January 3
Al
Hibbler, Bo Diddley, and the Chantels are this week's performers
at Washington's Howard Theater.
January 5
The
Everly Brothers appear on CBS-TV's The Ed Sullivan Show.
January 7
Buddy Knox is the headline guest on "American
Bandstand" on ABC-TV. Also appearing on this afternoon's
show are the Hollywood Flanes singing "Buzz-Buzz-Buzz".
Early January
Gene Vincent and the Blue Caps are on the road in Wisconsin,
Bo Diddley takes receipt his custom-built, square guitar from the Gretsch Company. The guitar was designed by Diddley and bluit to his specifications.
The Jodimars, a band made up of several former
members of the Bill Haley outfit, sign with Imperial Records.
They have had several minor hits for Capitol in 1955-56. Their
new lead singer is Audrey Wyatt, former Miss Canada.
January 8
Jerry Lee Lewis appears on CBS-TVs "The Big Record."
RCA Victor announces that tests conducted at its pressing
facility in Indianapolis have determined that stereo records are
incompatible with monaural hi-fi players.
The Everly Brothers takes to the road for a seventeen-day tour.
January 10
Roy Hamilton, the Dubs, Thurston Harris, The Chantels, the Five
Satins, and Jo Ann Campbell appear in New York at the St.
Nicholas Sports Center,
Lavern Baker, Little Joe and the Thrillers, Donnie Elbert, and the Silhouetttes perform for a week at the Howard Theater in Washington DC.
January 10
Fats Domino performs a benefit at the Labor Union Hall in New
Orleans on behalf of the Caffin Recreational Center.
January 13
On the crossover strength of his new release, "Ballad of a
Teenage Queen," Johnny Cash visits with local rock 'n' roll
deejays in Windsor, Ontario, and Detroit.
Dickie Doo and the Don't appear on "American Bandstand".
January14
The Crescendos perform "Oh Julie" on ABC-TV's
"American Bandstand". On the same show Sam Cooke sings
"You End Me".
Braving a winter cold snap, Johnny Cash starts a show in Battle Creek, Michigan.
January 15
The Del Vikings appear on CBS-TV's "The Big Record".
Carl Perkins and his band set off on ten days of one-nighters swinging through Idaho, Utah, and Nevada through January 25. Tonight's show opens in Pocatello.
Early January
RCA Victor announces tests conducted at its pressing
facility in Indianapolis have detrimed that steoreo records are
incompatible with monaural hi-fi players currently in use.
January 16
The Lane Brother begin a five-day engagement at the Lotus Club in
Washington, DC.
January 17
Sam Cooke opens for a five-day run at the Club Elegante in
Brooklyn.
At the Apollo Theater in New York, this week's fare includes the Silhouettes, Little Joe and the Thrillers, Donnie Elbert, Lewis Lymon and the Teenchords, and LaVern Baker.
January 19
The Casuals perform "So Tough" on "American
Bandstand".
January 20
Former radio deejay Douglas "Jocko" Henderson begins
telecasting a daily afternoon teen dance party over WATV in New
York. His opening show features the impressive lineup of Sam
Cooke, Roy Hamilton, Lavern Baker, the Dubs, Little Joe and the
Thrillers, snd Thurston Harris.
Dale Wright is a guest on "American Bandstand".
Sarah Vaughan begins a week-long stay at the Casino Royal in Washington DC.
January 21
On "American Bandstand," Johnny Cash, known primarily
as a country performer, sings his pop entry "Ballad of a
Teenage Queen".
January 23
Fats Domino is currently working a tour that will take him from
Texas to the West Coast, plays a one-nighter in El Paso.
After years of struggling, Connie Francis finally hits pay dirt with "Who's Sorry Now," the song she is asked to sing on "American Bandstand".
January 24
Frankie Lymon and the Teenagers perform "Goodie Goodie"
on "American Bandstand". Little Richard enrolls
at Oakwood College in Huntsville, Alabama.
In Baltimore, the Crescendos make an appearance on the locally
televised "Buddy Deane Show".
George Hamilton IV starts a two-day gig at Twin Coaches Lounge in Pittsburgh.
January 25
Jerry Lee Lewis is booked into the Riverside Rancho Club in Los
Angeles. This is his first appearance in the City of Angels.
January 26
Billy Myles performs "The Joker" on "The Ed
Sullivan Show" on CBS-TV. Also on the show, making their
second appearance, are Buddy Holly and the Crickets.
January 27
Stopping in Hawaii while enroute to Australia, Paul Anka, Jerry
Lee Lewis, Buddy Holly and the Crickets, and Jodie Sands perform
at the Honolulu Civic Auditorium.
(Little) Richard Penniman enrolls at Oakwood College in Huntsville, Alabama. Oakland is an all-Negro theological school operated by the Seventh Day Adventist Church. Using some of his rock 'n' roll money, Richard paid cash-in-advance for his four year tution.
January 29
Sam Cooke appears on CBS-TV's "The Big Record".
Eddie Cochran appears on "American Bandstand".
January 30
In Australia, Paul Anka, Jerry Lee Lewis, Buddy Holly and the
Crickets, and Jodie Sands begin their six-day tour of the
continent with a pair of shows at Sydney's Stadium.
January 31
Clyde McPhatter, the Rays, the Hollywood Flames, and Screamin'
Jay Hawkins raise the roof at the Howard Theater this week in
Washington DC.
Late January
T-Bone Walker begins a seies of weekend dates at Oakland's 53
Club.
February 1
In Australia, Paul Anka, Jerry Lee Lewis, Jodie Sands, and
Buddy Holly and the Crickets perform again at Sydney's Stadium
doing three shows during the day.
Back in the States, George Hamilton IV appears on "The Perry Como Show".
February 4
Four guys and a gal, known collectively as the Royal Teens,
are guests on "American Bandstand".
February 6
"The Pat Boone Show" debuts on ABC-TV at 9:00
p.m..
Bob Hope's NBC-TV special, "Hope of Hollywood"
features Nick Todd.
February 7
Gene Vincent appears on "American
Bandstand."
Upon completion of a short stay at the Orpheum Theater in New York, Sam Cooke begins a seventeen-day tour of the South and Midwest with a show in Columbus, Ohio.
February 9
Paul Anka appears on "The Ed Sullivan Show" on
CBS-TV.
February 10
The Platters are at Sciola's nightclub in Pittsburgh.
February 14
Ersel Hickey who's recording of "Bluebirds Over the
Mountain" will be offically released in a few days, makes a
guest appearance on ABC-TV's "American Bandstand".
February 15
"The Dick Clark Show" is ABC-TVs latest
Saturday night show. Carl Perkins leaves Sun Records for Columbia
Records.
Danny and the Juniors are booked into the Erie Social Club in Philadelphia for two days.
Mid- February
Della Reese is performing at Mr. Kelly's in Chicago.
At the New York Studios of Columbia Pictures, filming is underway on the movie, "Lets Rock" also issued with the title "Keep It Cool". Appearing in the film are Paul Anka, Danny and the Juniors, the Royal Teens, Della Reese, and Roy Hamilton.
Carl Perkins jumps from the Sun label to Columbia Records.
February 19
The Casuals stop at ABC-TV's "American
Bandstand".
The Sam Cooke Revue performs two-shows at the New Orleans
Municipal Auditorium. Appearing with Cooke are Thurston Harris,
the Silhouettes, the Dubs, the Drifters, and Ernie Freeman and
his combo.
February 20
The Everly Brothers, Bill Haley and His Comets, Jimmie
Rodgers, Buddy Holly and the Crickets, and Jerry Lee Lewis set
off on a one-week tour of Florida with a show at the Peabody
Auditorium in Daytona Beach.
