May 12th in The Evolution of Rock ‘n Roll…
May 12, 1945:
The only single of Billie Holiday's ever to chart, "Lover Man (Oh, Where Can You Be), enters Billboard's R&B chart, rising to #5…
May 12, 1951:
Wynonie Harris hit #6 on the R&B chart with "Bloodshot Eyes”…
May 12, 1951: The number one record on America's R 'n B chart was a song called "Rocket 88" by Jackie Brenston And His Delta Cats…
Many Rock historians say that this was the first true Rock and Roll record. Although Brenston sang, played sax and is credited as composer, 'His Delta Cats' were actually Ike Turner And His Kings of Rhythm…
May 12, 1965:
The Rolling Stones record "Satisfaction" during a two day recording session at Chess Studios in Chicago…
The Rolling Stones record "Satisfaction" during a two day recording session at Chess Studios in Chicago…
The song will top the Hot 100 for four straight weeks in July and lead the UK chart for two weeks in September...
Mick Jagger would later say "It was the song that really made The Rolling Stones, changed us from just another band into a huge, monster band."
Mick Jagger would later say "It was the song that really made The Rolling Stones, changed us from just another band into a huge, monster band."
May 12, 1967:
Archie Bell of Archie Bell And The Drells is drafted into the US Army. Months later, their single "Tighten Up" will reach the Top Ten… (NOTE: These cats don’t only sing, but they dance just as good as they walk)
Archie Bell of Archie Bell And The Drells is drafted into the US Army. Months later, their single "Tighten Up" will reach the Top Ten… (NOTE: These cats don’t only sing, but they dance just as good as they walk)
May 12, 1973: "Right Place Wrong Time," by Dr. John, enters the singles chart, where it will peak at #9….
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| Dr. John and Allan Toussaint |
Allen Toussaint produced, arranged, played and sang on the song, which was Dr. John's commercial zenith…
MAY 12th WAS QUITE A DAY IN
THE EVOLUTION OF ROCK ‘n ROLL!!!
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