Video: 'The Beatles Interviews: Meeting George Martin and Ringo Joining The Band'
(Thursday, August 16, 1962, 10:00 a.m. BST) — Pete Best, the drummer of the English rock music band The Beatles, was fired from the group today after he was summoned to the Liverpool office of the group’s manager, Brian Epstein. Continue reading English rock music band The Beatles fire their original drummer Pete Best 50 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Aug 16 1962)
(Saturday, August 15, 1992) — “End of the Road” by Boyz II Men peaked at #1 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for 13 weeks (Aug. 15/22/29, Sept. 5/12/19/26, Ocy. 3/10/17/24/31, November 7, 1992). Continue reading ‘End of the Road’ by Boyz II Men peaks at #1 in USA 30 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Aug 15 1992)
(Saturday, August 14, 1982) — “Your Imagination” by Daryl Hall and John Oates peaked at #33 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for two weeks. Continue reading ‘Your Imagination’ by Daryl Hall and John Oates peaks at #33 in USA 40 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Aug 14 1982)
Video: 'The Doors - Live @ Balboa Stadium'
(Sunday, August 13, 1972, gates opened at 10:00 a.m. PDT) — Two years and 41 days after lead singer Jim Morrison was found dead in a bathtub in Paris, the surviving members of the American rock group The Doors — keyboardist Ray Manzarek, guitarist Robby Krieger and drummer John Densmore — performed today during a “Rock Liberation Festival” at Balboa Stadium in San Diego. Continue reading The Doors perform at Balboa Stadium in San Diego 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Aug 13 1972)
(Saturday, August 12, 1972) — “Where Is the Love” by Roberta Flack and Donny Hathaway peaked at #5 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for one week. Continue reading ‘Where Is the Love’ by Roberta Flack and Donny Hathaway peaks at #5 in USA 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Aug 12 1972)
Video: 'John Lennon - Sometime In New York (Full Album)' (16 videos)
(Saturday, August 12, 1972) — Some Time in New York City, a part-studio, part-live double album by ex-Beatle John Lennon and his wife, Yoko Ono, as Plastic Ono Band that included backing by the American rock band Elephant’s Memory, peaked at #48 on today’s Billboard 200 album chart for two weeks. Continue reading ‘Some Time In New York City’ album by John Lennon & Yoko Ono peaks at #48 in USA 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Aug 12 1972)
(Saturday, August 12, 1972) — “Duncan” by Paul Simon peaked at #52 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for one week. Continue reading ‘Duncan’ by Paul Simon peaks at #52 in USA 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Aug 12 1972)
Video: 'Paul McCartney & Wings In Gothenburg, Sweeden - ITN News - 11 August 1972'
(Wednesday, August 11, 1972) — Former Beatle Paul McCartney and his new rock group, Wings, arrived today in Lund, Sweden, for a concert after paying $1,800 in combined fines for possession of cannabis. Continue reading Paul McCartney and new band depart Gothenberg, Sweden, following drug bust during Wings Over Europe Tour 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Aug 11 1972)
(Saturday, August 11, 1962) — “Breaking Up Is Hard to Do” by Neil Sedaka peaked at #1 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for two weeks (August 11/18, 1962). Continue reading ‘Breaking Up Is Hard to Do’ by Neil Sedaka peaks at #1 in USA 60 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Aug 11 1962)
(Saturday, August 11, 1962) — “Twist and Shout” by The Isley Brothers peaked at #17 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for one week. Continue reading ‘Twist and Shout’ by The Isley Brothers peaks at #17 in USA 60 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Aug 11 1962)