February 21
Chuck Berry, the Chantels, Donnie Elbert, the Dells,
Little Joe and the Thrillers, the Pastels, and the Heartbeats
share the bill at the Uptown Theater this week in Philadelphia.
February 22
The Big Beat a full color rock and roll motion picture
premiers in Detroit. Fats Domino, the Dell-Vikings and the
Diamonds appear in it
February 25
The Everly Brothers, Jimmie Rodgers, Buddy Holly and the
Crickets, Jerry Lee Lewis, the Royal Teens, and Bill Haley and
His Comets play the War Memorial in Fort Lauderdale as they close
their short tour of Florida.
The Jodimars open a five-week run at Harold's Casino in Reno.
Mr. Kelly's in Chicago welcomes Sarah Vaughan for an extended engagement.
February 26
"American Bandstand" welcomes the return of the
Hollywood Flames singing "Buzz, Buzz, Buzz". On the
same show, Jackie Wilson plugs his latest release, "To Be
Loved".
February 27
An advance publicity tour for their upcoming tour of
England, Buddy Holly and the Crickets appear on Britain's FTV
Network on Jack Hylton's "See You, Soho".
February 28
LaVern Baker opens a two-week engagement at the Blackhawk in
San Francisco.
March 1
Buddy Holly and the Crickets start a month-long tour of England
with a show in London at the Trocaderoo Theater, Elephant and
Castle.
Also in Great Britain, for the second time, Paul Anka begins a twenty-three-day tour. Tonight he plays the Arthur Matthews Music Hall in Aberdeen, Scotland.
In Wahington, DC, The Diamonds open for a week at the Casino Royal.
On ABC-TV's "Dick Clark Show," guests are Teresa Brewer, Eddie Platt, John Zacherle, the Chantels and the Four Dates.
March 2
Sam
Cooke appears on "The Steve Allen Show" on NBC-TV.
Buddy Holly and the Crickets appear live on "Sunday Night at the London Palladium" on Britain's ATV network.
In New Orleans, Buddy and Ella Johnson perform at the Labor Union Hall.
Sam Cooke guests on "The Steve Allen Show" on NBC-TV.
March 3
The
Crescendos begin a brief stay at the Latin Casino in
Philadelphia.
March 6
Sam
Cooke starts his historic three-week run at the Copacabana in New
York City.
March 7
Chuck Berry headlines the Apollo Theater in New York.
Pearl Bailey, the Billy Williams Quartet, the Pastels and Malcom Doods and the Tunedrops entertain this week at the Howard Thearter in Washington, DC.
March 8
Jerry Lee Lewis guests again on "The Dick Clark Show,"
performing "Breathless and "You Win Again". Also
on tonight's bill are the Silhouettes, Johnny Cash, the Mark IV
and the Platters.
Ray Charles is at the club Bel Air in Chester, Pennsylvania.
Frankie Avalon guests on NBC-TV's "Perry Como Show",
March 9
The
Everly Brothers appear on CBS-TVs "The Ed Sullivan
Show." Gene Vincent wraps up filming his part in the movie
"Hot Rod Rock."
March 10
The
Paris Sisters start a twelve-day run at the Cave Supper Club in
Vancouver,Washington.
March 14
Little Richard's eleven-man touring band, the Upsetters headlines
this week's show at the Apollo Theater in New York City. Also
appearing are Bill Doggett combo, Little Willie John, and the
Pastels.
The Platters start a nine-day engagement at the Twin Coaches Club in Pittsburgh.
Johnny Cash and Carl Perkins, currently touring Canada, play a one-nighter at the Exhibition Hall in Regina Saskkatchewan, Canada. The two shows break the one-day house record with a gross of $6,700/
In New Orleans, Bobby Mitchell and the Toppers entertain a Mardi Gras "crew" party at the Shipwreck Dance hels at F&M Patio.
In Washington, DC, the Howard Theater welcomes Lloyd Price, the Spaniels, and the Dubs for the week.
March 15
Ricky Nelson and Wanda Jackson perform ar the State Fair in
Dallas.
Charlie Gracie starts a two-day stand at the Erie Social Club in Phuladelphia.
At the Rosewood Baseball Park, Elvis Presley gives two sold-out shows in his hometown of Memphis. This will be his final concert appearance for three years.
This week's "Dick Clark Show" offers Andy Williams, Frankie Avalon, Dickey Doo and the Don's, and Huey Smith and the Clowns.
Mid-March
Gene Vincent wraps up filming his appearance in the
movie "Hot Rod Rock".
Capitol Records announces that an extended play release of Vincent's songs in the film will be forthcoming.
March 16
Cylde McPhatter does double duty in New Orleans with a concert a
7:00 p.m. in New Orleans followed by a dance at 9:00 p.m. at the
Booker T. Auditorium. Appearing with McPhatter are the
Silhouettes and Lee Allen's combo.
March 18
Jerry Lee Lewis appears on "American Bandstand".
He performs an unprecedented three songs, "You Win
Again" "Whole Lotta Shakin Goin' On" and
"Breathless". Billy Haley and His Comets appear
on ABC-TVs "The Dick Clark Show."
March 22
Arthur Prysock' begins a two-day engagement at the Dew Drop in
New Orleans.
Connie Francis appears on "The Steve Allen Show" on NBC-TV.
On ABC-TV's "The Dick Clark Show" the entertainment is Betty Johnson, the Diamonds singing "High Sign", and Bill Haley and His Comets.
March 23
The
Rays appear for the second time on television's "The Ed
Sullivan Show". The Four Preps also perform "Twenty Six
Miles".
March 24
Elvis Presley is inducted into the US Army
This afternoon, Billy and Lillie sing "La Dee Dah" on ABC-TV-s "American Bandstand:".
March 27
In a
previously recorded performance, Buddy Holly and the Crickets
guest on "Off the Record" over Britain's BBC-TV
network. At this time, the Crickets were already back in the
States.
March 28
Pvt.
Elvis Presley leaves Fort Chafee to Fort Hood Texas to begin
eight weeks of basic training . Carl Perkins cancels his Canadian
tour to be with his brother Jay who is in critical condition in
Memphis.
Alan Freed's annual Easter vacation package, billed as "The Big Beat Show," opens for an unusally brief two-day run at the New York Paramount Theater. The headliner this go-around is Jerry Lee Lewis.
To commemorate the Easter season the Apollo offers a gospel and spirittual revue for their fans this week.
On "American Bandstand," Frankie Avalon is invited back to sing "You Excite Me".
The Applejacks are booked into Andy's Log Cabin in Philadelphia.
March 29
Johnny Cash and Gene Vincent and the Blue Caps are guests on
"Country America," broadcast from Los Angeles on
KABC-TV.
The Four Esquires are booked into the Townhouse in Pittaburgh for the week.
This week's "Dick Clark Show" offers Joni James, Fats
Domino, the Four Lads, Don Gibson, and the Voxpoppers.
March 30
Following the Paramount Theater dates, Alan Freed and his
"Big Beat Show" hit the road for a six-week tour.
Tonight's show is in New Haven followed by the Bronx.
"The Ed Sullivan Show" is visited by Della Reese.
Late March
Recently signed to M-G-M records, Morton Downey Jr,
opens for an extended engagement at the Living Room in New York
City.
April 1
Continuing to
play the East Coast, Alan Freed's "Big Beat Show" stops
in Philadelphia.
April 4
Fats Domino
stars at the Apollo Theater in New York.
Mickey and Sylvia headline the week-long revue at the Howard Theater in Washington DC. On the bill are the Drifters and the Quin-Tones.
