January 1
Alan Freed's "Big Beat" Christmas revue at the Borroklym Fox Theater winds uo its annual Christmas-toNew Year's run . Appearing are Jackie Wilson, Bobby Rydell, Skyliners, Linda Laurie, Bo Diddley, Teddy Randazzo, Passions, Isley Brothers, Johnny Restivo, Santo and Johnny, Tommy Fascenda, Billy 'Crash' Craddock, and the Wheels.
The "Holiday Show of Stars," which has been touring the Hawaiian Islands begins a two-day engagement at the Honolulu Civic Center. The show features Freddy Cannon, Jerry Wallace, Skip and Flip, and Danny Valentino.
Gene Vincent is on a brief holiday tour of the American Air Force base in West Germany.
Connie Francis is at the Deauvile Hotel in Miami Beach, Florida, which will close January 13.
Jimmy Clanton winds up his five-day tour of the West Coast.
January 2
Dick Clark Show this evening on ABC-TV features Jack Scott Singing "What in the World's Come Over You," Little Anthony and the Imperials performing :Shimmy Shimmy Ko Ko Bop and "Tears On My Pillow," and Larry Hall singing "Sandy."
January 3
The 'Flying' Platters, living up to their nickname, are currently in Madrid, Spain, in the middle of a lengthy European tour. They will remain in Madrid until January 10 and then fly to England.
Bobby Darin and Connie Francis appear on CBS-TV's "The Ed Sullivan Show," They each have a solo spot onthe show as well as a duet of "you're the Top."
Charlie Gracie opens at the Erie Social Club in Erie, Pennsylvania.
January 4
American Bandstand welcomes the Fireballs performing "Bulldog." The show is broadcast over the NBC-TV network from 4 to 5 o'clock (EST) every week-day afternoon following "The Mickey Mouse Club."
Bobby Darin opens for a week at Blinstrub's Club in Boston.
Jaunary 6
Paul Anka appears on NBC-TV's "The Perry Como Show."
January 7
Jerry Lee Lewis will reportedly costar in the upcoming movie "The Young and the Deadly. Filming is to begin later this month.
Early January
Floyd Robbinson is spending the next three weeks in Hollywood where he is booked for screen test for several movie companiesThe Drifters are appearing at the Michigan State Fair.
January 8
On American Bandstand, Dick Clark receives a trans-Atlantic telephone call from Elvis Presley on Elvis' 25th birthday.
At the Apollo Theater in New York, Count Basie and his orchestra are headling the revue this week.
January 9
Jerry Wallace appears on "The Dick Clark Show," and sings "Primrose Lane: and Little Coco Plam." Clark's othe guest are Johnny Horton singing "My Little Marine," Titus Turner doing "We Told You Not To Marry,: Bob Crewe singing "The Wiffenpoof Sonn." and Duane Eddy playing "Bonnie Come Back."
At Gene Vincent's suggestion, Eddie Cochran flies to England to join Vincent as he prepares for a tour of the Granda Theater chain in Great Britain.
Jaunuary 10
In the middle of a nationwide tour, Ray charles with his orchestra and the Raeletts are in a concert at the Hollywwod Palladium.
Tonight Frankie Avalon is on "The Ed Sullivan Show."
January 11
Little Joe and the Thrillers are on American Bandstand today
January12
Fabian is a guest on Dean Martin's video taped NBC-TV show. He sings "All of Me" and duets with Martin on "I Want to Live."
On the tour circuit, Carl Mann opens for Johnny Cash as they [lay Great Falls, Montana.
Tonight Gene Vincent and Eddie Cochran appear together on the British television variety show "Boy Meets Girl."
January 13
The Platters are making an appearance in Sheffield, England. They will be touring the British Isles for the next ten days.
Kathy Linden opens sat Eddy's Supper Club in Kansas City, Missouri.
January 14
In the afternoon, American Bandstand is visited by the Blue Notes.
In the evenig, Bobby Darin begins a week-long stay at the Deauville Hotel in Miami Beach .
January 15
Ray Charles Stops at the City Auditorium in Alberquerque, New Mexixo, for tonight's performance.
The Apollo Theater In New York City offers a 'Gospel Caravan' for patrons this week.
In Chicago the Regal Theater presents its first week-long revue of the year. The show features Bobby Bland, Little Junior Parker, Bill Doggett,, the Isley Brothers, Bo Diddley, and Etta James.
Mid-January
The Everly Brothers are currently making appearances in Boston.
Philadelphia, Washington, and Baltimore.
Shirley and Lee are currently on a tour of the South.
January 16
Guests on tonight's "Dick Clark Show" include Bobby Rydell, Paul Evans, Dale Hawkins and the Knockouts.
January 17
At the Louisville (Kentucky) Armory, Brenda Lee, Billy Grammar, Georgr Hamilton IV, and Bobby Helms are part of a huge show to benefit country performer Red Sovine. Hamilto recently moved his family from Washington, D.C. to Nashville.
At Cincinnati's Topper Ballroom. the annual Teen_age Ball to benefit the March of Dimes features the Keynotes and the Jimmie James Combo.
January 18
Cliff Richards, Britain's top rocker, arrives in New York for a series of recording dates for ABC-Paramount.
January 19
This afternoon Ray Smith makes a rare television appearance as her performs "Rockin' Little Angel" on American Bandstand.
January 20
Connie Francis brings her show to the stage of the Cloister's Hotel in Hollywood for two weeks.
January 21
Frankie Ford sings "Time After Time" on American Bandstand.
January 22
Sam Cooke starts a three-day stand at the Shell House in Long Island, New York.
Buster Brown is booked for a week into the Apollo Theater in New York City.
January 23
Mark Dining appears on ABC-TV's "The Dick Clark Show"." Other guests include Rod Lauren, Jack Scott, Robin Luke, Jimmy Jones and the Everly Brothers.
On "The Pat Boone Show" on ABC-TV, the guest vocalist for tonight is Cliff Richards from England.
January 24
As their tour gets underway Gene Vincent is the headliner who closes the show. Eddie Cochran comes on just before intermission. The first show is held at the Gaumont Cinema in Ipswitch. The opening acts are bands led by Georgie Fame, Bill Fury and Joe Brown.
January 25
In a St. Louis courtroom, Chuck Berry is is indicted for violation of the Mann Act (transportation across state lines for purpose of prostitution) in connection with an incident in Kansas in 1958. Berry is already under a December 1959 for another violation of the Mann Act in connection with with the transportation of an Apache waitress from El Paso to St. Louis. Berry's personal appearances drop from 20+ a month to three in February and zero in March.
January 26
Duane Eddy, Bill 'Crash" Craddock, Johnny Restivo, Santo and Johnny, and the Diamonds begin a tour of Australia.
