July 10, 1961 – Bobby Lewis’ “Tossin’ And Turnin'” hits #1. It was named the number one single on the Billboard chart for 1961, after spending seven consecutive weeks at the top. #ROCkabillyHop #Bobby Lewis #TossinAndTurnin #RocHop
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Day: July 10, 2022
July 10, 1959 – Alan Freed, Chuck Berry, and in the title role, Jimmy Clanton
July 10, 1959 – The latest rock and roll movie “Go, Johnny, Go” opens nationally. The movie stars Alan Freed, Chuck Berry, and in the title role, Jimmy Clanton. Appearances are made by Ritchie Valens, Eddie Cochran, Jackie Wilson, and the Flamingos. #ROCkabillyHop #RocHop #GoJohnnyGo #AlanFreed @ChuckBerry #ChuckBerry #JimmyClanton #RitchieValens @EddieCochran_ #EddieCochran #JackieWilson #Flamingos
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July 10, 1942 – Ronnie James Dio
July 10, 1942 – Ronnie James Dio of “Ronnie Dio and the Prophets” is born “Ronald James Padavona” in Portsmouth, New Hampshire. Dio’s career spans decades and genres from doo-wop to heavy metal. #ROCkabillyHop #HappyBirthday #RonnieJamesDio #HappyBirthday #RonnieDio #TheProphets #ELF #Rainbow #BlackSabbath #Dio #RocHop
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July 10, 1937 – Jumpin’ Gene Simmons
July 10, 1937 – Rockabilly singer Jumpin’ Gene Simmons is born in Itawamba County, Mississippi. He began his music career at Sun Records as an opening act for Elvis Presley. #ROCkabillyHop #HappyBirthday #JumpinGeneSimmons #RocHop
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