The Rock History Report for May 28th
1957 – The National Academy of Recording Arts and Sciences (NARAS), which is responsible for organizing the Grammy Awards, was established. 1966 – The Rolling…
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The Rock History Report for May 26th
1965 – The Rolling Stones appeared alongside Jackie De Shannon, Sonny and Cher and Jimmy Rodgers on “Shindig!” 1969 – John Lennon and Yoko Ono…
The Rock History Report for May 21st
1968 – The Rolling Stones’ Brian Jones was busted for the second time for cannabis possession in his London apartment. 1970 – Crosby, Stills, Nash…
The Rock History Report for May 19th
1965 – FBI agents paid a visit to Wand Records to investigate the lyrics to “Louie Louie,” the classic Kingsmen tune. 1973 – Paul Simon…
The Rock History Report for May 15th
1957 – Elvis Presley inhaled a cap from one of his teeth. He had to be taken to a Los Angeles hospital to have it…
The Rock History Report for May 12th
1960 – Frank Sinatra and Elvis Presley appeared together on a TV special and performed each other’s hit of the day. Elvis crooned “Witchcraft” while…