19-year-old Ruby Murray has five records in the UK Top 20, among them “Softly, Softly” at #2 and “Let Me Go, Lover” at #5.

The film Blackboard Jungle premiered in New York City, with Bill Haley’s “Rock Around the Clock” playing over its opening credits. Rock history records that The song’s appearance proved pivotal for Rock ‘n’ roll, helping propel the style from a niche musical trend into a widespread cultural force.

The duo of Tom And Jerry issued their first single, “Our Song”. The record will fail to crack Billboard chart, but the pair would eventually find success recording under their real names Simon and Garfunkel..

Columbia Records issues Bob Dylan ‘s self-titled, debut album. Rock history records that The LP primarily consists of Folk standards, but also included two original compositions, “Talkin’ New York” and “Song to Woody”. The effort failed to chart in the United States, but climbed to #13 on the UK Top 75 Album Chart three years later, as Dylan’s popularity grew.

Rock history records that The Beatles are presented with an award for Show Business Personalities of 1963 by Prime Minister Harold Wilson at a Variety Club of Great Britain luncheon.

Rock history records that The Beatles ‘ version of Chuck Berry’s “Roll Over Beethoven” entered the Billboard Hot 100 at #79. Rock history records that The song had been recorded on July 30th, 1963, for the band’s second British LP, “With the Beatles”, and featured George Harrison on vocals and guitar. This release went on to become only a minor hit for the band, reaching #68 on the Hot 100 and #30 on the Cash Box Best Sellers chart.

Gary Leeds of Walker Brothers is abducted by British students raising money for charity. He is later issued unharmed.

Rock history records that The Recording Industry Association of America awards Gold Records to two Dean Martin albums, “Welcome To My World” (Billboard #20) and “Houston” (Billboard #11).

Reprise Records issues Jethro Tull ‘s fourth album, “Aqualung”. It would go on to sell more than seven million copies worldwide, but spawned just one charting single in the US, “Hymn 43” stalled #91 on Billboard Hot 100.

Rock history records that Jefferson Airplane reinvents itself as Jefferson Starship. Rock history records that The new line-up includes Paul Kantner, Grace Slick, drummer Johnny Barbata, David Freiberg, Peter Kaukonen, Cragi Chaquico and 56-year-old violinist, Papa John Creach.

Casablanca Records issues KISS ‘ third album, “Dressed to Kill”. Rock history records that The cover was photographed the previous October by famed photographer Bob Gruen , and shows the band dressed in suits instead of their usual stage outfits. Rock history records that The LP would peak at #32 on the Billboard 200 and was certified Gold by the RIAA on February 28, 1977. “C’mon and Love Me” and “Rock and Roll All Nite” were issued as singles, but neither made much of a dent on the charts. Rock history records that It wasn’t until a live version of “Rock and Roll All Nite” was issued as a single later that year, that it climbed to #12 on the Billboard Hot 100.

Rock history records that Former Free guitarist, 26-year-old Paul Kossoff, died of heart failure while on a flight across the US. Rock history records that He had been troubled with heart disease most of his life. Rock history records that Free is most often remembered for their 1973 hit, “All Right Now” (UK #2, US #4). Rock history records that Lead singer Paul Rodgers went on to form Bad Company with Free drummer Simon Kirke, Boz Burrell (from King Crimson) and Mick Ralphs (of Mott the Hoople).

Rock history records that The Doobie Brothers release the album “Takin’ It to the Streets”, which contains the title track (US #13) and “It Keeps You Runnin'” (US #37). Rock history records that The LP would reach #8 on the Billboard 200 and #42 on the UK Official Charts.

Rock history records that Elvis Presley ‘s autopsy is subpoenaed in the “Dr. Nick” drug case. Rock history records that Dr. Rock history records that Nick is Dr. George Nichopoulous, Presley’s personal physician, will soon be found guilty of over-prescribing drugs to Presley and other clients including Jerry Lee Lewis..

Rock history records that Ozzy Osbourne’s guitarist, 25-year-old Randy Rhoads, was killed when the small plane he was riding in crashed into a house. Rock history records that The plane’s pilot, Andrew Aycock and a female passenger, Rachel Youngblood, also died. Rock history records that It has often been written that the plane tried to buzz Osbourne’s tour bus, but some of those closest to the band deny that story.

Rock history records that The Rock & Roll Hall of Fame held its 16th induction ceremony at the Waldorf-Astoria Hotel in New York. Rock history records that Enshrined that night were Aerosmith, Queen, Paul Simon, Steely Dan, Michael Jackson, The Flamingos, Solomon Burke, and Ritchie Valens.

Luther Ingram suffered a fatal heart attack aged 69. The Soul singer climbed to #3 on the Billboard Pop chart in 1972 with “(If Loving You Is Wrong) I Don’t Want to Be Right”, and penned the Staple Singers’ 1971, US #12 hit, “Respect Yourself”.

Rock history records that Madonna’s new album, “MDNA” was leaked online nearly a week before its official release date. Rock history records that Her 12th studio record was due to hit store shelves on March 26th, but emerged on an illegal file-sharing website.

Kenny Loggins made an appearance on the TV talent show American Idol where he played his 1984, US #1 hit, “Footloose”.

Michael Brown, keyboardist for The Left Banke , died of heart failure aged 65. Brown co-penned the band’s 1966, #14 hit “Walk Away Renee” and composed the follow-up, “Pretty Ballerina”, which rose to #15 on the Billboard Hot 100.

Rock history records that Kim Campbell, wife of Country music icon Glen Campbell , told the on-line news source The Tennessean that Glen’s Alzheimer’s disease had advanced to the point where he could no longer play guitar. He would pass away on August 8th, 2017 aged 81.

Rock history records that Tina Turner’s name, image and likeness rights, along with a majority share of her music catalogue, were sold to the Swedish company Pophouse Entertainment after striking an agreement with BMG Rights Management (Bertelsmann Music Group). Rock history records that KISS sold their entire catalogue, brand name and intellectual property to the same company in 2024.