On NBC-TV, Conway Twitty makes a rare television appearance on "Arthur Murray's Dance Party."
Jackie Wilson returns to New York following a successful tour of the British West Indies.
January 27
Carl Perkins and Warren Smith join Johnny Cash as he is currently touring the nation's mid-section. Tonight's show is in Sioux City, Iowa, followed by Scottsbluff, Nebraska (28); Omaha (29); Wichita, Kansas (30); Kansas City, Missouri (31); and Topeka, Kansas (February 1).
January 28
The Buddy and Ella Johnson Revue begins a tour of the South.
Dinah Washington is booked into Fack's No. 2 Club in San Francisco through February 14.
Television's "The Ernie Ford Show" welcomes Jimmie Rodgers.
January 29
Brook Benton is in New York City to headline a week at the Apollo Theater/
January 30
Tonight, "The Dick Clark Show" presents Dee Clark, Chuck Berry, the Passions and the Fireballs.
Late January
Billy 'Crash" Craddock is such a hit on this tour of Australia that his stay has been extended for another week.
February 1
Gene Vincent and Eddie Cochran perform at the Empire Theater in Glascow,U.K. Also on the bill are Viscounts, Tommy Sheridan, Billy Raymond, Sally Kelly and Lance Fortune.
Lenny Welch is out performing his new single, "You Don'y Know Me." He is visiting Louisville, Kentucky today, with stops in Cinnncinati (2); Dayton, Ohio (3); and various sites in upstate New York through February 8.
Toni Fiser is booked into Sciolla'd Club in Philadelphia.
February 4
Johnny Burnette drops by American Bandstand this afternoon. At this time, it is Johnny's brother Dorsey who is having the hits.
February 5
As it sets off across America, the touring package known as "the Biggest Show of Stars for '60' is headlined by Frankie Avalon, Bobby Rydell and Clyde McPhatter. Other stars on the bill include Johnnny and the Hurricanes, Freddy Cannon, the Crests, Linda Laurie, the Clovers, the Isley Brothers, and England's Cliff Richards and the Shadows. THe troup is scheduled to be on the road for five weeks for a total of 38 dates and countless indiviual performances,
Jackie Wilson, Little Willie John, Arthur Prysock and Jesse Belvin appear at the Robinson Auditorium in Little Rock, Arkansas. As was the case, with most segregated towns at the time, two shows are scheduled, the first for blacks, and second for whites. When the all-white band fails to show for the second show, wilson refuses to continue and there is an ugly scene.The result is the performers are forced to flee Little Robk.
In New York City, Bo Diddley headlines Alan Freed's revue at the Apollo Theater this week. Also on the bill are the Wheels, Bobby Day, the Skyliners, Big Maybelle, the Cadillacs and Jo Ann Campbell.
February 6
While traveling to their next gig in Dallas, Jesse Belvin. his wife Joann and their driver are killed in an auto accident near Hope. Arkansas.
In Tuscon, Arizonia, Johnny Preston kicks off a six-week tour. Also on the bill are his Mercury Stablemates Rod Bernard and Jivin' Gene.
Bill Haley and His Comets perform at the Coliseum in Atlantic City, New Jersey.
Tonight ABC-TV's "The Dick Clark Show" welcomes Sandy Nelson, Adam Wade and several country acts.
Early February
Fats Domino is booked around his hometwown of New Orleans so that he can supervise the building of his new house-- one large enough to comfortably raise his nine children.
The Rusty York Trio of :Sugaree" fame currently booked for a month at the West Fort Tavern in Detroit.
Bobby and Connie Francis are Chosen "king and Queen of Hearts" by the American Heart Association for their annual fund-raising drive.
British rocker Marty Wilde ia currently on a ten-city tour of the U.S. to plug his latest single "Bad Bay."
February 8
Bobby Darin begins a week-long engagement at Blinstrub's Club in Boston.
The virtues open a one-week booking at Henny's Club in Philadelphia.
February 10
The Champs perform "Too Much Tequila" on American Bandstand on ABC-TV.
February 11
For tonight only, Connie Francis is the guest host on CBS-TV's short lived "Revlon Record Revue."
February 12
At New York's Apollo Theater, Chuck Berry is the headliner this week. Also appearing are Litle Anthony and the Imperials, Baby Washington and the Mello-Kings.
Marv Johnson headlines at Philadelphia Uptown Theater for the next week.
Chicago's Regal Theater presents Brook Benton, Ruth Brown, Clarence "Gatemouth" Brown and the James Moody combo for the week.
Jimmy Clanton begins a two week swing through the New England area.
February 13
"The Biggest Show of Stars for '60" moves from the East Coast to Texas as it plays the Will Rogers Memorial Auditorium in Fort Worth, Texas, tonight; the sam Houston Coliseum in Houston (14); the Municipal Auditorium in San Antonio (15);the Memorial Auditorium in Dallas (16); and the Fair Park Colisieum in Lubbock (17).
On television, "The Dick Clark Show" hosts Annette, Paul Anka, Brenda Lee and ERnie Fields orchestra.
February 15
Paul anka opens a week-long engagement at the New Lotus Club in Washington, D.C.
Roy Hamilton opens for a week at the Club Zanzibar in Nassau, the Bahamas.
Connie Francis starts a tour of Europe.
Mid-February
It is announced in New York that Conway Twitty was set to write the title song for the upcoming movie "The Sexpot Goes to College" in which he has a small part. The film's title was soon changed to "College Confidential."
Fabian is currently filming "High Time" at Wake Forest College in Winston-Salem, North Carolina. His co-stars are Bing Crosby and Tuesday Weld.
Bobby Comstock is promoting his first Atlantic Records' release, "Jambalya," in Philadelphia, Washington D.C. and Baltimore.
Chuck Berry, Red Prysock and Litle Anthony and the Imperials headline a revue that is currently making one-night stands along the East Coast.
February 16
This afternoon, who is a regular on ABC-TV's "the Mickey Mouse Club." shows up on the network's American Bandstand to sing "O Dio Mio," Also appearing is an otherwise unkown, who sings "The Customary Thing," his latest release on Cub.
February 18
After Four days in Texas. "The Biggest Show of Stars for '60" stops to night at the Municipal Auditorium in Oklahoma City, Other dates include The Form in Whichita, Kansas ((19); the Muny Auditorium in Kansas City, Missouri (20); and the Civic Auditorium in Omaha (21).
Boby Darin heads for Australia and a week of personal appearances.
Jimmie Rodgers begins an engagement at the International Club in New York City.
American Bandstand welcomes Johnnie and Joe to sing their 1957 smash it, "Over the Mountain, Across the Sea." As a result of the appearance, the record is re-released and it will have moderate sales until the fall.
