This day in 1954, Elvis Presley makes his first appearance on "The Louisiana Hayride"
Oct 16, 2019
Today in 1954, Elvis Presley made his first appearance on "The Louisiana Hayride," singing "That's All Right" and "Blue Moon Of Kentucky" two times each. Drummer D.J. Fontana plays with Presley for the first time,…
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This day in 1955: Buddy Holly opens for Elvis
Oct 15, 2019
This day in 1955 - Buddy & Bob (Buddy Holly) opened for Elvis Presley at the ‘Big D Jamboree’, held at Lubbock’s Cotton Club, Texas. Nashville talent scout Eddie Crandall was in the audience and…
Born on this day in 1946 - Justin Hayward
Oct 14, 2019
Born on this day in 1946 - Justin Hayward, songwriter, lead singer, and guitarist with English rock band The Moody Blues who had the 1965 UK No.1 & US No.10 single 'Go Now' and the…
This day in 1967 - The Doors play a gig at a high school
Oct 11, 2019
This day in 1967 - The Doors appeared at Danbury High School, Danbury, Connecticut. Before the group came on stage an announcer told the audience not to leave their seats during the performance or they…
This day in 1977: three people arrested for attempting to steal the body of Elvis
Oct 10, 2019
This day in 1977, three people were arrested by police in Memphis, Tennessee and later charged with attempting to steal the body of Elvis Presley, who had been buried at the local Forest Hill cemetery…
This day in 1981: Prince opens for the Stones in L.A.
Oct 09, 2019
This day in 1981 - During a North American tour The Rolling Stones played the first of two nights at the Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum in Los Angeles, California. Support act was Prince, who dressed in his controversial bikini…
This day in 1987: ZZ Top buys tickets to the moon
Oct 08, 2019
This day in 1987: The three members from ZZ Top made advance bookings for seats on the first passenger flight to the Moon. The boys are still waiting for confirmation of the trip. xosotin…
On this day in 1976 - John Lennon gets his Green Card
Oct 07, 2019
On this day in 1976 - John Lennon was awarded his ‘Green Card’ for permanent residency status, at a hearing in New York which overturned previous efforts by the US Government to deport him. The…
This day in 1999: Jimi Hendrix's sister announces pay-to-view "memorial" plan.
Oct 04, 2019
This day in 1999 - It was reported that the sister of Jimi Hendrix was planning to exhume her brothers body and move it to a pay-to view mausoleum. Other plans for the new site included…
This day in 1991: Texas governor Ann Richards proclaimed October 3, "Stevie Ray Vaughan Day"
Oct 03, 2019
This day in 1991: Texas governor Ann Richards proclaimed October 3, Stevie Ray Vaughan, (Stevie Ray Vaughan's birthday), to be "Stevie Ray Vaughan Day". An annual motorcycle ride and concert in Central Texas benefits the…