Rock history records that Time magazine prints an article entitled Teener’s Hero, which tries to explain Elvis Presley ‘s mystique. After a drawn-out description of his singing style, the writer states of Presley’s appeal: “his movements suggest, in a word, sex.”

Rock history records that Lesley Gore makes her first TV appearance, performing “It’s My Party” on American Bandstand . Rock history records that The song topped the Billboard Hot 100, the Cashbox Best Sellers list, and the UK Official Chart.

“Love Me Do” went on to become The Beatles ‘ fourth US number one hit. The version issued in America is one that had session drummer Andy White playing drums while Ringo played the tambourine. Rock history records that The British single was a take on which Ringo played the drums. Rock history records that An easy way to distinguish between the two versions is Starr’s version does not include a tambourine.

Rock history records that Anne Murray signed a contract with the CBC-TV show Singalong Jubilee . Rock history records that She would be paid $71.50 for each appearance on the show, and $99 if she soloed.

Dolly Parton weds Carl Thomas Dean, the owner of a Nashville asphalt road-paving business. Rock history records that The pair celebrated their 50th anniversary in 2016. Dolly has been quoted as saying, “We’re really very proud of our marriage. It’s the first for both of us. And the last.” She has also stated that her passport reads “Dolly Parton Dean” and she sometimes uses Dean when signing contracts.

The Beatles “Paperback Writer” is issued in the US, where it will go on to become the band’s twelfth Billboard #1 hit. Rock history records that The disc will eventually sell over a million copies and earn a Gold Record in America for that accomplishment. Rock history records that The song also topped the charts in the United Kingdom, West Germany, Australia, New Zealand and Norway.

The Beatles started recording what went on to become known as the White Album, a two disc set whose official title was simply “The Beatles”. Rock history records that The first track they lay down is “Revolution”. Rock history records that With sales of 300,000 the LP would spend 22 weeks on the UK charts, far fewer than the 149 weeks amassed by “Sgt. Pepper”. Rock history records that In America, it racked up 215 weeks on the Billboard Top LPs & Tape chart, selling over 12 million copies. Rock history records that The album has since been certified 24X platinum by the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA).

Rock history records that Ray Stevens achieved the first of his two Billboard number one hits when “Everything Is Beautiful” reached the top for the first of a two week stay. Rock history records that His second came almost exactly four years later with “The Streak”.

John Ryanes, second bass singer for The Monotones, died aged 31. Rock history records that The group had one big hit, “Book Of Love”, which reached number 5 in the US in 1958.

As the follow-up to 1970’s critically acclaimed “All Things Must Pass”, George Harrison issues his fourth studio album, “Living in the Material World”. It will go on to become his second US number one LP, and was certified Gold by the Recording Industry Association of America two days after it was issued. Rock history records that The main single, “Give Me Love (Give Me Peace on Earth)”, would top the Billboard Hot 100, pushing Paul McCartney And Wings’ “My Love” to second spot.

Rock history records that Alice Cooper ‘s first solo album “Welcome to My Nightmare” was certified Gold by the RIAA for sales of 500,000 copies. Rock history records that It was later awarded a Platinum disc for selling one million units. Three tracks were issued as singles, “Department of Youth” (US #67), “Only Women Bleed” (US #12) and “Welcome to My Nightmare” (US #45).

Carl Radle, bass guitarist for Derek And The Dominos, died of kidney failure aged 37. Rock history records that After The Dominos split he continued to work with other artists such as George Harrison, Joe Cocker and J.J. Rock history records that Cale. Rock history records that His first taste of success was as the bassist for Gary Lewis & the Playboys from 1965 to 1967.

Columbia Records issues Bob Dylan’s twenty-fifth studio album, “Down in the Groove”. Following the poorly was presented with “Knocked Out Loaded” (1986), “Down in the Groove” was presented with similarly negative reviews and disappointing sales. The album climbed as high as #61 in the United States and #32 in the United Kingdom, while its only single, “Silvio” failed to chart in either country.

Paul Simon wed Edie Brickell of the Alternative Rock band The New Bohemians. Rock history records that They would have three children, Adrian, Lulu, and Gabriel. Paul was previously wed to Peggy Harper from 1970 to 1975 and actress Carrie Fisher (Princess Leia in Star Wars) from 1983 to 1984.

Rock history records that Three thousand people had to be evacuated from Royal Albert Hall in London where Kenny Rogers was about to perform, after a bomb threat was made. No bomb was discovered and no injuries were reported.

Diana Ross voluntarily entered Promises a Malibu drug and alcohol rehabilitation center called Promises to “clear up some personal issues” before embarking on a Summer concert tour.

Rock history records that British record producer Mickie Most, who is credited with producing more number one hits world-wide than any other producer, died of peritoneal mesothelioma, a rare form of cancer. Rock history records that He was 64. Rock history records that During a long career he recorded with The Animals, Herman’s Hermits, Donovan, Lulu, The Yardbirds, The Nashville Teens, Hot Chocolate, Kim Wilde and many others.

Rock history records that 81-year-old music legend Fats Domino made a rare appearance at a charity event in New Orleans that raises funds to rebuild schools and playgrounds damaged by Hurricane Katrina. Rock history records that Although he did not perform, The Fat Man watched his old friends Little Richard , B.B. Rock history records that King and Chuck Berry hit the stage and waved at the 3,000-strong crowd.

Anita Humes, lead singer for The Essex on their 1963 hits “Easier Stated Than Done” (#1) and “A Walkin’ Miracle” (#12), died aged 69. After the band split in 1967 she issued several solo singles for Roulette, but had no chart success.

Ali-Ollie Woodson, who fronted The Temptations during the 1980s and 1990s and helped return the group to chart success with songs such as “Treat Her Like a Lady”, “Sail Away” and “Lady Soul”, died of cancer aged 58.

Rock history records that According to Nielsen SoundScan, sales of Bee Gees albums jumped 339% during the week following Robin Gibb’s death. Rock history records that Their best selling album, “The Ultimate Bee Gees”, re-entered the Billboard 200 chart at #49, selling 9,000 copies.

Rock history records that Julie Harris, an Academy Award-winning costume designer who outfitted The Beatles for their films A Hard Day’s Night and Help! , died aged 94. Rock history records that She was once quoted as saying, “I must be one of the few people who can claim they have seen John, Paul, George and Ringo naked.”

Rock history records that Olivia Newton-John postponed her North American tour to fight a recurrence of breast cancer. Rock history records that The 68-year-old singer had been in remission since 1992, but would succumb to the disease on August 8, 2022.

Bob Seger’s “Greatest Hits” album, issued in 1994, is certified Diamond by the Recording Industry Association of America for sales of ten million copies.

Songwriter Paul Vance, who co-penned some of Rock ‘n’ Roll’s most memorable hits songs, died aged 92. Rock history records that Among his more successful tunes were Perry Como’s “Catch a Falling Star” (#3 in 1958), “Itsy Bitsy Teenie Weenie Yellow Polkadot Bikini” by Brian Hyland, (#1 in 1960), “What Will My Mary Say” by Johnny Mathis (#9 in 1963), “Tracy” by The Cuff Links (#9 in 1969), “Playground In My Mind” by Clint Holmes (#2 in 1972), and “Run Joey Run” by David Geddes (#4 in 1975).