February 19
This week the Apollo Theater offers "Dr. Jive Rhythm and Blues Revue" featuring Johnny Nash, the Flamingos, Tiny TYopsy, Nappy Brown, the Hollywood Flames and Barrett Strong.
Jimy Jones takes over the the Uptown Theater in Philadelphia for the next week.
Buster Brown is booked into the Howard Theater in Washington D.C. this week. Next week he is at the Royal Theater in Baltimore (26).
February 20
Saturday's evening's "Dick Clark Show" presents Bill Haley and His Comets performing "Shake, Rattle and Roll" and "Tamiami," Frankie Ford singing "Time After Time" and "Sea Cruise," Ray Smoth singing "Rockin' Little Angel," Johnny Tillotson performing "Why Do I Love You So," and Bob Beckum singing "How Much."
February 21
Eddie Cochran is asked to perform st the New Municiplal Express' Poll Winners Concert at the Empire Pool in London. Cochran is backed for the occasion by Marty Wilde and the Wildcats. The next afternoon Cochran performs on BBC's radio's Parade of Stars.
February 22
The Everly Brothers appear for two days as part of the entertainment for the Central Florida State Fair in Orlando. Also on on the bill are Mark Dinning, Sammy Salvo, the Casuals and Don Gibson.
Paul Anka begins a month at the Sahara Hotel and Casino in Las Vegas.
February 23
American Bandstand welcomes Bobby Comstock and the Counts to sing "Jambalya."
February 24
Carl Dobkins Jr. is currently at Fort Dix serving a six-month hitch with the Ohio National Guard. Tonight, Dobkins and the Company "K" choral Group perform live from Fort Dix on the "Perry Como Show" on NBC-TV/
Tommy Zang enjoying moderate success with "Under Your Spell Again" on Hickory Records, opens a two-day stand at the Central Florida State Fair in Orlando.
February 25
Ray Peterson is booked into the Dunes Hotel in Las Vegas for five weeks. By coincidence, later in the year, he will begin recording for Dune Records
"the Biggest Show of Stars for '60" stops for the night at the Orpheum Theater in madison, Wisconsin. Other dates are at the Keil Opera House in St. Louis (26); and the Milwaukee Auditorium (27).
February 26
Lenny Walsh performs "You Don't Know Me" on American Bandstand.
February 27
The Little Dippers perform "Forever" on this Saturday's "The Dick Clark Show." Other guests this evening are Dion and the Belmonts, the Skyliners, Janice Harper, Paul Evans and Marv Johnson.
February 28
Bobby Darin and Connie Francis are guest vocalists on "The Ed Sullivan Show."
February 29
The Revels are invited to perfom "Midnight Stroll" on American Bandstand this afternoon,
Late February
Sam Cooke is booked into the Roberts Show Club in Baltimore for four days.
It is announced that Floyd Patterson is scheduled to begin a tour of Europe.
In Hollywood, Duane Eddy and his musical producers Lee Hazlewood and Lester Sill form Gregmark Productions to develop a televion pilot titled "The Quiet Three" after an Eddy instrumental. The company is bankrolled to the tune of $50,000. (The production never got off the ground)
March 1
Mercury Records sa-whiz Red Prysock brings his combo to the Surf Club of Baltimore.
March 2
Jack Scott sings his two latest hits, "Burning Bridges," and "What in the World's Come Over You" on American Bandstand.
March 3
Eighteen months after he left the United States for his tour of duty in Germany, Elvis Presley is back in the States as his military transport planelands at McGuire AFB, New Jersey.
Duane Eddy swings into his home town of Phoenix as he winds up a month-long tour
Bobby Darin begins entertaing at the Chase Hotel in St. Louis.
March 4
At the Apollo Theater in New York this week is the "Jewel Box Revue," a musical production featuring female impersonators.
Jackie Wilson headlines a three-day Alan Freed production at the State Theater in Hartford, Commecticut.
On ABC-TV this evening, "The Dick Clark Show" wlcomes Bobby Rydell, Johnny and the Hriicanes, Clyde McPhatter and Sammy Turner.
Gene Vincent and Johnny Cochran continue touring cinemas and vaudeville theaters across Great Britain.
March 7
Jackie DeShannon makes a non-singing appearance on ABC-TV's American Bandstand.
Early March
RCA Victor's Rod Lauren is signed to appear in the John Wayne/Dean martin flick, "The Sons of Katie Elder."
Rusty York and his combo are playing this month at the Town Lounge in Rockford, Illinois.
Jimmy Clanton is part of a touring package that has been booked into moderate-size ballrooms for the past two months.
Tony Bellus is performing at the Flamigo Lounge and Casio\no in Las Vegas.
Connie Francis is busy shooting several television commercials for Coca-Cola.
Joanie Sommers begins a four-week engagement at the Ye Little Club in Los Angeles.
March 9
ABC-TV's afternoon program American Bandstand program welcomes the Mystics. The group performs their hit, "Hushabye," and their latest release, "Don't Take the Star."
This evening Brook Benton and Brenda Lee are unannounced guest on "The Perry Como Show."
March 11
Jimmy Jones begins a week at the Howard Theater in Washungton D.C. He will play nother week at the Royal Theater in Philadelphia beggining March 18.
The Flamingos ar booked to play the Lindefwood Inn inPhiladelphia for the next two days.
Dinah Washington and her revue make a week-long stop at the Regal Theater in Chicago.
March 12
Fabian returns to "The Dick Clark Show" tonight Also appearing are Jackie Wilson, Freddy Cannon, and Santo an Johnny.
Sandy Stewart starts a two-day stand at the Erie Social Club in Philadelphia.
March 13
In a St. Louis courtroom, Chuck Berry's trial for volation of the Mann Act begins, the casew concerns the transportation of an Indian waitress from El Paso to St. Louis, After two weeks, Berry is found guility and sentenced to five years in prison and fines $5000. Berry immediately appeals.
March 14
In Engaland, Gene Vincent and Eddie Cochran start a week-long stand at the Empire Theater in Liverpool with British rockers Georgie Fame, Billy Fury and Tiny Sheridan,
Sam Cooke begins his first tour of the Caribbean tonight with a performance at Montego Bay, Jamaica.
Mid-March
Paul Anka is booked into several East Coast Clubs.
Conway Twitty is touring the Midwest performing a series of one-nighters.
As a result of the on-going payola investigation, federal officals in Washington issue an edict calling for record companies to stop sending free promotional copies of records to radio stations. The net result is an immediate sale bonanza for local record stores.
March 16
A large contingent of American rock 'n' rollers leaves the States to Australia where the tour in a package nicknamed the "Super Show." Headling is Tommy sands. Others on the bill include Jerry Lee Lewis, Rod Lauren, Johnny and the Hurricanes, Jimmy Clanton. Freddy Cannon. Dion and the Belmonts, Marv Johnson,, Mark Dinning, Jack Scott, Chan Romero, Neil Sedaka and Johnny Preston.
