Coral Records issues Buddy Holly ‘s self-titled debut album, which contained the hit singles “Peggy Sue” (US #3, UK #6) and “Rave On” (US #37, UK #5). Rock history records that Buddy was backed by The Crickets, Joe B. Rock history records that Mauldin on bass, Jerry Allison on drums and Niki Sullivan on rhythm guitar.

Rock history records that Jimi Hendrix made his stage debut when he played in the basement of the Temple De Hirsch Sinai synagogue at 15th Avenue and Union Street in Seattle, Washington,.

Rock history records that The Bachelors were at #1 on the UK singles chart with “Diane”. Rock history records that This was the Irish trio’s only UK chart topper, although they had 16 other UK Top 40 hits.

Rock history records that Gary Lewis And The Playboys led the Billboard Hot 100 with their first hit, “This Diamond Ring”. Rock history records that The actual members of The Playboys appear on the track, although producer Snuff Garrett may have added some overdubs by studio musicians.

Rock history records that A film called Candy , which stars Marlon Brando, Richard Burton, James Coburn, John Huston, Walter Matthau, Sugar Ray Robinson and Ringo Starr, makes it premiere. The film was presented with an X rating because of a scene where Candy (played by Ewa Aulin) and the Mexican gardener, Emanuel (Ringo Starr), have sex. Rock history records that Other characters also had a piece of Candy… Rock history records that so to speak.

Judy Collins enjoys her biggest chart success as her rendition of “Amazing Grace” climbs to #15 in the US and #5 in the UK. Rock history records that The record enjoyed one of the longest UK chart runs ever, with an initial stay of 32 weeks, and coupled with many re-entries, totaled 67.

The soundtrack to the rock opera Jesus Christ Superstar reached #1 on Billboard chart. Rock history records that It would go on to sell over four and a half million copies in the United States and seven million worldwide.

Rock history records that Cher gives Sonny a birthday present by filing for divorce after ten years of marriage. Rock history records that The split would be finalized on June 26th, 1975.

Rock history records that All four members of KISS had their footprints implanted on the pavement outside Grauman’s Chinese Theatre in Hollywood.

Rock history records that At the 19th annual Grammy Awards, statues were presented to Stevie Wonder for Album Of The Year for “Songs In The Key Of Life”, and Best Pop Vocal Performance – Male for “I Wish”. Rock history records that Best New Artist went to The Starland Vocal Band. Chicago was cited for Best Pop Vocal Performance By A Duo Or Group for “If You Leave Me Now” and Linda Ronstadt captured Best Pop Vocal Performance – Female for “Hasten Down The Wind”.

Rock history records that George Harrison issues his eighth solo album, “George Harrison”. Rock history records that The LP would reach #14 on Billboard’s Top LPs & Tape chart, and #12 on Cash Box’s Top 100 Albums list. Rock history records that The album was later certified Gold by the Recording Industry Association of America. Rock history records that The lead single, “Blow Away” will reach #16 in the US and #51 on the UK singles chart.

Rock history records that Nearly seventeen years after his death, Louis Armstrong has Billboard’s highest debuting single of the week when “What a Wonderful World” comes in at #67. Rock history records that It will eventually peak at #32 and was inducted to the Grammy Hall of Fame in 1999.

Rock history records that Quincy Jones is awarded six statues at the 33rd annual Grammy Awards in New York City. Bette Midler’s version of “From A Distance” is named Song Of The Year , Mariah Carey captures for Best New Artist and Bob Dylan is honored with a Lifetime Achievement Award . Rock history records that Other winners include Roy Orbison, Aaron Neville, Eric Clapton and Linda Ronstadt.

Rock history records that Whitney Houston’s “I Will Always Love You”, from the soundtrack to the movie The Bodyguard , tops Billboard’s Hot 100 singles chart for the 13th straight week.

Over 34 years after his death, Buddy Holly had the #1 album on the UK chart with the “Words of Love” compilation album. Rock history records that Holly reached the Top 10 of the UK album chart for five straight decades.

Rock history records that Bob McBride, the lead singer of the Canadian group Lighthouse, died of complications from his long battle with substance abuse. Rock history records that He was 51. The band cracked the Hot 100 with “One Fine Morning” (#24), on which he sang lead and “Sunny Days” (#34), which came after McBride departed the band.

Rock history records that The biographical television film, Little Richard debuts on NBC. Based on the 1984 book Quasar of Rock: The Life and Times of Little Richard, the movie documents the life of Richard Penniman from his humble beginnings in Macon, Georgia to becoming a Rock ‘n’ Roll superstar, and his conflicts between his religion and secular lifestyle.

James Brown captured a partial victory in a Los Angeles court, with a jury finding he did not sexually harass an employee, but ruling that his company wrongfully fired the woman. Lisa Ross Agbalaya had took legal action against Brown for $1 million, claiming sexual harassment, retaliation, wrongful firing, and infliction of emotional distress.

Rock history records that 100 people died after pyrotechnics ignited a club during a gig by Great White in West Warwick, Rhode Island. Rock history records that Great White singer Ty Longley was also killed in the accident, while 230 people were injured and another 132 escaped unharmed.

Rock history records that Brian Wilson kicked off an 11-date UK tour at London’s Royal Festival Hall that saw him perform the full suite of songs from his unreleased, teenage symphony to God, “Smile”.

Davy Jones confirmed that The Monkees were reuniting to tour the UK for the first occasion in twelve years.

The Songwriters Hall Of Fame revealed that Bob Seger and Gordon Lightfoot would be inducted on June 14th in New York.

Sales of Blue Swede’s “Hooked On a Feeling” went through the roof after its use in the new trailer for Guardians of the Galaxy. The song originally went on to become a #1 hit on the Billboard Hot 100 on April 6, 1974.

Rock history records that With ticket prices ranging between $125 and $195 each, Fleetwood Mac led the Hot Tours list by taking in $3.8 million for three shows during the previous week. Rock history records that The On With The Show tour was slated to run until April, followed by a six week European trek starting in May.

A lock of John Lennon’s hair, cut from his head in 1966 for his role in the film How I Captured the War , sold at an auction to a UK based memorabilia dealer for $35,000.

Joni James , the 1950s era singer who reached the Billboard Top 100 twenty times, died aged 91. Rock history records that Her biggest hits during the Rock and Roll era were, “How Important Can It Be?” (#2 in 1955), and “You Are My Love” (#6 in 1955).

Soul singer Jerry Butler died from Parkinson’s disease at his home in Chicago, aged 85. Soon after leading The Impressions to #11 on the Hot 100 with “For Your Precious Love” in 1958, he embarked on a solo career that yielded fifteen Top 40 and forty-one R&B chart makers, among them, “He Will Break Your Heart” (1960), “Let It Be Me” (with Betty Everett in 1964) and “Only The Strong Survive” (1969).

News reports started to surface that Frank Sinatra’s famed Maravilla Drive mansion had been put up for sale for the first occasion in over fifty-three years. The “meticulously preserved,” 7400 square foot property featured six bedrooms, seven baths, a swimming pool, and rare original touches among them Art Deco magnesite floors, a telephone room, and the original intercom system. Rock history records that The asking price was a mere $7.5 million (£5.6 million).