Month: March 2023

March 2, 1955 – Bo Diddley had his first recording session at Universal Recording Studio in Chicago, where he laid down “Bo Diddley,” which went to the top of the US R&B chart by the following June. @BoDiddley #ROCkabillyHop #BoDiddley #RocHop #OTD #RockNRoll
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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 #OTD #RockNRoll
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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 #OTD #RockNRoll
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*March 1, 1957 – Everly Brothers joined Cadence Records and recorded the song “Bye Bye Love,” which became their signature sound. This sound featured acoustic guitars and harmonies inspired by Appalachian music over a rock beat. #ROCkabillyHop #EverlyBrothers #ByeByeLove #RocHop #OTD #RockNRoll
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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 #OTD #RockNRoll
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