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Friday, January 22, 2010
Thursday, January 21, 2010
Oldies Daysheet: Thursday, January 21
BIRTHDAYS:
The Troggs guitarist Chris Britton is 65.
Richie Havens is 69.
MUSIC HISTORY:
In 1957
Filming began on Elvis Presley's movie "Loving You."
In 1961
Elvis Presley signed a five-year movie deal with producer Hal Wallis.
In 1962
Jackie Wilson performed on "The Ed Sullivan Show."
In 1965
The Animals had to cancel a show at New York's Apollo Theater when the U.S. Immigration Department refused to allow the group to work at the venue.
The Rolling Stones arrived in Sydney, Australia to begin a tour with Roy Orbison.
The Kinks released the single "Tired of Waiting for You" in the UK.
In 1966
George Harrison married his first wife, actress and model Patti Boyd.
In 1967
The Monkees filmed a concert in Phoenix, Arizona. Highlights were aired on the band's TV series later in the year.
The Velvet Underground with Nico began a week long stint at the Expo '67 in Montreal, Canada.
The Mamas and the Papas' "Words of Love" peaked at number five on the pop singles chart.
The Four Tops' "Standing in the Shadows of Love" peaked at number six on the pop singles chart.
The Four Seasons' "Tell It To The Rain" peaked at number ten on the pop singles chart.
The Buckinghams' "Kind of a Drag" broke into the Top 40.
In 1970
The Rolling Stones' Altamont concert was featured on the cover of "Rolling Stone" magazine.
In 1972
Loggins and Messina released the album "Sittin' In."
In 1974
Georgia Governor Jimmy Carter invited Bob Dylan to a post-concert party at the governor's mansion at the request of his son, Chip.
In 1978
The soundtrack to the movie "Saturday Night Fever," featuring the music of The Bee Gees, hit number one on the album chart.
Kansas' "Point of No Return" peaked at number 28 on the pop singles chart.
In 1984
Jackie Wilson died after living more than eight years in a semi-comotose state brought on by a heart attack in 1975.
Yes' "Owner of a Lonely Heart" hit number one on the pop singles chart.
Van Halen's "Jump" broke into the Top 40.
John Lennon's single "Nobody Told Me" was released.
In 1987
Jackie Wilson, Aretha Franklin, Ricky Nelson, Carl Perkins, Bill Haley, Roy Orbison, Smokey Robinson, Marvin Gaye, Eddie Cochran, and Bo Diddley were among those inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame.
The Trashmen drummer Steve Wahrer died of throat cancer. He was 47. The Trashmen are best known for the 1964 hit "Surfin' Bird."
In 1997
Elvis Presley's manager, Colonel Tom Parker, died a day after having a stroke. He was 87.
In 1998
James Brown was released from the hospital where he was receiving treatment for an addiction to painkillers. He spent a week days at the facility.
In 2001
Bob Dylan won a Golden Globe Award for Best Original Song for "Things Have Changed" from the movie "Wonder Boys."
In 2003
Lou Rawls had a not guilty plea entered for him in an Albuquerque, New Mexico, courtroom. He was facing a charge of domestic violence in connection with an alleged fight with his girlfriend at a local hotel.
In 2005
The Gregg Allman and Friends Tour began with a show in Jim Thorpe, Pennsylvania.
In 2006
Cars once owned and driven by Elvis Presley, Alice Cooper, and Sammy Hagar were among the vehicles sold at the 35th Anniversary Barrett-Jackson Collector Car Auction in Scottsdale, Arizona.
In 2008
Ringo Starr appeared on CBS' "The Late Show with David Letterman" to promote his new CD "Liverpool 8."
In 2009
Alice Cooper, Stephen Stills, former Eagle Don Felder and Huey Lewis and the News frontman Huey Lewis were among the stars who participated in the 2009 Bob Hope Chrysler Classic golf tournament in the Palm Springs, California area.
The Troggs guitarist Chris Britton is 65.
Richie Havens is 69.
MUSIC HISTORY:
In 1957
Filming began on Elvis Presley's movie "Loving You."
In 1961
Elvis Presley signed a five-year movie deal with producer Hal Wallis.
In 1962
Jackie Wilson performed on "The Ed Sullivan Show."
In 1965
The Animals had to cancel a show at New York's Apollo Theater when the U.S. Immigration Department refused to allow the group to work at the venue.
The Rolling Stones arrived in Sydney, Australia to begin a tour with Roy Orbison.
The Kinks released the single "Tired of Waiting for You" in the UK.
In 1966
George Harrison married his first wife, actress and model Patti Boyd.
In 1967
The Monkees filmed a concert in Phoenix, Arizona. Highlights were aired on the band's TV series later in the year.
The Velvet Underground with Nico began a week long stint at the Expo '67 in Montreal, Canada.
The Mamas and the Papas' "Words of Love" peaked at number five on the pop singles chart.
The Four Tops' "Standing in the Shadows of Love" peaked at number six on the pop singles chart.
The Four Seasons' "Tell It To The Rain" peaked at number ten on the pop singles chart.
The Buckinghams' "Kind of a Drag" broke into the Top 40.
In 1970
The Rolling Stones' Altamont concert was featured on the cover of "Rolling Stone" magazine.
In 1972
Loggins and Messina released the album "Sittin' In."
In 1974
Georgia Governor Jimmy Carter invited Bob Dylan to a post-concert party at the governor's mansion at the request of his son, Chip.
In 1978
The soundtrack to the movie "Saturday Night Fever," featuring the music of The Bee Gees, hit number one on the album chart.
Kansas' "Point of No Return" peaked at number 28 on the pop singles chart.
In 1984
Jackie Wilson died after living more than eight years in a semi-comotose state brought on by a heart attack in 1975.