April 5
Paul Anka
headlines "The Dick Clark Show" on ABC-TV. Also
appearing are Everly Brothers, Jimmy McCracklin, and the
Shirelles singing "I Met Him On a Sunday".
April 6
Bill Haley and
His Comets depart the Sates on a tour of South America.
Johnny Otis's troupe of performers begins a four-week tour of Britain. Accompanying Otis is Mel Williams, the Three Tons of Fun, the Moon Beams, and Marie Adams.
In Norfolk, Virginia, "The Biggest Show of Stars'58." another multi-act troupe of rock 'n' rollers, is launched by Irving Feld Agency on a coast-to-coast jaunt.
Early April
Billboard Magazine notes that "Leroy" b/w "My True
Love" by Jack Scott is purchased by Carlton Records from
Brill Records.
Marvin Rainwater, whose "Whole Lotta Woman" is in the Top Ten in England. leaves on a six-week tour of the British Isles.
Carl Perkins, cancels a tour of Canada to remain beside with his brother, Jay Perkins, who is in critical condition in Memphis. Carl was scheduled to appear with Sonny James in London in a return engagement.
Charlie Gracie plays several shows in London in a return engagement.
April 8
Tommy Edwards is
booked for five-days at Robert's Show Club in Chicago.
April 9
Bill Haley and
His Comets begin their lengthy tour of Latin America with a
concert in Buenos Aires.
April 10
Chuck Willis,
age 30, dies at Hugh Spalding Hodpital in Atlanta. He had a
perforated stomach ulcer and had undergone surgery a week
earlier. He had suffered from ulcers for two years and a couple
of weeks ago a plate of barbeque set off this final round of
problems.
April 11
In New York, the
Apollo Theater offers the talents of Sammy Davis Jr, and the Will
Mastin Trio.
April 12
Dale Hawkins,
The Four Preps, Lou Monte, Robert and Johnny, and David Seville
are this week's talent on "The Dick Clark
Show".
April 13
"The Big
Rhythm and Blues Show of '58" plays a concert and dance at
the Booker T. Auditorium in New Orleans.
April 14
Connie Francis
opens at the Casino Royal in Washington for a week's run.
Mid-April
The Kingston Trio, three California college students,
who sing folk songs, have therir first New York City engagement,
joining Stan Getz at the Village Vanguard
In Portland, the Paris Sisters are playing Amato's Supper Club.
Bobby Day, fronting the Googie Rene big band, is touring the Northwest for twenty-one days.
A new "dance" imported from England is making the rounds. Called "hand jive" it features complicated hand movements and little actual dancing.
While Bill Haley is currently on tour in Latin America, a press release states that he will be visiting art galleries in hopes of purchasing a masterpiece or two for an art gallery in Booth Corners, Pennsylvania, of which he is a co-owner.
April 16
Dion and the
Belmonts perform "I Wonder Why"on "American
Bandstand".
. On CBS-TV's "The Big Record" Jimmie Rodgers makes a guest appearance.
April 18
That New
Orleans' wild man and vocal group, Huey Lewis and the Clowns,
make their television debut performing "Don't You Just Know
it" on "American Bandstand".
Johnny Cash plays a date at Fort Smith. Arkansas. The next night he plays Sulphur Springs, Texas, before traveling to Nashville for appearances on "The Grand Ole Opry"'.
In New Orleans, Eddie Bo perforrms at the new High Hat Club for the next three days. He remains a weekend fixtue at the club for the next four weekends.
Buddy Knox, Sonny James, Jimmy Bowen, Jerry Reed, and the Casuals play the annual police benefit in Beaumont, Texas.
Louis
Jordan and His Tympany Five bring down the house at the Apollo
Theater in New York for a week.
April 19
Carl Perkins appears on
ABC-TVs "The Dick Clark Show."
In Paris, the Platters start a five-month tour of Europe and North Africa. They are guaranteed $10,000 to $15,000 a week in bookings. Venues will include the Brussels' World Fair and the Olympia in Paris.
Allen Toussaint co-stars on the bill at the Dew Drop Cafe in New Orleans for two days.
On the ABC-TV, "The Dick Clark Show" presents Carl Perkins, David Seville, the Four Aces, and the Aquatones,
April 20
Marvin Rainwater
plays the London Coliseum.
On CBS-TV, Freddy Bell and the Bellboys perform on "The Ed Sullivan Show".
April 23
Dallas
Sportatorium hosts a rock 'n' roll night headlined by former
country artist Tommy Sands.
April 25
On the basis of
populariy of their recent released single, "I Met Him On a
Sunday," the Shirelles are booked to appear at the Howard
Theater revue in Washington DC this week.This week's headliner is
Louis Jordan.
Alan Freed's "Big Beat Show" stops in Minneapolis. Other nights this month include the Chicago Opera House and Fort Wayne.
April 26
"The Dick Cark
Show" presents Connie Francis, Something Smith and the
Redheads, and actor Tony Randall.
April 27
The Everly
Brothers are guests on "The Ed Sullivan Show" on
CBS-TV.
Carl Perkins and Roy Orbison begin a tour of the Midwest with a show in St. Louis. Other cities on their itinerary include Topeka, Sioux City, Omaha, Lincoln, and Wichita.
April 28
Eddie Cochran
and Gene Vincent headline the Youth Rally in Chicago Stadium.
Johnny Cash begins a swing through Canada's Maritime Provinces with a show in Campelton, New Brunswick.
May 1
Playing tonight at
Pittsburgh's Syria Mosque, Alan Freed's "Big Beat Show"
thunders on amid growing controversy concerning incidents
involving unruly crowds.
On "American Bandstand" veteran performer Roy Hamilton sings his latest hit, "Don't Let Go".
On a world tour, the Platter draw a reported crowd of 21,000 to the 14,000 seat stadium in Oran, North Africa.
May 2
Della Reese plays a
week at the Howard Theater in Washington DC. Along with Reese are
Thurston Harris, the Tune Weavers, and Little Joe and the
Thrillers.
May 3
There is a riot at
Alan Freed's "Big Beat Tour" in Boston. Fifteen
people are hurt or stabbed after the show. The tour moves on and
is well received in other cities.
Ersel Hickey makes as rare television appearance on "The Dick Clark Show". Also appearing are Jimmie Rogers, singing, "Honeycomb," the Champs, performing"Tequila".
Carl
Perkin's winds up a tour with a show in Whicita, Kansas.
May 6
A show for the benefit
of Catholic Youth Organization in Troy, NY is cancelled by the
Albany Diocese of the Catholic Church.
Carl Perkins' show in La Puente California, kicks off his West Coast tour.
The Jordanaires, most famous as the backing vocal group on most of Elvis Presley's hits, preview their new release "Little Miss Ruby" on "American Bandstand".
May 7
The Champs guest on
"American Bandstand" performing "Tequila" and
"El Rancho Rock".
The Four Preps are booked to play Sciola's Club in Philadelphia for four days.
Early May
Johnny Cash is on tour of the Matine Provinces of
Canada.
May 8
Jimmie Rodgers, Mickey
and Sylvia, Roy Hamilton, Lee Andrews and the Hearts, and the
Hearts appear as special guest performers at the Music Operators
of America convention in Chicago.
May 9
Jody Reynolds debuts
"Endless Sleep" on "American Bandstand".
Huey Smith and the Clowns headline a week-stand at the Apollo Theater in New York.
Cutting across Canada, "The Biggest Show of Stars'58" plays Regina, Saskatchewan.
The legendary Professor Longhair entertains the crowd at the High Hat Club in New Orleans for the next three days.
In Italy, the Platters begin filming a movie.
The Count Basie's
orchestra featuring Joe Williams headlines the revue at the
Howard Theater in Washington DC this week.
