February 3, 1958
The Royal Teens' biggest hit, "Short Shorts" enters the US record charts on its way to number 3. The song was originally an instrumental warm up number that the group added silly lyrics to. The tune was recorded in about twenty minutes of left over studio time and released after a record label executive took a liking to it.
#RockHistory #ShortShorts @ROAtheBand @Martzician
https://youtu.be/MOfFB5QF4iQ
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February 2, 1964
In response to a storm of controversy, Max Firetag, the publisher of The Kingsmen's hit, "Louie Louie", offers $1,000 to anyone who can find suggestive lyrics in the song.
#RockHistory #TheKingsmen @ROAtheBand @Martzician
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January 31, 2004
Justin Timberlake caused a huge uproar when he tugged at Janet Jackson's outfit and revealed her left breast live on US TV during the half-time show of Superbowl XXXVIII (38). Four days later, that scene would become the most searched for image in the history of the internet.
#RockHistory @ROAtheBand @Martzician
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January 31, 1999
After a performance by Kiss during the pregame ceremonies, Cher sings the national anthem at Superbowl XXXIII. (33) Stevie Wonder provided half-time entertainment.
#RockHistory #KissArmy @ROAtheBand @Martzician
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January 30, 1990
Bob Dylan is awarded France's highest cultural honor when he is named Commandeur dans l'Ordre des Arts et des Lettres.
#RockHistory #BobDylan @ROAtheBand @Martzician
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January 29, 1958
A band called The Champs release "Tequila", an instrumental that will hit number one in mid-March. The group included sax player Jim Seals and drummer Dash Crofts, who would go on to score several hits in the seventies, including "Summer Breeze" as Seals And Crofts.
#RockHistory #SealsandCrofts @ROAtheBand @Martzician
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January 28, 1965
The Who perform their debut hit, "I Can't Explain" on the UK music show Ready, Steady, Go!. To project the desired image, the hand-picked audience consists only of teens dressed in the current Mod fashion.
#RockHistory #TheWho @ROAtheBand @Martzician
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January 27, 1958
Little Richard left Rock and Roll and enrolled in bible school at Oakwood College in Huntsville, Alabama. Richard explained that while flying over the Philippines on tour, the wing of his plane caught fire and his prayers that the flames go out were answered, so he decided to dedicate the rest of his life to God.
#RockHistory #LittleRichard @ROAtheBand @Martzician
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January 25, 1975
Grace Slick and Paul Kantner of Jefferson Airplane become the proud parents of a baby girl. They originally wanted to name the child God, but after a storm of controversy, settled on China.
#RockHistory #JeffersonAirplane @ROAtheBand @Martzician
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January 24, 1970
The mini-moog synthesizer was introduced by Dr. Robert Moog. Artists could now have the sound of strings and horns on stage without having a full orchestra with them. The American Federation of Musicians considered banning the $2,000 keyboard, fearing that its ability to simulate acoustic instruments could put musicians out of work, but later relented.
#RockHistory #Moog @ROAtheBand @Martzician
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Rock n' Roll Retrospective
February 3, 1958 The Royal Teens' biggest hit, "Short Shorts" enters the US record charts on its way to number 3. The song was originally an instrumental warm up number that the group added silly lyrics to. The tune was recorded in about twenty minutes of left over studio time and released after a record label executive took a liking to it. #RockHistory #ShortShorts @ROAtheBand @Martzician https://youtu.be/MOfFB5QF4iQ
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Rock n' Roll Retrospective
February 2, 1964 In response to a storm of controversy, Max Firetag, the publisher of The Kingsmen's hit, "Louie Louie", offers $1,000 to anyone who can find suggestive lyrics in the song. #RockHistory #TheKingsmen @ROAtheBand @Martzician
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Rock n' Roll Retrospective
January 31, 2004 Justin Timberlake caused a huge uproar when he tugged at Janet Jackson's outfit and revealed her left breast live on US TV during the half-time show of Superbowl XXXVIII (38). Four days later, that scene would become the most searched for image in the history of the internet. #RockHistory @ROAtheBand @Martzician
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Rock n' Roll Retrospective
January 31, 1999 After a performance by Kiss during the pregame ceremonies, Cher sings the national anthem at Superbowl XXXIII. (33) Stevie Wonder provided half-time entertainment. #RockHistory #KissArmy @ROAtheBand @Martzician
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Rock n' Roll Retrospective
January 30, 1990 Bob Dylan is awarded France's highest cultural honor when he is named Commandeur dans l'Ordre des Arts et des Lettres. #RockHistory #BobDylan @ROAtheBand @Martzician
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Rock n' Roll Retrospective
January 29, 1958 A band called The Champs release "Tequila", an instrumental that will hit number one in mid-March. The group included sax player Jim Seals and drummer Dash Crofts, who would go on to score several hits in the seventies, including "Summer Breeze" as Seals And Crofts. #RockHistory #SealsandCrofts @ROAtheBand @Martzician
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Rock n' Roll Retrospective
January 28, 1965 The Who perform their debut hit, "I Can't Explain" on the UK music show Ready, Steady, Go!. To project the desired image, the hand-picked audience consists only of teens dressed in the current Mod fashion. #RockHistory #TheWho @ROAtheBand @Martzician
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Rock n' Roll Retrospective
January 27, 1958 Little Richard left Rock and Roll and enrolled in bible school at Oakwood College in Huntsville, Alabama. Richard explained that while flying over the Philippines on tour, the wing of his plane caught fire and his prayers that the flames go out were answered, so he decided to dedicate the rest of his life to God. #RockHistory #LittleRichard @ROAtheBand @Martzician
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Rock n' Roll Retrospective
January 25, 1975 Grace Slick and Paul Kantner of Jefferson Airplane become the proud parents of a baby girl. They originally wanted to name the child God, but after a storm of controversy, settled on China. #RockHistory #JeffersonAirplane @ROAtheBand @Martzician
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Rock n' Roll Retrospective
January 24, 1970 The mini-moog synthesizer was introduced by Dr. Robert Moog. Artists could now have the sound of strings and horns on stage without having a full orchestra with them. The American Federation of Musicians considered banning the $2,000 keyboard, fearing that its ability to simulate acoustic instruments could put musicians out of work, but later relented. #RockHistory #Moog @ROAtheBand @Martzician
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