Tex Ritter was the first artist signed with the Newly-formed
Capitol Records as well as it’s first Western singer. His first
recording session was on June 11, 1942.
02
Jan
TEX RITTER DIED ON THIS DATE IN 1974
29
Nov
THE RECORD OF THE YEAR ON THIS DATE IN 1959
In 1959 a young singer from the Bronx, Bobby Darin
won the Record of the Year award for MACK THE
KNIFE at the Grammy Awards. The record is the
14th most popular single in Billboards Hot 100
history. Bobby also won the Best New Artist
of the Year award.
(Record with sleeve)
28
Nov
MR. MOTOWN IS 81 YEARS OLD TODAY
Berry Gordy JR. in the Motown Studio control booth.
Berry Gordy JR. is the founder/producer of Motown
records and signed such artist as Marvin Gaye, The
Supremes, The Temptations, Steve Wonder and the
Jackson 5.
26
Nov
‘’THE QUEEN OF ROCK ‘N’ ROLL’’ IS 71 NOW
Pictured is Ike and Tina Turna when they were
together in the early years. They parted ways
in 1976. Tina’s career has spanned more than
50 years and has been called by many as
the most successful female rock artist.
together in the early years. They parted ways
in 1976. Tina’s career has spanned more than
50 years and has been called by many as
the most successful female rock artist.
08
Nov
“THE SINGING RAGE” IS NOW 83
Patti Page (Clara Ann Fowler) was the best-selling female artist of
the 1950’s and sold over 100 million records. Page continues to
tour, performing select concerts across the U.S. and Canada.
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