for Super Bowl 43 in Tampa, Florida, while Journey was among the performers during the pre-game festivities.
DISTANT REPLAY:
1968: Vince Lombardi resigned as coach of the Green Bay Packers, after winning the first two Super Bowls.
Friday, January 29, 2010
Oldies Daysheet: Friday, January 29
MUSIC HISTORY:
1955: The Crew-Cuts' "Earth Angel" broke into the Top 40.
1958: The Champs' released the single "Tequila."
1962: Peter, Paul and Mary signed with Warner Brothers Records.
1964: The Beatles recorded "I Want To Hold Your Hand" and "She Loves You" in German.
1966: The Beach Boys' "Barbara Ann" peaked at number two on the pop singles charts.
The song "As Tears Go By" by the Rolling Stones peaked at number six on the charts.
The Supremes' "My World Is Empty Without You" and the Marvelettes' "Don't Mess With Bill" broke into the Top 40.
The Bobby Fuller Four's song "I Fought The Law" was released.
1967: The Who and Jimi Hendrix shared the bill at a concert at the Saville Theater in London.
1968: The Jimi Hendrix Experience and the Who paired up for a show at London's Marquee Club. The concert was a tribute for the Beatles' manager Brian Epstein, who had died the previous year.
1969: The "Glen Campbell Goodtime Hour" debuted on CBS-TV.
1972: T. Rex's "Bang A Gong (Get It On)," Robert John's "The Lion Sleeps Tonight," and The Osmonds' "Down By The Lazy River" broke into the Top 40.
1974: Grand Funk recorded "The Loco-Motion."
1977: Aerosmith's single "Walk This Way" peaked at number ten on the pop singles chart.
1977: 10cc's "The Things We Do For Love" broke into the Top 40.
1977: Kenny Rogers officially transitioned from pop to country music with his hit "Lucille," which broke into the country charts.
1983: Fleetwood Mac's Stevie Nicks married Ken Anderson.
1983: Marvin Gaye's "Sexual Healing" peaked at number three on the pop singles chart.
1989: Billy Joel sang the national anthem at the Super Bowl.
1990: Paul McCartney debunked the myth that The Beatles were anti-materialistic, telling "Newsweek," quote, "John and I literally used to sit down and say, 'Now let's write a swimming pool.'"
1994: Former Supreme Mary Wilson was hurt and her son was killed in a car crash in California.
1996: The Eagles were among the winners at the 23rd annual American Music Awards.
1998: Paul Simon's musical "The Capeman" opened in New York to bad reviews.
2003: Diana Ross was honored at a benefit event for the We Are Family Foundation in New York. Patti LaBelle and Ashford & Simpson led the musical tribute. Ross wasn't at the event, but phoned in a thank you. The former Supremes frontwoman was reportedly in a rehab facility, which kept her from attending.
2004: James Brown was in court for a bond hearing in connection with an arrest on criminal domestic violence charges. The singer had allegedly pushed Tomi Rae Brown to the ground during an argument in which he learned that while they were married, she still hadn't finalized her divorce from her previous husband. A few hours after the hearing, he filed for an annulment.
DISTANT REPLAY:
1958: Actor Paul Newman married actress Joanne Woodward.
1955: The Crew-Cuts' "Earth Angel" broke into the Top 40.
1958: The Champs' released the single "Tequila."
1962: Peter, Paul and Mary signed with Warner Brothers Records.
1964: The Beatles recorded "I Want To Hold Your Hand" and "She Loves You" in German.
1966: The Beach Boys' "Barbara Ann" peaked at number two on the pop singles charts.
The song "As Tears Go By" by the Rolling Stones peaked at number six on the charts.
The Supremes' "My World Is Empty Without You" and the Marvelettes' "Don't Mess With Bill" broke into the Top 40.
The Bobby Fuller Four's song "I Fought The Law" was released.
1967: The Who and Jimi Hendrix shared the bill at a concert at the Saville Theater in London.
1968: The Jimi Hendrix Experience and the Who paired up for a show at London's Marquee Club. The concert was a tribute for the Beatles' manager Brian Epstein, who had died the previous year.
1969: The "Glen Campbell Goodtime Hour" debuted on CBS-TV.
