Daily Archives: December 28, 2017

The Doors perform again at Winterland Arena in San Francisco 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Dec 28 1967)


Video: '1967-12-28 - The Doors - Winterland Arena - San Francisco, CA'

(Thursday, December 28, 1967)The Doors performed the third of three consecutive nights at Winterland Arena in San Francisco, performing “Love Me Two Times,” “The Unknown Soldier” and other songs tonight. Continue reading The Doors perform again at Winterland Arena in San Francisco 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Dec 28 1967)

The Crickets perform on ‘Arthur Murray Party’ 60 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Dec 28 1957)


Video: 'Buddy Holly on the Arthur Murray Dance Party 12/29/57'

(Saturday, December 28, 1957, 9:00-10:00 p.m. EST) — Buddy Holly and the Crickets (drummer Jerry Allison, bassist Joe B. Mauldin) made their first television appearance as a three-piece band tonight on the Arthur Murray Party television series on NBC, performing “Peggy Sue.” Continue reading The Crickets perform on ‘Arthur Murray Party’ 60 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Dec 28 1957)

George Martin debuts ‘Rhythm of Life’ documentary series 20 years ago hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Dec 28 1997)


Video: 'The Rhythm of Life - Part 1 of 3: Rhythm (edited)'

(Sunday, December 28, 1997, 11:25 p.m. GMT) — Former Beatles George Martin hosted the first of a three-part television documentary series tonight on BBC One titled “The Rhythm of Life,” in which he discussed various aspects of musical composition with professional musicians and singers, including Paul McCartney, Brian Wilson, Billy Joel, and Celine Dion. Continue reading George Martin debuts ‘Rhythm of Life’ documentary series 20 years ago hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Dec 28 1997)