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May 29, 1852
After her successful two-year, P.T. Barnum-promoted tour of the United States, opera singer Jenny Lind, nicknamed the “Swedish Nightingale,” left New York to take up residence in Dresden, Germany.
May 29, 1886
The first advertisement for Coca-Cola, touting the drink as “Delicious! Refreshing! Exhilirating! Invigorating!,” appeared in The Atlanta Journal.
1901
Ignacy Jan Paderewski‘s opera “Manru” has its world premiere in Dresden
1913
Igor Stravinsky’s composition “The Rite of Spring” premiered in Paris.
Tupelo, Mississippi
1935-1940
306 Old Satillo Road, Elvis’ birthplace, is now 306 Elvis Presley Drive.
, 1938
Vernon Presley in prison ( May 25 1938 to February 6 1939)
,1939
1940-41
Reese Street, where the Presleys stayed with Vester and Clettes Presley and their daughter Patsy,
1942
Kelly Street, a rented, small apartment.
1942
Bing Crosby recorded the Irving Berlin song ‘White Christmas’. Crosby recorded the song with the John Scott Trotter Orchestra and the Ken Darby Singers in just 18 minutes. Crosby re-recorded “White Christmas” in 1947 and that is the version heard most often on the radio at Christmastime. According to the Guinness Book of World Records, the version sung by Bing Crosby is the best-selling single of all time, with estimated sales in excess of 50 million copies worldwide. It was deemed the biggest selling single of all time, until 1997’s “Candle In The Wind (Princess Diana Tribute)” by Elton John.
1942
Kelly Street, a rented, small apartment.
1943
“The Million Dollar Band” was heard for the first time on NBC radio.
The Presley family moved to the Mississippi Gulf Coast, May 15 to June 20, Returning to Tupelo.
1944
August 8, 1945 to July 18, 1946
Berry Street -“Doll” Smith lived here with the Presleys and then Minnie Mae Presley moved in.
1946
Commerce Street, a rental
510 1/2 Maple Street, South Tupelo -the Presleys lived with Glady’s cousin Frank Richards and his wife, Leona.
1947
Mulbery Alley
Memphis, Tennessee
Sept. 12, 1948-Sept. 20, 1949
572 Poplar Avenue
Sept 2o 1949 to January 7, 1950
185 Winchester Street, a two- bedroom apartment (number 328)
January 7, 1950 to April 1953
398 Cypress Street
1950
Maybelle Carter and the Carter Sisters joined the Grand Ole Opry.
1951
Singer/Comedian/actress Fanny Brice (The Great Ziegfeld, Be Yourself!, Ziegfeld Follies, Everybody Sing, The Man from Blankley’s, My Man) , the creator and star of the top-rated radio comedy series “The Baby Snooks Show,” died of a cerebral hemorrhage at age 59.
June 3, 1951 to July 1, 1951
Elvis was employed as a machinist by “Precision Tool Co.”
1952
Country music singer/songwriter Hank Williams Sr. and his wife Audrey ended their 7½-year marriage.
April 17, 1952 to May 28, 1952
Elvis worked as an user at Loew’s State Theatre
, 1954
Elvis worked at Crown Electric, until mid-October 1954
The Presleys lived at 2414 Lamar Avenue, rented til the end of 1954 to mid-1955
The Sun Records Rockabilly Era
May 29, 1955
Elvis performed at the North Side Coliseum, Fort Worth at 4.00 p.m.
Scotty, Elvis and Bill onstage in Ft. Wort
PRESLEY CLOSED HIS EYES, and began the sensual, almost vulgar swaying of his body that has made him a nationwide celebrity. In a reaction better explained by Freud than Variety or Billboard, the girls collapsed on one another, moaning from side to side with closed eyes. They screamed. Tears ran down their faces. They swarmed toward the stage.
Twenty policemen, imported for the Friday night show, shook their heads in amazement and ushered them back to their seats.