Yes' "Owner of a Lonely Heart" hit number one on the pop singles chart.
Van Halen's "Jump" broke into the Top 40.
John Lennon's single "Nobody Told Me" was released.
In 1987
Jackie Wilson, Aretha Franklin, Ricky Nelson, Carl Perkins, Bill Haley, Roy Orbison, Smokey Robinson, Marvin Gaye, Eddie Cochran, and Bo Diddley were among those inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame.
The Trashmen drummer Steve Wahrer died of throat cancer. He was 47. The Trashmen are best known for the 1964 hit "Surfin' Bird."
In 1997
Elvis Presley's manager, Colonel Tom Parker, died a day after having a stroke. He was 87.
In 1998
James Brown was released from the hospital where he was receiving treatment for an addiction to painkillers. He spent a week days at the facility.
In 2001
Bob Dylan won a Golden Globe Award for Best Original Song for "Things Have Changed" from the movie "Wonder Boys."
In 2003
Lou Rawls had a not guilty plea entered for him in an Albuquerque, New Mexico, courtroom. He was facing a charge of domestic violence in connection with an alleged fight with his girlfriend at a local hotel.
In 2005
The Gregg Allman and Friends Tour began with a show in Jim Thorpe, Pennsylvania.
In 2006
Cars once owned and driven by Elvis Presley, Alice Cooper, and Sammy Hagar were among the vehicles sold at the 35th Anniversary Barrett-Jackson Collector Car Auction in Scottsdale, Arizona.
In 2008
Ringo Starr appeared on CBS' "The Late Show with David Letterman" to promote his new CD "Liverpool 8."
In 2009
Alice Cooper, Stephen Stills, former Eagle Don Felder and Huey Lewis and the News frontman Huey Lewis were among the stars who participated in the 2009 Bob Hope Chrysler Classic golf tournament in the Palm Springs, California area.
Wednesday, January 20, 2010
Oldies Daysheet: Wednesday, January 20
MUSIC NEWS:
Ringo Starr will bring his summer tour at the Niagara Fallsview Casino Resort in Ontario. Ringo will also begin rehearsing his All-Starr Band in Niagara Falls in early June. The kickoff performances are June 24th and 25th. The band includes Edgar Winter, Rick Derringer and Gary Wright. Ringo released his 17th solo album last week, called "Y Not."
BIRTHDAY:
Wayne Fontana and the Mindbenders guitarist Eric Stewart is 65. He's also worked with Paul McCartney and 10cc.
MUSIC HISTORY:
1956: Buddy Holly recorded the song "Blue Days, Black Nights" at a studio in Nashville.
1958: Elvis Presley received a notice from the draft board in Memphis, Tennessee that ordered him to report for duty, but allowed a 60-day deferment for him to finish the film "King Creole."
1958: The Silhouettes released the single "Get A Job."
1962: Brenda Lee's "Break It To Me Gently" broke into the Top 40.
1962: Barbara George's "I Know" hit number one on the Billboard R&B chart.
1964: The Beatles released the album "Meet The Beatles."
1965: The Byrds recorded the song "Mr. Tambourine Man."
1965: Smokey Robinson and the Miracles recorded the song "The Tracks of My Tears."
1965: Rock DJ pioneer Alan Freed died. He was 43.
1965: The Rolling Stones, The Dave Clark Five, Gerry and the Pacemakers, Petula Clark, The Kinks, Bobby Vee, and Bobby Sherman were among the guests performing on the TV show "Shindig!"
1966: The Spencer Davis Group's "Keep On Running" hit number one on the UK pop singles chart.
1967: The Rolling Stones released the album "Between the Buttons."
1967: Arthur Conley recorded the song "Sweet Soul Music."
1968: Bob Dylan made his first appearance in two years at a commemorative concert for folk legend Woody Guthrie. Other performers included The Band, Arlo Guthrie, Pete Seeger, Judy Collins, and Richie Havens.
1968: John Fred and his Playboy Band's "Judy in Disguise (With Glasses)" hit number one on the pop singles chart.
1968: Aretha Franklin's "Chain of Fools" peaked at number two on the pop singles chart.
1968: Marvin Gaye and Tammi Terrell's "If I Could Build My World Around You" peaked at number ten on the pop singles chart.
1969: Judy Collins' album "Wildflowers" was certified Gold.
1970: Bobby Sherman's single "La La La (If I Had You)" was certified Gold.
1971: Chicago kicked off a 72-date tour with a show in New Orleans.
1972: The Rolling Stones' album "Hot Rocks" and The Osmonds' album "Homemade" were certified Gold.
1973: Jerry Lee Lewis was invited to perform on the Grand Ole Opry for the first time. He agreed to abide by two conditions -- that he not use profanity, and that he play only country songs. He agreed, but then ignored both requests.
1973: Johnny Rivers' "Rockin' Pneumonia and the Boogie Woogie Flu" peaked at number six on the pop singles chart.
1973: The Spinners' "Could It Be I'm Falling In Love" broke into the Top 40.
1974: Stevie Wonder returned to the stage five months after a near fatal car accident. He performed at the Rainbow Theater in London.
1979: Linda Ronstadt's "Ooh Baby Baby" peaked at number seven on the pop singles chart.
1979: Eric Clapton's "Promises" peaked at number nine on the pop singles chart.
1986: Stevie Wonder and Bob Dylan performed at a Martin Luther King Jr. Day concert in Washington, DC.
1988:
The Beatles, The Beach Boys, The Supremes, Bob Dylan, and The Drifters were among the artists inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame.
1990: The Byrds reunited for a tribute concert honoring Roy Orbison.
2005: John Fogerty joined country star Keith Urban in Los Angeles to tape an installment of "CMT Crossroads."