The Little Dippers are making the rounds on the West Coast.
March 17
The Platters open their week-long engagement at the Olympia Theater in Paris.
March 18
Duane Eddy and the Rebels, Bobby Darin and Clyde McPhatter begin what was originally scheduled to be a three-and-half-week tour of England, France, Italy and Germany. By the time the tour begins this has alreadybeen trimmed to a three-week swing through just Great Britain. Today,their opening performance is at Lewisham Gaumont Cinema in London.
New York deejay Jocko Henderson produces the "Rocketship Revue" featuring the Coasters, Dave "Baby" Cortez, and the Isley Brothers and Luther Bond at the Apollo Theater. The booking sets all sorts of records for the venue and is held over for a week.
Tommy Leonetti is booked into the Stardust Club in Wichita, Kansas.
Wilbert Harrison is booked for three days at the Lindenwood Inn in Philadelphia.
March 19
"The Dick Clark Show" on ABC-TV plays host to Bobby Darin, Freddy Cannon, Dorsey Burnette and the Contours.Darin and Cannon appera via videotape.
In Washington, D.C., Broook Benton and the Coasters break the house record during the week at the Howard Theater.
March 21
The "Super Show" sets up for two days at Freedom Hill in Sydney, Australia
The Duane Eddy/Clyde McPhatter/Bobby Darin tour opens for a week at the Empire Theater in Glasgow, Scotland. In late March they perform in Leed, Sheffield and Manchester.
March 22
The Playmates stop by American Bandstand to revive therir 1958 smash hit novelty, "beep Beep."
March 23
Brook Benton graces the stage at the Cloister's Hotel in Hollywood for the next four weeks. His engagement is such a success that his transition into the lucrive nightclub circuit is assured.
On ABC-TV this evening. as usual on Wednesday at 8:30 p.m., Ricky Nelson costars with his parents and brother Dave on the family sitcom "The Adventures of Ozzy and Harriet." Tonight he sings "Glory Train" as part of the program.
March 24
On television tonight, jimmie Rodgers is the guest performer on ABC-TV's "Pat Boone Show."
Also on television. Tommy Sands stops by NBC-TV's Tennessee Ernie Ford Show' to dedicate his latest single to his future bride, Nancy Sinatra.
March 25
The Temptations sing "barbara" on today's American Bandstand.
In downtown Chicago. Ray Charles headlines the one-night "Soul '60" at the pera House. Also on the bill are Dinah Washington, and jazz bands led by Horace Slver and Art Blakeey.
Chicago's Regal Theater presents Jerry Butler, Spaniels, Big Maybelle, Etta James, Harvey Fuqua of the Moonglowsband Wade Flemons.
March 26
In Miami Beach. Elvis Presley is part of the "Frank Sinatra-Timex Show" being videotaped at the Fountainbleu Hotel.. This is Elvis' first performance since leaving the Army.
Jackie Wilson closes his successful engagement at the Club Zanzibar in Nassau, Bahamas.
Frankie Avalon headlines this evening's "Dick Clark Show" on ABC-TV. Other guests are the Four Preps, Johnny Cash and other "pop" artists.
March 28
The Drifters backed by Doc Bagby and his combo, begin a tour of the South.
The "Super Show" winds up its week in Australia. Many performers return to the United States, including Freddy Cannon who is booked for one-nighters around Chicago as soon as he gets back.Neil Sedaka continues to perform in Japan and the Philippines.
Gene McDaniels closes a two-week gid at the Artic Club in Vancouver.
He is off to perform on the West Coast. appearing in Seattle, Portland, San Francisco, Sacramento and Reno.
March 30
The Olympics sing "Hully Gulley Baby; and "Big Boy Pette" on American Bandstand today.
Lenny Welch is booked into the Kay Club in Minneapolis.
Mrah 31
Paul Anka is the headliner at the Chase Hotel in St. Louis. He rmains at te Chase through April 13.
Late-March
Jimmy Jone joins the Red Prysock combo on a tour of the Midwest.
Little Richard's former touring band, the Upsetters, are currently on the road with Little Wilie John.
Llyod Price is currently entertaing at Pep' Lounge in Philadelphia.
Johnny Resivo is in Columbus, Ohio to promote his latest release, "Hig School Play" which was witten by two local boys.
Teddy Randazzo is currently playing a three-week stand at the Town and Country in Brooklyn.
Tommy Leonetti is in the middle of a two=week bookin at the Ankara Club in Pittsburgh.
April 1
At Fort Dix in New Jersey, Carl Dobkins Jr, completes his tour of duty with the Ohio Nastional Guard.
At the Apollo Theater in New York, Louis Jordan, Four Tops and Lenny Welch entertain this week's crowds.
April 2
Johnny Ferguson sings "Angela Jones" on "the Dick Clark Show" on ABC-TV> Other guests include Lloyd Price, singing "Lady Luck" and "No Ifs - No "Ands," Connie Francis singing "teddy" and "Mama."
April 3
Beginning tonight with a concert at the New Victoria Theater in London, the Everly Brothers launch a three-week jaunt across England, lasting until April 26. Touring with the Everlys and also as their back-up band, are the Crickets.
April 4
Jimmie Rodgers begins a two-week run at the Cave Supper Club in Vancouver, British Columbia.
April 5
The Dyna-Tones are working the next few weeks at the Smart Spot in Philadelphia.
Gene Vincent and Eddie Cochran continue to travel across England. Tonight, Vincent becomes ill with pleurisy while appearing at the Hippodrome In Manchester, England.
Early April
Back in the States after his successful swing through Australia, Freddy Cannon is appearingg in and around Chicago this week.
Bill Haley and His Comets are on a four-week tour of Mexico. While there, Haley is reportedly filming a movie for the Mexican Market.
April 8
Lenny Welch begins a two-week stand at the Safari Club on Long Island, New York.
Brook Benton opens for a week at the Regal Theater in Chicago.
Duane Eddy continues to tour in England after Bobby Darrin and Clyde McPhatter return to the States. Early in the month, he and the Rebels are booked for a week at the Finsbury Park Empire Theater in London. Tonight, Eddy begins his final stand of his British trip with a week at the Empire Theater in Liverpool.
April 9
"The Dick Clark Show' welcomes the return of Dion and the Belmonts as they sing "Where and When."
April 10
In England, the Everly Brothers appear on ATV program "Sunday Night at the Palladium."
After arriving in Great Britain on April 8, Johnny Preston, Conway Twitty and Fredy Cannon begin a ten-week tour with a performance at the Southend Odeon theater, where they are greeted by a full-house,. Tomorrow they start a week at the Empire Theater in Liverpool folowed by bookings in London at the Finsbury Park Empire Theater and in Cardiff, Wales. Preston also appears on radio's "Saturday Club" during this time while Conway Twitty guests onVera Lynn's BBC-TV show.
