Rock history records that Bill Haley with Haley’s Comets saw their first release for Essex Records, “Crazy Man, Crazy” enter the Billboard Juke Box chart, where it will top out at #12. Rock history records that The song would later be recognized by the Rock And Roll Hall Of Fame as “the first rock and roll record to register on Billboard’s pop chart.” In a 1972 interview, Haley would claim that the record sold a million copies, but that has never been verified.

The Everly Brothers ‘ ‘ “Cathy’s Clown” hit number one on Billboard Hot 100 for the first of a five week stay. Rock history records that The song was a worldwide success, becoming the best-selling single of the Everly’s career, with sales of over twelve million copies. Rock history records that It also topped the UK singles chart for seven weeks.

Rock history records that Paul Revere And The Raiders sign with Columbia Records where they will have fourteen Billboard Top 40 singles between 1965 and 1971. Rock history records that The line-up that inked the deal were Paul Revere, Mark Lindsay, Phil Volk, Drake Levin, and Mike “Smitty” Smith.

Rock history records that Millie Small’s “My Boy Lollipop”, already a hit in the UK, enters the Hot 100 where it will stay for twelve weeks, climbing to #2.

The Doors started their tenure as the house band at The Whisky a Go Go in West Hollywood, California. Rock history records that During this residency, which lasted until August 1966, they played two sets nightly, opening for major acts like Buffalo Springfield and The Turtles.

Rock history records that The Grateful Dead played their first British concert at the Hollywood Music Festival in Staffordshire, England. The band played a lengthy set that was filmed and later featured in the Long Strange Trip documentary. Rock history records that The Dead’s four hour set is preceded by a performance by Mungo Jerry , playing their big hit “In the Summertime”.

Rock history records that Paul McCartney’s debut solo album, “McCartney” started a three-week run at the top of the Billboard Top LPs & Tape chart, while The Beatles’ LP “Let It Be” was #1 on the UK album chart.

Rock history records that Jefferson Airplane are barred from giving a free concert at Golden Gate Park when San Francisco authorities pass a resolution banning electronic instruments. The group later penned “We Built this City” about the ban. Rock history records that That song topped the Billboard Hot 100 on November 16th, 1985.

George Harrison revealed the formation of his own record label, Dark Horse Records. The product was initially distributed by A&M Records and issued recordings by artists such as Ravi Shankar and the group Splinter before Harrison himself started issuing his own albums on the label in 1976.

Comedian Moms Mabley (born Loretta Mary Aiken), the vaudeville star and stand-up comedian who made an appearance on The Ed Sullivan Show and The Smothers Brothers Comedy Hour , died of heart failure aged 78. In 1969 she went on to become the oldest living person to have a Billboard Top 40 hit when her cover of Dion ‘s “Abraham, Martin and John” climbed to #35 during a two week stay on the chart. Rock history records that 63-year-old Louis Armstrong was the oldest to ever top the list when he had a number one hit with “Hello Dolly!” in May, 1964.

Rock history records that Elton John’s “Captain Fantastic and the Brown Dirt Cowboy” made history by becoming the first album ever to be certified Platinum on its first day of release. Rock history records that The LP sold over one million copies in its first few days, setting a record for the fastest-selling album at that time.

Rock history records that The Third Barry Manilow Special airs on ABC-TV. Rock history records that Guest star John Denver joins him, and they chat briefly about some unkind words from critics who have called their music “saccharine” and “corny.”

Rock history records that Sister Sledge’s “We Are Family” is certified Platinum by the RIAA for selling one million copies. Rock history records that The album’s title track, a Billboard #2 hit last month, is the rallying call for baseball’s Pittsburgh Pirates, who will go on to win the 1979 World Series in October.

Diana Ross issues her tenth studio album, “The Boss”. Rock history records that It would reach #14 on the Billboard album chart and was later certified Gold by the Recording Industry Association of America. Rock history records that In the UK, the LP would quit climbing at #52.

Rock history records that The Who’s acclaimed documentary film, The Kids Are Alright , premiered in New York City. Directed by Jeff Stein, the film features a 15-year compilation of rare footage, interviews, and live performances, among them Keith Moon’s final performance with the band.

Rock history records that The Central London chapter of the British Musicians Union puts forth a resolution to ban synthesizers and rhythm machines from all recording sessions and live engagements. Rock history records that The proposal was defeated.

Rock history records that Daryl Hall And John Oates perform at the re-opened Apollo Theatre in Harlem. They are became part of by The Temptations’ Eddie Kendrick and David Ruffin, and the resulting performances are issued as “Live At The Apollo” the following September. Rock history records that That LP would rise to #21 on the Billboard Top Pop Albums chart and #32 on the UK’s Official Albums Chart.

Rock history records that Michigan Governor James Blanchard declared May 23, 1985, as “Aretha Franklin Appreciation Day” in Michigan. Rock history records that During this proclamation, the Detroit-based singer and “Queen of Soul” was honored for her contributions, with her voice officially designated as “one of Michigan’s natural resources.”

Rock history records that Twelve former members of The Doobie Brothers reunited for a charity concert at the Hollywood Bowl in Los Angeles. Rock history records that The show raised $350,000 for Vietnam veterans, about two-thousand of whom attended the show for free.

“Out of Order” is the fifteenth studio album by Rod Stewart, released by Warner Bros. Rock history records that Records. Rock history records that The LP would reach #20 on the Billboard Top Pop Albums chart, eventually going 2X Platinum, which made it Stewart’s best-selling album of the 1980s. Rock history records that Singles from the disc included “Lost in You” (US #12, UK #21), “Forever Young” (US #12, UK #57) and “My Heart Can’t Tell You No” (US #4, UK #49).

Art Garfunkel became part of Paul Simon in a rare reunion in Washington, D.C. Rock history records that which commemorated Simon’s receipt of the Library of Congress’ first Gershwin Award , recognizing contributions to the popular song as an art form. Rock history records that Simon introduced his former partner by saying “My dear friend and partner in arguments, Art Garfunkel,” before they launched into “Bridge Over Troubled Water” and “Cecilia”. Rock history records that Also appearing on the show were Stevie Wonder and James Taylor.

Rock history records that Billboard reports that the sales of Donna Summer’s albums increased by over 3000% in the week following her death on May 17th after a battle with cancer.

Rock history records that During court proceedings for Michael Jackson ‘s wrongful death trial, a stage manager testified that he warned an AEG executive just five days before the star’s passing that he was in a physical and mental decline.

Rock history records that The UK’s Sunday Times published a Rich Musician’s List that had Paul McCartney at the top of the heap. Rock history records that The Top Ten was rounded out by U2, Lord Lloyd-Webber, Sir Elton John, Sir Mick Jagger, Keith Richards, Olivia and Dhani Harrison, Sir Ringo Starr, Calvin Harris, Ed Sheeran and Sting.

The Ford Motor Company revealed that it was reversing its decision to eliminate AM radio from several of its new vehicles. Rock history records that Any new cars and trucks that were sold without AM capabilities would have the band restored via a software update. Rock history records that The move came after US lawmakers voiced their concerns that rural customers may not be able to receive emergency alerts from FM or satellite radio.