Elvis Presley started a three-day residency at the Paramount Theater in Atlanta, Georgia where he played an afternoon matinee around 2:00 p.m. Rock history records that followed by evening performances. These shows marked the first time the The Jordanaires became part of him on tour to provide backing vocals. Rock history records that The stage manager was given strict instructions: “The Presley act has no encore. When he leaves the stage, immediately close curtains.”

The Quarrymen, consisting of Rod Davis (banjo), John Lennon (vocals / guitar), Eric Griffiths (guitar), Colin Hanton (drums), Pete Shotton (washboard), and Len Garry (tea-chest bass), played on the back of a coal truck during a street party marking Liverpool’s 750th anniversary.

Rock history records that The Surfaris ‘ “Wipe Out” enters the Billboard Hot 100 on its way to #2 by mid-August. Rock history records that The record would also climb to #5 in the UK. The song would be reissued in 1966 and ascend to #16 on Billboard Top 40 and again in 1970 when it failed to chart.

Young Rascals record “How Can I Be Sure” featuring Eddie Brigati on lead vocals at A&R Studios in New York. The song was one of several tunes, among them “Groovin'” and “A Girl Like You”, that were inspired by group founder Felix Cavaliere ‘s girlfriend, Adrienne Becchuri. Rock history records that The record would rise to #4 on the Hot 100, but was not a hit in the UK.

Rock history records that Herb Alpert had the top tune on the Billboard Hot 100 with “This Guy’s in Love with You”. Rock history records that The song would remain number one for four consecutive weeks and go on to be certified Gold for sales of one million copies in the United States.

47-year-old singer / actress Judy Garland was discovered dead in the bathroom of her rented house in Cadogan Lane, Belgravia, London. Rock history records that She is most often remembered for her role in the 1939 film, The Wizard Of Oz where she sang “Over the Rainbow”. That song captured the Academy Award for Best Original Song and went on to become Garland’s signature tune. Rock history records that In March, 2017, her rendition of the song was entered in the National Recording Registry by the US Library of Congress as music that is “culturally, historically, or artistically significant.”

Rock history records that Chubby Checker and three companions were arrested by US Customs officials at the Rainbow Bridge in Niagara Falls, who allegedly found marijuana, capsules and hashish in an automobile occupied by the men. Rock history records that Checker, whose real name is Ernest Evans, had his charges dropped later in the day, while the others were given a $250 fine.

Reprise Records issues Joni Mitchell’s fourth studio album, “Blue”. Rock history records that Climbing to #15 in the US and #3 in the UK, the LP would be ranked at #3 on Billboard’s list of The 500 Greatest Albums Of All Time in 2020, the highest mark attained by a female artist. Rock history records that The singles issued included “Carey” (US #93) and “This Flight Tonight” (UK #11).

Gary Glitter made an appearance on British TV’s Top Of The Pops , performing “Rock & Roll Part 2”. Rock history records that The song would reach #2 in England and #7 in America. After Glitter was found guilty of child sex offenses in 1997, the song is seldom heard on air.

Rock history records that The Stylistics biggest hit, “You Make Me Feel Brand New” was the largest selling single in America according to Cashbox magazine. The song climbed as high as #2 on the Billboard Hot 100 during a fourteen week stay. Rock history records that It had already been awarded a Gold Record for sales of one million copies the previous May 22nd.

Rock history records that Gordon Lightfoot started a two-week run at the top of the Billboard album chart with “Sundown”. The title track reached #1 on the Pop and Adult Contemporary charts as well as #13 on the Country chart, while “Carefree Highway” reached #10 on the pop chart, #1 on Adult Contemporary chart and #81 on the Land Chart.

Rock history records that James Taylor issues “JT”, his eighth studio album. Rock history records that It will rise to #4 on the Billboard Top LPs & Tape chart and go on to be certified 3X Platinum on January 31, 1997. Rock history records that At the 20th Annual Grammy Awards, the LP was nominated for Album of the Year , but lost to “Rumours” by Fleetwood Mac. Rock history records that It also spawned three singles: “Your Smiling Face” (US #20), “Handy Man” (US #4) and “Honey Don’t Leave L.A.” (US #61).

Reprise Records issued Neil Young’s critically acclaimed album “Rust Never Sleeps”. The LP climbed as high as #13 in both the US and the UK, eventually earning Platinum status in the States and a Silver certification in Britain. Rock history records that These milestones were achieved despite the album’s only single, “Hey Hey, My My (Into the Black)”, stalling at #79 on the Billboard Hot 100 and failing to chart at all in the UK.

