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| 9/9/2010 |
Today In History
In 1954
Elvis Presley performed at the opening of Katz Drug Store in Memphis. Johnny Cash was reportedly in the audience.
In 1956
Elvis Presley made his first appearance on "The Ed Sullivan Show," performing "Love Me Tender," "Hound Dog," "Don't Be Cruel," and "Ready Teddy."
In 1957
Paul Anka's "Diana" hit number one on the pop singles chart.
Jerry Lee Lewis' "Whole Lotta Shakin' Going On" peaked at number three on the pop singles chart.
In 1958
Chuck Berry recorded the single "Run Rudolph Run" at Chess studios in Chicago.
In 1965
The Rolling Stones' "Satisfaction" hit number one on the UK pop singles chart.
In 1966
John Lennon met Yoko Ono.
In 1967
The Supremes' "Reflections" peaked at number two on the pop singles chart.
Bobby Vee & the Strangers' "Come Back When You Grow Up" peaked at number three on the pop singles chart.
Aretha Franklin's "Baby I Love You" peaked at number four on the pop singles chart.
The Association's "Never My Love" broke into the Top 40.
Sam & Dave released the single "Soul Man."
In 1969
The Rolling Stones album "Through the Past, Darkly" was certified Gold.
In 1970
Elvis Presley began his first tour in nine years with a show in Phoenix, Arizona.
In 1971
John Lennon released the album "Imagine," and he and Yoko appeared on the "Dick Cavett Show."
In 1972
Gary Glitter's "Rock and Roll Part 2" peaked at number seven on the pop singles chart.
The Who's "Join Together" peaked at number 17 on the pop singles chart.
Elvis Presley's "Burnin' Love" broke into the Top 40.
The Eagles released the single "Witchy Woman."
Yes' album "Closer To The Edge" peaked at number three on the album chart.
In 1974
The Three Degrees released the single "When Will I See You Again."
In 1975
Wings began a 13-month world tour.
Linda Ronstadt released the album "Prisoner in Disguise."
In 1978
Frankie Valli made his debut solo TV appearance, performing "Grease" on "American Bandstand."
Foreigner's "Hot Blooded" peaked at number three on the pop singles chart.
The Rolling Stones released the single "Beast of Burden."
The Who's last album with Keith Moon, "Who Are You," broke into the albums chart.
In 1979
Sid Bernstein offered the Beatles 500-million-dollars to reunite.
Cat Stevens, under his chosen name of Yusuf Islam, married Fouzia Ali at Kensington Mosque in London.
In 1982
Al Green and Patti LaBelle made their Broadway debut performing in a production of "You Arm's Too Short To Box With God."
In 1983
Linda Ronstadt released the album "What's New."
In 1986
David Lee Roth's album "Eat 'em and Smile" was certified Gold and Platinum.
In 1992
At the MTV Video Music Awards, Van Halen's video "Right Now" won the Best Video award and Eric Clapton's "Tears In Heaven" won the Best Male Video award.
In 1993
The Beatles albums "The Beatles 1962-1966," also known as "The Red Album" and "The Beatles 1967-1970," also known as "The Blue Album" were released on CD.
In 1996
John Lennon's hand-written lyrics to "Lucy in the Sky with Diamonds" sold for more than 48-thousand-dollars at an auction in San Francisco.
Tom Petty and Jane, his wife of 22 years, divorced
In 2000
Rush drummer Neil Peart remarried, exchanging vows with photographer Carrie Nuttall in a ceremony in Montecito, California.
In 2002
Gordon Lightfoot cancelled an appearance at the Stratford Music Festival in Stratford, Ontario, Canada because he was hospitalized with a stomach ailment.
Anne Murray was inducted into the Canadian Country Music Hall of Fame.
Aerosmith's Steven Tyler was among the mourners at the funeral for his ex-wife, Cyrinda Foxe-Tyler. Foxe-Tyler died of brain cancer. She was 51.
In 2003
Simon and Garfunkel teamed up at the Bottom Line in New York to announce plans for their "Old Friends" tour, which marked their first trek together in nearly ten years.
Former Aerosmith manager David Krebs sued the group over statements the band made on VH1's "Behind the Music," in which they accused him of stealing.
In 2004
An exhibit on the life of Jimi Hendrix, said to be the most extensive collection of memorabilia on the late guitar legend, opened at the Marquee Club in London.
Elton John was among the artists who took part in the NFL's "Opening Night Kickoff" TV special ushering in the new football season.
In 2005
Randy Newman, Paul Simon, Neil Young, and Rod Stewart participated in the network TV telethon "Shelter from the Storm: A Concert for the Gulf Coast." The event aired simultaneously on ABC, CBS, FOX, NBC, and a number of other networks.
Stevie Wonder was among the participants in the "S.O.S. (Saving Our Selves) The BET Relief Telethon." He was also the honoree during the two-day taping of the United Negro College Fund's "An Evening of Stars" benefit show in Los Angeles.
Judy Collins received the Spirit of Americana Free Speech Award from the Americana Music Association in conjunction with the First Amendment Center at an awards ceremony in Nashville.
The three-day conference "Glory Days: A Bruce Springsteen Symposium," in which academics analyzed and critiqued the work of Springsteen, began at Monmouth University in New Jersey.
In 2007
John Mellencamp, Neil Young, Allman Brothers Band, Warren Haynes, and The Derek Trucks Band were among the performers at Farm Aid 2008: A Homegrown Festival at Randall's Island in New York.
The Outlaws frontman Hughie Thomasson died. He reportedly went out to dinner, and after returning home fell asleep in his favorite chair, and is believed to have suffered a fatal heart attack. Thomasson was 55.
In 2008
Lynyrd Skynyrd guitarist Gary Rossington was arrested in Milton, Georgia for DUI, extreme DUI, and failure to stay in his lane after police responded to a traffic accident in which the rocker was allegedly at fault.
Eric Carmen was arrested in Orange Village, Ohio and charged with DUI. It was the former Raspberries frontman's second DUI arrest in 18-months.
Dionne Warwick, Bonnie Raitt, and Jerry Butler were the hosts of the Rhythm and Blues Foundation's 20th Anniversary Pioneer Awards Gala, which took place in Philadelphia. Kool & the Gang, The Whispers, Chaka Khan, Bill Withers, Teena Marie, the Funk Brothers, Stax Records' Al Bell, and the late Donny Hathaway were among the honorees, while Booker T and the MGs' Steve Cropper, Gary "U.S." Bonds, and Hall & Oates' John Oates were some of the participants in the ceremony.
In 2009
"The Beatles: Rock Band" video game arrived in stores, along with remastered individual copies of the band's albums and mono and stereo boxed sets.
Jimmy Buffett and Grateful Dead drummer Mickey Hart took part in a public memorial service for the late television journalist Walter Cronkite at New York's Lincoln Center for the Performing Arts.< |
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