Today in Rock and Roll History

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Today in the History of Rock.......

1929
David Lynch was born.

1952
The Flamingos form in Chicago as a quintet comprising cousins Jake and Zeke Carey (who sing bass and tenor, respectively), Paul Wilson (baritone), Johnny Carter (tenor) and lead singer Earl Lewis (who is quickly replaced by Sollie McElroy).

1955
Rock Around the Clock (Bill Haley & His Comets) was a hit.

1962
Algeria is declared an independent nation by France.

1965
"Give Us Your Blessings" by the Shangri-Las charts at #29.

1965
"I'll Keep Holding On" by the Marvelettes charts at #34.

1969
Brian Jones is found dead in his swimming pool.

1971
The Move hits #11 in the UK with "Tonight".

1974
Rush releases self-titled debut album.

1980
Chet Atkins parts ways with RCA Records after 30 years. He signs with Columbia Records, for which he will record six albums.

1982
Kansas hits #17 with "Play the Game Tonight".

1982
Heart hits #33 with "This Man of Mine".

1982
Van Halen hits #38 with "Dancin' in the Street".

1982
Japan hits #9 in the UK with "I Second That Emotion".

1982
Human League hits #1 in the US with "Don't You Want Me"

1983
Every Breath You Take (The Police) was a hit.

1988
The Flame (Cheap Trick) was a hit.