Day: January 15, 2022

January 15, 1974 – With ’50s nostalgia trending, Happy Days premieres on ABC with “Rock Around The Clock” as its theme song. #ROCkabillyHop @hwinkler4real @RealRonHoward #HappyDays #RocHop
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January 15, 1967 – The film The Fastest Guitar Alive, starring Roy Orbison and Sheb Wooley, premieres in New York City. The film features Orbison performing seven original songs which appeared on his 1967 MGM record album of the same name. A flop with the critics, it would be the only film Orbison would star in for MGM, even though they had him under contract for five more. #ROCkabillyHop @ROYORBISON @Royorbisonjr #RoyOrbison #ShebWooley #RocHop
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January 15, 1958 – The Champs release the single “Train to Nowhere,” true to the title, the song went nowhere. The B-side, however, a saxy tune called “Tequila” became a favorite of DJs. Three months later, “Tequilla” is the #1 song in America. #ROCkabillyHop #Tequila #TheChamps #TrainToNowhere #RocHop
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January 15, 1955 – During his association with the Hayride, Elvis meets “Colonel” Tom Parker, a promoter and manager connected with various acts and the “Louisiana Hayride.” Parker is also the manager for country star Hank Snow. A previous Parker client is country star Eddy Arnold. #ROCkabillyHop @ElvisPresley #Elvis #theKing #LouisianaHayride #RocHop
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