Today in Rock and Roll History

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

1942
Carole King was born.

1947
Chet Atkins is signed to RCA Records as a solo artist. Two years later, he becomes the label’s premiere session guitarist, too.

1948
The Ravens hits #5 on the R&B chart and #24 on the pop chart with "Write Me A Letter."

1956
The Turbans hit #33 with "When You Dance".

1959
Jackie Wilson hits #1 on the R&B chart and #7 on the pop chart with "Lonely Teardrops." The single is released on Brunswisk Records.

1964
The Beatles make their first appearance on 'The Ed Sullivan Show'.

1969
Everyday People (Sly & the Family Stone) was a hit.

1974
Love Unlimited Orchestra hits #1 with "Love's Theme".

1974
Art Garfunkel hits #38 with "I Shall Sing".

1975
You're No Good (Linda Ronstadt) was a hit.

1977
As the result of a legal settlement, Willie Dixon is set to receive “increased publishing royalties and the gradual return of the copyrights on all of his songs,” according to biography Don Snowden.

1980
Orchestral Manoeuvres In the Dark hits #67 in the UK with "Red Frame/White Light".

1981
Bill Haley died in Harlingen, TX.

1986
How Will I Know (Bon Jovi) was a hit.

1991
C&C Music Factory featuring Freedom Williams hits #1 US with "Gonna Make Sweat".