May 10
Alan Freed's tour,
after 45 shows in 45 days ends in with the final show in Trenton,
New Jersey being cancelled by a Major in the National Guard who
cities concerns for public safety.
Johnny Cash closes his tour through Canada with a show at New Brunswick.
"The Dick Clark Show" offers Dicky Doo and the Don'ts, Link Wray, Jan and Arnie, and Pat Suzuki.
May 12
"American
Bandstand" plays host to Mickey and Sylvia.
The latest rock 'n' roll motion picture, "Let's Rock" featuring Danny and the Juniors, Paul Anka, and the Royal Teens, opens in theaters across the county.
In Vancouver, "The Biggest Show of Stars for '58" plays to a half-filled house, grossing only $8,000 for two shows.
May 14
Johnny Cash headlines
the country and western portion of a Memphis' Cotton Carnival
show.
Mid-May
In Rome, the Platters, who are continueing their five-month
overseas tour, have an audience with Pope Pius XII.
May 16
In Boston Alan Freed is indicted on charges stemming from the May
3 incident. He is charged with anarchy and inciting a riot. He
pleads innocent and is released on $3,000 bond. It will take
nearly a year to work its way through the court system, Freed
will quit his job at WINS after the station refuses to take
May 16
In Boston Alan Freed
is indicted on charges stemming from the May 3 incident. He is
charged with anarchy and inciting a riot. He pleads innocent and
is released on $3,000 bond. It will take nearly a year to work
its way through the court system, Freed will quit his job at WINS
after the station refuses to
take him back.
Fats Domino performs for the Spring Formal at Vanderbilt University in Nashville.
On "American Bandstand", Jack Scott sings "Leroy" and "My True Love".
Johnny Cash takes his tour to Texas with an opening show in Amarillo.
Dinah Washington takes the spotlight at the Apollo Theater in New York for the week.
Ray Charles is the star at the Howard Theater in Washington DC this wek
May 17
Marty Robbins appears
on "Jubilee U.S.A." broadcasted nationally on ABC-TV
from Springfield, Missouri. This is his third stint on the show
in the past three months.
Also tonight, ABC-TV's "Dick Clark Show" welcomes Chuck Berry, Billy and Lilly, Art and Dotty Todd, Betty Johnson, Frankie Lymon and Phillips International recording artist, Carl McVoy.
May 18
In New Orleans Guitar
Slim has a two-day stand at the Blue Eagle
Club.
May 22
Jerry Lee Lewis
arrives in Britain for a tour of the British Isles. Decca Records
throws a party and invites the British Press. Jerry and his new
bride Myra attends. It is soon broadcast that his new bride is
only 13 and his second cousin.
May 23
The Dew Drop in New
Orleans welcomes Faye Adams for a three-day engagement.
May 24
Dick Clark's Saturday
night ABC-TV show features Dion and the Belmonts singing "I
Wonder Why". Also on the show are Johnny Nash, Kathy Linden,
the Playmates, and Bobby Helms, who sings "Jacqueline".
May 25
Frankie Lyman
and the Teenagers perform on "The Ed Sullivan Show".
In New
Orleans, Little Junior Parker and Bobby "Blue" Bland
perform for the Sunday ball at the Blue Eagle Club in New
Orleans.
May 28
Back in the States
after struggling through only three performances in England,
Jerry Lee Lewis greets the press with wide-eyed wonderment at
their self-righteous questions about his marriage.
May 30
Dick Clark's rock 'n'
roll tour, scheduled to open with a two-day stand at Brooklyn's
Ebbets Field, is cancelled in wake of the repercussions from the
Boston riot on May 3. The Clark trek was scheduled for eight
weeks.
Billy Wright performs for two days at the Dew Drop Cafe in New Orleans. He will return for the next weekend.
May 31
The "Biggest Show
of 1958" tour stops at Atlantic City's Steel Pier.
Late May
Chuck Berry is scheduled to play Topeka, Kansas through June 1.
June 1
Elvis Presley
completes his basic training. After a two week furlough he
returns to Fort Hood to receive eight weeks advanced training as
an armor crewman.
The Irving Feld tour is denied a necessary permit to put on its "Big Show of 1958" In Washington, DC.
Jimmie
Rodgers makes his fouth appearance on television's "Ed
Sullivan Show".
June 2
Chuck Berry is
arrested in St. Charles, Missouri with a French woman on his way
to St.Louis after playing in Topeka, Kansas. It is alleged that
he molested the woman a charge they both deny. A hearing is set
for June 2, at which time Berry will be charged with carrying a
concealed weapon and an auto
registration
infraction. He is fined thirty dollars and the alleged
molestation is never mentioned.
June 4
Danny and the Juniors
stop by the studios of "American Bandstand" to perform
their hit "Rock and Roll Is Here To Stay".
The Platters have been playing sold-out houses around the world. Beginning today they are booked for thre performances in Casablanca, North Africa.
June 6
The Playmates are
slated for a two-week gig at Detroit's Clique Club.
June 7
High School
Confidential opens nationally. Jerry Lee Lewis, who sings the
title song, makes a cameo singing appearance in the movie.
Paul Anka guests on "The Perry Como's Television Show" on NBC-TV.
Early June
Mercury becomes the first major record company to discontinue the
78 r.p.m. record format.
June 10
Back from England,
Jerry Lee Lewis is booked into the Cafe du Paris in New York
City.
June 11
The New York
Paramount Theater refuses to let Alan Freed hold his annual
summer show.
June 13
The Apollo Theater
offers a strong line-up of rhythm and blues stars for fans this
week, the Coasters, Frankie Lymon, Lee Andrews and the Hearts,
Robert and Johnny, Jerry Butler and the Impressions, the Kodaks,
Ed Townsend, and the Story Sisters.
In
Washington, the Howard Theater's weekly revue offers the talents
of Shirley and Lee, Huey Smith and the Clowns, and Budy
Johnston's ochrestra with Ella Johnson.
June 14
The Everly Brothers
appear on "The Perry Como Show" on on NBC-TV.
ABC-TV's, "Dick Clark Sturday Night" show features John D. Loudermilk singing "Yearbook".
On NBC-TV, "The Perry Como Show" presents the Everly Brothers.
June 15
After continied poor
attendnce at his gig at the Cafe de Paris, Jerry Lee Lewis
cancels the remainder of his two-week engagement.
Via a film clip made in Italy, the Platters perform "Twilight Time" on the "Ed Sullivan Show".
Mid-June
After Casablanca, locations visited by the Platters include
Israel. Morocco, Germany, Holland, Monte Carlo and Scandinavia.
A rumor circulating through the music press has Elvis Presley signed to do four appearances for Ed Sullivan in1960, as soon as he has finished seving in the Army.
On tour at this time in New England are the Tune Weavers.
Jack Scott is making stops from New Orleans to Cleveland.
Patti McCabe, a member of the Poni-Tails, under goes throat surgery in her hometown of Cleveland. The procedure is minor and she returns to work with the trio after a brief recuperation.
Fabian, a Frankie Avalon protege and Chancellor Records stablemate, is currently on a trip to meet deejays in the East and Midwest.
June 16
Ricky Nelson performs
at the Coliseum in Spokane. Tomorrow night he is booked to play
Portland's Civic Auditorium.
June 19
Fabian is inteviewed,
but does not perform om "American Bandstand".
Johnny Cash and Sonny Burgess open a West Coast road trip with a show in Rolling Hills Ballroom, Riverside California.
Jimmie Rodgers opens for a week at the Casino Royal, 14th and H Streets, in Washington DC.
On this date, all members of the Del Vikings are finally out of the Air Force.
