Day: March 1, 2022

March 1, 1968 – Johnny Cash married June Carter of the gospel stars The Carter Family. #ROCkabillyHop @JohnnyCash #JohnnyCash #ManInBlack #RocHop
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March 1, 1958 – In what would prove to be a major influence on the burgeoning British rock scene, Buddy Holly and the Crickets begin their first and only UK tour at London’s Trocadero Club, playing 25 dates of two sets a night. Also on the bill was Gary Miller, The Tanner Sisters, Des O’Connor, The Montanas, Ronnie Keene & His Orchestra. @buddyholly @BuddyHollyCtr #ROCkabillyHop #buddyholly #TheCrickets #RocHop
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March 1, 1957 – “Whole Lotta Shakin’ Goin’ On,” the second single by Jerry Lee Lewis, is released on Sun Records. The single reached #3 on the Billboard Hot 100 and #1 on the R&B record charts. It also hit #1 on the country charts and #8 in the UK. @JerryLeeLewis #JerryLeeLewis #ROCkabillyHop #WholeLottaShakinGoinOn #RocHop
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March 1, 1957 – The Everly Brothers signed with Cadence Records and recorded “Bye Bye Love,” establishing their signature sound: acoustic guitars and Appalachian harmonies over a rock beat. #ROCkabillyHop #EverlyBrothers #ByeByeLove #RocHop
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March 1, 1957 – Chuck Berry releases “School Days” on Chess Records. It became his biggest hit to date, peaking at #3. @ChuckBerry #ROCkabillyHop #ChuckBerry #SchoolDays #RocHop
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