2006: The Rolling Stones and Paul McCartney landed in the top five on the tally, the new "Billboard" Money Makers chart, a list that ranks artist's income based on sales of concert tickets, albums, and downloads. U2 topped the list.
2009: Aretha Franklin participated in President Barack Obama's inauguration, singing "My Country Tis Of Thee" just before Vice President Joe Biden took his Oath of Office. But her performance, which she said she wasn't pleased with, was overshadowed by what she wore for the historic occasion. The Queen of Soul's grey felt hat, adorned with rhinestones and a giant bow, became a highlight of the event. The hat's Detroit designer received hundreds of orders for replicas, and Aretha received a request for the actual hat from The Smithsonian Institution, which wanted to put it on display.
2009: Stevie Wonder, The Dead, Jackson Browne, Graham Nash, Fall Out Boy, and Kid Rock were among the many stars who entertained at various events in conjunction with President Barack Obama's inauguration.
DISTANT REPLAY:
1961: John F. Kennedy was sworn in as the 35th President of the United States.
Ringo Starr will bring his summer tour at the Niagara Fallsview Casino Resort in Ontario. Ringo will also begin rehearsing his All-Starr Band in Niagara Falls in early June. The kickoff performances are June 24th and 25th. The band includes Edgar Winter, Rick Derringer and Gary Wright. Ringo released his 17th solo album last week, called "Y Not."
BIRTHDAY:
Wayne Fontana and the Mindbenders guitarist Eric Stewart is 65. He's also worked with Paul McCartney and 10cc.
MUSIC HISTORY:
1956: Buddy Holly recorded the song "Blue Days, Black Nights" at a studio in Nashville.
1958: Elvis Presley received a notice from the draft board in Memphis, Tennessee that ordered him to report for duty, but allowed a 60-day deferment for him to finish the film "King Creole."
1958: The Silhouettes released the single "Get A Job."
1962: Brenda Lee's "Break It To Me Gently" broke into the Top 40.
1962: Barbara George's "I Know" hit number one on the Billboard R&B chart.
1964: The Beatles released the album "Meet The Beatles."
1965: The Byrds recorded the song "Mr. Tambourine Man."
1965: Smokey Robinson and the Miracles recorded the song "The Tracks of My Tears."
1965: Rock DJ pioneer Alan Freed died. He was 43.
1965: The Rolling Stones, The Dave Clark Five, Gerry and the Pacemakers, Petula Clark, The Kinks, Bobby Vee, and Bobby Sherman were among the guests performing on the TV show "Shindig!"
1966: The Spencer Davis Group's "Keep On Running" hit number one on the UK pop singles chart.
1967: The Rolling Stones released the album "Between the Buttons."
1967: Arthur Conley recorded the song "Sweet Soul Music."
1968: Bob Dylan made his first appearance in two years at a commemorative concert for folk legend Woody Guthrie. Other performers included The Band, Arlo Guthrie, Pete Seeger, Judy Collins, and Richie Havens.
1968: John Fred and his Playboy Band's "Judy in Disguise (With Glasses)" hit number one on the pop singles chart.
1968: Aretha Franklin's "Chain of Fools" peaked at number two on the pop singles chart.
1968: Marvin Gaye and Tammi Terrell's "If I Could Build My World Around You" peaked at number ten on the pop singles chart.
1969: Judy Collins' album "Wildflowers" was certified Gold.
1970: Bobby Sherman's single "La La La (If I Had You)" was certified Gold.
1971: Chicago kicked off a 72-date tour with a show in New Orleans.
1972: The Rolling Stones' album "Hot Rocks" and The Osmonds' album "Homemade" were certified Gold.
1973: Jerry Lee Lewis was invited to perform on the Grand Ole Opry for the first time. He agreed to abide by two conditions -- that he not use profanity, and that he play only country songs. He agreed, but then ignored both requests.
1973: Johnny Rivers' "Rockin' Pneumonia and the Boogie Woogie Flu" peaked at number six on the pop singles chart.
1973: The Spinners' "Could It Be I'm Falling In Love" broke into the Top 40.
1974: Stevie Wonder returned to the stage five months after a near fatal car accident. He performed at the Rainbow Theater in London.
1979: Linda Ronstadt's "Ooh Baby Baby" peaked at number seven on the pop singles chart.
1979: Eric Clapton's "Promises" peaked at number nine on the pop singles chart.
1986: Stevie Wonder and Bob Dylan performed at a Martin Luther King Jr. Day concert in Washington, DC.
1988:
The Beatles, The Beach Boys, The Supremes, Bob Dylan, and The Drifters were among the artists inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame.
1990: The Byrds reunited for a tribute concert honoring Roy Orbison.
2005: John Fogerty joined country star Keith Urban in Los Angeles to tape an installment of "CMT Crossroads."
2006: The Rolling Stones and Paul McCartney landed in the top five on the tally, the new "Billboard" Money Makers chart, a list that ranks artist's income based on sales of concert tickets, albums, and downloads. U2 topped the list.
2009: Aretha Franklin participated in President Barack Obama's inauguration, singing "My Country Tis Of Thee" just before Vice President Joe Biden took his Oath of Office. But her performance, which she said she wasn't pleased with, was overshadowed by what she wore for the historic occasion. The Queen of Soul's grey felt hat, adorned with rhinestones and a giant bow, became a highlight of the event. The hat's Detroit designer received hundreds of orders for replicas, and Aretha received a request for the actual hat from The Smithsonian Institution, which wanted to put it on display.
2009: Stevie Wonder, The Dead, Jackson Browne, Graham Nash, Fall Out Boy, and Kid Rock were among the many stars who entertained at various events in conjunction with President Barack Obama's inauguration.
DISTANT REPLAY:
1961: John F. Kennedy was sworn in as the 35th President of the United States.
