MGM issues the film Jailhouse Rock to nationwide audiences in the US. Rock history records that Shot in black and white, the picture was originally titled The Hard Way , and was changed to Jailhouse Kid before the company settled on the final title. Rock history records that The movie initially earned mixed reviews, with much of the negative targeted at Presley himself. However, it climbed as high as #3 on the Variety box-office chart and finished at #14 for the year, grossing $4 million. Rock history records that In 2004, the film was selected for preservation in the National Film Registry by the US Library of Congress, who deemed it “culturally, aesthetically or historically significant.”

Rock history records that Jazz drummer Cozy Cole had the top tune on the Cashbox Best Sellers chart with an instrumental called “Topsy (pt. 2)”. Rock history records that The million selling record was an unusual entry for the US charts because it contained a lengthy drum solo. The song climbed to #3 on the Billboard Pop chart and #29 in the UK.

Rock history records that Dick Clark’s traveling Caravan Of Stars opens at the Armory in Teaneck, New Jersey. Rock history records that The Fall tour features Bobby Vee , The Ronettes, Brian Hyland , Little Eva and The Dovells.

Rock history records that Although Rock And Roll still dominated the air waves and the music charts, two performers from another generation had hits in the Billboard Top Ten. Rock history records that 49-year-old actor Lorne Greene was at #10 with a Western theme, spoken word record called “Ringo”, and 48-year-old Dean Martin’s “The Door Is Still Open To My Heart” sat at #6.

Rock history records that London, England’s The Honeycombs enjoy their only Top 40 record in America when “Have I The Right” peaks at #5 on the Billboard Hot 100. Rock history records that In both England and Australia, the song went to #1. Rock history records that The band was notable for having Honey Lantree on drums, one of the few successful female Rock ‘n’ Roll drummers at that time.

Rock history records that The Dave Clark Five perform for Queen Elizabeth II at the annual Royal Variety Performance in London, England. Shirley Bassey, Tony Bennett, Dusty Springfield, Peter, Paul And Mary, and a wide variety of other entertainers also made an appearance on the show.

After six years of marriage, Cynthia Powell Lennon is issued a divorce from her husband, John in a hearing that lasted just eight minutes. Rock history records that He is absent from the London court, staying with Yoko Ono in a hospital, where it is feared she might suffer a miscarriage (which she did on November 21).

Rock history records that “Wedding Bell Blues” topped the Billboard Hot 100, giving The Fifth Dimension their second US number one record. Rock history records that The song was originally recorded as a private joke between group members Marilyn McCoo and Billy Davis Jr., who were engaged at the time.

Rock history records that On the second date of their US tour, The Rolling Stones break the Los Angeles concert gross record held by The Beatles since 1966. Rock history records that They added an extra date to their L.A. Rock history records that Forum stand and a fourth date to their upcoming gig at New York’s Madison Square Garden.

Rock history records that The Beatles’ track “Something” entered the UK singles chart, where it will reach #4. Rock history records that This release made history as the very first song written by George Harrison to be designated the “A” side of a Beatles single.

Rock history records that Paul McCartney hosts a launch party for “Wild Life”, the debut album of his new band, Wings. Rock history records that Among the 800 guests were Elton John, Keith Moon, John Entwistle, Ronnie Lane, Ronnie Wood, Ian McLagan, Kenny Jones, Jimmy Page, Mary Hopkin, and members of Deep Purple. Rock history records that The band’s original lineup consisted of McCartney, his wife Linda, guitarist Denny Laine and drummer Denny Seiwell .

Led Zeppelin issued their historic, officially untitled fourth studio album, which the public commonly called “Led Zeppelin IV” or “Four Symbols”. Rock history records that Represented on the cover only by four unique individual characters, the record went on to achieve global success by selling over 37 million copies worldwide.

Carly Simon’s “You’re So Vain” is issued in the US where it will reach #1. The tune causes much speculation about who Carly was singing about, with popular guesses that included Mick Jagger (who sang unaccredited backing vocals on the song), Cat Stevens, Warren Beatty, Kris Kristofferson (with whom she had brief relationships) and her unfaithful finance William Donaldson and her ex-husband James Taylor. At one point, Carly stated she was singing about a composite of many men she had known, but later confirmed that the second verse is entirely about Warren Beatty.

