Music History for May 19
Today's:
1616 - Composer Johann Jakob Froberger was born.
1884 - Composer Arthur Meulemans was born.
1958 - Bobby Darin’s single, "Splish Splash," was released as the
first eight-track master recording pressed to a plastic 45-RPM disc.
1960 - The Drifters recorded "Save the Last Dance For Me."
1961 - The Everly Brothers launched their own record label Calliope.
1965 - FBI agents visited Wand Records investigating the lyrics to
the song "Louie Louie" by the Kingsmen.
1973 - Paul Simon released the single "Kodachrome."
1975 - The Eagles released the single "One Of These Nights."
1975 - Elton John’s Captain Fantastic and the Brown Dirt Cowboy album was released U.S. It was the first album to be certified a million-seller on its first day of release.
1976 - Keith Richards (Rolling Stones) crashed his car in Newton Pagnell, England. He was later charged with possession of cocaine and marijuana that was found in his car.
1979 - Eric Clapton and George Harrison's ex-wife, Patti Boyd were
married.
1986 - Peter Gabriel released the album So.
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