Tuesday, January 19, 2010
Oldies Daysheet: Tuesday, January 19
MUSIC NEWS:
Niagara Falls, Ontario-based Fallsview Casino Resort has announced that Gladys Knight, Supertramp's former frontman Roger Hodgson, and 1950s pop stars Little Anthony & The Imperials, will play at the venue this spring. Knight's appearance at the 15-hundred seat Avalon Theater happens on April 2nd.
BIRTHDAYS:
Original Deep Purple singer Rod Evans ("Hush") is 63.
Dewey Bunnell of the group America is 59.
The Lovin' Spoonful's Joe Butler is 69.
The Everly Brothers' Phil Everly is 71.
Hot Chocolate's Harvey Hinsley is 62.
Shelley Fabares ("Johnny Angel") is 66.
Film director Richard Lester is 78. His credits include The Beatles' first two movies, A Hard Days Night and Help!
MUSIC HISTORY:
1958: Carl Perkins signed with Columbia Records, becoming the label's first rockabilly artist.
1959: Dick Clark's "American Bandstand" was rated the number one daytime program on TV.
1959: The Platters' "Smoke Gets In Your Eyes" hit number one on the chart.
1963: The Beatles made their first UK television appearance on "Thank Your Lucky Stars."
1967: Leslie Gore appeared as Catwoman's sidekick, Pussycat, on the TV show "Batman."
1967: The Rolling Stones album "Got Live If You Want It" was certified Gold.
1971: The Beatles' song "Helter Skelter" was played at Charles Manson's trial. , including actress Sharon Tate.
1974: Al Wilson's "Show and Tell" Hit number one on the pop singles chart.
1974: Brownsville Station's "Smokin' In The Boys Room" peaked at number three on the pop singles chart.
1976: The Beatles were offered 30-million-dollars for a reunion, but turned down the offer.
1977: Aretha Franklin, Charlie Daniels Band, and Marshall Tucker Band performed at President Jimmy Carter's inauguration.
1983: Allman Brothers Band bassist Lamar Williams died of cancer at age 35.
1985: Glenn Frey's "The Heat Is On" broke into the Top 40 chart.
1986: Bruce Springsteen made an unannounced appearance at a benefit for people in the Asbury Park, New Jersey area who were laid-off from a 3M plant.
1993: Fleetwood Mac reunited to perform at President Bill Clinton's inauguration.
1994: John Lennon, Bob Marley, The Band, Elton John, the Grateful Dead, Duane Eddy, and Rod Stewart were among the artists inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame.
1997: Aretha Franklin, Stevie Wonder, James Taylor, Michael McDonald, and Bruce Hornsby were among the performers at events surrounding Bill Clinton's inauguration.
1998: Carl Perkins died from complications following a series of strokes. He was 65.
2003: Doors members Ray Manzarek and Robbie Krieger appeared as the "Doors of the 21st Century" in Las Vegas.
2005: The Rolling Stones' album "Let It Bleed," Bob Marley's single "No Woman No Cry," and Ray Charles' single "American the Beautiful" were among the recordings added to the Grammy Hall of Fame.
2006: Wilson Pickett died of a heart attack in Ashburn, Virginia. He was 64.
2007: The Mamas and the Papas' Denny Doherty died at his home in Mississauga, Ontario, a community just west of Toronto, following a short period of poor health. He was 66.
2008: Charlie Daniels was inducted into the Grand Ole Opry.
2008: Janis Joplin's childhood home in Port Arthur, Texas received a Texas State Historical Marker.
2008: Edgar Winter was inducted into the Museum of the Gulf Coast's Music Hall of Fame at Lamar State College in Port Arthur, Texas.
2008: Elton John was in Maseru, Lesotho, and gave 120 motorbikes to medical personnel in support of the Riders for Health Program, a program his Elton John AIDS Foundation was operating along with the Lesotho government to provide health care to those living in rural parts of the African country.
2008: The Kingston Trio's John Stewart died of a stroke. He was 68.
DISTANT REPLAY:
1972: Sandy Koufax, Yogi Berra and Early Wynn were elected to the Baseball Hall-of-Fame.
Niagara Falls, Ontario-based Fallsview Casino Resort has announced that Gladys Knight, Supertramp's former frontman Roger Hodgson, and 1950s pop stars Little Anthony & The Imperials, will play at the venue this spring. Knight's appearance at the 15-hundred seat Avalon Theater happens on April 2nd.
BIRTHDAYS:
Original Deep Purple singer Rod Evans ("Hush") is 63.
Dewey Bunnell of the group America is 59.
The Lovin' Spoonful's Joe Butler is 69.
The Everly Brothers' Phil Everly is 71.
Hot Chocolate's Harvey Hinsley is 62.
Shelley Fabares ("Johnny Angel") is 66.
Film director Richard Lester is 78. His credits include The Beatles' first two movies, A Hard Days Night and Help!
MUSIC HISTORY:
1958: Carl Perkins signed with Columbia Records, becoming the label's first rockabilly artist.
1959: Dick Clark's "American Bandstand" was rated the number one daytime program on TV.
1959: The Platters' "Smoke Gets In Your Eyes" hit number one on the chart.
1963: The Beatles made their first UK television appearance on "Thank Your Lucky Stars."
1967: Leslie Gore appeared as Catwoman's sidekick, Pussycat, on the TV show "Batman."
1967: The Rolling Stones album "Got Live If You Want It" was certified Gold.
1971: The Beatles' song "Helter Skelter" was played at Charles Manson's trial. , including actress Sharon Tate.
1974: Al Wilson's "Show and Tell" Hit number one on the pop singles chart.
1974: Brownsville Station's "Smokin' In The Boys Room" peaked at number three on the pop singles chart.
1976: The Beatles were offered 30-million-dollars for a reunion, but turned down the offer.
