Music
Throwback Thursday: Billy Currington Debuted “Must Be Doin’ Somethin’ Right”
1941
Glenn Miller and his Orchestra recorded “Elmer’s Tune.”
1942
Born on this day was Mike Hugg, who was the drummer for the British pop band Manfred Mann. In 1964, their cover single of “Do Wah Diddy Diddy” was a UK No. 1 in August for two weeks, and a US No. 1 in October for two weeks.
1962
Neil Sedaka started a two week run at No.1 on the US singles chart with “Breaking Up Is Hard To Do.”
1964
The Beatles’ first film, A Hard Day’s Night, had its US premiere in New York City.
1969
Diana Ross held a party for 350 guests at Beverly Hills’ Daisy Club to announce her discovery of the newest Motown act, The Jackson 5. The group gained even more exposure by performing at the first Miss Black America pageant.
1972
Elvis and Pricilla Presley filed for divorce. They had married in May of 1967.
1999
KISS received a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame. The band had released over 30 albums and sold over 80 million records worldwide.
2001
Black Sabbath, Linkin Park, Slipknot and Marilyn Manson all appeared at the Ozzfest at PNC Bank Arts Centre, New Jersey.
2002
Nelly and Kelly Rowland started a seven week run at No.1 on the US singles chart with “Dilemma.”
2005
Billy Currington’s “Must Be Doin’ Somethin’ Right” video debuted on CMT.