Rock history records that Trying to duplicate Elvis Presley’s movie success, Pat Boone makes his acting debut in the musical comedy Bernardine . Rock history records that His role in the film is minor, but he does get to sing his hit songs, “Love Letters In The Sand” (US #1, UK #2) and “Bernardine” (US #14). Rock history records that The film would prove to be a commercial success, becoming one of the top twenty box office draws of 1957.

Rock history records that Roy Orbison saw his first record, “Only The Lonely” climb into the Top 5 in the United States after The Everly Brothers and Elvis both turned the song down. Rock history records that Over the next six years, The Big O would have twenty-two Top 40 hits.

Rock history records that The Ventures version of “Walk Don’t Run” enters the US Pop chart and introduces the instrumental Surf sound to Rock ‘n’ Roll. Rock history records that The song will peak at #2 a month later, kept out of the top spot by “It’s Now or Never” by Elvis Presley. Rock history records that It was The Ventures first national release and would vault them into stardom. Rock history records that Rolling Stone magazine would later rank it at #82 on their list of the 100 Greatest Guitar Songs of All Time.

Rock history records that A riot broke out during a The Rolling Stones ‘ gig at The Empress Ballroom in Blackpool, Lancashire. Rock history records that Keith Richards noticed a man with his hands on the stage exhorting the crowd to spit, and warned him, but the spitting continued. Rock history records that Richards is then reported to have stood on his hands and kicked him in the face, whereupon some of the 7,000 fans in attendance started fighting, causing over £4,000 in damage. Rock history records that Blackpool City Council later voted to ban The Stones from playing in the city. Forty-four years later, the 2008 council voted to lift the suspension, but a spokesman for the group stated they had no plans to return.

Rock history records that Marvin Gaye records “How Sweet It Is (To Be Loved by You)” at Hitsville U.S.A. Rock history records that studios in Detroit, Michigan. When it is issued on the Tamla label next November, the single will rise to #6 on Billboard’s Hot 100 and #39 in the UK. Rock history records that While many artists have covered it, the 1975 version by James Taylor is the most well-known remake.

Rock history records that The trio of Dino, Desi and Billy achieve their first Billboard Top 40 entry with “I’m A Fool”, which will rise to #17. Rock history records that Dino, the son of Dean Martin, Desi, the son of Lucille Ball and Desi Arnaz, along with Billy Hinsche , would also crack the Top 40 with “Not The Lovin’ Kind” later in the year.

Rock history records that Jefferson Airplane ‘s second album “Surrealistic Pillow” is certified Gold in America on the strength of the Top Ten hits, “Somebody to Love” (#5) and “White Rabbit” (#8). Rock history records that The LP would go on to achieve Platinum status and in 2024, was added to the National Recording Registry by the Library of Congress for being “culturally, historically, or aesthetically significant” to American recorded music.

Rock history records that The Beatles and several other UK Rock groups urge the British government to legalize marijuana. Rock history records that Their comments are made in a London Times advertisement, signed by all four members of the group. Rock history records that Medical use of cannabis, when prescribed by a registered specialist doctor, was legalized in the UK in November, 2018.

James Drake, who billed himself as Nervous Norvus for his 1956, #8 US hit “Transfusion”, a novelty tune about bloody accidents, died of liver failure aged 56.

Rock history records that A cover version of “Indian Reservation”, a number three hit in the UK by Don Fardon, went to number one in the US for The Raiders . Rock history records that The song was actually recorded by Mark Lindsay alone, but he chose to put the group’s name on the label as a sign of friendship for his old buddy, Paul Revere . Rock history records that Studio musicians on the track included Hal Blaine on drums, Al Casey on guitar, Carol Kaye on bass guitar and Artie Butler on piano and organ.

Rock history records that 23-year-old Bobby Ramirez, drummer with Edger Winter ‘s White Trash, was killed in a bar fight in Chicago after some redneck made a comment about the length of his hair. Rock history records that He died of head injuries after being kicked with steel-tipped shoes. Rock history records that Fellow band member Jerry LaCroix was also injured while trying to intervene. Rock history records that The tragedy effectively led to the end of the White Trash lineup that summer.

Rock history records that Elton John , who had already achieved stardom in the United States, had his first #1 hit in the UK with “Don’t Go Breaking My Heart”, a duet with Kiki Dee . Rock history records that The record would stay at the top for six weeks. Rock history records that Like many of Elton’s singles from his early career, the song was never included on an original album.

Two years after it climbed as high as #60 in the US, Hall And Oates ‘ “She’s Gone” is re-issued by Atlantic Records. Rock history records that This highly edited, remixed version would climb to number 7.