1977: Aretha Franklin, Charlie Daniels Band, and Marshall Tucker Band performed at President Jimmy Carter's inauguration.
1983: Allman Brothers Band bassist Lamar Williams died of cancer at age 35.
1985: Glenn Frey's "The Heat Is On" broke into the Top 40 chart.
1986: Bruce Springsteen made an unannounced appearance at a benefit for people in the Asbury Park, New Jersey area who were laid-off from a 3M plant.
1993: Fleetwood Mac reunited to perform at President Bill Clinton's inauguration.
1994: John Lennon, Bob Marley, The Band, Elton John, the Grateful Dead, Duane Eddy, and Rod Stewart were among the artists inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame.
1997: Aretha Franklin, Stevie Wonder, James Taylor, Michael McDonald, and Bruce Hornsby were among the performers at events surrounding Bill Clinton's inauguration.
1998: Carl Perkins died from complications following a series of strokes. He was 65.
2003: Doors members Ray Manzarek and Robbie Krieger appeared as the "Doors of the 21st Century" in Las Vegas.
2005: The Rolling Stones' album "Let It Bleed," Bob Marley's single "No Woman No Cry," and Ray Charles' single "American the Beautiful" were among the recordings added to the Grammy Hall of Fame.
2006: Wilson Pickett died of a heart attack in Ashburn, Virginia. He was 64.
2007: The Mamas and the Papas' Denny Doherty died at his home in Mississauga, Ontario, a community just west of Toronto, following a short period of poor health. He was 66.
2008: Charlie Daniels was inducted into the Grand Ole Opry.
2008: Janis Joplin's childhood home in Port Arthur, Texas received a Texas State Historical Marker.
2008: Edgar Winter was inducted into the Museum of the Gulf Coast's Music Hall of Fame at Lamar State College in Port Arthur, Texas.
2008: Elton John was in Maseru, Lesotho, and gave 120 motorbikes to medical personnel in support of the Riders for Health Program, a program his Elton John AIDS Foundation was operating along with the Lesotho government to provide health care to those living in rural parts of the African country.
2008: The Kingston Trio's John Stewart died of a stroke. He was 68.
DISTANT REPLAY:
1972: Sandy Koufax, Yogi Berra and Early Wynn were elected to the Baseball Hall-of-Fame.
Monday, January 18, 2010
Oldies Daysheet: Monday, January 18
MUSIC NEWS:
Sir Paul McCartney poked some fun at his iconic image while presenting at the 67th Annual Golden Globe Awards in Beverly Hills on Sunday night. McCartney said fans may know him best from "Rock Band," a reference to the wildly-popular "The Beatles: Rock Band" video game series launched in 2009. The 67-year-old also tipped off the audience to the Robert Zemeckis-directed remake of the Fab Four animated feature "Yellow Submarine." The music legend added that some cartoons are made for, quote, "adults who take drugs." McCartney also was on hand for the ceremony as a nominee in the Best Song category for his work on "(I Want To) Come Home" from "Everbody's Fine" starring Robert DeNiro.
The late Roy Orbison will soon get his star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame. CMT.com says the pioneering rock-country crossover star will be honored with an unveiling ceremony later this month. Orbison's widow Barbara and sons Roy Jr. and Alex are expected to be on hand for the occasion, which is reportedly scheduled for January 29th. The Hollywood Chamber of Commerce hasn't officially announced the unveiling yet.
BIRTHDAYS:
Inventor Ray Dolby, who developed the Dolby sound system, is 77.
MUSIC HISTORY:
1956: Bill Haley's "Rock Around the Clock" became the first rock 'n' roll album to enter the album chart. It eventually peaked at number 12.
1964: The Beatles' "I Want To Hold Your Hand" broke into the Top 40.
1969: So-called "Fifth Beatle" Pete Best won a defamation suit against his former group.
1969: Blood, Sweat, & Tears released their second, self-titled album. The disc features the hits "Spinning Wheel" and "And When I Die."
1969: New releases included The Beatles' soundtrack to the movie "Yellow Submarine" and Creedence Clearwater Revival's album "Bayou Country."
1973: Elton John released the album "Don't Shoot Me I'm Only The Piano Player."
1975: The Styx single "Lady" broke into the Top 40 chart.
1977: Aretha Franklin and Linda Ronstadt were among the performers at a televised inaugural concert for President Jimmy Carter.
1978: Warren Zevon released the album "Excitable Boy."
1987: Steve Winwood became a married man, tying the knot with girlfriend Eugenia Grafton.
1989: The Rolling Stones, Stevie Wonder, the Temptations, Otis Redding, Dion, and producer Phil Spector were among the inductees into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame.
1990: Bob Dylan played his first concert in South America. A crowd of 90-thousand turned out for his performance in Sao Paolo, Brazil.
1991: Bob Dylan performed "Like A Rolling Stone" on David Letterman's 10th anniversary show.
1996: Lisa Marie Presley filed for divorce from Michael Jackson.
2003: The Rolling Stones performed their first live televised concert with the HBO special, "Rolling Stones: Live from Madison Square Garden."
2007: The gold casket containing the late James Brown's remains was moved from the singer's Beech Island, South Carolina home to an above ground crypt at an undisclosed location. But this was just a temporary stop, as the singer still didn't have a final resting place -- nearly four weeks after he passed away. Meanwhile, lawyers handling Brown's will filed the document in an Aiken County, South Carolina court.
2009: Stevie Wonder, Bruce Springsteen, U2, John Mellencamp, James Taylor, and Sheryl Crow were just some of the numerous performers taking part in the "We Are One: The Obama Inaugural Celebration at the Lincoln Memorial" event, which formally launched four days of festivities in conjunction with President-elect Barack Obama's historic swearing-in ceremony. Beyonce, Herbie Hancock, Garth Brooks, Sugarland's Jennifer Nettles, John Legend, Mary J. Blige, also performed, while Denzel Washington, Jamie Foxx, and Queen Latifah were among those who added historical readings to the event.