Forty girls from Dallas chartered a bus to attend the show. Two proudly displayed scars on their arms where they had carved the word “Elvis” with pocket knives. Georgiana Blaylock, 16, and Dolores Orms, 16, both of Thomas Jefferson High School in Dallas, said their mothers called them “idiots” for carving their arms. “I’ve done it four times – the latest one today,” Georgiana said with a sigh. “I’ve only done it twice,” pouted Dolores.
As Presley moaned and swayed through “Heartbreak Hotel,” “Blue Suede Shoes,” “Long Tall Sally,” “Only You,” “I Was The One, Honey,” and “I’ve Got A Woman,” there was even a 3-year old boy mimicking him from the first row.
Earl Lloyd Bright Jr., whose parents live at 609 Crosby, came to the show with a child’s guitar, and strummed and swayed along with the star. The Brights’ other child, 20-month-old Laura, clapped her hands to the rock and roll music while sucking a bottle.
Then at the Sportatorium , Dallas at 8.00 p.m.
Scotty Elvis and Bill at the Sportatorium
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| Info | May 29 1955 | North Side Coliseum | Fort Worth TX | (4:00 PM) | Bob Neals Tour Of West Texas | Yes | |||||||
| Info | May 29 1955 | Sportatorium | Dallas TX | (8:00 PM) | Bob Neals Tour Of West Texas | Yes | |||||||
The Presleys lived at 1414 Getwell Street rented from mid-1955 to May, 11 1956.
The RCA Victor Atomic Powered Singer
May 29, 1956
Elvis in the front yard of his home at 1034 Audubon Drive in May 29, 1956. When this photo was taken, Elvis had just returned from touring; the band’s instruments were still packed on the roof of his car. His famous pink Cadillac can be seen over his right shoulder.
Audubon Drive Memphis : May 29, 1956
Elvis Presley | Audubon Drive Memphis | May 29, 1956
For Elvis CD Collectors • May 29, 1956 – Audubon Drive
Elvis went to Dixie’s house and took her for a ride on his motorcycle.
Romances: Dixie Locke
May 29, 1957
The Presleys lived at Audobon Drive, Graceland purchased on March 19.
The Military Service Disruption
May 29, 1958
Little Anthony & the Imperials recorded their immortal “Tears On My Pillow” (#4 pop, #2 R&B), their first million-seller. They started the session as the Chesters and left the studio as the Imperials. When disc jockey Alan Freed began playing the single, he christened the group Little Anthony & the Imperials, and within a month all new copies of the 45 read Little Anthony & the Imperials.
At the Capitol Tower Recording Studio in Hollywood, Frank Sinatra recorded “Ebb Tide,” “Angel Eyes,” “Spring Is Here,” “Guess I’ll Hang My Tears Out To Dry,” “Only The Lonely,” and “Willow Weep For Me” for his classic “Frank Sinatra Sings For Only The Lonely” album.
Military service at Fort Hood in Texas., for basic training as part of the Second Armored Division. He was stationed there for six months.
The Presleys lived at Graceland
May 29, 1959
Ray Charles, the Drifters, B.B. King and Jimmy Reed performed for an estimated 9,000 people at Atlanta’s Herndon Stadium. It was one of the rock era’s first outdoor music festivals.
Military Service in Germany
Feb 3 1959 – March 1960: Goethestr.14 in Bad Nauheim, Germany
The Hollywood Decade/The Elvis Establishment
May 29, 1960
Everly Brothers “Cathy’s Clown” hits #1
May 29, 1961
Ricky Nelson made something of a comeback when he reached the top of the Billboard and Cashbox music charts with “Travelin’ Man” the B-side was the Gene Pitney song ‘Hello Mary Lou’ which became a double A side UK No.1.. While Nelson had placed eight consecutive singles in the Top 10 between 1957 and 1959, his previous 4 singles had peaked without breaking the Top 10. Sam Cooke had turned the song down,
“Travelin’ Man” became Ricky Nelson’s second #1 (first”Poor Little Fool”) Shep & the Limelights had #2–“Daddy’s Home”. Roy Orbison slid into third with “Running Scared”.
