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1901 – The First Record Company
October 3rd, 1901 The first record company, The Victor Talking Machine Company, is incorporated, later merging with the Radio Corporation of America to become RCA-Victor. Releases none Recording 1945:Stan Kenton, “Painted Rhythm” 1963:The Beatles, “Little Child,” “I Wanna Be Your Man” 1968:The Beatles, “Savoy Truffle” Charts 1964:The Supremes’ “Baby Love” enters the charts 1964:The LP […]
1987 – Roy Orbison Engineers His Comeback
September 30th, 1987 Roy Orbison engineers his comeback with the taping of the star-studded, acclaimed HBO special Roy Orbison and Friends, A Black and White Night at Los Angeles’ Coconut Grove. It features Bruce Springsteen, Tom Waits, Elvis Costello, Jackson Browne, and J.D. Souther, and is indeed filmed in black and white! Releases 1977:Ringo Starr, […]
1964 – Beach Boys Debut On The Ed Sullivan Show
September 27th, 1964 The Beach Boys make their national television debut on CBS’ Ed Sullivan Show, performing their recent hit “I Get Around.” Releases none Recording 1938:Artie Shaw, “Nightmare” 1962:Martha Reeves and the Vandellas, “I’ll Have To Let Him Go” Charts 1947:Johnny Ace’s “My Song” hits #1 R&B 1952:Patti Page’s “I Went To Your Wedding” […]
1969 – Bill Graham Opens The Fillmore West
September 26th, 1969 Legendary promoter Bill Graham opens the Fillmore West, a West Coast version of his popular New York “rock ballroom,” in San Francisco. Releases 1964:The Kinks, “You Really Got Me” 1967:Elvis Presley, “Big Boss Man” 1974:John Lennon, Walls And Bridges Recording 1957:The Monotones, “Book Of Love” 1967:The Beatles, “The Fool On The Hill” […]
1970 – Jimi Hendrix & War
September 16th, 1970 Jimi Hendrix takes the stage at a Eric Burdon and War concert at London club Ronnie Scott’s, marking the last time the guitarist will ever play in public. Releases 1972:John Lennon and Yoko Ono, Some Time In New York City Recording 1960:Johnny Burnette, “You’re Sixteen” 1968:The Beatles, “I Will” 1974:Bob Dylan, “Meet […]
1901- The First Record Company, The Victor Talking Machine Company, is Incorporated
October 3rd, 1901: The first record company, The Victor Talking Machine Company, is incorporated, later merging with the Radio Corporation of America to become RCA-Victor. Releases none Recording 1945:Stan Kenton, “Painted Rhythm” 1963:The Beatles, “Little Child,” “I Wanna Be Your Man” 1968:The Beatles, “Savoy Truffle” Charts 1964:The Supremes’ “Baby Love” enters the charts 1964:The LP The […]
1928 – The First Professional Recordings in Nashville
October 2nd, 1928: The first professional recordings in Nashville take place as DeFord Bailey lays down eight tracks in Victor Records (later RCA) Studios. Releases 1961:The Crystals, “There’s No Other Like My Baby” 1962:The Cookies, “Chains” 1976:Rod Stewart, “Tonight’s The Night” Recording 1937:Benny Goodman, “Flying Home” 1957:Connie Francis, “Who’s Sorry Now” 1967:The Beatles, “Hello Goodbye” 1968:The […]
1969 – Woodstock Begins
August 15th, 1969 Promising “three days of peace, love, and music,” The Woodstock Music and Art Fair begins on Max Yasgur’s sixty-acre farm in Bethel, NY (nearby Woodstock being the original location). Featuring two dozen of the country’s hottest bands, the festival draws over 450,000 hippies to the tiny town, causing unimaginable traffic and logistics […]
1975 – The Three Original Wailers Last Performance
1975 – The three original Wailers — Bob Marley, Peter Tosh, and Bunny Wailer — perform together for the last time at Stevie Wonder’s benefit concert, the Wonder Dream Concert, in Kingston, Jamaica. Recording 1939:Ted Weems, “I Wonder Who’s Kissing Her Now” 1961:Neil Sedaka, “Happy Birthday Sweet Sixteen” 1968:The Beatles, “Savoy Truffle,” “Martha My Dear” […]