1972: T. Rex's "Bang A Gong (Get It On)," Robert John's "The Lion Sleeps Tonight," and The Osmonds' "Down By The Lazy River" broke into the Top 40.
1974: Grand Funk recorded "The Loco-Motion."
1977: Aerosmith's single "Walk This Way" peaked at number ten on the pop singles chart.
1977: 10cc's "The Things We Do For Love" broke into the Top 40.
1977: Kenny Rogers officially transitioned from pop to country music with his hit "Lucille," which broke into the country charts.
1983: Fleetwood Mac's Stevie Nicks married Ken Anderson.
1983: Marvin Gaye's "Sexual Healing" peaked at number three on the pop singles chart.
1989: Billy Joel sang the national anthem at the Super Bowl.
1990: Paul McCartney debunked the myth that The Beatles were anti-materialistic, telling "Newsweek," quote, "John and I literally used to sit down and say, 'Now let's write a swimming pool.'"
1994: Former Supreme Mary Wilson was hurt and her son was killed in a car crash in California.
1996: The Eagles were among the winners at the 23rd annual American Music Awards.
1998: Paul Simon's musical "The Capeman" opened in New York to bad reviews.
2003: Diana Ross was honored at a benefit event for the We Are Family Foundation in New York. Patti LaBelle and Ashford & Simpson led the musical tribute. Ross wasn't at the event, but phoned in a thank you. The former Supremes frontwoman was reportedly in a rehab facility, which kept her from attending.
2004: James Brown was in court for a bond hearing in connection with an arrest on criminal domestic violence charges. The singer had allegedly pushed Tomi Rae Brown to the ground during an argument in which he learned that while they were married, she still hadn't finalized her divorce from her previous husband. A few hours after the hearing, he filed for an annulment.
DISTANT REPLAY:
1958: Actor Paul Newman married actress Joanne Woodward.
Thursday, January 28, 2010
Oldies Daysheet: Thursday, January 28
BIRTHDAYS
Box Tops bassist Rick Allen is 64.
Mountain drummer Corky Laing is 62.
Pretty Things bassist Dick Taylor is 67.
MUSIC HISTORY:
1956: Elvis Presley made his first TV appearance, on "The Dorsey Brothers Stage Show." He sang "Blue Suede Shoes" and "Heartbreak Hotel."
1961: Bobby Darin was featured in "TV Guide."
1963: The Rolling Stones recorded five songs in the group's first session at the IBC Studios in London. At the time, the band didn't have a label on which to release the songs.
1965: The Who made its first appearance on the British TV show "Ready Steady Go."
1965: The Moody Blues' "Go Now" hit number one on the UK pop singles chart.
1967: The Jimi Hendrix Experience performed its first concert at London's Saville Theater.
1967: The Monkees' "I'm A Believer" hit number one in the UK and Holland. The band was also featured in "The Saturday Evening Post."
1967: Aaron Neville's "Tell It Like It Is" peaked at number two on the pop singles chart.
1967: The Lovin' Spoonful's "Nashville Cats" peaked at number eight on the pop singles chart.
1967: Sonny & Cher's "The Beat Goes On," Spencer Davis Group's "Gimme Some Lovin'," and The Casinos' "The You Can Tell Me Goodbye" broke into the Top 40.
1967: New single releases included The Rolling Stones' "Let's Spend the Night Together" backed with "Ruby Tuesday," Buffalo Springfield's "For What It's Worth," The Rascals' "I've Been Lonely Too Long," and The Supremes' "Love Is Here And Now You're Gone."
1968: The Supremes and Tom Jones were among the guests on the British TV show "Sunday Night at the London Palladium."
1970: Blood, Sweat, and Tears; Jimi Hendrix; Richie Havens; Peter, Paul, and Mary; and The Rascals were among the performers at a benefit concert for the Vietnam Memorial Committee. The concert raised nearly 150-thousand-dollars for the group, which organized protests of America's involvement in the Vietnam War.
1975: Neil Sedaka's "Laughter In The Rain" hit number one on the pop singles chart.
1976: Gary Glitter announced his retirement.
1978: The Doobie Brothers appeared on the sitcom "What's Happening."
1982: Jackson Browne and wife Lynne Sweeney became parents to a son, Ryan Daniel Brown.
