Genesis performs first post-Peter Gabriel American gig in Buffalo 50 years ago this hour (Mar 28 1976)

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Video: 'Genesis - Live in Buffalo - March 28th, 1976'

(Sunday, March 28, 1976, 7:00 p.m. EST) — Genesis performed its first American gig tonight at Century Theatre in Buffalo, New York, with drummer Phil Collins as the band’s new lead vocalist. Continue reading Genesis performs first post-Peter Gabriel American gig in Buffalo 50 years ago this hour (Mar 28 1976) →

‘Goody Goody’ by Benny Goodman peaks at #1 in USA 90 years ago today (Mar 28 1936)

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(Saturday, March 28, 1936) — “Goody Goody” by Benny Goodman and his Orchestra (vocal refrain by Helen Ward) peaked at #1 on today’s Your Hit Parade weekly music chart for four consecutive weeks (Mar. 28, Apr. 4/11/18, 1936). Continue reading ‘Goody Goody’ by Benny Goodman peaks at #1 in USA 90 years ago today (Mar 28 1936) →

‘Dream Weaver’ by Gary Wright peaks at #2 in USA 50 years ago today (Mar 27 1976)

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(Saturday, March 27, 1976) — “Dream Weaver” by Gary Wright peaked at #2 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for three weeks. Continue reading ‘Dream Weaver’ by Gary Wright peaks at #2 in USA 50 years ago today (Mar 27 1976) →

‘Lonely Night (Angel Face)’ by Captain & Tennille peaks at #3 in USA 50 years ago today (Mar 27 1976)

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(Saturday, March 27, 1976) — “Lonely Night (Angel Face)” by Captain & Tennille peaked at #3 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for three weeks. Continue reading ‘Lonely Night (Angel Face)’ by Captain & Tennille peaks at #3 in USA 50 years ago today (Mar 27 1976) →

‘Deep Purple’ by Donny and Marie Osmond peaks at #14 in USA 50 years ago today (Mar 27 1976)

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(Saturday, March 27, 1976) — “Deep Purple” by Donny and Marie Osmond peaked at #14 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for two weeks. Continue reading ‘Deep Purple’ by Donny and Marie Osmond peaks at #14 in USA 50 years ago today (Mar 27 1976) →

First 4.6 miles of Washington Metro subway system opens 50 years ago this hour (Mar 27 1976)

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Video: 'Metro: Here and Now'

(Saturday, March 27, 1976, 10:30 a.m. EST) — Washingtonians lined up by the thousands today for free rides on a short inaugural stretch of the Metro, the city’s new subway system. By afternoon, the unexpected throng was overloading the cars and causing delays throughout the system.

Paul McCartney and Wings depart Paris 50 years ago today (Mar 27 1976)

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Video: 'Paul McCartney and Wings at Paris 1976, very rare footage'

(Saturday, March 27, 1976) — Former Beatle Paul McCartney and his band Wings departed Hôtel George V today in Paris following the conclusion of the second European leg of their Wings Over the World tour.