In 1948, Elvis Presley's family moved to Memphis, TN.
In 1957, at Cosimo Studios in New Orleans, Larry Williams recorded "Bony Maronie."
Also in 1957, the guest performers on ABC-TV's "American Bandstand" were Nick Noble and the Tune Weavers promoting, respectively, their new releases "Moonlight Swim" and "Happy Happy Birthday Baby."
In 1958, the Crickets released the single "It's So Easy." It did not chart. Linda Ronstadt's recording of the song became a Top 5 hit in 1977.
In 1962, at Hitsville U.S.A. in Detroit, Marvin Gaye recorded "Pride And Joy," co-written by Gaye and thought to be a tribute to his then-girlfriend, Anna Gordy. Martha & the Vandellas provided background vocals.
In 1963, the Beatles were at #1 on the UK singles chart with "She Loves You," the group's second #1. It became the biggest seller of the year and the biggest selling Beatles single in the UK.
In 1964, Manfred Mann's "Do Wah Diddy Diddy" entered Billboard's Hot 100, where it will reach the number one position just a few weeks later.
Also in 1964, the Supremes, the Shangri-La’s, Marvin Gaye, Dusty Springfield, the Ronettes, Millie Small, the Temptations, the Miracles and Little Anthony and the Imperials all appeared at the Fox Theatre, Brooklyn, New York.
In 1965, in segments taped August 14, 1965, the Beatles performed "I Feel Fine," "I'm Down," "Help!," "Yesterday," "Act Naturally," and "Ticket To Ride" on CBS-TV's "The Ed Sullivan Show."
In 1967, filming continued for the Beatles 'Magical Mystery Tour.' The bus headed for Widecombe on the Moor, where a local fair was being held but the bus driver (Alf Manders) took a shortcut to bypass heavy traffic and ended up stuck on a bridge, the coach ended up having to drive in reverse for a half-mile before it could turn around. They then head for Plymouth, followed by a 20-car convoy of journalists and photographers.
In 1968, during their first ever tour Led Zeppelin appeared at the Stora Scenen in Stockholm, Sweden.
In 1970, Creedence Clearwater Revival scored their first UK #1 album with 'Cosmo's Factory.' It enjoyed a nine-week run at #1 in the US where it sold over three million copies.
Also in 1970, $40,000 of Pink Floyd's equipment was stolen in New Orleans.
In 1970, Bob Dylan joined Joan Baez, Pete Seeger and Arlo Guthrie at the Woody Guthrie Memorial Concert held at the Hollywood Bowl in Los Angeles, California.
In 1972, The Faces appeared at Madison Square Garden, New York City.
In 1972, Gary Glitter's instrumental, "Rock and Roll Part 2" reached its peak at number seven on the US chart. The song was a standard at sporting events for years until he was arrested on child pornography charges in England in 1997. Many pro sports organizations quit playing the song after a technician fixing Glitter's computer found indecent images of young children on his hard drive.
In 1974, guitarist Jeff "Skunk" Baxter joined the Doobie Brothers.
The album is also a critique of the music business; "Shine On" fades seamlessly into "Welcome to the Machine", which begins with the opening of a door—described by Waters as a symbol of musical discovery and progress betrayed by a music industry more interested in greed and success. The song ends with sounds from a party, epitomising "the lack of contact and real feelings between people". Similarly, "Have a Cigar" scorns record industry "fatcats", its lyrics containing well-used clichés such as "can hardly count", "they call it riding the gravy train", and "by the way, which one's Pink?"—a question actually asked of the band on at least one occasion. "Wish You Were Here" contains lyrics which relate not only to Barrett's condition, but also to the dichotomy of Waters' character, as an idealist, and a domineering personality. The album closes with a reprise of "Shine On", and further instrumental excursions.
On this day in 1975, "Rhinestone Cowboy" by Glen Campbell was the #1 song.
In 1980, during a North American tour Queen appeared at Kemper Arena, Kansas City in Missouri.
In 1980, an in-depth report on the death of Elvis Presley aired on ABC-TV’s "20/20." It raised so many unanswered questions that the official case concerning Elvis’ death was reopened.
In 1986, John McGeoch of Public Images Ltd was hit with a two-litre wine bottle while performing in Vienna, Austria. He required 40 stitches in his face.
In 1987, Michael Jackson's 'Bad' debuts at #1 on the UK album chart just as he kicks off his first solo world tour in Yokohama, Japan. The sixteen month concert series, which includes an entourage of 250 people, will play before a total audience of 4.4 million and take in over $125 million.
Morrissey left the Smiths for a solo career in 1987.
In 1987, the soundtrack album 'La Bamba' featuring Los Lobos started a two-week run at #1 on the US album chart. The film starred Lou Diamond Phillips as Valens, Esai Morales, Rosanna DeSoto, Elizabeth Peña, Danielle von Zerneck, and Joe Pantoliano. The film also covers the effect that Valens' career had on the lives of his half-brother Bob Valenzuela, his girlfriend Donna Ludwig and the rest of his family.
