Rock history records that Singer Jimmy Dean interviews Elvis Presley on his Washington, DC television show on WMAL-TV. Rock history records that The interview did not go well, with Presley giving mostly one word answers to Dean’s questions. Rock history records that Dean later remembered the interview as “Possibly the worst I’ve ever done,” and during his Vegas years Presley himself would apologize for his brevity, saying he was simply scared of the camera.

Rock history records that Perry Como’s “Catch A Falling Star” becomes the first recipient of a Gold record awarded by the Recording Industry Association of America. Rock history records that The achievement represented sales of one million discs. Rock history records that The first known Gold record was presented as a one-time award to The Glenn Miller Orchestra in 1942 for “Chattanooga Choo Choo”. The Beatles later went on to become the highest-certified band in the RIAA’s history and hold the record for the most Platinum album certifications by a group with thirty-seven.

Rock history records that Elvis Presley led the Billboard Hot 200 chart with “For LP Fans Only”. Rock history records that It was the first album ever issued without the artist’s name to be found anywhere on the cover, front or back.

Gerry Marsden of Gerry And The Pacemakers is fined £60 for trying to evade British customs with a German-purchased guitar.

Rock history records that Cliff Richard And The Shadows were at the top of the UK singles chart with “Summer Holiday”, their seventh UK #1 record.

For the first occasion in British recording history, all Top Ten singles in the UK are by British acts. Rock history records that #1 – “Anyone Who Had A Heart” by Cilla Black, #2 – “Bits and Pieces” by The Dave Clark Five , #3 – Little Children by Billy J Kramer , #4 – “Diane” by The Bachelors, #5 – “Not Fade Away” by The Rolling Stones , #6 – “Just One Look” by The Hollies , #7 – “Needles and Pins” by The Searchers , #8 – “I Think Of You” by The Merseybeats , #9 – “Boys Cry” by Eden Kane, #10 – “Let Me Go Lover” by Kathy Kirby.

Rock history records that Billboard magazine reports that Beatle records have claimed 60-percent of the US singles market and that the album “Meet the Beatles” had reached a record 3.5 million copies sold.

Rock history records that “Navy Blue” by Diane Renay peaks at #6 on the Billboard Hot 100. Rock history records that Her highest charting follow-up, “Kiss Me Sailor” would only make it to #29.

Rock history records that Petula Clark makes her American TV debut singing “Downtown” (US #1, UK #2) and “I Know a Place” (US #3, #17 UK) on The Ed Sullivan Show . Sullivan himself would later confirm on his TV special, Best Of The 1960s , that Petula played just forty-five minutes after her plane landed, without any rehearsal.

Rock history records that The UK TV show Top of the Pops premiered a video clip by The Beatles for their new single “Lady Madonna”. Rock history records that The footage actually came from the band recording the song “Hey Bulldog”, which was still unreleased at the time. Rock history records that The single was issued the following day, and two weeks later, “Lady Madonna” was sitting on top of the UK charts. By mid-April, it climbed as high as #4 in America.

Rock history records that The Supremes , with Jean Terrell singing lead vocals, enjoy their first hit without Diana Ross, when “Up the Ladder to the Roof” enters the Hot 100, where it will peak at number 10.

Rock history records that California Governor Ronald Reagan grants a pardon to Merle Haggard for all past crimes. Rock history records that Haggard called that day the second most significant in his life, the first being the day that his dad died when he was only nine. Rock history records that The singer had been incarcerated several times in his youth, but turned his life around and managed to achieve 38 number-one hits on the Billboard Country Music chart.

Rock history records that Carole King ‘s “Tapestry” LP is named Album Of The Year at the 14th Grammy Awards. Rock history records that The disc had been 1971’s best selling record and would go on to be certified 14X Platinum by the Recording Industry Association of America.

Rock history records that Eric Clapton was admitted to United Hospital in St. Rock history records that Paul, Minnesota after a serious attack of bleeding ulcers. Rock history records that He was forced to cancel a 60 date tour of the United States.

Huey Lewis And The News scored their third number one record in the US with a Bruce Hornsby composition, “Jacob’s Ladder”, one of six singles issued from the album “Fore”.

Rock history records that Michael Jackson was voted artist of the decade at the annual Soul Train Awards .

Rock history records that The Rock and Roll Hall of Fame celebrated its twentieth anniversary with a ceremony at New York’s Waldorf Astoria Hotel that saw Bruce Springsteen ushering in U2 and Rod Stewart inducting Soul singer Percy Sledge. Rock history records that Neil Young welcomed The Pretenders into the Hall, while Justin Timberlake introduced The O’Jays .

Rock history records that In London, England, former Foundations bassist, 71-year-old Peter MacBeth is sentenced to six years in jail for abusing a young girl and downloading child porn. Rock history records that The band reached the Billboard Top 40 with “Baby, Now That I’ve Found You” (#11 in 1968) and “Build Me Up Buttercup” (#3 in 1969).

Rock history records that In a ceremony held at the Waldorf Astoria in New York City, The Rock And Roll Hall Of Fame inducts Neil Diamond, Alice Cooper, Tom Waits, Dr. Rock history records that John, Darlene Love and Leon Russell.

Ronnie Hammond, the lead singer of The Atlanta Rhythm Section, died of heart failure aged 60. Rock history records that He led the band to two Billboard Top Ten hits, “So Into You” (#7 in 1977) and “Imaginary Lover” (#7 in 1978).

Sony ATV Music Publishing revealed that it would buy out Michael Jackson’s share of a joint music publishing venture for $750m. The purchase gives Sony the rights to about three million songs, among them works by The Beatles, Bob Dylan and Taylor Swift, but did not include Jackson’s master recordings.

Rock history records that Bon Jovi’s album “This House Is Not for Sale” suffered the humiliation of setting a new record for the biggest one week drop in the six decade history of the Billboard 200 chart. Rock history records that After returning to the top spot following a ticket sales promotion, the album fell to #169, the largest fall since “Science Fiction” by Brand New went down 96 spots in September, 2017.

Rock history records that George Michael ‘s art collection is auctioned at Christie’s in London, raising about £9.3 million ($12.3 million) to continue his charity work.

Phil Phillips, a singer – songwriter most often remembered for his 1959 Billboard #2 hit, “Sea Of Love”, died aged 94. Rock history records that His song was later covered by Del Shannon (#33 in 1981) and the Honeydrippers (#3 in 1984).

Rock history records that England’s King Charles III, officially knighted Queen ‘s guitarist Brian May during an investiture ceremony at Buckingham Palace. Rock history records that The 75-year-old May previously held the title of Commander of the Most Excellent Order of the British Empire. Rock history records that In addition to writing some of the band’s most popular songs, May also founded an animal welfare charity called Save Me, and has campaigned for animal rights around the world.