1984: Elton John's "I Guess That's Why They Call It The Blues" peaked at number four on the pop singles chart.
1985: Numerous stars gathered to record the fundraising single "We Are The World." Michael Jackson, Bruce Springsteen, Bob Dylan, Billy Joel, Paul Simon, Stevie Wonder, Tina Turner, and Lionel Richie were among those participating in the project.
1989: "Shining Time Station," starring Ringo Starr, debuted on PBS.
1990: Aaron Neville sang the national anthem before Superbowl 24 in New Orleans.
2002: Paul McCartney received the Lifetime Achievement Award at Amnesty International USA's Media Spotlight Awards ceremony.
2002: The Swingin' Medallions' Steve Caldwell died of pancreatic cancer. He sang and played saxophone with the group, and is on the band's 1966 hit "Double Shot (of My Baby's Love.)" He was 55.
2002: Gerry and the Pacemakers frontman Gerry Marsden arrived in South Florida to be with his daughter, who had been in a car accident the day before.
2002: The rerelease of George Harrison's "My Sweet Lord" hit number one on the Canadian pop singles chart.
2003: Beach Boy Mike Love won a lawsuit against former band mate Al Jardine giving him the sole rights to the use of the name The Beach Boys.
2004: James Brown was arrested and charged with domestic violence following an incident in which he allegedly pushed his wife to the floor during an argument.
2004: Art Garfunkel made a court appearance in connection with an arrest in upstate New York on marijuana possession.
2006: Wilson Pickett's funeral took place at Canaan Christian Church in Louisville, Kentucky. Little Richard was among those who participated in the service.
2007: Joni Mitchell was among the honorees at the 4th annual Canadian Songwriters Hall of Fame Gala in Toronto.
2008: Israeli officials offered formal apologies to The Beatles, expressing their regrets for the government's refusal to allow the band to perform in the country back in 1965.
2009: Lynyrd Skynyrd keyboardist Billy Powell died of a suspected heart attack at his Jacksonville, Florida-area home. He was 56.
DISTANT REPLAY:
1965: General Motors reported the biggest profit of any company in U.S. history. The automaker made over one-point-seven-billion dollars in 1964.
Box Tops bassist Rick Allen is 64.
Mountain drummer Corky Laing is 62.
Pretty Things bassist Dick Taylor is 67.
MUSIC HISTORY:
1956: Elvis Presley made his first TV appearance, on "The Dorsey Brothers Stage Show." He sang "Blue Suede Shoes" and "Heartbreak Hotel."
1961: Bobby Darin was featured in "TV Guide."
1963: The Rolling Stones recorded five songs in the group's first session at the IBC Studios in London. At the time, the band didn't have a label on which to release the songs.
1965: The Who made its first appearance on the British TV show "Ready Steady Go."
1965: The Moody Blues' "Go Now" hit number one on the UK pop singles chart.
1967: The Jimi Hendrix Experience performed its first concert at London's Saville Theater.
1967: The Monkees' "I'm A Believer" hit number one in the UK and Holland. The band was also featured in "The Saturday Evening Post."
1967: Aaron Neville's "Tell It Like It Is" peaked at number two on the pop singles chart.
1967: The Lovin' Spoonful's "Nashville Cats" peaked at number eight on the pop singles chart.
1967: Sonny & Cher's "The Beat Goes On," Spencer Davis Group's "Gimme Some Lovin'," and The Casinos' "The You Can Tell Me Goodbye" broke into the Top 40.
1967: New single releases included The Rolling Stones' "Let's Spend the Night Together" backed with "Ruby Tuesday," Buffalo Springfield's "For What It's Worth," The Rascals' "I've Been Lonely Too Long," and The Supremes' "Love Is Here And Now You're Gone."
1968: The Supremes and Tom Jones were among the guests on the British TV show "Sunday Night at the London Palladium."
1970: Blood, Sweat, and Tears; Jimi Hendrix; Richie Havens; Peter, Paul, and Mary; and The Rascals were among the performers at a benefit concert for the Vietnam Memorial Committee. The concert raised nearly 150-thousand-dollars for the group, which organized protests of America's involvement in the Vietnam War.