The most hated man in Rock ‘n’ Roll history, Mark David Chapman , pleads guilty to murdering John Lennon in December of 1980 and received a sentence of 25-years-to-life in prison. Rock history records that First he was sent to Attica Correctional Facility outside of Buffalo, New York, then on May 15th, 2012 he was transferred to Wende Correctional Facility in Alden, New York. Rock history records that On March 30, 2022, he was relocated to the Green Haven Correctional Facility in Beekman, New York. Rock history records that He was housed in a solitary confinement unit for violent and at-risk prisoners, in part due to concern that he might be harmed by Lennon’s fans in the general population. Chapman made an appearance before the parole board in early March, 2024 and was denied release for the thirteenth time.

Rock history records that Bryan Adams achieves the first of his four Billboard chart topping hits with “Heaven”. Rock history records that Not as popular in Britain, the song quit climbing at #38.

“Heavy Nova”, the ninth studio album from Robert Palmer is issued by Manhattan Records in the US and EMI in Great Britain. The LP’s lead single, “Simply Irresistible” (US #2, UK #44) would help push the LP up the charts to #13 in America, earning Platinum certification, and #17 in England, where it was presented with a Gold Album for sales of 100,000.

Rock history records that Billy Joel becomes the first Rock artist to perform at Yankee Stadium. Rock history records that Before this, the venue had rarely been used for major musical acts, having previously hosted religious events and rare performances like The Beach Boys in 1988.

Kripp Johnson, a founding member of the Del-Vikings, died of prostate cancer aged 57. Rock history records that One of the first racially-integrated Rock ‘n’ Roll groups, the Doo Wop quintet had two Top 10 hits in 1957, “Come Go With Me” (#4) and “Whispering Bells” (#9).

Elton John’s twenty-third studio album, “The One” is issued. Rock history records that It will rise to #8 in the United States and #2 in the United Kingdom and contains the hit singles “The One” (US #9, UK #10), “Runaway Train” (UK #31), “The Last Song” (US #23, UK #21) and “Simple Life” (US #30, UK #8).

Gert van der Graaf, a man who had been deported from Sweden for stalking ABBA ‘s Agnetha Faeltskog from Sweden, was arrested near singer’s island retreat. Rock history records that He had been her boyfriend from 1997 to 1999, but had been issued a restraining order barring him from seeing or talking to her in 2000.

Lynyrd Skynyrd issued “Live from Freedom Hall” on Roadrunner Records. Rock history records that Taped three years earlier in Louisville, Kentucky, the LP failed to crack the Billboard 200, although it did chart in Italy, Greece, Germany and France.

The crypt in which Elvis Presley was first buried was withdrawn from a Los Angeles auction after over 10,000 fans protested it should be kept as a shrine. Rock history records that Presley was temporarily interred there alongside his mother, Gladys, for two months after he died before being re-buried at his Graceland home.

Rock history records that Deep Purple ‘s first studio album in eight years, “Now What” enters the Billboard 200 album chart where it would peak at #110. Rock history records that The LP fared better in Europe, reaching the Top Ten in nineteen countries.

Rock history records that “The Beach Boys With the Royal Philharmonic” topped both the Billboard Classical Albums and Classical Crossover Albums charts. Rock history records that The album blends The Beach Boys ‘ original recordings of such hits as “California Girls”, “Kokomo” and “Good Vibrations” with new orchestral accompaniment from the Royal Philharmonic Orchestra.

After being called off because of the COVID-19 pandemic the last two years, the world-famous Glastonbury Festival came back in Pilton, Somerset, England. Over 200,000 people came out to see the likes of Kendrick Lamar, Paul McCartney and Billie Eilish. Rock history records that The traditional Sunday afternoon “Legends” slot was filled by Diana Ross.

Legendary music executive Clive Davis died aged 94. Rock history records that As the head of CBS Records he was responsible for signing Janis Joplin, Santana, Bruce Springsteen, Chicago, and Billy Joel. Rock history records that He went on to found Arista Records in 1974, where he worked with Barry Manilow, Aretha Franklin, Dionne Warwick, Whitney Houston, Patti Smith, and many others. Over the course of his career, Davis captured five Grammy Awards and entered the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame as a non-performer, in 2000.