Rock history records that After appearing at the Westbury Music Fair in New York, Connie Francis is assaulted at knife point in her hotel room. Rock history records that Although she would win a two and half million dollar lawsuit, Connie would not perform again until 1981. Rock history records that After her return she channeled her personal tragedy into a powerful legal crusade that revolutionized how the American justice system treats crime survivors. She championed a national Victims Bill of Rights, led President Reagan’s Task Force on Violent Crime and successfully reformed law enforcement training to handle sexual assault cases with deeper empathy.

Soul singer Ivory Joe Hunter died of lung cancer aged 60. Rock history records that Hunter was best known for his hits, “I Almost Lost My Mind” (US R&B #1 in 1950), “I Need You So” (US R&B #1 in 1950) and “Since I Met You Baby” (US #12 in 1956).

Rock history records that David Bowie was the featured musical guest on the highly popular Cher variety show on CBS-TV. He played his hit song “Fame” and also sang a fast-paced “Young Americans” medley duet with the hostess.

Elton John officially went on to become the godfather to Sean Lennon, the newborn son of John Lennon and Yoko Ono. Rock history records that The sentimental role was a heartfelt thank-you from the couple, who had romantically reunited backstage at Elton’s Madison Square Garden concert exactly one year earlier.

George Harrison issues the compilation album, “The Best of George Harrison”. Rock history records that A collection of George’s most popular songs, both from his time with The Beatles and some solo material, the LP would climb to #31 on the Billboard album chart. Rock history records that It would be certified Gold by the Recording Industry Association of America in February 1977. Rock history records that Somewhat surprisingly, it did not make the top 60 on the UK’s Official Album chart.

After “Over A Feeling” reached number five (1976) and “Don’t Look Back” made it to number four (1978), Boston finally scored their first and only number one single with “Amanda”.

The Beach Boys ‘ Carl Wilson wed Dean Martin’s daughter, Gina. Rock history records that The union would last until Carl’s death on February 6th, 1998. Rock history records that Carl’s first wife was Annie Hinsche, sister of Billy Hinsche of the sixties trio Dino, Desi And Billy.

Rock history records that 53-year-old Jerry Lee Lewis officially sought federal financial relief by filing a voluntary personal bankruptcy petition. Rock history records that The legal filing detailed over $3 million in total outstanding debt spread across nearly two dozen individual creditors. Rock history records that A significant majority of this financial burden stemmed from a massive $2 million tax debt owed directly to the Internal Revenue Service.

Rock history records that Former Palm Springs mayor Sonny Bono is elected to the US House of Representatives. Rock history records that Author Ronald Kessler later pointed out in his expose book Inside Congress that Bono was widely ridiculed and was called one of the “dimmest bulbs” in Congress by the political magazine The Progressive .

Rock history records that Australian Rock legends AC/DC topped the US Billboard 200 chart for a two-week stay with “Black Ice”, their fifteenth studio album. The blockbuster record went on to become a massive global phenomenon, simultaneously capturing the number-one spot in twenty-nine other countries, among them Australia, Canada, and England.

Rock history records that 67-year-old Rolling Stones guitarist Keith Richards was presented with the Mailer Prize for Distinguished Biography, an award given for his million-selling memoir Life .

Reports surfaced that Jermaine Jackson had filed legal papers at Los Angeles County Superior Court asking to have the spelling of his surname altered to Jacksun for “artistic reasons.” The request would be issued in February, 2013.

Rock history records that The album “Led Zeppelin IV” is certified 24X Platinum by the Recording Industry Association of America.

Rock history records that Dan McCafferty, lead vocalist for the Scottish band Nazareth on their 1976, Billboard #8 hit, “Love Hurts”, died from Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease. Rock history records that He was 76. Rock history records that The band placed eleven albums on the Billboard charts between 1971 and 1982.