1970 – The Beatles

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 […]

1963 – Elvis

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, […]

John Sexton

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 […]

1958 – Buddy Holly

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: […]

1974 – Queen

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 […]

Edward Weston

Edward Henry Weston was born March 24, 1886, in Highland Park, Illinois.  He spent the majority of his childhood in Chicago where he attended Oakland Grammar School. He began photographing at the age of sixteen after receiving a Bull’s Eye #2 camera from his father. Weston’s first photographs captured the parks of Chicago and his […]