Tomorrows Today in Music History Music History for December 12 Todays: Misc. history - Famous birthdays 1792 - In Vienna, 22-year-old Ludwig van Beethoven received one of his first lessons in music composition from Franz Joseph Haydn. 1887 - Composer Kurt Atterberg was born. 1955 - Bill Haley and the Comets recorded See You Later Alligator. 1957 - Disc Jockey Al Priddy of KEX, Portland, Oregon, was fired for playing Elvis Presleys rendition of White Christmas. He had violated the radio stations ban against the song. 1964 - The Righteous Brothers Youve Lost That Lovin Feeling was released. 1968 - Rolling Stones Rock & Roll Circus was recorded. It was not shown publicly until its release in late 1996. Rolling Stones Apparel and Gear 1970 - Little Richard was charged with larceny by trick in Miami Beach, FL, by Blacks, Inc. The group claimed that Little Richard pocketed $250 he solicited for the group. The charges were later dropped. 1970 - In New Orleans, LA, the Doors made their last appearance with Jim Morrison. 1970 - Steven Stills Love The One Youre With was released. 1971 - Filming began on the Diana Ross movie, Lady Sings the Blues. 1974 - Mick Taylor left the Rolling Stones. Rolling Stones Apparel and Gear 1980 - Marie Osmonds solo TV series debuted on NBC. 1985 - Dionne Warwick received a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame. 1992 - The Nirvana album Incesticide was released. 1996 - Clint Black got a star in the Hollywood Walk of Fame. 2001 - Flutist James Galway received a knighthood from Queen Elizabeth II. 2002 - It was announced that Les Paul planned to give memorabilia from his music career to Waukesha Countys historical society for an exhibit. Paul said that he planned to donate about 2,000 records and original sheet music. Todays: Misc. history - Famous birthdays
Posted on: Fri, 12 Dec 2014 02:01:00 +0000
Trending Topics
Recently Viewed Topics
© 2015