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March 23, 1979: Van Halen released their second album “Van Halen II”. It went on to peak at #6 on the Billboard 200 Album Chart, becoming their first album to reach the Top Ten. Van Halen – “Dance The Night Away” (Official Music Video) Watch the official music video for "Dance The Night Away" by […]

March 23, 1985: Former Creedence Clearwater Revival front man John Fogerty went to #1 on the US album chart with his third solo studio album, “Centerfield”. This was Fogerty’s first album in nine years after he decided to take a long break from the music business because of legal battles with his record company. John […]

March 23, 1972: The film of The Concert For Bangladesh, featuring George Harrison, Bob Dylan and Eric Clapton, premiered in New York City. The event, which took place in August 1971, was the first benefit concert of this magnitude in world history. It initially raised $243,418.51 for Bangladesh relief, which was administered by UNICEF. Sales […]

March 19, 1952: Remembering the late Ricky Wilson, guitarist for The B-52’s on what would have been his 67th Birthday. The B-52’s – “Rock Lobster” (Countdown 1980) Article reposted from https://www.facebook.com/360029113845/posts/10157331912978846

March 20, 1960: Elvis Presley began his first recording session since being discharged from the U.S. Army. This twelve hour session produced the future #1 single “Stuck on You” which would be released at the end of March 1960. Elvis Presley – Stuck on you. Artist: Elvis Presley Song: Stuck on you Article reposted from […]

March 20, 1982: Joan Jett and The Blackhearts’ cover of “I Love Rock ‘n Roll” reached #1 on the Billboard Hot 100 Singles Chart. This would be the first of nine Top 40 hits for the band. Joan Jett & The Blackhearts – I Love Rock ‘n’ Roll • TopPop I Love Rock 'n Roll […]

March 20, 1969: John Lennon married Yoko Ono in a private ceremony in Gibraltar. They spent their honeymoon in Amsterdam campaigning for an international "Bed-In" for peace. They planned another one in the United States, but were denied entry. The couple then went to Montreal, and during a "Bed-in" at the Queen Elizabeth Hotel recorded […]

March 20, 1965: Gary Lewis and The Playboys went to #1 on Billboard Hot 100 with "This Diamond Ring". The session musicians known as The Wrecking Crew were used on the track instead of the band, and Gary's voice was heavily over dubbed with other singers. Lewis himself has denied this. When it came time […]

March 17, 2010: Singer/songwriter Alex Chilton of The Box Tops and Big Star died following a heart attack in New Orleans, Louisiana. He was 59 years old. The Box Tops: Soul Deep The Box Tops: Soul Deep Article reposted from https://www.facebook.com/360029113845/posts/10157327056878846

March 17, 1968: The Bee Gees made their first appearance on The Ed Sullivan Show, where they performed”Words” and “To Love Somebody”. The Ed Sullivan Show – ‘Words’ – The Bee Gees (Aired March 17, 1968) – video dailymotion Watch The Ed Sullivan Show – 'Words' – The Bee Gees (Aired March 17, 1968) – […]