April 11
Tommy Leonetti is booked into the Southern Club in Hot Springs, Arkansas.
April 12
Jackie Wilson brings his dynamic show to the Fountainebleau In Miami Beach this week.
April 13
American Bandstand welcomes Johnny Tillotson. Tillotson sings "Earth Angel" and "Pledging My Love."
Babby Darin is booked for a week into the Deauville Hotel in Miami Beach. Tickets for Darin's show are $3.50 to $5.00.
April 15
The annual Easter revue at the Paramount Theater in Brooklyn begins today and runs for ten days. Headliners include Brook Benton, Dinah Washington and Dion and the Belmonts, By limiting performances to onlymore "polished" acts. there is a concerted effort with the engagements to miniumize the unruly crowds incited by a string of rock 'n' roll acts.. The results predictable low turnout and poor box office figures. . Futures runs presented durinf the Easter, Labor Day and Christmas holidays will return to the acts for which they are famous.
Across town at the Apollo Theater this week, the "Dr. Jive Rhythm and Blues Revue" attempts to make-up for the Paramount's lack og "hot" acts as Ben E. King goes it solo for his first major gig since leaving the Drifters. Appearing with King are the Clovers, Santo and Johnny. Robert and Johnny, Wade Flemons, the Olympics, Bobby Marchan and Etta James.
Connie Francis spends a week at the Town Casino in Buffalo, New York.
Buster Brown is booked for a week at the Royal Theater in Baltimore.'On American Bandstand, Freddy Cannon sings both sides of his latest release, "Jump Over and "The Urge."
Joanie Sommers returns to Ye Little Club in Los Angeles for a week.
Mid-April
Johnny and the Hurricanes are touring the Midwest with Danny Valentino.
The movie "Because They're Young" is released. The movie starring Dick Clark as a high school teacher feature an instrumental main theme performed by Duane Eddy with a full orchestra.
It is announced in New York that Bobby Darin has signed a contract with the Deauvill and Flamingo Hotels in Miami Beac for a combined total of fifteen weeks of appearances over a three-year span. The guarantee is said to be $300,00.
Willie Mabob has a weekend booking in the Stardust Room In Chattanooga, Tennessee.
Bill Haley finds himself in the middle of a fight between the Mexican musician;s union and the Mexican actor's union. Haley, who is currently making a movie while he bis on tour of Mexico, was admitted into the country on an entertainer's permit, not a dance band permit.
April 16
Lloyd Price, the Coasters, Little Anthony, and the Imperials, Joe Turner, Jimie Jones, Clyde McPatter, Bo Diddley,, Lavern Baker, sammy Turner and Jimmy Reed make-up the latest edition of GAC's "Biggest Show of Stars of '60" Tonight's opening stop is at the Municipal Auditorium in Northfolk, Virginia.
Tonight on ABC-TV, "The Dick Clarl Show' presents Bill Black's Combo performing "White Silver Sands," Jack Scott singing "What in the World's Come over you" and "Burning Bridges," Jan and Dean performing "White Tennis Sneakers," and Bobby Rydell belting out "Swinging School" and "Ting-A-Ling."
April 17
Eddie Cochran and Gene Vincent have just completed their successful twelve-week tour of the British Isles with a week at the Hippidrme Theater in Brisol, England on the eveing of April 16. They are set for another long tour to begin two weeks but decided to fly back to the States to visit their families. In the early morning hours, Cochran and Vincent are in a taxi en-route to Heathrow Airport with songwriter Sharon Sheely. Between Chippenham and Bath, the driver loses control while reportedly speeding. All occupants are ejected when the cab hits a light pole. Cochran who received head and internal injueies, dies sixteen hours later in a local hospital. Sheeley received severe back injuries and will remain hospitalized well into May. Gene Vincent will remain in England before returning to his home in Washington State where he will recuperate from a broken collar bone.
April 18
Lenny Welch opens a six-day run at Sciolla's Club in Philadelphia. After his booking he will begin a one-nighter tour through Florida.
On CBS-TV, Bobby Rydell appears on "Make Room For Daddy," a television sitcom starring Danny Thomas.
April 22
The Sky;iners begin a three-week stand at Spatz's Show Lounge in Hamilton, Ohio.
Ray Charles brings his revue to the Apollo Theater for a week. Also on the bill are Marv Johnson, Betty Carter, and Tarhell Slim and Little Ann.
Rod Lauren and Jonny Restivo, both RCA recording artists, close out their 25-day tour of the Midwest and Canada.
Gene McDaniels starts a month-long engagement at Ye Little Club in Los Angeles.
American Bandstand hosts Sammy Masters singing "Rockin' Red Wing."
April 23
Dion and the Belmonts skip a few shows at the New York Paramount on this date so they can perform at the Armory in in Newark, New Jersey.
Paul Anka headlines tonight's "Dick Clark Show" on ABC-TV. Others appearing are Billy Bland singing "Let the Little Girl Dance," Billie and Lillie performing "Free For All."
April 25
The Johnny Preston/Conway Twitty/Freddy Cannon tour stops at the Leeds Empire Theater in London. Today, Preston also appears on the popular radio show "parade of the Pops."
Eddie Cochran is buried in the Forest Lawn Cemeyary near Buena Park in Glendale, California.
.Paul Anka opens at the Town Casino in Buffalo, New York where he remains through May 1.
April 26
In Holywood, Elvis Presley reports to Pasramount Studios to begin filming "G.I. Blues." Although the movie depicts Army life in Germany, all Elvis scenes will be photographed at Paramount.
April 27
"The Biggest Show of Stars of '60" swings into Lauderdale County Colisuem in Florence, Arkansas for the night. On this evening to accommodate local laws concering segregation, there as a show at 7:30 for whites and at 9:30 for "colored."
April 29
Sam Cooke opens a week-long engagement at Harlem's Apollo Theater.
April 30
On this evening's "Dick Clark Show," Jack Wilson sings "Night" and "Doggin' Around," Rod Lauren sings "Listen My Love," Conway Twitty (via videotape) sings "What Am I Living for," and Teddy Randazzo performs "The Way of a Clown."
The Johnny Preston/Conway Twitty/Freddy Cannon tour begins its final eek in Dublin. This package will be the last American rock 'n' roll show to play Dublin for at least a year.
Late April
Roy Hamilton is booked into the Eden Roc Hotel in Miami Beach.
May 2
Paul Anka is welcomed by Sciolla's Club in Philadelphia for a six-day run.
May 3
Viewers are given a special treat this afternoon on American Bandstand as Dick Clark visits Bobby Rydell at his home in Philadelphia.
