Video: 'Monkees' Davy Jones dies'
(Wednesday, February 29, 2012, morning EST) — English singer, actor and businessman Davy Jones, the heartthrob singer who helped propel the made-for-TV rock band The Monkees to the top of the pop charts as an American version of the Beatles, died today. He was 66. Continue reading Former Monkee Davy Jones, 66, dies of sudden massive heart attack 10 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Feb 29 2012)
(Saturday, February 29, 1992) — “To Be with You” by Mr. Big peaked at #1 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for three weeks (Feb. 29, March 7/14, 1992). Continue reading ‘To Be with You’ by Mr. Big peaks at #1 in USA 30 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Feb 29 1992)
(Saturday, February 28, 1942) — “Moonlight Cocktail” by Glenn Miller (with vocals by Ray Eberle and The Modernaires) peaked at #1 on today’s Billboard Best Sellers in Stores chart for the first of 10 consecutive weeks (Feb. 28, Mar. 7/14/21/28, Apr. 4/11/18/25, May 2, 1942). Continue reading ‘Moonlight Cocktail’ by Glenn Miller peaks at #1 in USA 80 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Feb 28 1942)