May 29, 1962
Barbra Streisand appeared on CBS-TV’s “The Garry Moore Show.” She sang “When The Sun Comes Out,” a few bars of “Moanin’ Low,” and, for the first time in public anywhere, her classic slow-tempo version of “Happy Days Are Here Again.”
4th Grammy Awards: “Moon River” by Henry Mancini won Record of the Year at the Grammy Awards, Chubby Checker won a Grammy Award for Best Rock and Roll Recording for ‘Let’s Twist Again’ and Ray Charles won Best Rhythm & Blues Recording for ‘Hit The Road Jack’.
May 29, 1963
Del Shannon’s cover of the Beatles’ “From Me to You” became the first song written by John Lennon and Paul McCartney to appear on the American record charts.
This was Priscilla’s graduation day from High School, which Elvis didn’t attend.
Elvis waited for her in his car and took her home to Graceland where a graduation party was planned
May 29, 1964
May 29, 1965
| Bob Dylan’s album Bringing It All Back Home was at No.1 on the UK charts, his second UK No.1 album. The black and white pamphlet lying across the Time magazine with President Lyndon B. Johnson on the cover is a publication of the Earth Society, who saw its mission as protecting earth from collisions with comets and planets. |
The Beach Boys started a two week run at No.1 on the US singles chart with ‘Help Me Rhonda’, the group’s second US No.1. The recording session was interrupted by the Wilson brothers’ drunken father, Murry, who arrived at the studio to criticize the Boys enthusiasm. The recording reel continued to record the confrontation, which still circulates among fans. The song, originally spelled “Help Me Ronda” on the LP “Today!”, began to receive radio airplay and was soon re-recorded and issued as a single with the new spelling. It was the first Beach Boys’ hit to feature the voice of rhythm guitarist Al Jardine. The record made the Top Ten in eight other countries, but only managed to climb to #27 in the UK.
The Beach Boys had the brand new #1 song with “Help Me Rhonda”, taking over from the Beatles’ “Ticket To Ride”. The Supremes were moving up with “Back In My Arms Again” while Herman’s Hermits were on their way down with “Mrs. Brown You’ve Got A Lovely Daughter”. The rest of the Top 10: Sam the Sham & the Pharaohs moved up to #5 with “Wooly Bully”, Elvis Presley had another hit with “Crying in the Chapel”, Gary Lewis & the Playboys were falling with “Count Me In”, the Seekers had song #8–“I’ll Never Find Another You”, the Beau Brummels moved from 19-9 with “Just A Little” and Tom Jones had a Top 10 with “It’s Not Unusual”.
May 29, 1966
May 29, 1967
Cream, the Jimi Hendrix Experience and Pink Floyd were among the performers at the Tulip Bulb Auction Hall in Spalding, Lincoln, England.
Johnny Rivers released his version of the Miracles’ hit “Tracks Of My Tears”.
5th Dimension released the single “Up-Up And Away”.
The Doors “Light My Fire” reached #1 and become one of the Top 20 Songs of the Rock Era*. The group went on to have 17 hits, including three Top 10 songs.
Elvis and Priscilla wore their wedding outfit again at a reception hold at Graceland for friends, relatives and employees.
The room was decorated in green and white for the reception at 8.30 p.m. The wedding cake was provided by Monte’s Catering Service with music from Tony Barrasso.
Later in the evening Elvis went to the Memphian to watch a movie again.
Romances: Priscilla
May 1st 1967 – The Wedding of Elvis & Priscilla
The Story of Elvis’ Wedding | www.thelittlevegaschapel.com
The Gary Pepper Collection of Elvis Presley Memorabilia
May 29, 1968
May 29, 1969
Crosby, Stills & Nash released their self-titled debut on Atlantic Records label. It spawned two Top 40 hits: ‘Marrakesh Express’ and ‘Suite: Judy Blue Eyes’.
