December 29, 2004 – Beyond the Sea, a musical about the life of Bobby Darin, debuts in US theaters. Darin superfan Kevin Spacey – who co-wrote, directed, and starred in the film – does his own singing. 45-year-old Spacey is a little old to be playing Darin, who was only 37 when he died. #ROCkabillyHop @bobby_darin2 @KevinSpacey #BobbyDarin
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Day: December 29, 2021
December 29, 1956 – Elvis Presley
December 29, 1956 – Elvis Presley made chart history by having 10 songs on Billboard’s Top 100 for week ending Dec 19th. #ROCkabillyHop @ElvisPresley #Elvis #theKing
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December 29, 1951 – Johnnie Ray and The Four Lads
December 29, 1951 – Johnnie Ray and The Four Lads’ “Cry” hit # 1 and wailed there for 11 tearful weeks. Ray has been cited by critics as a major precursor to what would become rock and roll, for his jazz and blues-influenced music and his animated stage personality. #ROCkabillyHop #JohnnieRay
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