Tonight on ABC-TV-s "The Adventures of Ozzie and Harriet," Ricky Nelson sings "Young Emotions" and "Right by Your Side."May 6
May 6
Sam Cooke moves into the Howard Theater Washington D.C. for the night.
The Platters open for two weeks at Fack's No. 2 Club in San Francisco.They have recently returned from their tour of England.
In New York City, Adam Wade headlines at the Apollo Theater.
On the West Coast, Bobby Darin begins a week at the Cloister Hotel in Hollywood.
Sylvia Robinson, of Mickey and Sylvia, sings "Frankie and Johnny" on American Bandstand this afternoon.
May 7
"The Dick Clark Show" on ABC-TV presents Annette, who is the subject of a tribute as Junior and His Friends sing "Who's Our Pet, Annette." Also on tonight's show are Eddie Quinteros singing "Come Dance With Me," Skip and Flip with "Cherry Pie," and Duane Eddy playing "Because They're Young."
Early May
Neil Sedaka wraps up his Japan Tour and begins a series of dates across the Philppines.
May 8
Connie Francis, who arrived in England on May 4, headlines BBC-TV's "Saturday Night at the Palladium" variety show.
May 9
The Everly Brothers start a quick jaunt through Australia. They are back in the States May 15.
Paul Anka begins a week-long stay at Blinstrub's in Boston.
The Crraftsmen, a new instrumental group from Lyndhurst, New Jersey, wraps up a weel-long tour of the Midwest.
Roy Hamilton begins a ten-day gig at Pep's Club in Philadelphia.
Frankie Avalon is booked into the Twin Coaches Supper Club in Pittsburgh.
In the afternoon, American Bandstand welcomes Michael Torok to the show.
May 10
Jiommy Clanton and Roy Orbison kick off a lengthy tour with six nightstand at the Jolla Club in Tucson, Arizonia.
In Las Vegas, Wanda Jackson begins a six-day engagement.
May 11
With less than a month's rest. Gene Vincent returns to England to prepare to resume the tour that was cut short by the taxi accident in April. Jerry Keller has come to England to take Eddie Cochran's place who died in the crash. Their first booking is at the Brighton Hippodrome,
Brenda Lee, Jackie Wilson and Mark Dinning are part of the entertainment at the banquet held at the annual Music Operators of Ammerica convention at the Morrison Hotel in Chicago.
This evening on ABC-TV's "The Adventures of Ozzie and Harriet," Ricky Nelson sings Ain't Nothing But Love."
In the afternoon, Jerry Butler was the special guest on American Bandstand.
May 12
Elvis Presley makes one of hie rare television appearances on the tape-delayed "Frank Sinatra Timex Special" On ABC-Tv
Dauane Eddy makes one of his frequent appearances on American Bandstand. Eddy performs "Shazam!" and "Because They're Young."
May 13
Bill B lack's Combo begans a week-long engagement at the Regal Theater in Chicago.
Sam Cook opens at the Apollo Theater in New York this week.
May 14
Guests on "The Dick Clark Show" on ABC-TV tonight include Connie Francis signing "Jealous You" and "Somebody's Fool"; Ron Holden doing ""I Love You So"; Bobby Freeman singing "I Need Someone"; and the Fleetwood' singing "Come Softly To Me."
Mid-May
Billy Ward has reformed the Dominoes and the group is currently appearing at the Dunes Hotel in Las Vegas.
Paul Evans is criss-crossing Canada. His recent engagement at the Shell House on Long Island, New York, was a rousing success.
Fabian is in Hollywood. As soon as he wraps up work on his latest film "High Time," he is set the immediately begin work on "North to Alaska" with John Wayne.
The Everly Brothers are also in Hollywood where they are reading scripts and taking acting lessons for future roles with the parent company of their new label, Warner Brothers,
Frankie Avalon is appearing at the Casino Royal in Washington.Carl Perkins is booked for a week at the Flame Theater Cafe in Minneapolis.
May 16
Paul Anka begins a week in Pennsylvania at the Holiday House in Monroeville, near Pittsburgh. His attempt two "teen matinees"runs afoul of a local law forbiding minors from "frequenting" a nightclub.
After may years as the top deejay in Cleveland, later New York City, Alan Freed moves to Los Angeles. He lost his job at New York's WCBS as a result of the Senate investigation. Freed begins a 6-day=a=week spot with KDAY for $25,000 a year.
May 17
Tonight Fats Domino is in Dallas at the Memorial Auditorium.While on stage, thieves steal $1,3000 - a thousand-dollar bill and three hundred-hundred dollar bills from his dressing room.
Wanda Jackson takes her current tour to the West Coast with a show in Pasadena tonight. Other California dates include National City (19); San Bernadino ((20); Nile (21); and Headsburg (220.
Earlier in the day. ABC-TV's American Bandstand was visited by Ernie Freeman.
May 18
In Paris, Connie Francis appears on the broadcast of the "Europe. No. 1 Radio Show"
The Virtues bring their act to the Stell Pier in Atlantic City, New Jersey, for two days.
May 19
For the next few weeks, Annette is the guest artist at New York's Radio City Music Hall.
May 20
Sam Cooke is featured at the Tivoli Theater in Chicago for the coming week. Sharing the bill with Cooke are the Flamingos and the Crests.
In New York, Jimmie Rodgers starts a three-week engagement at the International Club, while across town, Joanie Sommers opens a three-week engagement at the Left Bank Club.
Trini Lopez begins a three-day run at Ye Little Club in Los Angeles.
Hopping on the latest trend in music, the Apollo Theater offers a smorgasbord of black folk singers this week.
May 21
This evening's "The Dick Clark Show" on ABC-TV is visited by Mark Dinning, Jimmy Clanton,Neil Sedaka and the Sentimementals, an instrumental combo from Garden City, New York High School.
May 23
"The Biggest Show of Stars of '60" continues on the road playing the Graystone Ballroom in Detroit today. Upcoming dates are the Syria Mosque in Pittsburg (23): the StanbaughAuditorium in Youngstown, Ohio (26); and Hartford, Conneticutt ((29).
Connie Francis begins a a week's run at Boston's upscale Blinstrub Club.
May 24
Tommy Sands wraps up a successful engagement at the Cave in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada.
May 25
Jimmy Clanton brings his show to Kingston, Jamaica for a week.
On American Bandstand Joe Bennet and the Sparkeltones are musical guests.
Ricky Nelson sings "Ain't Nothing But Love" on the family's ABC-TV-s sitcom "The Adventures of Ozzie and Harriet."
May 26
Bobby Vee Stops by American Bandstand this afternnon to plug "What Do You Want."
Jackie Wilson headlines the Apollo Theater revue in New York for the coming week. His week stay sets an attendance record.