Ricky Nelson's show packs Vancouver's Exhibition Gardens tonight..
June 20
Tommy Leonetti begins
a two-week run at the Muehlebach Club in Kansas City.
The new show at the Howard Theater in Washington DC is headlined by Big Maybelle.
Frankie Avalon is booked for five shows in three days at the Civic Auditorium in Honolulu.
June 21
Dick Clark broadcasts
his Saturday night television by remote from Atlantic City, New
Jersey.
June 22
"The Ed Sulivan
Show" offers at its Tenth Anniversary a filmed retrospective
that include a portion Elvis Presley's previous appearances.
June 26
"American
Bandstand" features Chuck and Betty, the new duo from Decca
Records.
June 27
At the Apollo Theater
in New York, Roy Hamiton heads a show that includes the Clovers,
Dion and the Belmonts, and Bobby Freeman.
June 28
This week's "Dick
Clark Show" is headlined by Paul Anka, who is just back from
a State Department-sponsored trip to the Soviet
Union.
June 30
Alan Freed's new
television show begins in New York. Chuck Berry and the Four Lads
appear. The show is seen locally on WARD-TV from 5-6 p.m., Monday
through Friday,
Fabian guests on "American Bandstand".
"The Tower of Talent" awards show is at Hughes Stadium in Albany. The benefit show grosses $10.000 while presenting the Everly Brothers, Jack Scott, Connie Francis. Fabian, the Lane Brothers, Rosemary, Dakota Stanton, Ersel Hicey, the Kalin Twins, Annette, and Dickey Do and the Don'ts.
Late June
Jimmie Rodgers opens for two weeks in the Venetian Room of the
Fairmont Hotel in San Francisco.
Carl Perkins has an engagement in Myrtle Beach, as the South Carolina "Beach Music" scene begins to be an important East Coast venue.
The Upsetters, featuring pianist Lew Diamond, are backing Little Willie Johnn on on his current tour.
July 1
Johnny Cash's West Coast
tour winds down with a one-night stand in Vancouver.
July 2
King Creole Elvis Presley's
fourth movie is released.
July 4
Buddy Holly and the
Crickets, sharing the stage with Tommy Allsup's Western Swing
Band, begin a tour of the upper Midwest with a show in Angola,
Indiana.
Tommy Leonetti performs for two-weeks at the Cliche Club in Detroit.
The Applejacks return to Andy's Log Cabin in Philadelphia.
Headling the Independence Day at the Howard Theater in Washington DC, and the rest of the week, is Roy Hamilton who is ably assisted by the Clovers, Ketty Lester, and Bobby Freeman.
July 5
Johnny Cash makes an
appearance on Dick Clark's Saturday night show on ABC-TV.
On NBC-TV's "The Perry
Como Show," Sheb Wooley performs "Purple People
Eater".
Carl Perkins wraps up his stand at Myrtle Beach's Pavillion.
The Newport Jazz Festival, Newport, Rhode Island, offers a special "Blues in the Night" show featuring Joe Turner, Muddy Waters, Big Maybelle, Ray Charles and Chuck Berry.
July 12
Joe South guests on
"The Dick Clark Show" to plug his version of "The
Purple People Eater Meets the Wirch Doctor".
July 13
The Four Preps make a return
engagement on CBS-TV's "Ed Sullivan Show".
July 14
The Four Mints, back from a
successful tour of the clubs in Las Vegas, open in the Domino
Lounge of the Imperial Hotel in their hometown of Atlanta.
Mid- July
Fans are turned away at the door as Paul Anka plays
Atlantic City's Steel Pier.
It is announced that Alan
Freed's new television show will be syndicated coast to coast by
video tape
RCA Victor announce a four
track audio tape cartridge system to be introduced shortly.
George Treadwell, the Drifter's manager and owner of the goup's name, fires all personnel and replaces them with the members of the Five Crowns to fulfill contracted engagements for next year.
July 18
In Wildwood, New Jersey, Sam
Cooke begins a week at Club Bolero.
Bill Doggett and his combo layover for a two-week stay at the Flame Show Bar in Detroit.
This week's offering at the Howard Theater in Washington DC stars Illinois Jacquet along with the Monotones and Jerry Butler and the Impressions.
In Honolulu at the Civic Auditorium, the "Eighth Show of Stars" features the Everly Brothers, Glenn Glenn, the Hollywood Flames, the Four Preps, Bobby Day, Bob and Earl, Robin Luke and the Drifters.
July 19
Jerry Lee Lewis makes an
appearance on KABC's "Country America" show in Los
Angeles.
ABC-TV's Saturday night "The Dick Clark Show" originates from Miami Beach. Guests include Duane Eddy, Boby Darin, Jack Scott, and George Hamilton IV.
Over on NBC-TV, Jimmie Rodgers stops by "The Perry Como Show".
Alan Freed files for bankruptcy citing liabilities of $51,000, mostly in bookings from his recent "Big Beat" tour. His assets are listed as zero.
July 21
On "American
Bandstand" Dale Hawkins romps through
"La-Do-Dada".
July 24
Duane Eddy mimics to his
recordings of "Moovin' 'N Groovin" and "Rebel
Rouser" on "American Bandstand'.
July 25
Smiley Lewis performs for
the hometwon patrons at the High Hat in New Orleans for next
three days.
Washington DC's Howard Theater welcomes LaVern Baker, the Kodaks, Lee Andrew and the Hearts, and Solomon Burke this week.
July 26
The Kalin Twins make an
appearance on "The Perry Como Show" on NBC-TV.
"The Dick Clark Show" presents Tom and Jerry singing "The Freeze" and Connie Francis singing "Carolina Moon".
July 27
Sheb Wooley sings
"Purple People Eater" on "The Ed Sullivan
Show".
August 1
Johnny Cash leaves his three-year association with Sun Records
and signs a long-term recording contract with Columbia Records.
Charle Gracie begins a one-week stand at Club Bolero in Wildwood, New Jersey.
Tommy Ridgely plays the High Hat in New Orleans for this weekend and next.
August 2
Bobby
Darin appears on "The Dick Clark Show", singing
"Early in the Morning".
August 5
The
Coasters perform their latest hit Yakety Yak on "American
Bandstand".
August 6
This
afternoon, Jackie Wilson plugs "We Have Love" on
"American Bandstand".
August 7
Two
vocal groups, the Poni-Tails and Dion and the Belmonts, are
guests on "American Bandstand".
Early August
Charlie Gracie leaves for England where he is scheduled
to make a television appearance in London.
August 9
George Hamilton IV makes another appearance on NBC-TV's "The
Perry Como Show".
"The Dick Clark Show" features" Robin Luke singing "Susie Darlin", along with Andy Williams, Ray Smith and Bobby Day.
August 11
On
"American Bandstand", Bobby Freeman plugs his latest
releases, "Do You Want To Dance" and "Betty Lou's
Got a New Pair of Shoes".
The Drifters play a one-night stand at the Dew Drop Lounge in New
Orleans.
August 14
Elvis Presley's mother Gladys dies
The Kingsmen rock through their instrumental, "Weekend", on "American Bandstand".
Connie Francie embarks on a ten-day tour of the British Isles.
August 15
Buddy Holly in Lubbock, Texas marries Maria Elena Santiago. They
met when she was an employee at Southern Music in New York.
New Orleans' Dew Drop welcomes Donnie Elbert for a one-night engagement.
Mid-August
Clyde McPatter, the Coasters, Jerry Butler and the Impessions,
and Sil Austin's combo are tourting together.
August 16
Tonight's ABC-TV's "The Dick Clark Show" is headlined
by Frankie Avalon. Other guests are the Coasters, actor Patrick
Wayne and Mary Swan.
