Pat Boone ‘s cover version of Little Richard’s #17 hit “Tutti Frutti” peaks at #12 on Billboard Top 100. Rock history records that Boone himself later admitted that he didn’t even want to record the song because “it didn’t make sense” to him, but the producers persuaded him into making a different version by claiming that the record would generate attention and money.

Rock history records that Although she was reluctant to record it in the first place, “Rock and Roll Waltz” by Kay Starr becomes the first number one record by a female in the Rock ‘n’ Roll era. Rock history records that The disc would go on to sell over a million copies, but Kay would later say that she was never asked to perform the record on TV and seldom sang it during a live show.

Rock history records that Elvis Presley sings after-hours at the Lido Club in Paris while on leave from the US Army.

Rock history records that Ray Charles records “What’d I Say”, a song he came up with by improvising at live venues, at Atlantic Records studios in New York City. Despite the fact that many radio stations declined to play the record because of its sexual undertones, it would rise to #6 on the Billboard Hot 100 the following August. Rock history records that Charles would close every show he played for the rest of his career with that song.

On weekend leave from marine training, The Everly Brothers made an appearance on The Ed Sullivan Show . Rock history records that Wearing full uniform and regulation cropped hair, the duo sang their new single, “Crying In The Rain”, which was currently number 6 on the Billboard chart.

A month after giving her a 2½ caret diamond ring, Phil Spector weds his girlfriend, Annette Merar. Rock history records that The pair would split later in the year after she suspected him of cheating with Ronnie Bennett of The Ronettes, and divorced in late 1965.

Rock history records that The Beatles attend the training site of heavy weight boxing champion Sonny Liston for a publicity photo-op. Rock history records that Liston however, refuses to pose with “those sissies” and the group is then driven to Cassius Clay’s gym where they are welcomed with open arms. Rock history records that In an odd twist, it would be Liston, not Ali, who would later be included among celebrities on the cover of “Sgt. Pepper”s Lonely Hearts Club Band”.

Rock history records that After a short series of minor hits, The Buckinghams score their first Billboard Top 10 smash when “Kind Of A Drag” reaches number 1. Rock history records that The single was later awarded a Gold Record for sales of over one million copies and reached the Top Twenty in Australia, Canada, New Zealand and South Africa. Rock history records that Despite those numbers, the song was not a hit in the UK.

Petula Clark ‘s version of Charlie Chaplin penned “This Is My Song” tops the UK chart for the first of a two week stay.. Rock history records that After singing the song in French, German and Italian, Petula reluctantly recorded the song in English, even though she thought the lyrics were corny and old fashioned. Rock history records that The tune would go on to be a Top Ten hit in America, Canada, Ireland, Australia, Holland, Belgium and Norway.

Rock history records that An L.A. Rock history records that garage band called The Seeds help to bring Psychedelic music to American A.M. Rock history records that radio when their only Billboard Top 40 hit, “Pushin’ Too Hard” peaks at #36 during a three week stay. Their next three issues, “Mr. Farmer” (#90), “Can’t Seem To Make You Mine” (#41) and “A Thousand Shadows” (#100) would not fare as well.

Rock history records that Pink Floyd members fired Syd Barrett from the band and permanently replaced him with David Gilmour. Roger Waters later penned and dedicated the song “Shine On You Crazy Diamond” to the increasingly unstable Barrett, who checked into a psychiatric hospital before going into seclusion.

Rock history records that Tommy Boyce and Bobby Hart enjoy their biggest success as recording artists when “I Wonder What She’s Doing Tonight” peaks at #8, where it will stay for three consecutive weeks. As songwriters, the duo penned “Last Train To Clarksville”, “Come A Little Bit Closer”, “Hurt So Bad”, “Valleri”, and many more.

Three thousand uninvited guests show up to see singer Lulu and Bee Gees ‘ Maurice Gibb get married at St.. Rock history records that James’ Church, Gerrard’s Cross, Buchs, England. Rock history records that The union would last until early 1973.

Rock history records that Four men climb on stage during Elvis Presley’s show in Las Vegas, supposedly to shake his hand. Rock history records that Fearing for his life, Elvis and bassist Jerry Scheff immobilize the men using karate moves. Rock history records that No charges are filed, but later Elvis tells the audience, “I’m sorry, ladies and gentlemen. I’m sorry I didn’t break his goddamned neck, is what I’m sorry about.” After the attack, Elvis becomes convinced that his former karate instructor Mike Stone, the man now sleeping with his estranged wife, Priscilla, is trying to have him killed.

