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First Recorded Gospel Songs
Gospel singer, Arizona Dranes, records the first gospel songs. -
Elvis' First SIngle
Elvis puts his first song "My Happiness" on a record. -
Elvis Appears On TV For The First Time
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Elvis First Became Famous
He had signed a contract with a record company called RCA Victor. -
Motown Records
Berry Gordy Jr established Motown Records. -
Buddy Holly Dies
Although his success lasted only a year and a half before his death in an airplane crash, Holly is described by critic Bruce Eder as "the single most influential creative force in early rock and roll." -
British Invasion
The British Invasion was a phenomenon that occurred in the mid-1960s when rock and pop music acts from the United Kingdom, as well as other aspects of British culture, became popular in the US, and then throughout the world. -
Beatles Arrive In US
Beatles arrive at JSK airport. -
Elvis Dies
Elvis has influenced other rock' n roll artists. -
Run-D.M.C. First Single
Relese first single.