Bo Diddley headlines a week-long revue at the Howard Theater in Washington DC. Also on the show are the Danleers, the Flamingos, the Pearls, and Arthur Prysock.
August 17
Jerry Lee Lewis performs at the Harris Grove County Music Park in
Youngstown, New York.
August 18
B.B.
King plays Chicago's Trianon Ballroom with Muddy Waters and
Howlin' Wolf.
August 22
Donnie Elbert returns to the Dew Drop Cafe in New Orleans for a
full three-day stand. Also in town, Smiley Lewis plays the High
Hat Club for three days.
Bobby Day, Thurston Harris, the Five Keys, Bob and Earl the Satellites, and Bette McLaurin are featured this week at Washington DC's Howard Theater.
August 23
"The Dick Clark Show" On ABC-TV welcomes Dale Hawkins
singing "La-Do-dada". Also on tonight's show are Chuck
Berry, Bobby Hendricks, Little Anthony and the Imperials, and
Jerry Wallace.
"The Perry Como Show" features an appearance by Bobby Darin.
In North Carolinan the gross is $23,000 at the Charlotte Coliseum as Jerry Lee Lewis and Bill Haley and His Cmets headline the show.
August 24
On
television, the Teenagers reunite with Frankie Lymon once again
to play "The Ed Sullivan Show."
Dick Clark's Caravan show plays the Hollywood Bowl at 8:30 p.m. The featured aristists are the Champs, Jan and Arnie, Sheb Wooley. Ernie Freeman's combo, Jerry Wallace, Rod McKuenn, and Jimmy Bowen with the Rhythm Orchids.
Jo
Ann Campbell opens the show for Johnny Msthis at Carter's
Ballroom Amphitheatre in Washington DC.
August 26
Eddie Cochran sings "Summertime Blues" on
"American Bandstand".
August 27
At
the Minnesota State Fair in Minneapolis, the Dick Clark
"All-Star Hop" plays to a less than capacity crowd
after Clark cancels his appearance due to illness.
Ricky Nelson is booked for one show each night for the next three days at the Carter Baron Ampitheatre in Wshington DC. The gross receipts exceed $34,750.
The Playmates are at the Eden Roc in Miami Beach for an extended engagement.
August 28
Closing out their five-month tour of the world, the Flying
Platters, as they are now referred to by the press, open at the
Olympia in Paris for a twenty-one day stand.
August 29
Alan
Freed's annual ten-day Labor Day revue, billed as the "Big
Beat Show," opens at the Fox Theater in Brooklyn.
Wynona Carr and Tommy Ridgely entertain at the Masonic Hall in Algiers, Louisiana.
Little Caesar plays the High Hat Club in New Orleans for three days.
In Washington DC, the Howard Theater presents Ruth Brown, the Del Vikings, Robert and Johnny, and the Moonglows for the week.
August 30
Ricky
Nelson performs during the Labor Day weekend at the Steel Pier in
Atlantic City. His three-day stand brings in $44,211, breaking
Frank Sinatra's 1950 record of $41,000.
The Dew Drop in New Orleans presents Wynona Carr and Tommy Ridgely for three days.
"The Dick Clark Show" on ABC-TV welcomes Bill Haley and His Comets, the Poni-Tails, Jim Reeves, and Eddie Cochran.
August 31
Ray
Charles gives a concert and a dance at the Labor Union Hall in
New Orleans.
September 1
Remaining in New Orleans, Ray Charles performs at the
Pontchatrain Park Baseball Stadium.
Even though he has yet to have a hit, Frankie Ford makes a guest appearance on "American Bandstand".
September 4
Jerry Butler and the Impressions perform "For Your Precious
Love" on "American Bandstand".
September 5
Roy Brown brings his show to the High Hat Club in New Orleans for
the weekend and the next.
September
Marty Robbins guests on "The Big D Jamboree" in Dallas.
ABC-TV's "The Dick Clark Show" features Ruth Brown Jack Scott, Willie Nelson, Tommy Edwards, and the Quin-Tones. Bobby Denton of Judd Records is also on the show to plug his new single "Back To School".
Ray Charles and the Cookies perform at the Labor Union Hall in New Orleans.
Early September
Bill Haley and His Comets set off on a Canadian tour
encompassing the provinces of Nova Scotia and New Brunswick.
Danny and the Juniors are reportedly scheduled to for a tour of
Australia followed by a jaunt through Europe.
Bobby Darin is booked into Carmichael's in Birmingham, Alabama.
Attesting to the dramatic drop in popularity, Jerry Lee Lewis is only able to draw four hundred fans to the 7,000 seat Nashville Auditorium.
Chuck Berry, the Clovers, and Lloyd Price join forces as they take to the road for a series of on-night stands.
The Platters are guest of the Queen of Greece during a rare day off from their month-long engagement at the Olympia in Paris.
September 8
Paul Anka leaves on a three-week tour of the Far East.
September 9
Dale Wright guests on "American Bandstand".
September 10
On "American Bandstand," Little Anthony and the
Imperials sing "Teadrops On Your Pillow".
Poni-Tails play a two- day stand at the Kentucky State Fair.
September 11
Back for a second guest shot, Dickie Doo and the Don'ts rock
through "Nee Nee Na Na Na Na Nu Nu" on "American
Bandstand".
September 12
It's jazz week at the Apollo Theater in Harlem, as the famed
burlseque house welcomes Duke Ellington and his orchestra.
In Washington DC, the Howard Theater offers Lloyd Price, Litle Anthony and the Imperials, the Five Satins, the Olympics, and the Videos for a week.
September 13
Fabian guests again on "The Dick Clark Show" this
Saturday night singing "Lillie Lou".
Mid-September
Connie Francis returns to the States after a successful
tour of Great Britain.
September 18
The Chantels are today's guest on "American Bandstand".
In Washington DC, the Poni-Tails headline a show packed with rhytmn and blues acts at the Apollo Theater in New York. Also appearing are the Spaniels, Danleers, the Olympics, Bobby Hendricks, the Quin-Tones, and Sil Austin's combo.
September 19
The Coasters headline the Apollo Theater in New York
Pvt. Elvis Presley and about a thousand other G.I.'s board a
troop train at Fort Hood bound for Brooklyn.
In Brooklyn, Johnny Nash entertains the crowd at Club Elegante.
September 20
For four days, Wanda Jackson rocks the house at the Flame Show
Bar in Detroit.
Thee Big Bopper pays "The Dick Clark Show" a visit tonight.
On NBC-TV, "The Perry Como Show" offers the talents of Tommy Sands.
September 22
At the Military Ocean Terminal in Brooklyn, Pirvate Elvis Presley
leaves the States on a troop ship bound for Germany, where he
will be stationed at Ray Barracks, Fiedberg, until March 1960.
September 24
Johnny Tillotson sings both sides of his latest release,
"Dreamy Eyes" and "Well I'm Your Man" on
"Ameican Bandstand".
September 25
Tommy
Edwards opens a week-long run at the Safari Club in Chicago.
September 26
Ruth Brown is top-billed at the Apollo this week. Appearing with
Brown are the Moonglows and the Kodaks.
The Coasters, the Danleers, the Dubs, and Wynona Carr entertain the crowd for the week at the Howard Theater in Washington DC.
September 27
The Everly Brothers appear on the "Perry Como Show" on
NBC-TV.
"The Dick Clark Show" schedules a rooster of three M-G-M Record artists: Conway Twitty, Connie Francis, and Joni James.
Johnny Cash guests on the "Hometown Jamboree" a television show in Los Angeles.
September 28
Paul Anka entertains the overflow crowd in Hong Kong.
On NBC-TV, Jimmie Rodgers is the guest of "The Steve Allen Show".
