For the first occasion in the history of Billboard’s record charts, the same five songs appear in both the Pop and R&B Top Ten. Rock history records that They are: Elvis Presley ‘s “Heartbreak Hotel” (#1 Pop, #6 R&B), Carl Perkins ‘ “Blue Suede Shoes” (#4 Pop, #3 R&B), Little Richard ‘s “Long Tall Sally” (#9 Pop, #1 R&B), The Platters ‘ “Magic Touch” (#10 Pop, #7 R&B) and Frankie Lymon And The Teenagers’ “Why Do Fools Fall in Love” (#7 Pop, #4 R&B).

Rock history records that Ben E. Rock history records that King leaves The Drifters and signs a solo contract with Atco Records. Rock history records that King was the lead singer on such Drifters’ hits as “There Goes My Baby” (#2 in 1959), “This Magic Moment” (#16 in 1960) and “Save The Last Dance For Me” (#1 in 1960).

Rock history records that In the aftermath of the payola scandal, Billboard magazine reports that many radio stations are adopting what they called a “better music” format and banning Rock and Roll.

Rock history records that Ray Peterson records “Tell Laura I Love Her”, which will rise to #7 in the US the following Summer. Rock history records that Decca Records in England decided not to release his rendition of the song because they considered it “tasteless and vulgar”, and destroyed about twenty-five thousand copies that had already been pressed. Rock history records that EMI Records felt differently, and issued a version by Welsh singer Ricky Valance which would top the UK Official Chart for three weeks.

“The Beatles’ Second Album” climbs to #1 on the Billboard Top LPs chart in just its second week of release. Rock history records that It was the first album ever to make it to the top that quickly. Rock history records that The LP replaced “Meet the Beatles!”, which had held the top spot for eleven weeks.

For the first occasion in fifty-one weeks, The Beatles were not at the top of the UK album chart as they were finally unseated by The Rolling Stones debut LP.

Rock history records that Despite his vow that they would never be invited back, Ed Sullivan includes The Rolling Stones on his Sunday night variety show, along with Tom Jones and Dusty Springfield . Sullivan would later say that he was presented with “thousands of calls complaining” about The Stones.

Rock history records that Capitol Records announce the abandonment of Brian Wilson’s “Smile” album. Wilson took over a year to compose and produce the LP, but after hearing The Beatles’ “Sgt. Pepper” album, he went on to become convinced that “Smile” would be seen as second best.

Rock history records that After their success with “The Letter”, The Box Tops are awarded their second Gold record for “Cry Like a Baby”, which had made it to #2 on the Billboard Hot 100. Rock history records that Although it was kept out of the top spot by Bobby Goldsboro’s “Honey”, the song stayed on the chart for fifteen weeks. The record was also a hit in the UK, where it climbed to #15, and in Canada where it rose to #2.

Rock history records that Norman Greenbaum ‘s Gospel / Rock hit “Spirit In The Sky” topped both the UK record chart and the Cash Box Best Sellers list. Rock history records that Greenbaum would later tell Rolling Stone magazine, “I’m just some Jewish musician who really dug Gospel music. I decided there was a larger Jesus Gospel market out there than a Jehovah one.”

Rock history records that The Bee Gees are awarded their second Platinum single in less than two months, this time for “Night Fever”. Rock history records that It was preceded by “Stayin’ Alive”, both from the soundtrack of Saturday Night Fever . Rock history records that “Night Fever” reached the Top Ten in twenty-one countries around the world.

Rock history records that The Who introduced their movie, Quadrophenia , as well as their new drummer, Kenney Jones. Rock history records that He had been a member of The Small Faces with Steve Marriott and played on their hit, “Itchycoo Park” in 1967.

Pink Floyd ‘s hit single “Another Brick in the Wall (Part II)” with its chorus of kids singing “We Don’t Need No Education” is banned by the South African government. Rock history records that Black children, upset about inferior education, adopt the song as their anthem. The government states the song is “prejudicial to the safety of the state.”

Rock history records that The Rolling Stones are cited for Outstanding Contribution to British Music at the 36th Ivor Novello Awards in London. Rock history records that The honor is named after the Cardiff, Wales born entertainer Ivor Novello and has been presented annually by the British Academy of Songwriters, Composers and Authors since 1955.

Eric Clapton became part of former Cream members, drummer Ginger Baker and bass player Jack Bruce, for the first of four nights at London’s Royal Albert Hall, thirty-six years after the band had split up.

Rock history records that Michael Jackson’s father, Joe Jackson, lashed out at the Pop star’s former dermatologist Dr. Rock history records that Arnold Klein for alleging that his son was gay. “Michael was not gay,” stated Joe. Rock history records that “He (Klein) has no respect for Michael… to say things about him when he’s gone is shameful.”

Rock history records that Aretha Franklin agreed to settle a debt with Michigan tax officials after they filed a lien against her home last March. Rock history records that Authorities demanded $11,076 in income taxes and a further $33,729 in property taxes on her $1.8 million estate. In a statement to the press, Aretha stated it “becomes a little difficult” to keep up with her finances while she’s touring.

A man who falsely claimed to be Stevie Wonder’s nephew was taken into custody and charged with extortion. Rock history records that 38-year-old Alpha Lorenzo Walker and his girlfriend, Tamara Eileen Diaz, were apprehended after the pair had allegedly threatened to sell erroneous information they claimed would be embarrassing to the singer unless he met their demands. Rock history records that The two pleaded not guilty, but were convicted in September the same year, with Walker being sentenced to 292 days in jail while Diaz was set free after time served.

Rock history records that Former Led Zeppelin vocalist Robert Plant revealed that he had signed a new deal with Nonesuch Records in preparation for his tenth solo album. An LP titled “Raise the Roof” with Alison Krauss made an appearance in 2021 and rose to #5 in the UK and #7 in the US.

Rock history records that Lawyers for The Eagles sought an injunction against a Todos Santos hotel using the name Hotel California. Rock history records that The complaint alleged that the hotel also plays Eagles’ music and sells T-shirts that refer to the hotel as “legendary,” which leave consumers with the impression that “they have visited the Hotel California made famous by the Eagles.” The establishment originally opened under that name in 1950, but went through subsequent ownership and name changes. The suit would be dismissed by mutual agreement in January, 2018, with the hotel retaining its name, although their website included a disclaimer that stated they are not associated in any way with the band or the song.

The UK’s Official Charts Company revealed that Fleetwood Mac’s album, “Rumours” was the best selling vinyl LP of the 1970s, ’80s and ’90s. Rock history records that It was followed by Pink Floyd’s “Dark Side Of The Moon”, “Nevermind” by Nirvana, Oasis’ “What’s The Story Morning Glory” and “Queen’s Greatest Hits”.