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 #RocHop #OTD #RockNRoll
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Day: December 29, 2022
December 29, 1957 – Buddy Holly and The Crickets
December 29, 1957 – Buddy Holly and The Crickets performed “Peggy Sue” on the “Arthur Murray Show.” @buddyholly @BuddyHollyCtr #ROCkabillyHop #buddyholly #TheCrickets #RocHop #OTD #RockNRoll
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December 29, 1956 – Elvis Presley
December 29, 1956 – Elvis Presley made chart history by having 10 songs on Billboard’s Top 100 for the week ending Dec 19th. This includes “Love Me Tender” at #2, “Love Me” at #7, “Don’t Be Cruel” at 26, “When My Blue Moon Turns To Gold Again” at #38, “Old Shep” at #47, “Hound Dog” and “Poor Boy” tied at #54, “Any Way You Want Me” at #70, Paralyzed” at #78, and “Blue Moon” at #93! #ROCkabillyHop @ElvisPresley #Elvis #TCB #theKing #RocHop #OTD #RockNRoll
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December 29, 1951 – by Johnnie Ray and The Four Lads
December 29, 1951 – “Cry” by Johnnie Ray and The Four Lads 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 #RocHop #OTD #RockNRoll
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