September 29
Jackie Dee and Her Dates headline the Teen-A-Rama in Terre Haute,
Indiana before leaving on tour.
September 30
Starting a new tour, Johnny Cash plays a on-night stand in Salt
Lake City.
October 2
Jerry Lee Lewis and Carl Perkins headline a Texas tour opening
tonight in Lubbock.
October
"The Pat Boone Show" begins its second season on
ABC-TV.
October 3
In Worcester, Massachusetts, the second edition of "The
Biggest Show of Stars 1958" kicks off an extended tour.
Eddie Bo and Lee Diamond entertain patrons for three days at the High Hat Club in New Orleans. Diamond returns next week for three days.
Mickey and Sylvia are guests at the Apollo Theater in New York this week.
The Copa Club in Newport, Kentucky, welcomes Dinah Washington for a weekend engagement.
In Washington DC, the Clovers open a short engagement at Hy's Melody Inn.
Also in Washington, at the Howard Theater Jerry Butler and the Impressions, Ray Peterson, the Spaniels, the Quin-Tones, Bobby Hendrickson, and Doc Bagby's combo entertain for the week.
October 4
Duane Eddy and the Rebels perform on "The Dick Clark
Show". Also appearing are Lou Monte and Kayli.
October 5
The Kalin Twins begin a four-week tour of England with a concert
at Victoria Hall, Hanley,Stoke-on-Trent.
Bill Doggett performs or the Sunday night dance at the Labor Union Hall in New Orleans
October 6
Sarah Vaughan opens for a week at the Casino Royal in Washington
DC.
Early October
Earl Grant is currently playing the Interlude Club in Los
Angeles. He also has his own one-hour television program on
KTLA-TV. In addition has been offered a cameo in the upcoming
movie Jamboree".
In Philadelphia, Kathy Linden gives birth to a son, William David Simonton.
October 9
Back for another appearance, Duane Eddy performs
"Ramrod" on "American Bandstand".
October 10
"Jocko's Rocketship Revue" hits the Apollo Theater for
the week.
The Billy Williams Quartet lays over for a week at the Embers nightclub in Fort Wayne, Indiana.
Dinah Washington starts a three-week run at the Roberts' Show Club in Chicago.
Jackie Wilson, the Heartbeats, and Oscar McLollie entertain at the Howard Theater in Washington DC for a week.
October 11
"The Dick Clark Show" is broadcasted live from the
Southeastern Fair in Atlanta, Georgia. Guests include Sam Cooke,
Danny & The Juniors, Conway Twitty, the Applejacks and Paul
Peek.
October 13
Sam Cooke returns to the Lasbor Union Hall in New Orleans.
October 15
The " Hellzapoppin" All Star Yock and Roll Show of 1958
starts a cross-country tour of eight cities through November 15.
The Clovers perform at the Dew Drop Cafe in New Orleans for an extended four-day stand.
Mid-October
Dinah Washiugton is currently in Chicago playing nightly to a
packed house at Robert's Show Club.
Ray Charles is in the middle of an engagement at Philadelphia's Showboat.
October 17
Sarah
Vaughan and Miles Davis' combo headline a jazz revue at New
York's Apollo Theater this week.
On NBC-TV's "Your Hit Parade" Tommy Edwards is the special guest singing "It's All In The Game" which is the number one hit of this week.
Bobby Freeman guests on a record hop om WONE-TV in Dayton, Ohio.
October 18
On ABC-TV, Robin Luke makes a television appearance as a guest of
"The Perry Como Show".
October 19
Jan and Arnie appear on "The Jack Benny Show" on
CBS-TV.
October 21
Freddy Bell and the Bell Boys open a five-day engagement at La
Maina's In Philadelphia.
Octtober 22
Bo Diddley appears at the Apollo Theater in New York.
Johnny Cash, Carl Perkins, and Sonny James are currently touring the middle of the country. Tonight, they stop in Denver.
October 24
Currently on tour, LaVern Baker, Jackie Wilson, Bobby Day, and
Lee Andrews and the Hearts play an engagement in Richmond,
Virginia tonight.
October 25
Bobby Darin is booked for a two-day stand at the Erie Social Club
in Phladelphia.
On "The Dick Clark Show" tonight's performers are Frankie Avalon, Don Gibson, Bobby Day, Robin Luke, and Buddy Holly and the Crickets.
October 26
In what must be ranked as the oddest booking listed herein, Tommy
Sands is the star entertainer at the Huntsville, Texas Prison
Rodeo.
The Johnny Cash road show contines with a performance in Oklahoma City.
October 28
Buddy Holly and the Crickets sing "Think It Over,"
"Fools Paradise," and "Heartbeat" on
"American Bandstand."
October 29
Larry Williams and his band top the bill at New York's Apollo
Theater this week.
"American Bandstand" hosts the Teddy Bears singing "To Know Him Is To Love Him".
Connie Francis begins an extended tour of Hawaii.
October 31
Joe Turner is currently playing in the New Orleans area. Tonight
he is in Thibodaux, Louisiana.
Roy Hamilton headlines the revue at the Howard Theater in Wasshington DC . Also appearing are Shirley and Lee, Linda Hopkins, and the Mello-Kings.
Late October
The Applejacks are currently playing at the Lindenwood
Inn in Philadelphia
November 1
The Johnny Cash tour continues with a packed house in Miami.
Continuing in the New Orleans area, Joe Turner plays a one-nighter at the Drew Drop Cafe.
Ronnie Self packs the house in Pittsburgh, Kansas.
Bobby Darin, the Everly Brothers, the Olympics, and the Elegants appear on "The Dick Clark Show" on ABC-TV.
November
Earl Grant stops by "The Steve Allen Show" on NBC-TV.
November 3
Tommy Edwards starts a week at the Flame Club in Chicago.
November 5
"American Bandstand" welcomes Tommy Mara to the show.
November 6
The Platters headline an extended engagement in the Flamingo Room
of the Flamingo Hotel and Casino in Las Vegas. They remain at the
hotel until December.
November 7
Bobby Darin begins two weeks at the Celebrity Room in
Philadelphia.
In Washington DC, the Shields, Thurston Harris, Ed Townsend, Damita Jo, and Redd Foxx entertain patrons all week at the Howard Theater.
Early November
Back in Lubbock after their October tour, the members of
the Crickets decide to remain at home while Buddy Holly will
return to New York with his new wife. Holly relinquishes all
rights to the Cricket's name and will continue recording and
performing as a solo artist.
November 8
Still In Kasnsas, Ronnie Self is booked for a one-nighter in Fort
Scott.
Brenda Lee makes a guests appearance on ABC-TV's "Junior Jamboree'.
Fats Domino, the Kalin Twins, Andy Willams, and Gordon McRae guest on "The Dick Clark Show".
November 9
Conway Twitty winds up his stand at Porky's in Fort Lauderdale.
Della Reese is welcomed back to "The Ed Sullivan Show" on CBS-TV.
November 10
Sam Cooke is injured in an automobile accident
Jimmy Rodgers begins a week-long run at the Latin Casino in Philadelphia.
The RKO-Brunswick Theater in Brooklyn offers an evening's entertainment featuring the Fascinators, the Tranquils, The Deltairs, and the Tremaines.
November 12
Conway Twitty makes a personal appearance in Savannah, Georgia.
November 14
A
Memorial concert is held in Memphis for Jay Perkins, brother of
Carl and a member of the Perkin's band. Jay died in October of a
brain tumor. The show grossed $7,000, of which $4,750 was given
to the widow after expenses and taxes were deducted.
In Philadelphia, Eddie Cochran bowls over the studio audience at "American Bandstand" with his latest release "C'Mon Everybody".