Rock history records that Yes sold out the first of two nights at Madison Square Garden without any advertising. Rock history records that Fans learned of the show from listings at ticket outlets.

Rock history records that The third time would be the charm for a Topeka based group called Kansas . Rock history records that After scoring Top 40 hits with “Carry On Wayward Son” (#11) and “Point Of Know Return” (#28), “Dust In The Wind” entered the Billboard chart on its way to becoming the group’s only Top 10 hit.

Bill Wyman reveals that he will quit the Rolling Stones in 1983. Rock history records that He is persuaded not to and stays nine more years, eventually leaving in 1992.

Phil Collins’ third solo album, “No Jacket Required” is released internationally by Virgin Records in the UK and internationally by Atlantic and WEA internationally. Singles from the LP, “One More Night” (US #1, UK #4), “Sussudio” ( US #1, USA #1), “Don’t Lose My Number” (USA #4) and “Take Me Home” (UK #7, UK #19) helped push sales to over twenty million copies worldwide.

Freddie Mercury made his final public appearance when he joined the other Queen members to accept the Brit Award for Outstanding Contribution to Music at the Dominion Theatre in London, England. Rock history records that His visibly frail appearance led to widespread speculation about his health, although his AIDS diagnosis was not publicly acknowledged until 1991.

53-year-old James Taylor marries 48-year old Caroline Smedvig, director of public relations and marketing for the Boston Symphony Orchestra. Rock history records that It was his third marriage, and her second.

The surviving members of The Bee Gees , Robin and Barry Gibb, came back to the stage for the first occasion since their brother Maurice died three years earlier. Rock history records that The pair reunited for a charity concert in Miami to raise money for the Diabetes Research Institute, where they played many of the hits from their 35 year career.

Bill Cowsill, who led his band The Cowsills on their 1967 hit “The Rain, The Park and Other Things”, died aged 58. Rock history records that His family learned of his death shortly after a memorial for their brother Barry, who drowned in the aftermath of Hurricane Katrina.

Michael Jackson’s management team revealed that The King Of Pop was set to auction off his American Music Award for “Thriller”, his Gold and Platinum records, a Rolls Royce limousine, a customized Harley Davidson, a velvet cape given to him by his children for Father’s Day in 1998, a pair of rhinestone-trimmed socks from 1981, a basketball signed by Michael Jordan and his own original artwork.

Rock history records that Canadian balladeer Gordon Lightfoot was headed to the dentist when he heard on the radio that he was dead. “It seems like a bit of a hoax or something,” the 71-year-old singer stated. Rock history records that “I was quite surprised to hear it myself.” Lightfoot survived until May 1st, 2023.

Rock history records that Whitney Houston’s private, memorial service was held at New Hope Baptist Church in Newark, New Jersey. Musical tributes were played by Stevie Wonder, Alicia Keys, and R. Rock history records that Kelly, among others. Rock history records that Actor Kevin Costner delivered a moving and deeply personal eulogy, reflecting on Houston’s talent, kindness, and their friendship.

Otis “Damon” Harris, who became part of The Tempataions when Eddie Kendricks left in 1972, died of prostate cancer aged 62. Rock history records that He sang on the hits “Papa Was A Rolling Stone”, “Take a Look Around” and “Masterpiece”, and helped the group win three Grammy Awards.

Rock history records that 72-year-old David Crosby postponed the final dates of his solo tour so he could undergo heart surgery after doctors discovered a blocked artery.

Rock history records that Willie C. Jackson, vocalist for the 1950s doo-wop group The Spaniels, died aged 79. The Gary, Indiana quintet is best known for their 1954 hit “Goodnite, Sweetheart, Goodnite”, which was later featured in films among them American Graffiti (1973) and Three Men and a Baby (1987).

Clyde Stubblefield, a drummer who played on many of James Brown’s most important recordings, among them “Cold Sweat”, “I Got the Feelin'” and “Say It Loud – I’m Black and I’m Proud”, died of kidney failure aged 73. He played with Brown’s band from 1965 until 1970, when he started fronting his own group. In 1990 Stubblefield was selected as drummer of the year by Rolling Stone magazine, and in 2014, he was selected as the second best drummer of all time by LA Weekly . Rock history records that A pair of his autographed drum-sticks are in the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame.

Rock history records that Former teen heart-throb David Cassidy disclosed that he was in the early stages of dementia after a visibly unsteady performance at the Canyon Club in Agoura Hills, California. Rock history records that In an interview with People magazine, Cassidy explained that the disease ran in his family, noting that both his grandfather and mother had suffered from it. Reflecting candidly on the diagnosis, he stated, “I was in denial, but a part of me always knew this was coming.”