Daily Archives: June 29, 2015

Ringo Starr appears in Pizza Hut commercial with three Monkees 20 years ago today (June 29 1995)


Video: 'Beatles - Ringo Starr & The Monkees - Pizza Hut Commercial (1995)'

(Sunday, June 29, 1995) — Former Beatle Ringo first appeared in a Pizza Hut television commercial today alongside three members of the group The Monkees, including Davy Jones, Micky Dolenz and Peter Tork.

Mick Jagger, David Bowie record ‘Dancing In The Street’ 30 years ago today (June 29 1985)


Video: 'David Bowie & Mick Jagger - Dancing In The Street'

(Saturday, June 29, 1985) — Mick Jagger and David Bowie recorded a version of “Dancing In The Street” today at Abbey Road Studios in London as part of the Live Aid charity movement.

‘Into the Groove’ by Madonna tops USA dance club chart 30 years ago today (June 29 1985)

(Saturday, June 29, 1985)“Into The Groove”” by Madonna peaked at #1 on today’s Billboard Hot Dance Club Play chart for one week.

While a very popular track at the time with heavy rotation on MTV, “Into the Groove” was only available as the B-side of the 12-inch single of “Angel,” and therefore not eligible to chart on the Billboard Hot 100 according to the rules at the time.