1975: Neil Sedaka's "Laughter In The Rain" hit number one on the pop singles chart.
1976: Gary Glitter announced his retirement.
1978: The Doobie Brothers appeared on the sitcom "What's Happening."
1982: Jackson Browne and wife Lynne Sweeney became parents to a son, Ryan Daniel Brown.
1984: Elton John's "I Guess That's Why They Call It The Blues" peaked at number four on the pop singles chart.
1985: Numerous stars gathered to record the fundraising single "We Are The World." Michael Jackson, Bruce Springsteen, Bob Dylan, Billy Joel, Paul Simon, Stevie Wonder, Tina Turner, and Lionel Richie were among those participating in the project.
1989: "Shining Time Station," starring Ringo Starr, debuted on PBS.
1990: Aaron Neville sang the national anthem before Superbowl 24 in New Orleans.
2002: Paul McCartney received the Lifetime Achievement Award at Amnesty International USA's Media Spotlight Awards ceremony.
2002: The Swingin' Medallions' Steve Caldwell died of pancreatic cancer. He sang and played saxophone with the group, and is on the band's 1966 hit "Double Shot (of My Baby's Love.)" He was 55.
2002: Gerry and the Pacemakers frontman Gerry Marsden arrived in South Florida to be with his daughter, who had been in a car accident the day before.
2002: The rerelease of George Harrison's "My Sweet Lord" hit number one on the Canadian pop singles chart.
2003: Beach Boy Mike Love won a lawsuit against former band mate Al Jardine giving him the sole rights to the use of the name The Beach Boys.
2004: James Brown was arrested and charged with domestic violence following an incident in which he allegedly pushed his wife to the floor during an argument.
2004: Art Garfunkel made a court appearance in connection with an arrest in upstate New York on marijuana possession.
2006: Wilson Pickett's funeral took place at Canaan Christian Church in Louisville, Kentucky. Little Richard was among those who participated in the service.
2007: Joni Mitchell was among the honorees at the 4th annual Canadian Songwriters Hall of Fame Gala in Toronto.
2008: Israeli officials offered formal apologies to The Beatles, expressing their regrets for the government's refusal to allow the band to perform in the country back in 1965.
2009: Lynyrd Skynyrd keyboardist Billy Powell died of a suspected heart attack at his Jacksonville, Florida-area home. He was 56.
DISTANT REPLAY:
1965: General Motors reported the biggest profit of any company in U.S. history. The automaker made over one-point-seven-billion dollars in 1964.
Wednesday, January 27, 2010
Oldies Daysheet: Wednesday, January 27
MUSIC NEWS:
Funeral arrangements have been announced for one of the original members of the Chi-Lites. Robert "Squirrel" Lester died on Friday at the age of 67. He will be remembered by friends and family during services next Thursday, February 4th at the Third Baptist Church of Chicago. Lester was the second tenor for the Windy City-based singing group whose hits included 1971's "Have You Seen Her" and 1972's "Oh Girl."
BIRTHDAYS:
J. Geils Band keyboardist Seth Justman is 59.
The Ronettes' Nedra Talley is 64.
Thin Lizzy drummer Brian Downey is 59.
MUSIC HISTORY:
1956: Elvis Presley released the single "Heartbreak Hotel."
1958: Little Richard retired from music after the plane he was on caught fire in mid-flight. In gratitude for surviving the incident, Richard gave up music, enrolled in Oakwood Bible College in Huntsville, Alabama, and became a minister in order to serve God. He revived his music career six years later.
1958: Elvis Presley's "Don't" broke into the Top 40.
1962: Joey Dee and the Starlighters' "Peppermint Twist - Part 1" hit number one on the pop singles chart.
1962: Barbara George's "I Know (You Don't Love Me No More)" peaked at number three on the pop singles chart.
1962: Gene Chandler's "Duke of Earl" broke into the Top 40.
1962: Four of Chubby Checker's albums were in the top ten of the Billboard 200 albums chart, including "For Twisters Only, " "Your Twist Party," "Let's Twist Again," and "Bobby Rydell/Chubby Checker."
1962: Elvis Presley's single "Can't Help Falling In Love" was certified Gold.
1963: Neil Sedaka was a guest on "The Ed Sullivan Show."
