Today in Music August 7th,
- Cruzin' Chris
- 2 days ago
- 5 min read
1954 - Johnny Cash
Johnny Cash married Vivian Liberto at St Ann's Catholic Church in Memphis. Cash had plans of becoming a Memphis appliance salesman, he instead formed a band with Luther Perkins and Marshall Grant, and was signed to Sun Records a year later.
1954 - Elvis Presley
Elvis Presley appeared at the Eagles Nest in Memphis Tennessee, (the first of 12 shows at the venue in this year). The advertisement in the local paper read; ‘See and hear Elvis singing That’s All Right and The Blue Moon of Kentucky.’
1957 - The Quarry Men
The Quarry Men played at The Cavern Club in Liverpool, (without Paul McCartney who was away at Boy Scout summer camp). The Cavern was still a jazz club, but skiffle was tolerated, but when John Lennon dared to play ‘Hound Dog’ and ‘Blue Suede Shoes’, the club owner sent a note to the stage saying, "Cut out the bloody rock!"
1965 - Peter Noone
Herman's Hermits went to No.1 on the US singles chart with 'I'm Henry VIII I Am'. The single was only released in the US. Singer Peter Noone once interviewed Elvis Presley for UK music paper New Musical Express. (You can check out the song from my collection of music videos and/or songs on my Cruizin' Entertainment YouTube channel at the link below. All music videos and songs are purchased legally by Cruizin' Entertainment LLC.)
1970 - The Goose Lake International Music Festival
The Goose Lake International Music Festival was held in Leoni, Michigan. Over 200,000 fans attended the three day festival. Acts who appeared included, Jethro Tull, 10 Years After, Mountain, Chicago, Bob Seger, John Sebastian, James Gang, The Stooges with Iggy Pop, Brownsville Station, MC5, Rod Stewart and Flying Burrito Brothers.
1971 - Bee Gees
The Bee Gees started a four-week run at No.1 on the US singles chart with 'How Can You Mend A Broken Heart'. It was the group's tenth US hit and first No.1. The Bee Gees penned song was originally offered to Andy Williams, but ultimately The Bee Gees recorded it themselves, it was also later covered by soul singer Al Green. (You can check out the song from my collection of music videos and/or songs on my Cruizin' Entertainment YouTube channel at the link below. All music videos and songs are purchased legally by Cruizin' Entertainment LLC.)
1976 - Elton John
Elton John and Kiki Dee were at No.1 on the US singles chart with 'Don't Go Breaking My Heart', giving Elton his sixth US No.1. It was written by Elton John with Bernie Taupin under the pseudonym "Ann Orson" and "Carte Blanche."
1980 - John Lennon
John Lennon began recording his final album, Double Fantasy, at The Hit Factory in New York City. Upon its release, on November 17th by the newly-formed Geffen Records, the album received widespread negative reviews from music critics, with many focusing on the album's idealisation of Lennon and Ono's marriage. However, following Lennon's murder three weeks after its release, it became a worldwide commercial success and went on to win the 1981 Grammy Award for Album of the Year. Below is the link to the 1st song on the Album. (Just Like) Starting Over" (You can check out the song from my collection of music videos and/or songs on my Cruizin' Entertainment YouTube channel at the link below. All music videos and songs are purchased legally by Cruizin' Entertainment LLC.)
1982 - Fleetwood Mac
Fleetwood Mac started a five-week run at No.1 on the US album chart with their thirteenth studio album Mirage. The band's third US No.1. album, yielded several singles: 'Hold Me', (which peaked at No.4 on the US Billboard Pop Chart, 'Gypsy' (No.12 US Pop Chart), 'Love in Store' (No.22 US Pop Chart) and 'Oh Diane' (No. 9 in the UK)
1997 - Garth Brooks
Garth Brooks played to the largest crowd ever in New York's Central Park. An estimated 1 million people attended the live concert with an additional 14.6 million viewing live on HBO.
1998 - Britney Spears
The music video for the Britney Spears '...Baby One More Time' single was shot at Venice High School, the same school used to shoot the 1978 film Grease. The song topped the charts in at least 23 countries and was the best-selling single of 1999. The song is one of the Best Selling Singles of all time, with over 10 million copies sold.
(You can check out the song from my collection of music videos and/or songs on my Cruizin' Entertainment YouTube channel at the link below. All music videos and songs are purchased legally by Cruizin' Entertainment LLC.)
2002 - Oasis
Three members of Oasis were injured when the taxi they were travelling in was involved in a crash during a US tour in Indianapolis. Noel Gallagher, Andy Bell and Jay Darlington were all taken to hospital and treated for cuts and bruises.
2007 - Pete Doherty
Pete Doherty was warned by a judge that he could face jail or a community order over drugs offences. In July, the 28-year-old Babyshambles frontman pleaded guilty to driving illegally while in possession of crack cocaine, heroin, ketamine and cannabis. The judge said: "What I have in mind is a community order or prison... if he does not show his motivation, it's prison - it's as simple as that." The singer volunteered to show the position of an implant in his stomach designed to help him give up drugs.
2008 - Elvis Presley
Elvis Presley's peacock jumpsuit, was sold at auction for $300,000, making it the most expensive piece of Elvis memorabilia ever sold at an auction. The white outfit with a plunging V-neck and high collar featured a blue-and-gold peacock design, hand-embroidered on the front and back and along the pant legs.
2017 - Lemmy
A prehistoric crocodile was renamed in late Motörhead frontman Lemmy Kilmister’s honor. The creature, formerly called “Steneosaurus” obtusidens, was now known as Lemmysuchus obtusidens. The study published in the Zoological Journal of the Linnean Society, had taken a fresh look at the fossil skeleton and gave it a new classification and scientific name.
2024 - Taylor Swift
Three upcoming Taylor Swift concerts in Vienna were cancelled following a possible security threat. The shows, part of Swift's Eras tour, had been due to take place at the Ernst Happel Stadium. Two people were arrested on suspicion of planning attacks inspired by the Islamic State group on large events in the Austrian capital.
2024 - Sabrina Carpenter
Sabrina Carpenter achieved her first-ever Spotify ‘Billions Club' entry after her single 'Espresso' crossed the 1 billion stream threshold. It has since doubled that number, amassing over 2 billion streams to date.
(You can check out the song from my collection of music videos and/or songs on my Cruizin' Entertainment YouTube channel at the link below. All music videos and songs are purchased legally by Cruizin' Entertainment LLC.)
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