Rock history records that The Canadian Marconi Company, station XWA (Experimental Wireless Apparatus) in Montreal, Canada, gave what it would later claim to be the first scheduled radio broadcast in North America. Rock history records that Its call letters were changed to CFCF on November 4, 1920, and while the meaning of that call sign has never been officially confirmed, it is generally believed to be “Canada’s First, Canada’s Finest”.

Bill Haley And His Comets ‘ “Rock Around the Clock” was issued on Decca Records. The song would find only limited success until one year later when it was included on the soundtrack of the film Blackboard Jungle .

Rock history records that 16-year-old Paul Anka records “Diana” at the ABC-Paramount studios in New York. The song would reach #1 in the US the following September and went on to become the first of his thirty-three US Top 40 hits. Rock history records that It was also a chart topper in the UK and Canada.

Rock history records that At the Town Hall in Alloa, Clackmannanshire, The Silver Beetles, with Paul McCartney, John Lennon, George Harrison, Stuart Sutcliffe and drummer Tommy Moore, kick off a seven date tour of Scotland. Rock history records that Backing singer Johnny Gentle, the trek would be difficult, with little money, poor equipment, and often small audiences, but it was their first major professional experience.

The Drifters’ vocalist Rudy Lewis died in his Harlem hotel room aged 27. Although no autopsy was ever played, authorities ruled his death as a probable drug overdose.

Rock history records that The Rolling Stones debut “(I Can’t Get No) Satisfaction” by lip-synching to the track on the American variety show Shindig! Rock history records that . Rock history records that Also appearing on the program were The Kinks, The Dave Clark Five, Petula Clark, Bobby Vee, Bobby Sherman and Gerry & The Pacemakers.

Pete Townshend and Roger Daltrey of The Who grew tired of waiting for John Entwistle and Keith Moon to arrive at the Ricky Tick Club in Windsor, England. Rock history records that They take the stage with the bass player and drummer of the local band that opened the show. Rock history records that When Moon and Entwistle finally show up in the middle of the set, Townshend whacks Moon on the head with his guitar. Rock history records that Moon and Entwistle quit the band… Rock history records that for a week.

Rock history records that Jimi Hendrix signed with Reprise Records on the US Warner Brothers label. Rock history records that He would give them three albums, “Are You Experienced?” (US #5, UK #2), “Axis: Bold as Love” (US #3, UK #5) and “Electric Ladyland” (US #1, UK #6). The live LP “Band of Gypsys” (US #5, UK #6) was issued on Capitol Records a few months before his death.

The BBC reveals that it will not play The Beatles ‘ “A Day In The Life”, claiming the line, “I’d love to turn you on” was an explicit drug reference. Rock history records that On the same day, John Lennon, Paul McCartney and Ringo Starr go to the BBC to record interviews for the show Where It’s At .

Rock history records that The Young Rascals score the second of their three Billboard #1 records when “Groovin” reached the top of the Hot 100. Rock history records that It made #8 in the UK. Eddie Brigati and Felix Cavaliere wrote this song because their work schedule would only allow them to see their girl friends on Sunday afternoons.

Rock history records that After his wife dies in a car accident, Manuel Fernandez, a founding member and organist for Los Bravos on their 1966 hit “Black Is Black”, committed suicide. Rock history records that He was just 23 years old.

Rock history records that A week after it made its US debut, The Beatles’ last film, Let It Be , opened at the Liverpool Gaumont Cinema and the London Pavilion. It was basically a documentary of the group’s break-up, among them footage of their last public performance on the roof of their Apple Corps headquarters in London. Rock history records that The film would win an Oscar for Original Song Score and the soundtrack captured a Grammy for Best Original Score .

Rock history records that Peter Cetera of Chicago had his jaw broken in three places when four US Marines beat the daylights out of him at Dodger stadium. Rock history records that Apparently they didn’t like the length of his hair or the fact that he was a Cubs fan. Rock history records that Cetera spent five hours in surgery as a result. Rock history records that He was the band’s lead singer and bass player before leaving for a solo career in 1985.

Rock history records that Paul McCartney led his group Wings to the top spot on the Billboard Hot 100 for the third time with “With A Little Luck”. It climbed to #5 in his homeland.

Rock history records that Daryl Hall and John Oates headlined a concert for the grand re-opening of the legendary Apollo Theatre in Harlem. The performance was recorded and later issued as a live album which also featured two of the original Temptations, David Ruffin and Eddie Kendrick.

Rock history records that Future American Idol judge Paula Abdul started a two week run at #1 on the US singles chart with “Forever Your Girl”, her second US chart topper. Rock history records that It was a #24 hit in the UK. Rock history records that The song was written by Oliver Leiber, son of Jerry Leiber of the Leiber & Stoller songwriting team.

Eagles ‘ drummer Don Henley wed model Sharon Summerall at his Malibu ranch. Rock history records that In attendance were Glenn Frey, Joe Walsh, Timothy B. Rock history records that Schmit, David Crosby, Randy Newman, Jimmy Buffett , Jackson Browne, Billy Joel , Sting and Sheryl Crow.

Rock history records that “Unchained Melody” becomes the first song to reach #1 in the UK by three different artists when the version by Robson Green and Jerome Flynn makes it to the top. Rock history records that Jimmy Young did the trick in 1955 followed by The Righteous Brothers ‘ re-charted rendition in 1990.