At the Graceland gates greeting fans sometime between May 29th and June 10th 1969
The Vegas Artist in Residence and Tour Decade
May 29, 1970
Elvis flew to Dallas as John Carpenter with Charlie Hodge, Richard Davis and Joe Esposito. They stayed at the Royal Coach Motor Hotel until June 2.
May 29, 1971
Canada’s 5 Man Electrical Band enters the US charts with what would prove to be their biggest hit and signature tune, “Signs”. The song is still a staple of oldies radio in the US.
James Taylor released the single “You’ve Got A Friend”.
At San Francisco’s Winterland Ballroom, three dozen audience members attending a Grateful Dead show were treated for hallucinations after drinking apple juice spiked (some say by the band) with LSD.
The Rolling Stones started a two week run at No.1 on the US singles chart with ‘Brown Sugar’, from Sticky Fingers. The first single released on Rolling Stones Records, it was the bands sixth US No.1, and a No.2 hit in the UK. The songs lyrics, which are essentially a pastiche of a number of taboo subjects, include: interracial sex, cunnilingus, slave rape, and less distinctly, sadomasochism, lost virginity, and heroin.
Rainy Days And Mondays” by the Carpenters was #1 on the Adult Contemporary chart where it would remain for four weeks.
“Joy To The World” by Three Dog Night finally ended its reign at #1 after six weeks. “Brown Sugar” was the new #1 song. The Jackson 5 slipped to 3 with “Never Can Say Goodbye”, the Honey Cone had their only hit “Want Ads” and Ringo Starr was looking good at #5 with “It Don’t Come Easy”. The rest of the Top 10: Ocean with their great song “Put Your Hand In The Hand”, Aretha Franklin had #7 with her cover of “Bridge Over Troubled Water”, Donny Osmond was all “Sweet And Innocent” at #8, Lobo had #9–“Me And You And A Dog Named Boo” and Daddy Dewdrop had #10 with “Chick-A-Boom”.
May 29, 1972
Paul McCartney releases his version of the nursery rhyme, “Mary Had A Little Lamb” as kind of tongue-in-cheek joke to get back at the BBC for banning his earlier single “Give Ireland Back To The Irish”. It reached the US Top-30.
One year previously, they were Linda Ronstadt’s backup band. Now, they were their own group and on this date, the Eagles released their first single “Take It Easy”.
The Osmonds’ album “Phase III” was certified Gold.
May 29, 1973
Clive Davis was fired at Columbia Records for misappropriating $100,000.
The Byrds split as founder Roger McGuinn gave a solo concert at New York’s Academy of Music.
May 29, 1974
U.S. President Richard Nixon agreed to turn over 1,200 pages of edited Watergate transcripts.
May 29, 1975
In London, the Osmonds’ appearance at Wembley Pool led to a riot by their fans.
May 29, 1976
Diana Ross had her fourth #1 as a solo artist (she had 12 with the Supremes) with “Love Hangover”, bumping “Silly Love Songs” by Wings out of the top spot. Elvin Bishop had his one and only hit “Fooled Around And Fell In Love” and Silver Convention was looking good with “Get Up And Boogie”. The rest of the Top 10: Dorothy Moore had #5 with “Misty Blue”, Pratt & McClain were at 6 with the “Theme From ‘Happy Days'”, John Sebastian slid to 7 with “Welcome Back”, Henry Gross had “Shannon” at #8, Hall & Oates moved inside the Top 10 with “Sara Smile” and Barry Manilow remained at #10 with “Tryin’ To Get The Feeling Again”.
“One Piece At A Time” by Johnny Cash hits #29
Elvis Presley’s single “Hurt” hit #28 in the U.S.
Presley’s version reached No. 28 on the Billboard Hot 100, while reaching No. 7 on Billboard‘s Easy Listening chart, No. 6 on Billboard‘s Hot Country Singles chart,[12] and No. 37 on the UK Singles Chart. He sang the song on stage 159 times, usually performing it with a reprise. In three of these instances, in Birmingham AL, Pittsburg, PA and in Chicago IL, ending it by going to the floor intentionally while simultaneity delivering a seven second uninterrupted note, the only singer in history to attempt, let alone succeed at, such extraordinary vocal and physical gymnastics.