1964: The Beatles' album "Introducing The Beatles" was released in UK.
1964: The Rolling Stones appeared on the British TV show "Juke Box Jury."
1967: The Beatles signed a nine year international contract with EMI Records.
1967: The first single credited to Smokey Robinson and the Miracles, "The Love I Saw In You Was Just A Mirage," was released.
1968: The Bee Gees played their first concert in the U.S., performing at the Convention Center in Anaheim, California.
1968: The American Breed's "Bend Me, Shape Me," peaked at number five on the pop singles chart.
1968: The Buckinghams' "Susan" peaked at number eleven on the pop singles chart.
1968: The Small Faces' "Itchycoo Park" peaked at number 16 on the pop singles chart.
1968: The Temptations released the single "Cloud Nine."
1968: Otis Redding's single "Sittin' on the Dock of the Bay" was released, just six weeks after he was killed in a plane crash.
1968: The Bee Gees played their first American concert at the Anaheim Convention Center.
1969: Peter, Paul, and Mary's album "Album 1700" was certified Gold.
1970: Ringo Starr made a guest appearance on the TV show "Laugh-In."
1971: David Bowie made his first visit to the U.S. He didn't perform, but received attention because he wore a dress in Texas and Louisiana.
1972: The New Seekers' single "I'd Like To Teach The World To Sing" was certified Gold.
1973: Stevie Wonder's "Superstition" hit number one on the pop singles chart.
1973: Loggins & Messina's "Your Mama Don't Dance" peaked at number four on the pop singles chart.
1973: The Raspberries' "I Wanna Be With You" peaked at number 16 on the pop singles chart.
1973: The O'Jays' "Love Train" broke into the Top 40.
1976: David Bowie sued his former attorney Michael Lippan, charging that the lawyer took more than the customary ten-percent agent's fee, and withheld 475-thousand-dollars after Bowie fired him.
1982: The Kinks' album "Give The People What They Want" was certified Gold.
1984: The John Lennon album "Milk and Honey" was released.
1986: Bruce Springsteen, Tina Turner, and Chicago were among the winners at the Grammy Awards ceremony.
1990: It was declared Tom Petty Day in Gainesville, Florida.
1990: Rod Stewart's "Downtown Train" peaked at number three on the pop singles chart.
1990: Billy Joel's "I Got To Extremes" broke into the Top 40.
1998: James Brown was arrested for drug and weapons possession charges, based on what police officers saw at his home in South Carolina a couple weeks earlier when deputies came to take him to the hospital.
2002: The daughter of Gerry and the Pacemakers frontman Gerry Marsden was injured in a car accident in South Florida.
2003: Songs by Bob Dylan and Elvis Presley were among the first recording picked for inclusion to the National Recording Preservation Board's National Recording Registry.
2005: A funeral for Ray Peterson was conducted at the Smyrna Assembly of God Church in Smyrna, Tennessee. Peterson, best remembered for the hits "Tell Laura I Love Her" and "Corrina, Corrina," died two days earlier. He was 65.
2007: The late Mamas and the Papas singer Denny Doherty was laid to rest with a funeral in a church near his childhood home of Halifax, Nova Scotia. Michelle Phillips, the last surviving member of the group, was among those who spoke at the service. Doherty died on January 19th from complications following surgery for a stomach aneurysm. He was 66.
2007: Blues great B.B. King was released from a Galveston, Texas hospital after spending two days in the facility. He had been admitted with a low-grade fever brought on by the flu. His condition forced him to cancel four concerts.
DISTANT REPLAY:
1967: Astronauts Virgil "Gus" Grissom, Roger Chaffee, and Edward White were killed in a launch pad fire aboard their Apollo 1 spacecraft.
Funeral arrangements have been announced for one of the original members of the Chi-Lites. Robert "Squirrel" Lester died on Friday at the age of 67. He will be remembered by friends and family during services next Thursday, February 4th at the Third Baptist Church of Chicago. Lester was the second tenor for the Windy City-based singing group whose hits included 1971's "Have You Seen Her" and 1972's "Oh Girl."
BIRTHDAYS:
J. Geils Band keyboardist Seth Justman is 59.
The Ronettes' Nedra Talley is 64.