In 1990, Christine McVie and Stevie Nicks announced they would leave Fleetwood Mac at the end of their current tour. They reunited with the group a little more than two years later to sing at U.S. President Bill Clinton's inauguration.
In 1991, although Hall and Oates' career was on the down swing in the United States, the pair played to a sold out show at the Mexico National Auditorium in Mexico. Their single "So Close" had made it to number eleven in the fall of 1990. Although their more recent efforts haven't done as well as their earlier material, Hall and Oates are still the best selling Rock duo of all time.
In 1995, in Modena, Italy, Bono, the Edge, and Brian Eno were guest performers at a Luciano Pavarotti benefit concert for the children of Bosnia.
In 1997, founder of the Polar Music record label, songwriter, producer and ABBA’s manager Stig Anderson died of a heart attack. Anderson co-wrote some of ABBA’s biggest hits, such as "Waterloo," "Mamma Mia" and :Fernando." His funeral was broadcast live on Swedish television – an honor otherwise only reserved for distinguished statesmen or royalty.
In 1999, Farm Aid '99 was held at the Nissan Pavilion in Bristow, Virginia. Performers included Deana Carter, Barenaked Ladies, the Dave Matthews Band, Susan Tedeschi, and the organizers Willie Nelson, John Mellencamp and Neil Young.
In 2000, jazz saxophonist Stanley Turrentine died after a stroke at 66.
In 2000, the family of Jimi Hendrix released 56 rare tracks in a 4-CD boxed set, "The Jimi Hendrix Experience."
In 2002, the house that Kurt Cobain (Nirvana) lived in as a child, from 11-15, was sold on eBay for $210,000. The house had been valued at $52,660 in 2000.
In 2002, a $100 million lawsuit was filed against Whitney Houston by John Houston Entertainment for breach of contract.
In 2003, the Beatles sued Apple (the computer maker) saying that their company logo infringed on that for the Apple record label. not sure of the outcome, but sheeesh, it's a freakin' apple!
In 2003, Dave Clark Five lead singer/keyboardist Mike Smith was left paralyzed after a fall at his home in Spain.
On September 12, 2003, Johnny Cash, "The Man in Black" who became a towering figure in American music with such hits as "Folsom Prison Blues", "I Walk the Line", and "A Boy Named Sue", died at the age of 71. During his career, Cash won 11 Grammys, most recently in 2003, when "Give My Love To Rose" earned him honors as Best Male Country Vocal Performance. He also notched fourteen #1 Country music hits. He was elected to the Country Music Hall of Fame in 1980 and inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 1992. Two of his most popular albums were recorded live at Folsom Prison in 1968 and at San Quentin in 1969. Many people wrongly thought he had served prison time himself. He never did, although he did spend the odd night in jail during his youth and battled addictions to pills on and off throughout his life.In 2004, drummer and arranger Kenny Buttrey died in Nashville, Tennessee, Worked with Neil Young, (Harvest, and After the Gold Rush), Bob Dylan (Blonde on Blonde, Nashville Skyline & John Wesley Harding), and Bob Seger, Elvis Presley, Donovan, George Harrison, Joan Baez, Dan Fogelberg, Kris Kristofferson, Jimmy Buffett, Chuck Berry and Area Code 615.
In 2004, a benefit tribute to the Ramones was held in Hollywood with the Red Hot Chili Peppers, Eddie Vedder, Henry Rollins and X.
In 2004, Tim McGraw went to #1 on the US album chart with 'Live Like You Were Dying.'
In 2006, the iTunes Music Store reached 1.5 billion songs and 45 million videos sold.
In 2007, the surviving members of Led Zeppelin announced they would reform for a star-studded tribute concert in London. Robert Plant, Jimmy Page and John Paul Jones would play at a show to remember the late Atlantic Records founder Ahmet Ertegun. The place of Led Zeppelin drummer John Bonham, who died in 1980, would be taken by his son Jason. The one-off concert, the trio's first performance for 19 years, would take place at the O2 arena in London on 26 November with tickets costing £125. All profits from the show would go towards scholarships in Ertegun's name.
In 2008, David Gilmour announced that despite appearing onstage with Roger Waters in London in 2005, there will be no Pink Floyd reunion in the near future. "It isn't to do with animosity or anything like that. It's just that I've done that. I've been there, I've done it."
In 2008, Paul McCartney promised Israeli fans he'd go on with his September 25th concert in Tel Aviv despite demands from pro-Palestinian groups to cancel the show. Said Sir Paul, "I was approached by different groups and political bodies who asked me not to come here. I refused. I do what I think, and I have many friends who support Israel."
In 2009, Steve Jobs announced that Apple's iTunes had 88% of the legal U.S. music download market.
In 2009, Colbie Caillat was at #1 on the US album chart with 'Breakthrough', the American singer, songwriter's second album.
In 2011, songwriter (Country Bumpkin, Saginaw Michigan) Don Wayne died of cancer at 78.
