Month: January 2023

January 10, 1964 – The Rolling Stones recorded “Not Fade Away” at Olympic Studios, London, England. The song, with its Bo Diddley beat, was first recorded by Buddy Holly and the Crickets and became The Stones’ first US single. @BuddyHolly #OTD #RockNRoll #RocHop @BuddyHollyCtr #ROCkabillyHop #BuddyHolly #TheCrickets
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January 10, 1961 – Buzz Clifford sings “Baby Sittin’ Boogie” on “American Bandstand.” “Baby Sittin’ Boogie” reached #4 in Norway, #6 on the Billboard pop chart, #17 on the UK Singles Chart, #27 on the R&B chart, and #28 on the U.S. country chart. #OTD #RockNRoll #ROCkabillyHop #RocHop @DickClarkProd #DickClark #AmericanBandstand #BuzzClifford #BabySittinBoogie
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January 10, 1935 – Ronnie Hawkins was born “Ronald Cornett Hawkins” in Huntsville, Arkansas. Also known as “Rompin’ Ronnie”, “Mr. Dynamo” or “The Hawk”, he was one of the key players in the 1960s rock scene in Toronto, Canada. #OTD #RockNRoll #RocHop #ROCkabillyHop #RonnieHawkins #HappyBirthday
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January 10, 1927 – Johnnie Ray was born John Alvin Ray in Hopewell, Oregon. He became one of the most popular performers of the ’50s, his career waning with the rise of rock and roll. #ROCkabillyHop #JohnnieRay #HappyBirthday #OTD #RockNRoll #RocHop
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January 9, 1962 – Sam Cooke released a new single called “Twisting The Night Away,” backed with the hit tune “You Send Me.” This dynamic duo of songs was an instant hit, with “Twisting The Night Away” climbing to the #9 spot on Billboard’s Hot 100, #1 on the R&B chart, and #6 in the UK. Meanwhile, “You Send Me” became a #1 hit on both Billboard’s R&B Records chart and the Billboard Hot 100. It was a truly impressive achievement and a testament to Cooke’s talent and appeal. These two songs remain beloved classics to this day, and we have Sam Cooke to thank for bringing them into the world. #ROCkabillyHop #SamCooke #TwistinTheNightAway #OTD #RockNRoll #RocHop #YouSendMe #Hot100
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January 8, 1993 – Shortly after midnight on what would have been Elvis Presley’s 58th birthday, a ceremony was held at Graceland to officially dedicate a 29-cent postage stamp featuring his image. It was a fitting tribute to the legendary musician, and a testament to his enduring popularity and cultural impact. The stamp was a hit with fans and remains a cherished collector’s item to this day. #ROCkabillyHop @ElvisPresley #Elvis #theKing #TCB #OTD #RockNRoll #RocHop #USPS
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January 8, 1960 – Eddie Cochran stepped into the recording studio to lay down tracks for a little tune called “Three Steps To Heaven.” Little did anyone know at the time, but this would turn out to be Cochran’s final recording session and his only #1 hit single in the UK. Talk about going out on top! “Three Steps To Heaven” became an instant classic, and Cochran’s legacy as a rock & roll pioneer lives on to this day. @EddieCochran_ #ROCkabillyHop #OTD #RockNRoll #RocHop #ThreeStepsToHeaven
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January 8, 1958 – Buddy Holly and the Crickets joined a star-studded lineup for the “America’s Greatest Teenage Recording Stars” tour. Along with The Everly Brothers, Eddie Cochran, Paul Anka, Jimmie Rodgers, Danny and the Juniors, and many more talented artists, they set out on a nationwide tour that was sure to be a hit with audiences everywhere. The tour kicked off at the Charlotte Coliseum in Charlotte, NC, and from there, these talented musicians took the country by storm. @BuddyHolly @BuddyHollyCtr #ROCkabillyHop #BuddyHolly #TheCrickets #OTD #RockNRoll #RocHop
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January 8, 1957 – Bill Haley & His Comets embarked on the very first rock & roll tour of Australia. The tour was a huge success, starting with two sold-out nights in Sydney. The show opened with the energetic Freddie Bell and the Bell Boys, followed by the smooth sounds of Big Joe Turner, LaVerne Baker, and The Platters. And to close out the night in style, the headlining Comets took the stage and rocked the house. #ROCkabillyHop @billhaleymusic #BillHaley #OTD #RockNRoll #RocHop
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January 8, 1935 – Gladys Presley gave birth to twin boys in a small house built by her husband, Vernon Presley, and her brother-in-law in Tupelo, Mississippi. Unfortunately, the first baby, Jessie Garon, was stillborn, but the second, Elvis Aaron, was born healthy and alive. Elvis would be the Presleys’ only child. #ROCkabillyHop @ElvisPresley #Elvis #theKing #TCB #HappyBirthday #OTD #RockNRoll #RocHop
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