May 19, 1958 – Ritchie Valens records “Come On, Let’s Go.” It was the first of four charting singles from his self-titled debut album. Released in September, backed with a cover of The Robins “Framed” on the B-side, “Come On, Let’s Go,” peaked at #42 on the U.S. Billboard Hot 100 in late 1958. #ROCkabillyHop #RitchieValens #ComeOnLetsGo
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May 19, 1958 – The Everly Brothers
May 19, 1958 – “All I Have To Do Is Dream” by The Everly Brothers made #1 on Billboard’s “Most played by Jockeys” and “Top 100” charts, and remained there for five and three weeks, respectively. Written by the husband and wife songwriting team Felice and Boudleaux Bryant, the track was recorded in just two takes. #ROCkabillyHop #EverlyBrothers @EverlyBrosInt #ROCHop
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May 18, 1978 – Buddy Holly
May 18, 1978 – The Buddy Holly Story, starring Gary Busey as Holly, is released in the US. Widely criticized for historical inaccuracies, the movie helped to kindle new interest in Buddy Holly and his music. #ROCHop @buddyholly @BuddyHollyCtr #ROCkabillyHop #buddyholly #TheCrickets #GaryBusey @thegarybusey
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May 18, 1963 – Jimmy Soul
May 18, 1963 – Jimmy Soul found his bliss when “If You Wanna Be Happy” hit #1 in the US for two weeks. #ROCkabillyHop #RocHop @dickclarkprod #DickClark #AmericanBandstand #JimmySoul #IfYouWannaBeHappy
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May 17, 1960 – Bobby Freeman
May 17, 1960 – Bobby Freeman appears on “American Bandstand.” #ROCkabillyHop #RocHop @dickclarkprod #DickClark #AmericanBandstand #BobbyFreeman
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May 16, 1959 – Wayne Newton
May 16, 1959 – Wayne Newton, 16 years old, makes his Las Vegas debut, performing with his brother, Jerry, at the Freemont Hotel downtown. A few years later, he becomes a Vegas Star and a regular on the Strip. #ROCkabillyHop #RocHop #WayneNewton
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May 16, 1936 – Corinthian “Kripp” Johnson
May 16, 1936 – Doo wop singer Corinthian “Kripp” Johnson (of The Del-Vikings) is born in Cambridge, Massachusetts. “Kripp” sang lead on “Whispering Bells,” among other songs. #ROCkabillyHop #RocHop #DelVikings #WhisperingBells #HappyBirthday
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May 15, 1961 – Brenda Lee
May 15, 1961 – Brenda Lee guests on “Make Room For Daddy” on CBS-TV. #ROCkabillyHop #RocHop #BrendaLee #MakeRoomForDaddy
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May 15, 1954 – Elvis Presley
May 15, 1954 – Elvis auditions with the house band at Memphis’ Hi Hat Club. Eddie Bond is reputed to have told Elvis to stick with driving a truck “because you’re never going to make it as a singer.” Needless to say, Elvis didn’t get the gig. Bond claims the club owner told him to pass on Elvis. #ROCkabillyHop @ElvisPresley #Elvis #theKing #DriveATruck
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May 14, 1956 – Buddy Holly
May 14, 1956 – Buddy Holly visits his optometrist’s office to correct his horrible 20/800 vision with primitive contact lenses, but Buddy hates them, and decides to keep his signature glasses. #ROCHop @buddyholly @BuddyHollyCtr #ROCkabillyHop #buddyholly #TheCrickets
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