Thin Lizzy drummer Brian Downey is 59.
MUSIC HISTORY:
1956: Elvis Presley released the single "Heartbreak Hotel."
1958: Little Richard retired from music after the plane he was on caught fire in mid-flight. In gratitude for surviving the incident, Richard gave up music, enrolled in Oakwood Bible College in Huntsville, Alabama, and became a minister in order to serve God. He revived his music career six years later.
1958: Elvis Presley's "Don't" broke into the Top 40.
1962: Joey Dee and the Starlighters' "Peppermint Twist - Part 1" hit number one on the pop singles chart.
1962: Barbara George's "I Know (You Don't Love Me No More)" peaked at number three on the pop singles chart.
1962: Gene Chandler's "Duke of Earl" broke into the Top 40.
1962: Four of Chubby Checker's albums were in the top ten of the Billboard 200 albums chart, including "For Twisters Only, " "Your Twist Party," "Let's Twist Again," and "Bobby Rydell/Chubby Checker."
1962: Elvis Presley's single "Can't Help Falling In Love" was certified Gold.
1963: Neil Sedaka was a guest on "The Ed Sullivan Show."
1964: The Beatles' album "Introducing The Beatles" was released in UK.
1964: The Rolling Stones appeared on the British TV show "Juke Box Jury."
1967: The Beatles signed a nine year international contract with EMI Records.
1967: The first single credited to Smokey Robinson and the Miracles, "The Love I Saw In You Was Just A Mirage," was released.
1968: The Bee Gees played their first concert in the U.S., performing at the Convention Center in Anaheim, California.
1968: The American Breed's "Bend Me, Shape Me," peaked at number five on the pop singles chart.
1968: The Buckinghams' "Susan" peaked at number eleven on the pop singles chart.
1968: The Small Faces' "Itchycoo Park" peaked at number 16 on the pop singles chart.
1968: The Temptations released the single "Cloud Nine."
1968: Otis Redding's single "Sittin' on the Dock of the Bay" was released, just six weeks after he was killed in a plane crash.
1968: The Bee Gees played their first American concert at the Anaheim Convention Center.
1969: Peter, Paul, and Mary's album "Album 1700" was certified Gold.
1970: Ringo Starr made a guest appearance on the TV show "Laugh-In."
1971: David Bowie made his first visit to the U.S. He didn't perform, but received attention because he wore a dress in Texas and Louisiana.
1972: The New Seekers' single "I'd Like To Teach The World To Sing" was certified Gold.
1973: Stevie Wonder's "Superstition" hit number one on the pop singles chart.
1973: Loggins & Messina's "Your Mama Don't Dance" peaked at number four on the pop singles chart.
1973: The Raspberries' "I Wanna Be With You" peaked at number 16 on the pop singles chart.
1973: The O'Jays' "Love Train" broke into the Top 40.
1976: David Bowie sued his former attorney Michael Lippan, charging that the lawyer took more than the customary ten-percent agent's fee, and withheld 475-thousand-dollars after Bowie fired him.
1982: The Kinks' album "Give The People What They Want" was certified Gold.
1984: The John Lennon album "Milk and Honey" was released.
1986: Bruce Springsteen, Tina Turner, and Chicago were among the winners at the Grammy Awards ceremony.
1990: It was declared Tom Petty Day in Gainesville, Florida.
1990: Rod Stewart's "Downtown Train" peaked at number three on the pop singles chart.
1990: Billy Joel's "I Got To Extremes" broke into the Top 40.
1998: James Brown was arrested for drug and weapons possession charges, based on what police officers saw at his home in South Carolina a couple weeks earlier when deputies came to take him to the hospital.
2002: The daughter of Gerry and the Pacemakers frontman Gerry Marsden was injured in a car accident in South Florida.
2003: Songs by Bob Dylan and Elvis Presley were among the first recording picked for inclusion to the National Recording Preservation Board's National Recording Registry.
2005: A funeral for Ray Peterson was conducted at the Smyrna Assembly of God Church in Smyrna, Tennessee. Peterson, best remembered for the hits "Tell Laura I Love Her" and "Corrina, Corrina," died two days earlier. He was 65.
