Category: On This Day…

January 8, 1993 – Elvis Presley

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

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

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

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 – Elvis Presley

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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January 7, 1956 – Bill Haley and His Comets

January 7, 1956 – Columbia Pictures began production on “Rock Around the Clock” featuring the song of the same name by Bill Haley and His Comets. Alan Freed is also featured and serves as a technical consultant. It was also announced that Freed had made a deal with Columbia Records and WINS to take packaged rock and roll shows cross country to appear in local movie theaters. #OTD #RockNRoll #ROCkabillyHop @billhaleymusic #BillHaley RocHop
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January 7, 1955 – Bill Haley and his Comets

January 7, 1955 – “Rock Around the Clock” by Bill Haley and his Comets, entered the UK chart for the first time. The original full title of the song was “We’re Gonna Rock Around the Clock Tonight!” and it is often cited as the biggest-selling vinyl rock and roll single of all time with sales of over 25 million. #ROCkabillyHop @billhaleymusic #BillHaley #RockAroundTheClock #OTD #RockNRoll #RocHop
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