Day: January 17, 2023

January 17, 1990 – The Fifth Annual Rock and Roll Hall of Fame induction ceremonies were held in New York City. Inductees include Hank Ballard, Bobby Darin, The Four Seasons, The Four Tops, The Kinks, The Platters, Simon & Garfunkel, and The Who. #ROCkabillyHop #HankBallard #TheTwist #OTD #RockNRoll #RocHop
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January 17, 1943 – ’60s singer Chris Montez is born “Ezekiel Christopher Montanez” in Los Angeles, California. His rock sound is exemplified in songs such as his 1962 hit “Let’s Dance”, which reached #4 on the Billboard Hot 100. #ROCkabillyHop #ChrisMontez #LetsDance #OTD #RockNRoll #RocHop
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January 18, 1960 – Johnny Preston hit #1 with “Running Bear” and held there for 3 weeks. Written by J.P. “The Big Bopper” Richardson, the backup singing and sound effects were vocalized by George Jones and producer Bill Hall. #ROCkabillyHop #JohnnyPreston #RunningBear #OTD #RockNRoll #RocHop
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