In 1935, "Tumbling Tumbleweeds," Gene Autry's fourth film appearance and first starring role in a true Western (after playing the cowboy lead in the sci-fi feature The Phantom Empire), opened in North American movie theaters. He followed it with a string of movies, a long-running radio show, and a TV series.
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Freddie Mercury of Queen was born in 1946 (died 1991).Also born on this day in 1946, Buddy Miles drummer with the Ink Spots, Wilson Pickett, Electric Flag and the Jimi Hendrix. Featured on the 1970 album Band Of Gypsies. Miles died on 28th Feb 2008 died aged 60 at his home in Austin, Texas after struggling with a long-term illness.
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In 1956, Elvis Presley surprised his mother by giving her his pink Cadillac, even though she did not drive. The car eventually went on display at Graceland. There are varying stories regarding this car. Some say he “bought it for his mother” in 1955, or 1956, or 1957 and presented it to her in 1956 or 1957. What is known is that Elvis purchased the 1955 Cadillac Fleetwood Series 60, blue with a black roof, on July 7, 1955 to replace his first Cadillac, which was destroyed in a fire. He had a neighbor paint the new car pink. Elvis and his entourage drove the car extensively during 1955 and 1956. After a serious accident while Scotty Moore was behind the wheel in September 1955, the car needed approximately $1,000 in repairs. In February 1956, Elvis had the upholstery replaced and this is thought to be the time when he had the black roof painted white. One of the most reliable sources for Elvis information says he officially presented the car to her on this day in 1956, but it was not purchased new and specifically for her. It had been his vehicle, used by him, for more than a year.In 1956, in New York City, Ivory Joe Hunter recorded "Since I Met You Baby."
In 1957, at Radio Recorders in West Hollywood, Elvis Presley recorded "Treat Me Nice" and "Blue Christmas."
In 1962, Brian Epstein, the Beatles' manager, visited record producer George Martin's office in London to listen to an acetate of the group's first recording, "Love Me Do."
In 1962, at Capitol Studios in New York City, Ray Charles recorded "You Are My Sunshine."
In 1963, the Rolling Stones kicked off their fourth UK tour at The Astoria London. A 32-date package tour with Mike Berry and the Innocents The Mojos and Simon Scott and the Leroy's.
In 1964, "And I Love Her" by The Beatles peaked at #12 on the US singles chart while "If I Fell" stalled at #53.
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In 1964, the Animals started a three week run at #1 on the US singles chart with "House Of The Rising Sun." When first released the record company printed the time of the song on the record as three minutes feeling that the real time of four minutes was too long for radio airplay. An interview with Eric Burdon revealed that he first heard the song in a club in Newcastle, England, where it was sung by the Northumbrian folk singer Johnny Handle. The Animals were on tour with Chuck Berry and chose it because they wanted something distinctive to sing.In 1965, Sonny & Cher made their first live appearance in the U.K. in London.
In 1966, after having his Beatle haircut chopped off and donning his once hated wire framed glasses, John Lennon started work on his role as Private Gripweed in the film How I Won The War. Shooting began on location in Hamburg, Germany before moving on to Almeria in southern Spain. John showed natural acting talent and many would later say that he could have easily taken up a successful movie career.
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In 1967, at EMI's Abbey Road Studios in London, the Beatles recorded 16 takes of the basic backing track for John Lennon's new song "I Am The Walrus," the combination of three songs he had been working on. Lennon claimed he wrote the first two lines on separate acid trips, and when he learned that a teacher at his old primary school was having students analyze Beatles lyrics, he added a verse of nonsense words. The walrus is a reference to the walrus in Lewis Carroll's "The Walrus and the Carpenter." The song was featured in the Beatles' 1967 television film, as a track on the associated double EP Magical Mystery Tour and its American counterpart LP, and was the b-side to the #1 hit single "Hello, Goodbye."In 1968, on their first ever visit to the UK The Doors appeared on Top of The Pops performing "Hello I Love You" live on the TV show.
In 1968, Tiny Tim filed a $1 million lawsuit against his first label, Bouquet Records, for releasing some of his early recordings without authorization.
In 1969, the Stooges made their New York debut at The Pavilion supporting MC5.
In 1971, during a North American tour Led Zeppelin appeared at Chicago International Amphitheatre.