“Hurt” was originally performed by Roy Hamilton, whose version peaked at number eight on the R&B Best Seller chart and spent a total of seven weeks on the chart. The song is considered to be the signature hit of Timi Yuro, whose version went to number four on the Billboard pop chart in 1961. Juice Newton‘s 1985 version scored number one on Billboard’s Country chart.
Wings at the Speed of Sound gave Wings the #1 album, toppling Black and Blue by the Rolling Stones. Presence from Led Zeppelin was #3 and the great Frampton Comes Alive! was now at #4.
The Elvis Presley RCA compilation album “The Sun Sessions” hit #76 Pop Chart and would #2 on the country charts. Village Voice critic Robert Christgau hailed The Sun Sessions as “the rock reissue of the year”, writing in that along with Chuck Berry’s Golden Decade, its songs represented the wellspring of rock music. In 2003, the album was ranked #11 on Rolling Stone magazine’s list of the 500 greatest albums of all time. In 2001, the TV channel VH1 named it the 21st greatest album of all time
Elvis performed at the Myriad Center Arena, Oklahoma City, Oklahoma.
Elvis by Sean Shaver
Elvis Presley left the stage in the middle of the concert and did not return. It was the first time he terminated a show in this manner.
| Date: | 29 May 1976 |
| Time: | 8.30pm |
| Venue: | Oklahoma City, OK. Myriad |
| Tickets: | 15,241 |
| Costume: | Bicentennial (white) Suit |
| Track list: | Unknown |
| Recordings: | 0 |
Fans Scream at Perennial Elvis Magic by Jane Menninga The Daily Oklahoman
Elvis Presley Visits Ames | Ames Historical Society
May 29, 1976 (8:30 pm). Oklahoma City, OK. – Elvis Presley In Concert
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| Info | May 29 1976 | Myriad Convention Center | Oklahoma City OK | (8:30 pm) | 15300 | Blue Egyptian Bird | Original belt | White Suit | Yes | ||||
May 29, 1977
Columbia Records president Goddard Lieberson died of cancer at the age of 66. Lieberson was responsible for the introduction of the LP record and for popularizing soundtracks and original cast albums.
Elvis performed at the Civic Center, Baltimore, Maryland, where Elvis left the show in the middle of his performance for more than 20 minutes in the middle of a concert. After returning, he explained that he had to leave because of an aching ankle “and nature,” referring to an intestinal problem. Only a handful of audience members asked for refunds, but at the finale there was no ovation, and patrons exited shaking their heads and speculating on what was really wrong with him.
© Keith Alverson
© Len Leech
| Date: | 29 May 1977 |
| Time: | 8.30pm |
| Venue: | Baltimore, MD. Civic Center. |
| Tickets: | 12,841 |
| Costume: | Mexican Sundial Suit |
| Track list: | Also Sprach Zarathustra See See Rider I Got A Woman/Amen That’s All Right Are You Lonesome Tonight? Blue Christmas Hearbreak Hotel Love Me Jailhouse Rock You Gave Me A Mountain Danny Boy[S.Nielsen] Walk With Me [S. Nielsen] Teddy Bear/Don’t Be Cruel Walk That Lonesome Valley [Stamps Quartet] Heavenly Father [K. Westmoreland [band introductions] Early Morning Rain What’d I Say Johnny B. Goode School Days Hurt Hound Dog Help Me Unchained Melody Blue Suede Shoes The Wonder Of You One Night It’s Now Or Never Can’t Help Falling In Love |
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Elvis Presley’s Infamous Show in Baltimore on May 29, 1977
Newspaper Articles > 1977 > May 29, 1977. Baltimore, MD
Five Original Color Slides of Elvis Presley Concert on May 29, 1977
For Elvis CD Collectors • Baltimore, May 29, 1977
On Tour 77 #28 – www.elvisandhismusic.com
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| Info | May 29 1977 | Civic Center | Baltimore MD | (8:30 pm) | 12841 | Mexican Sundial | Original belt | Light Blue Suit | Yes | Yes | Yes | ||
The Wake and Aftermath
1979
Radio’s 1st rock network “Source” premieres
Mary Pickford died following a stroke at 87.