2009: Donovan, who's best known in the U.S. for the '60s hits "Mellow Yellow" and "Sunshine Superman," received the prestigious Officer of the Order of Arts and Letters award from the French culture minister during a ceremony which was part of the Midem music industry conference in Cannes.
DISTANT REPLAY:
1964: plans for the World Trade Center were announced in New York City.
Sir Paul McCartney poked some fun at his iconic image while presenting at the 67th Annual Golden Globe Awards in Beverly Hills on Sunday night. McCartney said fans may know him best from "Rock Band," a reference to the wildly-popular "The Beatles: Rock Band" video game series launched in 2009. The 67-year-old also tipped off the audience to the Robert Zemeckis-directed remake of the Fab Four animated feature "Yellow Submarine." The music legend added that some cartoons are made for, quote, "adults who take drugs." McCartney also was on hand for the ceremony as a nominee in the Best Song category for his work on "(I Want To) Come Home" from "Everbody's Fine" starring Robert DeNiro.
The late Roy Orbison will soon get his star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame. CMT.com says the pioneering rock-country crossover star will be honored with an unveiling ceremony later this month. Orbison's widow Barbara and sons Roy Jr. and Alex are expected to be on hand for the occasion, which is reportedly scheduled for January 29th. The Hollywood Chamber of Commerce hasn't officially announced the unveiling yet.
BIRTHDAYS:
Inventor Ray Dolby, who developed the Dolby sound system, is 77.
MUSIC HISTORY:
1956: Bill Haley's "Rock Around the Clock" became the first rock 'n' roll album to enter the album chart. It eventually peaked at number 12.
1964: The Beatles' "I Want To Hold Your Hand" broke into the Top 40.
1969: So-called "Fifth Beatle" Pete Best won a defamation suit against his former group.
1969: Blood, Sweat, & Tears released their second, self-titled album. The disc features the hits "Spinning Wheel" and "And When I Die."
1969: New releases included The Beatles' soundtrack to the movie "Yellow Submarine" and Creedence Clearwater Revival's album "Bayou Country."
1973: Elton John released the album "Don't Shoot Me I'm Only The Piano Player."
1975: The Styx single "Lady" broke into the Top 40 chart.
1977: Aretha Franklin and Linda Ronstadt were among the performers at a televised inaugural concert for President Jimmy Carter.
1978: Warren Zevon released the album "Excitable Boy."
1987: Steve Winwood became a married man, tying the knot with girlfriend Eugenia Grafton.
1989: The Rolling Stones, Stevie Wonder, the Temptations, Otis Redding, Dion, and producer Phil Spector were among the inductees into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame.
1990: Bob Dylan played his first concert in South America. A crowd of 90-thousand turned out for his performance in Sao Paolo, Brazil.
1991: Bob Dylan performed "Like A Rolling Stone" on David Letterman's 10th anniversary show.
1996: Lisa Marie Presley filed for divorce from Michael Jackson.
2003: The Rolling Stones performed their first live televised concert with the HBO special, "Rolling Stones: Live from Madison Square Garden."
2007: The gold casket containing the late James Brown's remains was moved from the singer's Beech Island, South Carolina home to an above ground crypt at an undisclosed location. But this was just a temporary stop, as the singer still didn't have a final resting place -- nearly four weeks after he passed away. Meanwhile, lawyers handling Brown's will filed the document in an Aiken County, South Carolina court.
2009: Stevie Wonder, Bruce Springsteen, U2, John Mellencamp, James Taylor, and Sheryl Crow were just some of the numerous performers taking part in the "We Are One: The Obama Inaugural Celebration at the Lincoln Memorial" event, which formally launched four days of festivities in conjunction with President-elect Barack Obama's historic swearing-in ceremony. Beyonce, Herbie Hancock, Garth Brooks, Sugarland's Jennifer Nettles, John Legend, Mary J. Blige, also performed, while Denzel Washington, Jamie Foxx, and Queen Latifah were among those who added historical readings to the event.
2009: Donovan, who's best known in the U.S. for the '60s hits "Mellow Yellow" and "Sunshine Superman," received the prestigious Officer of the Order of Arts and Letters award from the French culture minister during a ceremony which was part of the Midem music industry conference in Cannes.
DISTANT REPLAY:
1964: plans for the World Trade Center were announced in New York City.
Friday, January 15, 2010
Oldies Daysheet: Friday, January 15
BIRTHDAYS:
Former Electric Light Orchestra cellist Melvyn Gale is 58.
The Dixie Cups' Joan Johnson is 65.
The Manhattans' Edward Bivens is 68.
MUSIC HISTORY:
1958: The Everly Brothers made their first appeared on British TV on "The Perry Como Show."
1958: Elvis Presley was in the studio in Hollywood, working on the songs "Hard Headed Woman," "Don't Ask Me Why," "King Creole," and "Trouble."
1961: The Supremes signed with Motown Records.
1964: Vee Jay Records filed a lawsuit against Capitol and Swan Records over the manufacturing and distribution rights to The Beatles material.
1964: The Beatles played their first concert in Versailles, France.
1965: The Who released their first single, "I Can't Explain," in the UK.
1966: The Vogues' "Five O' Clock World" peaked at number four on the pop singles chart.
1966: The Beach Boys' "Barbara Ann" broke into the Top 40.
1966: Mitch Ryder and the Detroit Wheels appeared on "American Bandstand."
1967: The Rolling Stones appeared on "The Ed Sullivan Show," performing the song "Let's Spend The Night Together." Censors wanted Mick Jagger to change the controversial lyrics to, quote, "Let's Spend Some Time Together," but Jagger instead mumbled the real words to the song. The band also performed the hit "Ruby Tuesday.