In 1976, during Jerry Lewis' annual Muscular Dystrophy Labor Day Telethon, Frank Sinatra announced that he'd brought a friend along, and produced Dean Martin, Lewis' former comedy partner, who had not spoken to him since the team's split two decades earlier. The studio audience erupted in laughter when Lewis greeted Martin with, "So, you working?"
In 1976, Lynyrd Skynyrd guitarist Gary Rossington was seriously injured in a car crash in Florida.
In 1978, Joe Negroni, vocalist for Frankie Lymon and the Teenagers died of a brain hemorrhage, four days shy of his 38th birthday.
In 1980, a statue of Buddy Holly was unveiled in his hometown of Lubbock, TX.
In 1981, Soft Cell were at #1 on the UK singles chart with their version of "Tainted Love." The song had been a hit for Gloria Jones in 1964.
In 1981, Stevie Nick's solo LP, 'Bella Donna,' reached the top of Billboard's album chart with the help of a pair of duet singles, "Stop Draggin' My Heart Around" with Tom Petty and "Leather and Lace" with Eagles' drummer, Don Henley.
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In 1986, Dire Straits' "Money For Nothing" won the MTV award for Best Video.
In 1987, "American Bandstand," hosted by Dick Clark, was cancelled by ABC-TV after 30 years. The show continued on the USA cable channel and in syndication for another three years with a different host before finally ending for good.
In 1987, Ian Astbury of the Cult was arrested for allegedly inciting a riot in Vancouver during their show.
In 1990, Ian Dury And The Blockheads drummer Charley Charles died of cancer. Scored the 1978 UK #1 single "Hit Me With Your Rhythm Stick."
In 1993, Dave Navarro joined the Red Hot Chili Peppers.
In 1996, Capitol Records released "The Beatles Anthology" 10-hour video set. The collection of film clips and interviews offering a complete history of the band from the Beatles' own personal perspectives had been broadcast in 1995 by ABC-TV in the U.S. and ITV in the UK.
On this day in 1996, "Macarena" by Los Del Rio was the #1 song.
In 1998, R&B singer/songwriter Sonny Knight died at the age of 64.
In 1998, Aerosmith scored their first US #1 single with the Diane Warren written song "I Don't Want To Miss A Thing."
In 1999, after spending 58 weeks on the UK album chart, Shania Twain went to #1 with 'Come On Over.' It gave the Canadian singer the biggest selling UK album of the year.
In 2002, Peter Tetteroo, vocalist for the Tee Set, died of cancer at the age of 55. The Dutch band reached number five on the Billboard Pop chart in 1970 with "Ma Belle Amie".
In 2003, Neil Young's film Greendale premiered at the Toronto International Film Festival.
In 2003, singer/series regular on TV's "Your Hit Parade," Gisèle MacKenzie died of colon cancer at age 76.
In 2004, US R&B singer Ciara started a six week run at #1 on the US singles chart with "Goodies."
In 2008, a study of more than 36,000 people from around the world concluded that musical tastes and personality type were closely related. The research, which was carried out by Professor Adrian North of Heriot Watt University, Edinburgh, in the U.K., suggested classical music fans were shy, while heavy metal fans were gentle and at ease with themselves. Fans of indie music had low self-esteem and were not hard working, fans of rap music had high self-esteem and were outgoing. Country and western fans were hardworking and outgoing, reggae fans were creative but not hardworking, and fans of chart pop had high self-esteem, were not creative, but were hardworking and outgoing.
In 2008, Reba McEntire went to #1 on the US album chart with 'Keep on Loving You' the country singer, songwriter's twenty fifth-studio album.
In 2009, Mickey Jones, the original bassist and founding member of the '70s Rock band Angel, passed away after a long battle with liver cancer. He was 57.
In 2010, in Copenhagen, Danish art critics panned a collection of paintings by Bob Dylan on display at a museum. One professor who was unimpressed said, "Bob Dylan paints like any other amateur."
In 2012, singer/songwriter/session guitarist Joe South died of heart failure at age 72.
celebrating birthdays today (among others): Al Stewart (68), Mel Collins (King Crimson, Alan Parsons Project) (66), Clem Clempson (Colosseum, Humble Pie) (64),Terry Ellis (En Vogue) (50), Brad Wilk (Rage Against the Machine, Audioslave) (45), Dweezil Zappa (44) and Loudon Wainwright III (67)