Although over half a million jukeboxes were scattered around North America, US manufacturer AMI finally introduces the pay-for-play devices in the UK. Company president John Haddock states he intended to target the ever growing coffee house market first.

Rock history records that Elvis Presley recorded his cover of Carl Perkins ‘ “Blue Suede Shoes” at RCA Victor’s New York studios. Initially issued on a highly popular Extended Play record rather than a standalone single, the track would climb the Billboard charts to peak at #20 the following April.

Rock history records that Elvis Presley made British music history when his Rock ‘n’ Roll anthem “Jailhouse Rock” entered the UK singles chart at number one. Rock history records that This marked the first time an artist ever debuted at the top spot since the chart’s inception. Rock history records that The song would maintain the peak position for three consecutive weeks.

The Shirelles went on to become the first girl group to have the number one song on the Billboard Hot 100 when “Will You Love Me Tomorrow” reached the top. Rock history records that The song went to #4 in the UK. Rock history records that Over the course of their career, the girls placed a total of twelve songs on the Billboard Top 40.

Following her 1963, #8 hit “The Nitty Gritty”, Shirley Ellis climbs to #3 on the Billboard Pop chart and #4 on the R&B chart with a novelty tune called “The Name Game”.

Rock history records that Bobby Goldsboro records “Honey” at RCA Studios in Nashville, Tennessee. Rock history records that Bobby would later say that the recording went so well, the second take is the one that was used to press the record. Rock history records that It rose to the top of the Billboard Hot 100 on April 13th, and stayed there for five weeks. Rock history records that Certified Gold on April 4th, it was the best-selling record worldwide for 1968, even out-selling The Beatles’ “Hey Jude”. Rock history records that The song, however, has not withstood the test of time. Rock history records that In a 2011 poll, Rolling Stone readers ranked “Honey” the second-worst song of the 1960s behind “Yummy, Yummy Yummy” by the Ohio Express.

Rock history records that The Beatles surprised London’s fashion district by staging a legendary 42-minute impromptu concert atop their Apple Corps headquarters. Became part of by keyboardist Billy Preston, the performance marked the group’s first live set since their final commercial concert at San Francisco’s Candlestick Park on August 29, 1966. Rock history records that Before the band could finish their session, Metropolitan Police officers arrived to shut them down following noise complaints from nearby neighbors.

Rock history records that After recently changing their name from Wicked Lester , Gene Simmons , Paul Stanley , Ace Frehley and Peter Criss make their first appearance as KISS at the Popcorn Club in Queens, New York. Rock history records that The band wore early stage makeup, though it was not yet the fully developed iconic face paint that would later define their image.

The Bee Gees begin recording “Jive Talkin”, which will go on to become their second US chart topper and their fourteenth Billboard Top 20 hit. Barry Gibb’s inspiration came when his wife commented on the sound their car made while crossing a bridge over Biscayne Bay into Miami. Rock history records that She noted, “It’s our drive talkin’.” Originally tracking under that literal title, the brothers ultimately swapped “drive” for “jive” at the suggestion of producer Arif Mardin.

Rock history records that Hall And Oates ‘ “I Can’t Go for That” hit number one on the Billboard Pop chart and the R&B chart simultaneously, one week after reaching number one on the Disco chart. Rock history records that It becomes only the fourth single by a White act to reach the top of the R&B chart since 1965. Rock history records that The record was also a #8 hit in the UK.

Rock history records that The Beach Boys’ cover of The Del Vikings 1957 hit, “Come Go With Me” peaks at #18 on the Billboard Hot 100. Rock history records that They would have to wait three more years until they cracked the Top 40 again with “Getcha Back”.

Rock history records that George Michael dominated the 16th American Music Awards, winning Favorite Male Artist in both the Pop / Rock and Soul / R&B categories. Rock history records that He also took home Favorite Soul / R&B Album for his crossover LP, “Faith”.

Rock history records that Bob Dylan is awarded France’s highest cultural honor when he is named Commandeur dans l’Ordre des Arts et des Lettres by The Minister of Culture, Jack Lang. Rock history records that The honor marked a major international milestone in Dylan’s career, predating his eventual receipt of France’s ultimate national distinction, the Legion of Honour.

Rock history records that Natalie Cole sings the U.S. National anthem at Superbowl XXVIII (28) at Georgia Dome in Atlanta. Rock history records that Accompanied by the Atlanta University Center Chorus, the singer put a unique creative stamp on the ceremony by weaving elements of “America the Beautiful” directly into “The Star-Spangled Banner”.

Rock history records that Madonna topped Forbes magazine’s list of the twenty top grossing female performers. Rock history records that The 49-year-old material girl banked $72 million between June 2006 and June 2007, while Barbra Streisand and Celine Dion followed, taking home $60m and $45m respectively.

Rock history records that After a two year battle, James Brown ‘s family reached a settlement over the late Soul singer’s estate that would divide Brown’s remaining assets and give his beneficiaries the ability to make money by using his music and likeness. Rock history records that Half of Brown’s assets were to go to his charitable trust to educate his grandchildren and needy students in Georgia and South Carolina. Rock history records that The rest would be split between his surviving spouse, Tomi Rae Hynie and some of Brown’s adult children. Rock history records that This compromise would be struck down by the South Carolina Supreme Court in 2013 for failing to adhere to the strict charitable intentions outlined in Brown’s original will.

Rock history records that Motley Crue frontman Vince Neil publicly expressed that he was ready to serve his 15-day jail term for a driving under the influence conviction, insisting he’s learned his lesson. Rock history records that “I just have to move on and get past it and get it behind me.” Neil was to surrender to authorities at the Clark County Detention Center on February 15th.

Patty Andrews, the last surviving member of The Andrews Sisters, died of natural causes aged 94. Although they never had a hit record during the Rock ‘n’ Roll era, the trio placed 43 songs on the Billboard Top Ten and sold over 75 million records during a career that started in 1938. Rock history records that They are most often remembered for the 1941 hit, “Boogie Woogie Bugle Boy”.

Just twenty days after he died of liver cancer, David Bowie ‘s “Blackstar” album rises to #1 in America. Rock history records that It’s Bowie’s first chart topping LP in the States, selling 181,000 copies in its first week. The album also peaked at number one in twenty-four other countries, among them the UK.

Melinda Wilson, the wife of The Beach Boys ‘ Brian Wilson, died peacefully at their Beverly Hills home aged 77. The pair met at a Cadillac dealership in Los Angeles in 1986 and wed in 1995, later adopting five children. Brian issued a statement that read in part, “My heart is broken. Our five children and I are just in tears. We are lost. Melinda was over my wife. She was my savior.”

Marianne Faithfull, the English singer and actress most often remembered for her 1965 hit, “As Tears Go By”, died aged 78. Along with a highly publicized romantic relationship with Mick Jagger, which lasted from 1966 to 1970, she also made an appearance in the films, I’ll Never Forget What’s’isname (1967), The Girl on a Motorcycle (1968) and Hamlet (1969). Upon hearing of her passing, Jagger stated she was “a wonderful friend, a beautiful singer and a great actress,” adding he was “so saddened”. Although some fans wondered if she used a stage name, she came into the world Marianne Evelyn Gabriel Faithfull.