2007: The late Mamas and the Papas singer Denny Doherty was laid to rest with a funeral in a church near his childhood home of Halifax, Nova Scotia. Michelle Phillips, the last surviving member of the group, was among those who spoke at the service. Doherty died on January 19th from complications following surgery for a stomach aneurysm. He was 66.
2007: Blues great B.B. King was released from a Galveston, Texas hospital after spending two days in the facility. He had been admitted with a low-grade fever brought on by the flu. His condition forced him to cancel four concerts.
DISTANT REPLAY:
1967: Astronauts Virgil "Gus" Grissom, Roger Chaffee, and Edward White were killed in a launch pad fire aboard their Apollo 1 spacecraft.
Tuesday, January 26, 2010
Oldies Daysheet: Tuesday, January 26
MUSIC NEWS:
As The Who gets ready to rock Super Bowl 44, the band's revealing its set list to fans. Guitarist Pete Townshend told "Billboard" that the Brit rockers are tightening up a medley of their well-worn classic rock. Townshend said, quote, "We're kinda doing a mashup of stuff. A bit of 'Baba O'Riley,' a bit of 'Pinball Wizard,' a bit of the close of 'Tommy,' a bit of 'Who Are You,' and a bit of 'Won't Get Fooled Again.' It works -- it's quite a saga. Hopefully it will hit the spot."
BIRTHDAYS:
Little River Band guitarist David Briggs is 59.
Climax Blues Band guitarist Derek Holt is 61.
Jean Knight is 67. She's best known for the 1971 hit "Mr. Big Stuff."
MUSIC HISTORY
1934: The Apollo Theater in New York City opened. The venue proved to be the launching ground to a number of artists, including James Brown, Aretha Franklin, and Dionne Warwick.
1956: Buddy Holly made his first recordings for Decca Records in Nashville, Tennessee.
1958: Buddy Holly and the Crickets made an appearance on "The Ed Sullivan Show."
1962: The Catholic Diocese in Buffalo, New York, banned Chubby Checker's "The Twist" from school, parish, and youth events in its region.
1964: The Beatles' "I Want To Hold Your Hand" hit number one on the pop singles chart.
1966: The Animals frontman Eric Burdon joined Manfred Mann in concert in London.
1969: Ringo Starr wrote the song "Octopus' Garden."
1970: John Lennon wrote and recorded the song "Instant Karma."
1973: The Creedence Clearwater Revival album "Creedence Gold" was certified Gold.
1974 : The Doobie Brothers kicked off their first European tour with a show at London's Rainbow Theater.
1975: The BBC aired a documentary on David Bowie called "Cracked Actor."
1975: Bob Dylan made a guest appearance at a Joni Mitchell concert in Austin, Texas.
1979: The Moody Blues' album "Octave" was certified Platinum.
1985: David Lee Roth's "California Girls" and REO Speedwagon's "Can't Fight This Feeling" broke into the Top 40 chart.
1986: Lynyrd Skynyrd's Allen Collins was involved in a car accident that left him paralyzed from the waist down and killed his girlfriend.
1989: Paul McCartney took part in a live radio call-in program broadcast to the Soviet Union on the BBC's Russian service.
1997: James Brown and ZZ Top were among the halftime show performers for Super Bowl 31.
1999: The National Transportation Safety Board determined that John Denver's fatal plane crash was due to him taking off with too little fuel in one tank, his trouble with switching to his backup tank, and him accidentally putting the plane in a roll.
2003: Billy Joel was released from a New York hospital after spending the night at the facility following a car accident on Long Island.
2003: Carlos Santana performed with pop singers Michelle Branch and Beyonce Knowles at Super Bowl 37.
2006: Former Supreme Mary Wilson appeared before the Illinois Legislature to promote legislation making it illegal for "impostor" musical groups to pass themselves off as the real thing.
2008: Billy Joel made his first concert appearance with a major symphony orchestra, performing with the Philadelphia Orchestra. The show featured the world premiere of Joel's classical composition "Waltz No. 2 (Steinway Hall)."
2008: Diana Ross caused a stir in Jamaica when she refused to allow her performance at the Air Jamaica Jazz and Blues Festival to be projected on the video monitors. She was met with hissing and heckling from the 40-thousand member audience.