At the Philadelphia Arena, a rock 'n' roll specatacular is headlined by Lloyd Price and Clyde McPhatter. Other acts include the Coasters, Bo Diddley, LaVern Baker, Little Anthony and the Imperials, Jimmy Reed, Jimmy Jones and Sammy Turner.
May 28
Paul Anka is booked to play the Steel Pier in Atlantic City, New Jersey, unitl May 30.
Gene McDaniels performs at the Pasadena Civic Auditorium near Los Angeles.
LaVern Baker sings "Shadows of Love" on the Dick Clark Show" tonight on ABC-Tv. Other guest include Johnny Tillotson singing "Earh Angel; Harald Dorman singing "Mountain of Love"; and Jimmy Jones singing "Good Timim'."
Jubilee U.S.A. welcomes Wanda Jackson.
May 29
Brenda Lee makes a personal appearance in Huntington, West Virginia.
May 30
Bobbby Darin ends a week-run at the casino Royal in Washington.
Connie Francis is set for two weeks at the Sciolla's Club in Philadelphia.
May 31
American Bandstand offers the talents of Johnny and the Hurricanes and Preston Epps. The Hurricanes perform "Down Younder" and Epps plays on "Bongo, Bongo, Bongo."
June 1
Ray Charles headlines the "Hitmakers of 1060" tour as it makes a one-night stand at the Gardens in Cincinnati. Also appearing arw the Drifters, Marv Johnson, Ruth Brown, Ray Bryant, Ron Holden, Billy Bland, Preston Epps, comedian Redd Foxx, and Dog Bagby Trio.
The Falamingos visit American Bandstand this afternoon to sing Nobody Loves Me Like You."
ABC-TV's "the Adventures of Ozzie and Harriet" featuring Ricky Nelson is renamed "The Adventures of the Nelson Family." The change is only for summer reruns and is reversed with the fall TV season in September.
June 2
THe Copacabana on the East Side of New York City welcome Bobby Darin for three-week stand.
In St. Louis, one of Chuck Berry's trials for violatin of the Mann Act, the one concernin a female companion in Topeks, Kansas, ends with a "not guilty" verdict.
June 3
In Pittsburgh, The Twin Coackes Supper Club welcomes Frankie Avalon for a week
Paul Anka begins ten days at the Three Rivers In L\located in Clay near Syracuse, New York.
Wanda Jackson brings her traveling show to Amarillo, Texas, tonight, folowed by a performance in Oklahoma City tomorrow.
June 4
Jerry Keller, who is currently touring England, appears on the BBC radio show "Saturday Club,"
On ABC-TV tonight, "The Dick Clark Show" is headlined by a videotape of Frankie Avalon singing "Tuxedo Junction" and "where Are You." Live guests include Carl Dobkins Jr., singing "Exclusively Yours," Johnny Preston performing "Cradle of Love," and and Santo and Johnny playing "Lazy Day."
June 5
Johnny and the Hurricanes begin
tour of England.
June 6
Jimmy Charles arrives in
Philadelphia to promote "A Million To One." Jamie
Coe appears on American Bandstand.
June 7
Bobby Darin appears on George
Burns' NBC-TV show.
June 8
Gene Vincent and Freddy Cannon are
for a week at the Empire Theater in Glasgow, Scotland.
June 10
Dion and the Belmonts appear for
two nights at the Safari Club in Long Island, New York.
June 11
The Dick Clark show broadcasts
from Pittsburgh rather than its home base Philadelphia
June 13
Clyde McPhatter leaves the
Drifters and Atlantic Records to go solo with Mercury Records.
June 14
Dante and the Evergreens
sing their version of "Alley Oop" on American
Bandstand.
June 16
The Platters with Tony
William's replacement Sonny Turner begin a week at the Lotus Club
in Philadelphia.
June 18
ABC-TV's The Dick Clark Show
broadcasts from Hollywood. Guests are Jimmy Rodgers, the
Hollywood Argyles and the Safaris.
June 21
Louis Jordan opens a five
day stay at the Ember's Club in Fort Wayne, Indiana.
June 23
Paul Anka becomes the
youngest performer to ever play the Copacabana.
June 24
Brenda Lee and the Casuals
appear at Springlake Park in Oklahoma City. Jackie Wilson begins
a week at the Regal Theater in Chicago along with Elmore James,
the Vibrations and Dion and the Belmonts. Tommy "Dr.
Jive" Smalls produces a revue at the Apollo that features
Marv Johnson, the
Tommy "Dr. Jive" Smalls produces a revue at the Apollo that features Marv Johnson, the Flamingos, Sonny Boy Williamson and the Five Satins.
June 25
The Dick Clark Show is
broadcasted from Treasure Island Naval Base near San Francisco.
Guests are the Olympics singing "Big Boy Pete," Jan and
Dean" performing "Baby Talk" and Dorsey Burnette
performing "Hey Little One."
June 27
ABC-TV $400,000 Coke Time
special features Paul Anka, Frankie Avalon, Edd Brynes and Anita
Bryant. Cozy Cole starts a week at the Chateau Lounge in
Pittsburgh.
June 29
Wanda Jackson starts an East
Coast tour.
June 30
Dion and the Belmonts
are at the Regal in Chicago. Jimmie Rogers is at the
Riverside Hotel and Casino in Reno, Nevada.
July 1
Jocko's Rocket Ship
Revue at the Apollo features Ruth Brown along with Dante and
the Evergreens, the Olympics, Ben E. King and Jimmy Jones. Ricky
Nelson is at the Steel Pier in Atlantic City, New Jersey.
The Dick Clark Show from Chicago has Brenda Lee, Jack Scott and
Freddy Cannon.
July 4
Jimmy Charles sings "A
Million To One" on American Bandstand.
July 8
Bobby Darin is the opening act for
George Burns at the Sahara Hotel and Casino in Las Vegas, Nevada.
The cover charge is $4.00. The Platters are at the Town
House in Pittsburgh. Ray Charles is at the Regal Theater in
Chicago along with the Raeletts, Betty Carter and the Coasters.
July 9
The Dick Clark Show broadcasts
from Hollywood. Guests are Everly Brothers, Brian Hyland and
Deane Hawley.
July 12
Frankie Lymon appears on American
Bandstand for the first time since 1958 and sings "Little
Bitty Pretty One."
July 14
Paul Anka begins an engagement at
Riverside Hotel and Casino in Reno Nevada. Cover charge is $3.00
July 15
Lloyd Price begins a week at The
Beachcomber Club in Wildwood, New Jersey. Little Willie
John headlines at the Apollo Theater.
Mid-July
Jackie Wilson is touring the South.
July 16
Bobby Rydell is on the Dick Clark
Show.
July 19
Bryan Hyland performs "Itsy
Bitsy Teenie Weenie Yellow Polka Dot Bikini" on American
Bandstand.