Rock history records that Black Sabbath drummer Bill Ward was taken to hospital in London after suffering a heart attack during a band rehearsal.

Rock history records that Frank Sinatra’s funeral takes place in Beverly Hills, California. Rock history records that The event drew four hundred invited guests and many onlookers. Rock history records that Tony Bennett, Angie Dickinson, Joey Bishop (the only surviving member of the Rat Pack), Liza Minnelli, Jack Nicholson, Tony Danza and Tom Selleck were in attendance to pay their respects. Sinatra was stated to have been buried with several items, among them a bottle of Jack Daniel’s, a pack of Camel cigarettes, and a roll of dimes.

Rock history records that The Guess Who perform in their home town of Winnipeg, leading to a reunion tour. Rock history records that The line-up featured Randy Bachman , Burton Cummings, Jim Kale, Donnie McDougall and Garry Peterson . Kale would be replaced before the first show by another former member, Bill Wallace.

The South Carolina State Department of Probation, Parole and Pardon Services pardoned 70-year-old James Brown for all past crimes in the state, among them drug, weapons and assault charges. Brown, who made an appearance before the board, sang “God Bless America” after the decision.

Lynyrd Skynyrd ‘s twelfth studio album, “Vicious Cycle” is issued. It is the first LP recorded by the band following the death of original bassist Leon Wilkeson, who makes an appearance on two songs, “The Way” and “Lucky Man”. The album features the single “Red, White & Blue”, which climbed as high as #27 on Billboard’s Mainstream Rock chart.

“Weird Al” Yankovic issues his eleventh studio album, “Poodle Hat”. Although no official singles were released from the LP, it still climbed to #17 on Billboard 200 and would go on to win a Grammy Award for Best Comedy Album at the ceremony next year.

Freddie Garrity, the lead singer of Freddie And The Dreamers died aged 65 after receiving treatment for what were described as circulation problems. The group placed four songs in the UK Top Ten and four in Billboard’s Top 40 in the mid ’60s and had remained active until December 2000 when Garrity’s health started to fail.

Rock history records that The US House of Representatives passed a resolution supporting the designation of May 13, 2008 as “Frank Sinatra Day” in honor of his contributions to American culture.

Former Creedence Clearwater Revival front man John Fogarty revealed to the press that he had finished his latest CD, “The Return of the Blue Ridge Rangers”, a sequel to his 1973 solo album. Issued on August 25th, it would peak at #25 on the Billboard 200.

Kathy Kirby, who had five UK Top 40 hits between 1963 and 1965, among them “Dance On”, “Secret Love” and “Let Me Go, Lover!” died of a suspected heart attack aged 72.

Robin Gibb of The Bee Gees passed away at the age of 62 after battling liver and colon cancer. Rock history records that His vocals were featured on the hits “Massachusetts”, “I Started a Joke”, “I’ve Gotta Get a Message to You” and “Holiday”.

Ray Manzarek , keyboard player for The Doors , died aged 74 after a long battle with bile duct cancer.

Rock history records that Two former members of Heart, bassist Mark Andes and drummer Dennis Carmassi, launched a lawsuit against the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame for using their likenesses in promoting the 2013 induction ceremony even though they were not inducted. Rock history records that The two were members of Heart from 1982 to 1993, during which the band had four of its Grammy nominations and ten of its twenty Top 40 hits, but only the original lineup from the ’60s and ’70s were inducted into the Rock Hall. Rock history records that The duo’s complaint states that when people offer them congratulations, they were humiliated to explain that they were not actually chosen for induction.

Prince Rupert Loewenstein, the Rolling Stone’s business manager and financial advisor from 1968 to 2007, died aged 80 after a long illness.

The Rolling Stones played a surprise, sold-out show at the 1,300-capacity Fonda Theatre in Los Angeles, performing their 1971 album “Sticky Fingers” in its entirety for the first occasion. The intimate, pre-tour gig attracted celebrities among them Jack Nicholson, Bruce Willis, Harry Styles, Leonard Cohen, and Patricia Arquette.

BPI, the British recorded music industry’s trade association, revealed figures that showed UK music accounted for 17.1% of the global music market, its highest ever share. Rock history records that Adele, Ed Sheeran, Sam Smith, One Direction and Coldplay were the the top selling British artists around the world.

Columbia Records issues Bob Dylan ‘s thirty-seventh studio album, “Fallen Angels”. It would reach #7 in America and #5 in Great Britain and was presented with a nomination for Best Traditional Pop Vocal Album at the 59th Annual Grammy Awards in February, 2017.

Rock history records that Rock ‘n’ Roll pioneer Little Richard (Penniman) was laid to rest at Oakwood University’s cemetery in Huntsville, Alabama. Rock history records that He was eulogized as a man of generosity and faith at a memorial service at his alma mater. Rock history records that Due to the ongoing COVID-19 outbreak, many mourners wore face masks and stood a few feet apart at the outdoor event.

French Police revealed that they had recovered a statue of Jim Morrison that was stolen from his grave in 1988. Rock history records that The heavy marble bust, carved by Croatian artist Mladen Mikulin, was placed on The Doors frontman’s grave in the Pere-Lachaise cemetery of Paris in 1981, to mark the 10th anniversary of his death. Rock history records that After officials made their declaration, plans got underway for the restoration and reinstallation of the sculpture.