2009: Phil Spector's defense team began its presentation in his murder retrial in connection with the 2003 shooting death of actress Lana Clarkson, who died of a gunshot wound to the mouth in the foyer of Spector's Los Angeles-area mansion.
2009: British-born Leo Sayer took part in an Australia Day citizenship ceremony to officially change his country of residence.
DISTANT REPLAY:
1965: the military ousted the government and seized power in South Vietnam.
As The Who gets ready to rock Super Bowl 44, the band's revealing its set list to fans. Guitarist Pete Townshend told "Billboard" that the Brit rockers are tightening up a medley of their well-worn classic rock. Townshend said, quote, "We're kinda doing a mashup of stuff. A bit of 'Baba O'Riley,' a bit of 'Pinball Wizard,' a bit of the close of 'Tommy,' a bit of 'Who Are You,' and a bit of 'Won't Get Fooled Again.' It works -- it's quite a saga. Hopefully it will hit the spot."
BIRTHDAYS:
Little River Band guitarist David Briggs is 59.
Climax Blues Band guitarist Derek Holt is 61.
Jean Knight is 67. She's best known for the 1971 hit "Mr. Big Stuff."
MUSIC HISTORY
1934: The Apollo Theater in New York City opened. The venue proved to be the launching ground to a number of artists, including James Brown, Aretha Franklin, and Dionne Warwick.
1956: Buddy Holly made his first recordings for Decca Records in Nashville, Tennessee.
1958: Buddy Holly and the Crickets made an appearance on "The Ed Sullivan Show."
1962: The Catholic Diocese in Buffalo, New York, banned Chubby Checker's "The Twist" from school, parish, and youth events in its region.
1964: The Beatles' "I Want To Hold Your Hand" hit number one on the pop singles chart.
1966: The Animals frontman Eric Burdon joined Manfred Mann in concert in London.
1969: Ringo Starr wrote the song "Octopus' Garden."
1970: John Lennon wrote and recorded the song "Instant Karma."
1973: The Creedence Clearwater Revival album "Creedence Gold" was certified Gold.
1974 : The Doobie Brothers kicked off their first European tour with a show at London's Rainbow Theater.
1975: The BBC aired a documentary on David Bowie called "Cracked Actor."
1975: Bob Dylan made a guest appearance at a Joni Mitchell concert in Austin, Texas.
1979: The Moody Blues' album "Octave" was certified Platinum.
1985: David Lee Roth's "California Girls" and REO Speedwagon's "Can't Fight This Feeling" broke into the Top 40 chart.
1986: Lynyrd Skynyrd's Allen Collins was involved in a car accident that left him paralyzed from the waist down and killed his girlfriend.
1989: Paul McCartney took part in a live radio call-in program broadcast to the Soviet Union on the BBC's Russian service.
1997: James Brown and ZZ Top were among the halftime show performers for Super Bowl 31.
1999: The National Transportation Safety Board determined that John Denver's fatal plane crash was due to him taking off with too little fuel in one tank, his trouble with switching to his backup tank, and him accidentally putting the plane in a roll.
2003: Billy Joel was released from a New York hospital after spending the night at the facility following a car accident on Long Island.
2003: Carlos Santana performed with pop singers Michelle Branch and Beyonce Knowles at Super Bowl 37.
2006: Former Supreme Mary Wilson appeared before the Illinois Legislature to promote legislation making it illegal for "impostor" musical groups to pass themselves off as the real thing.
2008: Billy Joel made his first concert appearance with a major symphony orchestra, performing with the Philadelphia Orchestra. The show featured the world premiere of Joel's classical composition "Waltz No. 2 (Steinway Hall)."
2008: Diana Ross caused a stir in Jamaica when she refused to allow her performance at the Air Jamaica Jazz and Blues Festival to be projected on the video monitors. She was met with hissing and heckling from the 40-thousand member audience.
2009: Phil Spector's defense team began its presentation in his murder retrial in connection with the 2003 shooting death of actress Lana Clarkson, who died of a gunshot wound to the mouth in the foyer of Spector's Los Angeles-area mansion.
2009: British-born Leo Sayer took part in an Australia Day citizenship ceremony to officially change his country of residence.
DISTANT REPLAY:
1965: the military ousted the government and seized power in South Vietnam.
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