Post by Dawn on Feb 17, 2006 9:00:41 GMT -5
Today in music history:
1955 - Little Richard sent his first audition tape to Specialty Records.
1960 - The Everly Brothers signed with Warner Bros. Records in a 10-year contract worth $1 million.
1964 - The first Herb Alpert & the Tijuana Brass concert was held, in Los Angeles, CA.
1966 - Brian Wilson began recording the Beach Boys' "Good Vibrations."
1969 - Johnny Cash and Bob Dylan had a recording session in Nashville, TN. "Girl from the North Country" was the only duet released from the session.
1970 - Joni Mitchell announced her retirement from live performances. She returned to the stage within a year.
1970 - Maurice Gibb (Bee Gee's) opened in the London stage musical "Sing a Rude Song."
1971 - James Taylor made his prime-time television debut on ABC's the "Johnny Cash Show."
1972 - Pink Floyd began a 4-night stand in London. During the stand they premiered "The Dark Side of the Moon" a full year before it was released.
1975 - John Lennon released "Rock n' Roll." It was his last record before he left the music business for 5 years.
1976 - The Eagles release their "Greatest Hits."
1976 - Bette Midler was awarded the "Woman of the Year" award from Harvard's University's Hasty Pudding Theatrical Society.
1979 - The Clash opened its first U.S. tour in New York City.
1988 - A 12-year old fan of Motley Crue set his legs on fire while trying to imitate a stunt in the band's "Live Wire" video. The boy suffered burns over ten percent of his body.
1989 - David Coverdale (Whitesnake) and Tawny Kitaen were married.
1990 - Aerosmith appeared on Saturday Night Live. The performed the Wayne's World theme song while appearing in the skit as themselves.
2000 - Trick Daddy was arrested and charged with disorderly conduct at a North Miami Beach nightclub.
2002 - It was reported that George Michael's in Hamstead was burglarized. The theft included his $114,000 Aston Martin sports car and $140,000 in paintings, jewelry and clothing.
1955 - Little Richard sent his first audition tape to Specialty Records.
1960 - The Everly Brothers signed with Warner Bros. Records in a 10-year contract worth $1 million.
1964 - The first Herb Alpert & the Tijuana Brass concert was held, in Los Angeles, CA.
1966 - Brian Wilson began recording the Beach Boys' "Good Vibrations."
1969 - Johnny Cash and Bob Dylan had a recording session in Nashville, TN. "Girl from the North Country" was the only duet released from the session.
1970 - Joni Mitchell announced her retirement from live performances. She returned to the stage within a year.
1970 - Maurice Gibb (Bee Gee's) opened in the London stage musical "Sing a Rude Song."
1971 - James Taylor made his prime-time television debut on ABC's the "Johnny Cash Show."
1972 - Pink Floyd began a 4-night stand in London. During the stand they premiered "The Dark Side of the Moon" a full year before it was released.
1975 - John Lennon released "Rock n' Roll." It was his last record before he left the music business for 5 years.
1976 - The Eagles release their "Greatest Hits."
1976 - Bette Midler was awarded the "Woman of the Year" award from Harvard's University's Hasty Pudding Theatrical Society.
1979 - The Clash opened its first U.S. tour in New York City.
1988 - A 12-year old fan of Motley Crue set his legs on fire while trying to imitate a stunt in the band's "Live Wire" video. The boy suffered burns over ten percent of his body.
1989 - David Coverdale (Whitesnake) and Tawny Kitaen were married.
1990 - Aerosmith appeared on Saturday Night Live. The performed the Wayne's World theme song while appearing in the skit as themselves.
2000 - Trick Daddy was arrested and charged with disorderly conduct at a North Miami Beach nightclub.
2002 - It was reported that George Michael's in Hamstead was burglarized. The theft included his $114,000 Aston Martin sports car and $140,000 in paintings, jewelry and clothing.