Hollywood: Mary Pickford
1982
The Clash released the album Combat Rock.
“Ebony And Ivory” from Paul McCartney and Stevie Wonder was #1 for a third week on the Adult Contemporary chart.
Paul McCartney started a three week run at #1 on the Billboard album chart with “Tug Of War”. With contributions from Stevie Wonder, George Martin, Carl Perkins and Ringo Starr, the LP featured “Ebony And Ivory” and McCartney’s ode to John Lennon, “Here Today”.
1983 Elvis Presley Enterprises/Graceland Tourism
1983
The Police released the classic single “Every Breath You Take”.
1984 Actor ExWife: Priscilla Presley
1984
Tina Turner began her comeback with the release of the “Private Dancer” album, her first in five years. In 1989, it was ranked #46 on Rolling Stone magazine’s list of The 100 Greatest Albums of the ’80s.
1987
Press reports began to surface that Michael Jackson offered $50,000 (29,412 pounds) to buy the remains of Joseph Merrick, aka the Elephant Man. Jackson would later deny the claims
– George Michael’s single “I Want Your Sex” was released.
1988
Bob Dylan joined the Band for “The Weight” and the Chuck Berry song “Nadine” at a Band concert in New York City.
1989
Madonna released her 18th single, “Express Yourself”.
Lisa Marie Presley gave birth to a baby girl. Danielle Riley was the daughter of Danny Keough. (pronounced KEE-oh). By the time she reached the age of 14, she was working as a fashion model and has since become an accomplished actress, co-starring in the 2010 film The Runaways with Dakota Fanning, Kristen Stewart and Tatum O’Neal.
1992
Concerned that some pupils were overly identifying with Freddie Mercury, the sacred heart School in Clifton New Jersey decided not to sing the Queen song ‘We Are The Champions’, at their Graduation Ceremony.
The FBI recovered 44 nude pictures of Madonna stolen from photographer Steven Meisel.
1993
“That’s the Way Love Goes” by Janet Jackson was #1 for a fourth week on the R&B chart.
“Have I Told You Lately” by Rod Stewart took over at #1 on the Adult Contemporary chart.
1995
A guard at Madonna’s Los Angeles mansion shot and wounded an intruder carrying a wooden heart that read, “Love to my wife, Madonna.” Police said 37-year-old Robert Hoskins had earlier threatened to marry or kill the singer. He was sentenced to 10 years in prison for stalking, assault and making terrorist threats.
Pink Floyd released its two-CD live album “Pulse” in the U.K.
No. 1 Chart Toppers Pop Hit: “Have You Ever Really Loved a Woman,” Bryan Adams.
1997
Jeff Buckley drowned while swimming with a friend off Mud Island in Memphis.
The Manic Street Preachers won the best song award for ‘A Design For Life’ at the 42nd Ivor Novello awards. Other winners included The Spice Girls for Hit of the year with ‘Wannabe’, Elvis Costello for Outstanding contribution to music, George Michael won Songwriter Of The Year and Most Performed work for ‘Fastlove.’
The Spice Girls won the award for Hit of the Year at the Ivor Novello Awards.
1998
Shania Twain headlined a concert for the first time in Sudbury, Ontario, Canada.
1999
The Rolling Stones started the European leg of their Bridges to Babylon tour with an open-air concert in Stuttgart, Germany in front of an estimated 80,000 fans.
Photographers taking pictures of wrecked cars at the bottom of Decker Canyon in Malibu discovered the body of Phillip Kramer, bass guitarist of Iron Butterfly, who had been missing since February 12, 1995. His death was ruled a suicide.
2001
The Eagles performed in Russia at the SC Olymisky in Moscow.