1967: The Buckinghams were in the studio working on the song "Don't You Care."
1967: The movie "The Fastest Guitar Alive," featuring Roy Orbison and Sheb Wooley, had its premier in New York.
1969: Creedence Clearwater Revival released the album "Bayou Country" and the single "Proud Mary."
1971: George Harrison released the single "My Sweet Lord."
1972: Don McLean's "American Pie - Parts 1 and 2" hit number one on the pop singles chart.
1972: Jonathan Edwards' "Sunshine" peaked at number four on the pop singles chart.
1972: The New Seekers' "I'd Like To Teach The World To Sing (In Perfect Harmony)" peaked at number seven on the pop singles chart.
1972: Nilsson's "Without You" broke into the Top 40.
1973: The Rolling Stones announced they would perform a benefit concert for the people of Managua, Nicaragua, which had been devastated by an earthquake a few weeks earlier. Jagger's then-wife Bianca is from Nicaragua.
1975: Barry Manilow's "Mandy" hit number one on the pop singles chart.
1977: Bob Seger's "Night Moves" broke into the Top 40.
1992: Elton John Band bassist Dee Murray died in Nashville, Tennessee, from a stroke brought on by malignant melanoma. He was 45.
1992: Judy Collins' son was found dead of carbon monoxide poisoning in St. Paul, Minnesota.
1992: Jimi Hendrix and the Yardbirds were among the artists inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame.
1993: Stevie Wonder ended his boycott of Arizona by appearing at a rally in Phoenix, marking the state's first official observance of the Martin Luther King Junior holiday.
1994: Singer Harry Nilsson died of heart disease. He was known for such hits as "Everybody's Talkin'," "Without You," and "Coconut." He was 53.
1999: Model Jerry Hall filed for divorce from husband Mick Jagger after a 21-year relationship, including eight years of marriage and four children together.
2002: George Harrison's "My Sweet Lord" was rereleased in the U.S., on the 31st anniversary of its original issue.
2003: The late Bee Gee Maurice Gibb was laid to rest at a private funeral in Miami Beach. Michael Jackson, KC and the Sunshine Band frontman Harry Casey, and '60s British pop singer Lulu -- who was once married to Gibb -- were among the mourners.
2003: Lou Rawls was arrested in Albuquerque, New Mexico, and charged with domestic violence.
2003: The Beatles' "I Want To Hold Your Hand," and Bob Dylan's "Like A Rolling Stone" were in the top ten of "Q" magazine's list of the 100 Songs that Changed the World. Elvis Presley's "That's All Right" was number one on the list.
2005: Eric Clapton, Stevie Wonder, Elton John, and Brian Wilson were among those who participated in the NBC telethon "Tsunami Aid: A Concert of Hope."
2009: Brian Wilson was the first subject for the new "An Evening With" program at the GRAMMY Museum in Los Angeles, which featured a live interview before an audience along with a performance.
Former Electric Light Orchestra cellist Melvyn Gale is 58.
The Dixie Cups' Joan Johnson is 65.
The Manhattans' Edward Bivens is 68.
MUSIC HISTORY:
1958: The Everly Brothers made their first appeared on British TV on "The Perry Como Show."
1958: Elvis Presley was in the studio in Hollywood, working on the songs "Hard Headed Woman," "Don't Ask Me Why," "King Creole," and "Trouble."
1961: The Supremes signed with Motown Records.
1964: Vee Jay Records filed a lawsuit against Capitol and Swan Records over the manufacturing and distribution rights to The Beatles material.
1964: The Beatles played their first concert in Versailles, France.
1965: The Who released their first single, "I Can't Explain," in the UK.
1966: The Vogues' "Five O' Clock World" peaked at number four on the pop singles chart.
1966: The Beach Boys' "Barbara Ann" broke into the Top 40.
1966: Mitch Ryder and the Detroit Wheels appeared on "American Bandstand."
1967: The Rolling Stones appeared on "The Ed Sullivan Show," performing the song "Let's Spend The Night Together." Censors wanted Mick Jagger to change the controversial lyrics to, quote, "Let's Spend Some Time Together," but Jagger instead mumbled the real words to the song. The band also performed the hit "Ruby Tuesday.
1967: The Buckinghams were in the studio working on the song "Don't You Care."
1967: The movie "The Fastest Guitar Alive," featuring Roy Orbison and Sheb Wooley, had its premier in New York.
1969: Creedence Clearwater Revival released the album "Bayou Country" and the single "Proud Mary."
1971: George Harrison released the single "My Sweet Lord."
1972: Don McLean's "American Pie - Parts 1 and 2" hit number one on the pop singles chart.
1972: Jonathan Edwards' "Sunshine" peaked at number four on the pop singles chart.
1972: The New Seekers' "I'd Like To Teach The World To Sing (In Perfect Harmony)" peaked at number seven on the pop singles chart.
1972: Nilsson's "Without You" broke into the Top 40.
1973: The Rolling Stones announced they would perform a benefit concert for the people of Managua, Nicaragua, which had been devastated by an earthquake a few weeks earlier. Jagger's then-wife Bianca is from Nicaragua.
1975: Barry Manilow's "Mandy" hit number one on the pop singles chart.
1977: Bob Seger's "Night Moves" broke into the Top 40.
1992: Elton John Band bassist Dee Murray died in Nashville, Tennessee, from a stroke brought on by malignant melanoma. He was 45.
1992: Judy Collins' son was found dead of carbon monoxide poisoning in St. Paul, Minnesota.
1992: Jimi Hendrix and the Yardbirds were among the artists inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame.
1993: Stevie Wonder ended his boycott of Arizona by appearing at a rally in Phoenix, marking the state's first official observance of the Martin Luther King Junior holiday.
