1937 - George Gershwin
, composer, died at 38
, composer, died at 381946 - Dean Martin
recorded his first 4 songs.
recorded his first 4 songs.1959 - Suzanne Vega
born in Santa Barbara, CA
born in Santa Barbara, CA1996 - Beck made a surprise performance at Lollapalooza in St. Louis, MO.
2000 - Lars Ulrich (Metallica
) was the first witness to testify at a U.S. Senate hearing over copyright law issues concerning free sharing of music files on Web sites such as Napster and MP3.com.
) was the first witness to testify at a U.S. Senate hearing over copyright law issues concerning free sharing of music files on Web sites such as Napster and MP3.com.
July 12
1934 - Harvey Lavan "Van" Cliburn Jr
., pianist, born in Shreveport, LA
., pianist, born in Shreveport, LA1954 - Elvis Presley
signed his first recording contract (with Sun Records) and quit his job as a truck driver.
signed his first recording contract (with Sun Records) and quit his job as a truck driver.1962 - The Rolling Stones
made their performance debut at the Marquee Club in London.
made their performance debut at the Marquee Club in London.1970 - Blues-rock singer Janis Joplin
debuted in Kentucky
debuted in Kentucky1996 - Jonathan Melvoin (Smashing Pumpkins
) was found dead in a New York City hotel of a heroin overdose.
) was found dead in a New York City hotel of a heroin overdose.
).
, English composer, died at 80
, composer, born in Lawrencevil, PA
" was published.
born in New Orleans, LA
hosted radio’s "
married his manager, 
, Argentine composer, died at 71
born in New York City
' performance at the 
was recorded for a live album.
as new guitarist.
" was recorded by 
and his band.
' 1st film, "
," premiered in London.
released their 1st single, "
."
began their Victory Tour in Kansas City, MO.