2002
A 16ft by 6ft mosaic designed by John Lennon went on display at The Beatles Story museum in Liverpool. The mosaic had been built into Lennon’s swimming pool at his Kenwood home in Surrey where he lived between 1964 and 1968.
Natalie Imbruglia signed a deal worth $170,000 to represent L’Oreal.
2003 Recording Artist: Daughter Lisa Marie Presley
2004
Josey Scott of Memphis hard rockers Saliva marries Kendra at Elvis Presley’s Graceland estate.
Canadian rock act Sum 41 is forced to evacuate the African nation of Congo while filming a documentary, “From the Front Lines” for aid agency War Child Canada.
2005
Bob Geldof and Elton John announce five July concerts that will make up Live 8 – a new initiative to raise awareness of poverty.
2007
A piano used by John Lennon on the night he died was put up for sale for $375,000 (£189,000) on The Moments in Time memorabilia website. The upright grand piano was part of the Record Plant Recording Studios in New York where the former Beatle recorded his 1971 Imagine album. Lennon was said to be so fond of the instrument that he had it moved to whichever studio he was working in and had used the piano hours before being shot on 8 December 1980.
2009
Phil Spector was jailed for at least 19 years for murdering an actress in 2003. The producer, 69, famed for his Wall of Sound recording technique, was last month found guilty of shooting Lana Clarkson at his California home. Spector had pleaded not guilty to the second-degree murder during the five-month retrial in Los Angeles. His lawyers said he would appeal. Spector was given a sentence of 15 years to life for second-degree murder and an additional four years for personal use of a gun.
2010 Actor: Granddaughter Riley Keough
2010
Paul McCartney’s tour bus came under attack from a group of thugs following a concert at the Foro Sol arena in Mexico City. The bus driver was forced to stop when a mob ran up to the vehicle and began jumping up and down on its roof. Eventually police were called and McCartney’s entourage escaped unharmed.
Actor Dennis Hopper (Crash, E-Ring, Speed, Apocalypse Now, Easy Rider, True Romance, Blue Velvet, Giant, Rebel Without a Cause, Cool Hand Luke, Hoosiers, Elegy, Edtv, Waterworld, True Grit, Hang ‘Em High, Out of the Blue, The Sorceror’s Apprentice, Gunfight at the O.K. Corral) died of prostate cancer at age 74.
Dennis Hopper on Natalie Wood, Elvis Presley, Michelle Phillips
For Elvis CD Collectors • Dennis Hopper seriously ill – Page 2
In his book Last Train to Memphis, American popular music historian Peter Guralnick says that in 1956, when Elvis Presley was making his first film in Hollywood, Hopper was roommates with fellow actor Nick Adams and the three became friends and socialized together.
Dennis Hopper – Wikipedia
Out of the Blue (1980 film) – Wikipedia
2012
In a ceremony at the White House, singer/songwriter Bob Dylan was among those who received the Presidential Medal of Freedom, the country’s highest civilian honor.
Lisa Marie Presley intervened to stop a letter written to her by ex-husband Michael Jackson from being auctioned. The handwritten note by the late King Of Pop was of a personal nature and was reportedly penned between 1993 and 1996. Auction house owner Darren Julien stated “We wanted to honor the request and continue our good relationship with Ms. Presley.”
2013
Marvin Junior, vocalist for The Dells who co-wrote their first hit, “Oh, What a Nite”, died from kidney and heart problems at the age of 77. He was with the group for 57 years.
2014
72-year-old Aretha Franklin received an honorary doctor of arts degree at Harvard University’s 2014 Commencement.
2015
Michael Jackson’s Neverland ranch went up for sale with a price tag of $100m (£65m). Jackson bought the Santa Barbara development in 1987 for $19.5m but struggled to pay for it, until an investment company stepped in to help him save it from auction.
2016
In Detroit, Beyoncé continued her Formation World Tour with a concert at Ford Field.
2018
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Elvis & Guests 2018 Tour | Ticket Seller Box Office
2020
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