In 1941, Tommy Dorsey & His Orchestra, with vocalist Frank Sinatra, recorded their Top 10 hit "Everything Happens to Me."
In 1944, Bing Crosby, backed by the Williams Brothers Quartet (which included young Andy Williams) recorded their #1 hit (for nine weeks) "Swinging On A Star."
In 1957, Iraq bans the films Rock Around The Clock and Bus Stop, saying they are "dangerous to teenagers and youths."
In 1957, at the RCA Victor Studio in the Methodist Television, Radio & Film Commission building in Nashville, Jim Reeves recorded five songs, including future hit "Four Walls," backed by Chet Atkins, Bob Moore, Floyd Cramer, Farris Coursey, and the Jordanaires. Atkins also produced the session.
In 1961, the Jive Five recorded "My True Story."
In 1961, Elvis Presley released the single "Surrender."
In 1959, more than a thousand people attended Buddy Holly's funeral at the Tabernacle Baptist Church in Lubbock, Texas. His widow, Maria Elena Holly, did not attend. Buddy's pallbearers were Joe Mauldin, Jerry Allison, Niki Sullivan, Bob Montgomery, Sonny Curtis and Phil Everly. On the same day, Ritchie Valens was laid to rest in San Fernando Mission Cemetery in California.
In 1966, Crawdaddy!, the first magazine dedicated specifically to rock 'n' roll music, was published by Paul Williams in New York City.
In 1969, George Harrison's tonsils were removed at London's University College Hospital and then destroyed so they could not be sold. Harrison remained in the hospital until February 15.
In 1969, in Los Angeles, Jim Morrison of the Doors was arrested for drunk driving and driving without a license.
Also in 1969, John Lennon and Yoko Ono were pictured on the cover of Rolling Stone and John was named the magazine's Man Of The Year.
In 1970, Led Zeppelin scored their first UK #1 album with Led Zeppelin II. Featuring the US hit single “Whole Lotta Love,” it went on to stay on the chart for 138 weeks, selling over 6 million copies in the US.
Also in 1970, one hit wonders Shocking Blue went to #1 on the US singles chart with “Venus,” making them the first Dutch act to top the US charts. It hit #8 in the U.K. Bananarama took the song to #8 on the UK chart in 1986.
In 1971, Gladys Knight & the Pips sang "If I Were Your Woman" on CBS-TV's "The Ed Sullivan Show."
In 1974, soul artist Barry White was awarded four Gold records for the singles "Never, Never Gonna Give Ya Up" (#7), "Love's Theme" (#1 by the Love Unlimited Orchestra, conducted by White), and the albums "Under the Influence of Love Unlimited" (#3) and "Sonte Gon'" (#20).
In 1976, Bob Dylan started a five-week run at #1 on the US album chart with 'Desire,' his second US #1.
In 1976, Paul Simon had his only solo #1 hit in the US when "50 Ways to Leave Your Lover" made it to the top for the first of 3 weeks.
In 1979, at the Record Plant Studio in Los Angeles, Stephen Stills recorded the first major-label album using all-digital equipment, however it was never released.
In 1979, the Clash kick off their first American tour at the Berkeley Community Theatre outside San Francisco.
In 1980, Gordon Lightfoot's album "Summertime Dream" was certified Platinum.
In 1981, the mini-series "Elvis and Me," based on Priscilla Presley's book and starring Dale Midkiff, Susan Walters, Billy Green Bush, and Hugh Gillin, began on ABC-TV.
Also in 1981, a Jersey City sextet called Kool And The Gang, which featured Robert "Kool" Bell on lead vocals, had the top tune in America with "Celebration."
In 1985, Frank Sinatra's "New York, New York" became New York City's official anthem.
In 1986, the Rolling Stones shot the video for "Harlem Shuffle" in New York City.
In 1990, composer Jimmy Van Heusen died from complications following a stroke at 77.
In 1994, Shannon Hoon of the Blind Melon's was ejected from the American Music Awards for loud and disruptive behavior. He was eventually charged with battery, assault, resisting arrest and destroying a police station phone.
On this day in 1994, "The Power Of Love" by Celine Dion was the #1 song.
In 1999, jazz pianist/arranger/composer /producer/singer/TV game show panelist /actor Bobby Troup died after a heart attack at age 80.
In 2000, singer "Lonesome" Dave Peverett, of Savoy Brown and Foghat, died from double pneumonia while battling cancer at the age of 56.
In 2008, multiple Grammy nominee Amy Winehouse was told she could not perform at the upcoming Grammy awards ceremony in Los Angeles because her U.S. visa application had been rejected by the embassy in London due to her marijuana arrest in Norway the previous year.
In 2008, the Rolling Stones documentary "Shine a Light" had its premiere at the Berlin International Film Festival.
In 2008, Caesars Palace in Las Vegas announced that Cher had been signed to perform approximately 200 shows over the next three years. The 61-year-old singer agreed to perform 90-minute concerts, four nights a week on Tuesday, Wednesday, Saturday and Sunday. Tickets for the shows ranged between $95 and $250.
In 2010, at Sun Life Stadium in Miami Gardens, Florida, Chris Daughtry, Steve Winwood and Queen Latifah performed during the pre-game tailgate party, Carrie Underwood sang the U.S. national anthem, Queen Latifah sang "America the Beautiful," and the Who performed the halftime show at Super Bowl XLIV. The New Orleans Saints defeated the Indianapolis Colts, 31-17.
In 2011, Janet Jackson told NBC's Today show that although she has been holding back her grief for more than a year, she has finally started to accept her brother Michael's death. "There's still not a day that goes by where I don't think about him. Not one day, not one day."
In 2012, harpist/composer Robert Maxwell died at age 90.
In 2013, Ruby & The Romantics Day was proclaimed in Akron, Ohio, hometown of Ruby Nash Garnett, lead singer of the group and its only surviving member.
