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This Day In Music History

circa 1975: American popular singer and film star Elvis Presley (1935 - 1977), to his fans the undisputed 'King of Rock 'n' Roll'.
Elvis - Photo by Keystone
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This Day In Music History

By Big Joe Henry May 5, 2012

May 5th
1956 - Elvis Presley's album, simply titled Elvis, becomes the first rock record to top the albums chart. Before the release of the album, Presley got into a fight with a gas station manager named Edd Hopper and was fined

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David Bowie - Photo by Express / Getty Images
David Bowie - Photo by Express / Getty Images
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This Day In Music History

By Big Joe Henry May 4, 2012

May 4th
1967 - The Young Rascals started a four week run at No.1 on the US singles chart with 'Groovin.' Their signature hit would go on to be recorded by the likes of Booker T. & the M.G.'s, Gladys Knight & the Pips

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Aretha Franklin performs for @Ross 08 Series Benefiting Ross School's Programs and Scholarships at Ross School on August 23, 2008 in East Hampton, New York
Aretha Franklin - Photo by Eugene Gologursky
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This Day In Music History

By Big Joe Henry April 29, 2012

April 29th
1967 - Aretha Franklin releases her interpretation of the Otis Redding song "Respect." Aretha's version easily becomes more popular then the original.

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The Rolling Stones on stage at the Knebworth Festival, Hertfordshire, 21st August 1976
The Rolling Stones - Photo by Steve Wood / Getty Images
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This Day In Music History

By Big Joe Henry April 28, 2012

April 28th
1963 - Andrew Oldham catches a show of The Rollin' Stones at London's Crawdaddy Club. The next day he agrees to manage the band. Oldham saw potential in the group being positioned as "anti-Beatles"

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The Beatles - Photo by Express / Getty Images
The Beatles - Photo by Express / Getty Images
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This Day In Music History

By Big Joe Henry April 27, 2012

April 27th
1966 -  The Beatles use a cool new technique in a recording session at Abbey Road studios. It was in John Lennon's song 'I'm Only Sleeping,' they used a reversed guitar duet played by George Harrison.

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Bruce Springsteen by Mike Coppola / Getty Images
Bruce Springsteen by Mike Coppola / Getty Images
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This Day In Music History

By Big Joe Henry April 22, 2012

April 22nd
1966 - 24 local Jersey bands played a ‘battle of the bands’ gig in Matawan Keyport Roller Drome in New Jersey.  Third place went to The Castiles (with Bruce Springsteen on vocals)

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5th April 1969: Rock singer Janis Joplin (1943 - 1970)
Janis Joplin - Photo by Evening Standard
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This Day In Music History

By Big Joe Henry April 21, 2012

Apr 21st
1969 - Janis Joplin appeared at The Royal Albert Hall in London. The opening act that night was Yes. Joplin was well known for her performing abilities and her fans referred to her stage presence as electric.

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James Taylor - Photo By Larry Busacca / Getty Images
James Taylor - Photo By Larry Busacca / Getty Images
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This Day In Music History

By Big Joe Henry April 20, 2012

April 20th
1968 - Apple Music ran advertisements soliciting tapes from unknown artists, offering financial grants as part of a deal to release records on the Apple label. A young James Taylor was among many that  signed up.

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Billy Joel performs onstage at the Honda Center on March 30, 2009 in Anaheim, California.
Billy Joel - Photo by Kevin Winter / Getty Images
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This Day In Music History

By Big Joe Henry April 15, 2012

April 15th
1982 - Billy Joel takes a motorcycle ride that ends when his vehicle collides with an automobile. He has surgery for a broken wrist.

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Pop singer David Bowie prepares to do some mileage with British Rail.
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This Day In Music History

By Big Joe Henry April 14, 2012

April 14th
1967 - David Bowie releases his novelty single "The Laughing Gnome." Using music hall stylings and a sped-up voice, the song becomes a hit only in 1983.

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