Rock history records that The Beach Boys ‘ “20 Golden Greats” LP started a ten week stay at #1 on the UK album chart during its eighty-six week run. The compilation went on to become the second biggest selling album of the year in Great Britain. The tracklist featured 20 of the band’s biggest hits from their 1962–1969 period, among them classics like “Surfin’ U.S.A.”, “I Get Around”, and “Good Vibrations”.

Rock history records that Led Zeppelin play their last concert in America, performing at the Day On The Green at Alameda County Coliseum in Oakland, California. Their tour was set to continue into August, but was called off two days later after the band was presented with news that Robert Plant’s six-year-old son, Karac had suddenly died.

Rock history records that The movie Sergeant Pepper’s Lonely Hearts Club Band , starring Peter Frampton and The Bee Gees , opens in New York City. Although promotional posters claim it is “A Fantastical Movie Adventure” it bombs at the box office and critics were vicious in their reviews. Rock history records that After attending the NYC premiere, Paul McCartney and Ringo Starr reportedly distanced themselves from the project, while John Lennon and George Harrison declined to watch it.

Larry Graham, the former bass guitarist of Sly And The Family Stone , started his first solo tour by opening for the Isley Brothers in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. Graham Graham’s “One in a Million You” was on its way up the charts at the time and would peak at number nine on Billboard Hot 100.

Rock history records that A Chicago quintet called Survivor started a six week run at #1 on the Billboard Hot 100 with “Eye Of The Tiger”. Rock history records that The song also topped the UK chart. Rock history records that Over the next four years, the band would place six more songs on the Billboard Top 40 and become an icon of ’80s Rock.

Rock history records that John Cougar (Mellencamp) topped the Cashbox Best Sellers chart with “Hurts So Good”. Rock history records that Two weeks later the record would climb to #2 on the Billboard Hot 100 and stay in the Top 10 for sixteen weeks, longer than any other song in the 1980s.

Rock history records that The movie biography of Richie Valens called La Bamba opens in US theatres. Rock history records that The film starred Lou Diamond Phillips as Valens and Esai Morales as Ritchie’s older brother, Bob. Rock history records that The production had the full support of the Valenzuela family and Bob and Connie Valenzuela even came to the set to help the actors portray their characters correctly. The music was played by the Los Angeles quintet, Los Lobos. Rock history records that Directed by Luis Valdez, the film grossed roughly $5.7 million during its opening weekend and went on to earn over $54 million in the US and Canada.

Rock history records that Actor Will Smith tops the Billboard Hot 100 with “Wild Wild West”, on which he simply rapped over Stevie Wonder’s “I Wish”. Despite its chart success, the song captured the Golden Raspberry Award for Worst Original Song of 1999, and Matthew Wilkening of AOL Radio later ranked it at #27 on his list of the 100 Worst Songs Ever.

Dan Peek , a founding member of the Soft Rock trio America died in his sleep aged 60. The group notched eight Top 40 hits in the US between 1971 and 1975, among them “A Horse With No Name” (US #1, UK #3), “Sister Golden Hair” (US #1), “Ventura Highway” (US #8, UK #43), “Tin Man” (US #4), and Peek’s own composition “Lonely People” (US #5). After Peek departed the band in 1977 he went on to become a pioneer in Contemporary Christian music. Rock history records that His debut solo album, “All Things Are Possible” was nominated for a Grammy Award for Best Gospel Performance, Contemporary at the 22nd Grammy Awards in 1980, losing to The Imperials album “Heed the Call”.

Larry Hoppen, who co-founded the 1970s Pop / Rock group Orleans and sang lead on their hits “Still the One”, “Dance With Me” and “Love Takes Time”, died by suicide aged 61. Rock history records that His brother and bandmate, Lance Hoppen, later shared that the loss was “catastrophic” and “inexplicable,” noting that Larry had struggled with depression.

Whitney Houston’s grave in New Jersey was marked with a teardrop-shaped headstone that bears the inscription: “I will always love you” from the Dolly Parton song she famously made famous.

Bob Jones, guitarist for We Five on their 1965, Billboard #3 hit, “You Were On My Mind”, died of pancreatic cancer aged 66.

Rock history records that Chubby Checker settled his trademark lawsuit against Hewlett-Packard over a vulgar 99-cent app titled “The Chubby Checker.” The software claimed to estimate a man’s “member size” using his shoe size as a predictor. Rock history records that While the settlement terms remained confidential, HP agreed to a permanent ban on using the singer’s name or likeness. Rock history records that Despite the $500 million legal drama, the app was a massive flop, seeing only 84 downloads before its removal in 2012.

Joni Mitchell played her first full-length concert since late 2002 when she made an appearance at the Newport Folk Festival in Rhode Island. Rock history records that She had contended with health complications since suffering an aneurysm in 2015. Rock history records that Her set included some of her most recognizable songs like “Both Sides Now”, “Circle Game” and “Big Yellow Taxi”.