1994: Singer Harry Nilsson died of heart disease. He was known for such hits as "Everybody's Talkin'," "Without You," and "Coconut." He was 53.
1999: Model Jerry Hall filed for divorce from husband Mick Jagger after a 21-year relationship, including eight years of marriage and four children together.
2002: George Harrison's "My Sweet Lord" was rereleased in the U.S., on the 31st anniversary of its original issue.
2003: The late Bee Gee Maurice Gibb was laid to rest at a private funeral in Miami Beach. Michael Jackson, KC and the Sunshine Band frontman Harry Casey, and '60s British pop singer Lulu -- who was once married to Gibb -- were among the mourners.
2003: Lou Rawls was arrested in Albuquerque, New Mexico, and charged with domestic violence.
2003: The Beatles' "I Want To Hold Your Hand," and Bob Dylan's "Like A Rolling Stone" were in the top ten of "Q" magazine's list of the 100 Songs that Changed the World. Elvis Presley's "That's All Right" was number one on the list.
2005: Eric Clapton, Stevie Wonder, Elton John, and Brian Wilson were among those who participated in the NBC telethon "Tsunami Aid: A Concert of Hope."
2009: Brian Wilson was the first subject for the new "An Evening With" program at the GRAMMY Museum in Los Angeles, which featured a live interview before an audience along with a performance.
Thursday, January 14, 2010
Oldies Daysheet: Thursday, January 14
MUSIC NEWS:
Legendary soul singer Teddy Pendergrass, who first gained fame as the lead singer of Harold Melvin and the Blue Notes in the 1970s, died Wednesday at Bryn Mawr Hospital in his native Philadelphia. Pendergrass failed to fully recover from colon cancer surgery he had eight months ago. After singing lead on Blue Notes songs such as "If You Don't Know Me By Now" and "Wake Up Everybody," Pendergrass set off on a successful solo career in the late 1970s. In March 1982 Pendergrass was on his way to a party in the Germantown section of Philadelphia when the brakes on his Rolls-Royce failed and he hit a tree. The accident paralyzed him from the waist down.
Simon & Garfunkel will reunite at the New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival this spring. RollingStone.com says it's their only confirmed U.S. performance this year. Paul Simon said, "Over the years I've always enjoyed performing at Jazz Fest. Everyone connected with the Festival, and in particular (director) Quint Davis, has created an atmosphere that is both musical and enjoyable. I am looking forward to the opportunity to perform with my old friend Art Garfunkel at this year's Festival." The Hall of Fame duo will take the stage on Saturday, April 24th.
BIRTHDAYS:
Singer Clarence Carter ("Patches") is 74.
New Orleans songwriter, producer, and arranger Allen Toussaint is 72. He wrote Ernie K-Doe's "Mother-In-Law" and Lee Dorsey's "Working In A Coal Mine."
Foundations drummer Tim Harris is 62.
MUSIC HISTORY:
1955: Alan Freed hosted his first Rock and Roll Ball in Harlem, featuring the Drifters, Fats Domino, and the Moonglows.
1955: Little Richard released the single "Tutti Fruitti."
1956: Bill Haley's "See You Later Alligator" broke into the Top 40.
1960: Elvis Presley was promoted to sergeant in the U.S. Army.
1962: The movie "Teenage Millionaire," starring Chubby Checker and Dion, premiered in London.
1963: Drummer Charlie Watts made his stage debut with the Rolling Stones at the Flamingo Jazz Club in London.
1967: Sonny and Cher released the single "The Beat Goes On."
1967: Paul Revere and the Raiders' "Good Thing" peaked at number four on the pop singles chart.
1967: The Monkees' single "(I'm Not Your) Steppin' Stone" peaked at number 20 on the pop singles chart.
1967: The Jefferson Airplane, Grateful Dead, and Quicksilver Messenger Service headlined at the first "Human Be-In" in San Francisco's Golden Gate Park.
1968: The Association appeared on "The Smothers Brothers Comedy Hour."
1969: The film Monterey Pop opened in Los Angeles.
1970: The Supremes' final concert with Diana Ross, in Las Vegas.
1971: The Temptations released the single "Just My Imagination."
1973: Elvis Presley's TV special "Elvis: Aloha From Hawaii" drew the largest world-wide TV audience to date.
1978: Player's "Baby Come Back" hit number one on the pop singles chart.
1978: Rod Stewart's "You're In My Heart" peaked at number four on the pop singles chart.
1989: Paul McCartney released the album "Back in the U.S.S.R." exclusively in Russia. It was extensively bootlegged to the West.
1992: Sam and Dave, The Isley Brothers, Bobby Blue Band, Booker T and the MGs, and Johnny Cash were inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame.
1997: The Beach Boys appeared on Tim Allen's sitcom "Home Improvement."
2001: Chaka Khan reunited with Rufus at the 8th annual Paint It Jazz festival in Barbados.
2002: George Harrison's "My Sweet Lord" was rereleased in the UK, about six weeks after his death.
2003: A judge in Tucson, Arizona, reversed a decision to block the release of the video made during Diana Ross' DUI arrest 16 days earlier, and ruled that parts of the video could be issued to the media.
2003: The Miami hospital where Bee Gee Maurice Gibb died announced that it was cooperating with the Gibb family's investigation into the late singer's treatment before his death.
2008: The publicist for the Rolling Stones' Ron Wood confirmed that the rocker was recovering from a hernia operation, and would be laid up for the next two months. The guitarist suffered the injury in 2007 while the band was on tour.
2009: Paul McCartney made a guest appearance on ABC's "The View."
DISTANT REPLAY:
1973: The Miami Dolphins beat the Washington Redskins 14-7 in Super Bowl VII. The Dolphins' victory completed the only undefeated season to-date in NFL history.
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