Paul Anka leaves the U.S. for a tour of Europe.
In New Orleans, Clarence "Gatemouth" Brown and Eddie Bo split the bill at the Dew Drop Cafe for the next three days.
The Howard Theater in Washington DC persents Ray Charles, the Raelets, Dee Clark, Timmie Rogers, the Pastels, and the Cadillacs as a part of this week's revue.
November 15
"The Dick Clark Show" welcomes the Nu Tornados to the
Saturday lineup.
Dicky Doo and the Don'ts along with Mary Swan start a two-day show at the Erie Social Club in Philadelphia.
Johnny Cash guests on "Hometown Party" in Los Angeles.
Mid-November
Conway Twitty opens at the Safari Club im New Orleans.
The Diamonds are currently on a month-long tour of Australia.
November 17
Johnny Cash and the Collins Kid begin a week's tour with a show
in Sweetwater, Texas,
Duane Eddy, in what is becoming an almost monthly appearance, stops by "American Bandstand" to run through "Cannonball".
November 21
Bobby
Darin opens another two week engagement at Brooklyn's Town and
Country.
Paul Anka starting his three-month tour of Europe, is welcomed by the Theater du Dirque Royal In Brussels Belgium, for as two-week engagement.
"American Bandstand" has Bobby Lord as the guest this afternoon.
The Danleers return to the Howard Theater in Washington DC for the week.
November 22
Jimme Rodgers is the special guest on "The Perry Como
Show" on NBC-TV.
On ABC-TV's "The Dick Clark Show" Jack Scott is a guest. Also appearing are the Poni-Tails, the Big Bopper, Cozy Cole, and the Cadillacs.
November 24
Della Reese brings her smooth vocal style to Mr. Kelly's in
Chicago for a three-week run.
Dinah Washington opens a six-day run at Philadelphia's Showboat.
At the Lotus Club in Washington, the Playmates begin a a week's stay.
November 26
"Ted Steele's Rockin' Bandstand" stage show opens at
the Brooklyn Paramount.
November 28
Bobby Helms stops by "American Bandstand"
Bobby Freeman, the Elegants, Baby Washington, the Silhouettes, and Willis Jackson' band entertain this week at the Howard Theater in Washington DC.
The Nu Tornados perform as part of the halftime show at the annual Army-Navy football game at Philadelphia's Soldier's Field.
Brenda Lee headlines a country and western jamboree in Wilmington, North Carolina.
Conway Twitty guests on "The Perry Como Show" on NBC-TV.
"The Dick Clark Show" is arranged as a special twenty-ninth birthday party for Clark. Guest hosts are Pat Boone, Bobby Darin and Sal Mineo. Performers include Frankie Avalon, Connie Francis, Danny and the Juniorts, Edie Cochran, and Little Anthony and the Imperials.
November 30
The Cincinatti Gardens plays host to a show featuring Jack Scott,
Dale Wright, Eddie Cocrhan, Jackie See, Bill Parson, and Neil
Sedaka.
Late November
Gene Vincent's career hits rock
bottom. Unable to come up with a hit record, he and the Blue Caps
split when he can not pay the band three weeks in back salary.
The muscians union in Los Angeles withdraws Vincent's union card.
He eventually moves with his wife of six months to the Northwest
where he will gig with local bands, until
mid-59.
December 3
The Nu Tornados guest on ABC-TV's "American Bandstand"
this afternoon.
The Playmates make an evening appearance on ABC-TV's "The Milton Berle Show".
December 5
The Apollo Theater in New York offers a jazz revue for patrons
this week.
In California, Ritchie Valens returns to his high school to entertain local fans. The show is tape recorde for future release on Del-Fi Records.
Cozy Cole, Lee Andrews and the Hearts, Lulu Reed and the Fildelites entertain patrons at the Howard Theater this week.
December 6
The Chicago Opera House welcomes Frankie Avalon, the Everly
Brothers, Connie Francis, and the Poni-Tails.
Fabian sings "I'm a Man" on "the Dick Clark Show" on ABC-TV. Also appearing are Duane Eddy and Betty Johnson.
Early December
The Applejacks are currently playing the Bamboo Club In Clifton
Heights, Pennsylvania.
Conway Twitty is touring the Southwest until December 8.
While at home in the Los Angeles area, Ritchie Valens films a cameo role for the upcoming picture "Go, Johnny Go!".
December 10
Paul Anka is booked into the Olympia in Paris for a month-long
engagement.
December 12
Fabian gets a chance to "sing" on "American
Bandstand" as he plugs his hit "I'm a Man".
Roy Brown, Amos Milburn and Charles Brown tear down the house at the High Hat Club in New Orleans.
The Howard Theater offers the cool jazz sounds of Mile Davis, Jimmy Smith and Horace Silver for patrons this week in Washington DC.
December 13
Fats Domino plays "The Dick Clark Show."
December 15
Jo Ann Campbell opens a week-long stand at the Lotus Lounge in
Washington DC.
December 18
Bobby Day performs "Rock-In Robin" and the
"Bluebird, the Buzzard and Oriole" on ABC-TV's
"American Bandstand".
Billy Haley and His Comets return to the States following their ten-week long tour of Europe.
Johnny Cash plays a one-night stand in Ottawa, Canada. The next night he guests on the "WJJL Jamboree" in Niagrara Falls, followed by ABC-TV's "The Dick Clark Show".
December 20
"The Dick Clark Show" presents Johnny Cash, the Four
Preps, Neil Sedaka, Lloyd Price. and Dee Clark.
December 21
On CBS-TV, "The Ed Sullivan Show" is visited by David
Seville.
December 22
The Paris Sisters visit Vancouver, Washington, again for their
annual two-week New Year's engagement at the Frontier Room.
The Four Esquires have an extended booking in Kansas City at the Hotel Meehlebach.
December 23
LaVern Baker plays a two-day stand at the Orchid Room in St.
Louis.
December 24
Alan Fred's "Christmas Rock "N" Roll
Spectacular" opens at the Lowe's State Theater in New York
City. Performers include Frankie Avalon, Jimmy Clanton, Eddie
Cochran, Jackie Wilson, the Moonglows, the Flamingos, the
Cadillacs, the Crests, Chuck Berry, and Dion and the Belmonts.
December 25
Marvin Rainwater begins a two-week run at the Flame in
Minnieapolis.
December 13
Opening a day early for the Christmas crowd, Washington DC's
Howard Theater presents the Coasters, the Chantels. and Buddy and
Ella Johnson for the week.
December 26
Cozy Cole opens a two-week jam session at Chicago's Preview
Lounge.
Dicky Doo and the Don'ts are entertaing this week at the Celebrity Room in Philadelphia.
Johnny Cash begins a five-day stand at the Showboat Casino in Las
Vegas.
December 26
Following a Dick Clark appearance at the Sunnybrook Ballroom in
Pottstown, Pennsylvania a teenager is stabbed.
December 27
On "The Dick Clark Show" on ABC-TV, tonight's guests
are Jill Corey, Jimmy Clanton, The Crests, Ritchie Valens, and
Jackie Wilson.
December 28
Della Reese is welcomed back to CBS-TV's "The Ed Sullivan
Show".
December 29
Tommy Edwards performs at the Menuti's Lounge in Houston through
New Year's Eve.
December 31
The Champs are back doing one-nighters following an auto accident
that severely injured several members.
Johnny Cash starts a string of West Coast one-nighters in Compton,California.
Ray Charles helps New Orleans celebrate New Year's Eve with two performances at the Municipal Auditorium.
In Detroit the Four Tops are part of the "Idlewild Revue" at the Flame Show Bar in Detriot.