April 6th, 1971 The Rolling Stones unveil their new custom record label, Rolling Stones Records, which also features the group’s new logo, the infamous tongue-and-lips “pop art” drawing created by London graphic artist John Pasche. Recording 1925: Eddie Cantor, “If You Knew Susie” 1963: Bobby Darin, “18 Yellow Roses” 1963: The Kingsmen, “Louie Louie” 1965: […]
April 3rd, 1964 Bob Dylan has his first chart hit as “The Times They Are A-Changin’” enters the UK charts. One year later to the day, the single “Subterranean Homesick Blues” is his first to dent the US Top 40. Releases 1965: Sam the Sham and the Pharaohs, “Wooly Bully” Recording 1952: Harry Belafonte: “A-Roving,” […]
March 1st, 1970 The Beatles make their last (taped) appearance on CBS-TV’s Ed Sullivan Show via clips for their new songs “Let It Be” and “Two Of Us.” Releases 1957: Chuck Berry, “School Days” 1958: Johnny Mathis, Johnny’s Greatest Hits 1966: Elvis Presley, “Frankie And Johnny” b/w “Please Don’t Stop Loving Me” Recording 1928: Paul […]
March 1st, 1963 Filming begins in Hollywood for Elvis Presley’s 13th film, Fun In Acapulco. None of the film is shot on location in Acapulco Releases 1957: Chuck Berry, “School Days” 1958: Johnny Mathis, Johnny’s Greatest Hits 1966: Elvis Presley, “Frankie And Johnny” b/w “Please Don’t Stop Loving Me” Recording 1928: Paul Whiteman/Paul Robeson, […]
NEW LIMITED EDITION PRINT BY JOHN SEXTON BLACK OAKS, SNOWSTORM, YOSEMITE VALLEY LIMITED EDITION PRINT I am thrilled to introduce a new Limited Edition print offer as part of my Special Collector’s Edition print series. As many of you know, most of my prints are issued as non-numbered “open editions,” but over […]
Jorn Lande & Trond Holter present DRACULA Swing of Death Release date: EU – January 23rd 2015 NA – January 27th 2015 Norwegian Rock Stars, singer Jorn Lande and guitarist Trond Holter (aka Teeny of WIG WAM), have created a new Rock Opera concept album about the life of Count Vlad the III, […]
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March 1st, 1958 In what would prove to be a major influence on the burgeoning British rock scene, Buddy Holly and the Crickets begin their first and only UK tour at London’s Trocadero Club, playing 25 dates of two sets a night. Releases 1957: Chuck Berry, “School Days” 1958: Johnny Mathis, Johnny’s Greatest Hits 1966: […]
March 1st, 1974 Queen begin their first tour as headliners with a show at Blackpool’s Winter Gardens. Releases 1957: Chuck Berry, “School Days” 1958: Johnny Mathis, Johnny’s Greatest Hits 1966: Elvis Presley, “Frankie And Johnny” b/w “Please Don’t Stop Loving Me” Recording 1928: Paul Whiteman/Paul Robeson, “Ol’ Man River” 1955: The Four Lads, “Standing On […]