July 21
Ray Smith sings "Rockin'
Little Angel "on American Bandstand.
July 22
Ben E. King, the Five Satins, Joe
Turner, Screamin' Jay Hawkins, Faye Adams, Nappy Brown and Ann
Laurie are at the Regal Theater.
July 23
Roy Orbison is on The Dick Clark
Show along with Donnie Brooks and the Crests.
July 27
Ray Charles doing a week at
the Cloisters Hotel in Hollywood.
July 28
Bobby Rydell begins a tour
of colleges with the Buddy Morrow Orchestra in Michigan, Iowa,
Ohio and Illinois
July 29
Marv Johnson, the Miracles
and Barret Strong are at Washington's Howard Theater.
Late July
Elvis Presley begins filming "Flaming
Star."
August 3
Jan and Dean perform "We Go
Together" on American Bandstand.
August 6
Conway Twitty headlines The Dick
Clark show. Others appearing include Ray Peterson, Billy Bland,
the Ivy Three, and Chubby Checker.
August 7
Brenda Lee brings her tour to the
Tower Theater in Atlanta.
August 10
Bobby Darin opens at the Greek
Theater in Los Angeles for two weeks.
August 18
The Platters begin nine days at
the Basin Street East in New York. Ray Charles is at the
Hollywood Palladium for a week.
August 19
After a three week renovation, the
Apollo Theater re-opens with the Coasters, Little Anthony and the
Imperials, Bo Diddley, Big Maybelle and Bobby "Blue"
Bland. Bobby Vee sings "Devil Or Angel" and "Since
I Met You Baby" on American Bandstand.
August 22
Wanda Jackson opens at the Flame
Theater in Minneapolis, Minnesota for six days.
August 23
The Flamingos sing "Mio
Amore" on American Bandstand.
August 26
Clyde McPhatter appears with the
Drifters at the Apollo.
August 27
The Dick Clark Show features
Fabian along with Lloyd Price, Jamie Horton and the Ventures.
September 1
Fabian and Duane Eddy are at
the Steel Pier in Atlantic City, New Jersey.
September 2
Ricky Nelson begins
Australian tour. Johnny and the Hurricanes open at the
Rainbow Lounge in Wildwood, NJ.
Jocko's Rocket Ship Revenue at the Apollo features Bobby Freeman, Jimmy Charles, the Spaniels and Danny and the Juniors. Clyde McPatter and the Drifters appear at the Howard Theater.R
September 3
The Platters sing "Smoke Gets
In Your Eyes" on The Dick Clark Show. Others guests are
Danny and the Juniors singing "Twistin' U.S.A.," Mark
Dinning "Teen Angel", the Viscounts playing "Night
Train," and Jo Ann Campbell singing "Kookie Little
Paradise."
September 4
Brenda Lee begins three days at
the Indiana Fair in Indianapolis.
September 5
James Brown and the Famous
Flames are at Meadow Acres Ballroom in Topeka, Kansas. Bob Luman
sings "Let's Think About Loving" on American Bandstand.
September 6
Johnny and the Hurricanes
are on American Bandstand. Sam Cooke and his wife Bobby
have a seven pound two ounce girl, Tracy Sam Cooke, in Los
Angeles.
September 7
Wanda Jackson is at the
Indianapolis State Fair.
September 9
Brenda Lee and Johnny
and the Hurricanes are at the Michigan State Fair in Detroit.
Bobby Freeman sings " (I Do the) Shimmy Shimmy" on
American Bandstand.
Mid-September
Joey Dee and the Starliters become the house band at the
Peppermint Lounge in New York City. Frankie Lymon is touring
South America.
September 16
Sam Cooke opens at the Town
Hill Club in Brooklyn
September 21
Dorsey Burnette sings
"Hey Little One" on American Bandstand. Wanda Jackson
performs in Cleveland.
September 22
American Bandstand viewers
get a tour of Annette's home in Encino, California. Back in
the Philadelphia studio Johnny Tillotson sings "Poetry In
Motion."
September 23
Hank Ballard and the
Midnighters are at the Apollo.
September 25
Jimmy Clanton closes his
tour in New Orleans..
September 28
Ricky Nelson sings "Yes
Sir, That's My Baby" as the new season of The Adventures of
Ozzie and Harriet begins.
September 29
Chubby Checker sings
"The Twist" on American Bandstand.
September 30
Ricky Nelson appears at the
Mid-South Fair in Memphis. His four shows gross $1000,000 with
tickets priced at $2.00
October 3
Bobby Darin is on NBC-TV's
Bob Hope Show. Ike and Tina Turner make their national
debut on American Bandstand.
Octtober 5
Frankie Avalon is on
NBC-TV's Perry Como Show.
October 6
Wanda Jackson is at the
Golden Nugget in Las Vegas.
October 7
Ruth Brown, the Drifters,
Little Anthony and the Imperials are at Chicago's Tivoli Theater.
October 11
Aretha Franklin is at the
Village Vanguard in Greenwich Village, New York. Jack
Scott sings "Patsy" on American Bandstand. Bobby
Rydell is on the Perry Como Show.
October 14
Brook Benton and the
Drifters are at the Apollo.
October 15
The Saturday Prom, a
half-hour variety show aimed at teens is launched. It is hosted
by Merv Griffin and begins at 5:30 P.M. (EST). It's guest
are Conway Twitty and Johnny and the Hurricanes.
Mid-October
Clyde McPhatter is touring the Southwest. Johnny and the
Hurricanes begin a ten day tour of Canada. Neil Sedaka is at the
Smart Spot in Haddonfield, New Jersey.
October 19
The Shirelles sing "Tonight's
the Night" on American Bandstand
October 22
Lloyd Price and his
band perform in Alberquerque, New Mexico. Fats
Domino, Joanie Summers and Dante and the Evergreens appear on
NBC-TV's Saturday Prom.
October 25
Fats Domino sings "Walking to
New Orleans" and "My Girl Josephine" on American
Bandstand.
October 28
A riot breaks out following a rock
and roll concert at the Milwaukee Theater.
October 29
Neil Sedaka, Brook Benton and
Santo and Johnny are on Saturday Prom.
October 31
Duane Eddy is on American
Bandstand.
Late October
Sam Cooke begins a West Coast tour.
November 2
Damita Jo performs "I'll Save
the Last Dance For You," the answer to the current Drifters
hit "Save the Lst Dance For Me," on American Bandstand.
November 3
Johnny Burnette sings "You're
Sixteen" on American Bandstand.
November 5
Johnny Horton following a show
while at the Skyline Club in Austin, Texas is killed in an
automobile accident. JoAnn Campbell, Brian Hyland and Dion
guests on Saturday Prom.
November 6
The Biggest Show of Stars 60 closes
in Richmond, Virginia.
November 7
Elvis Presley begins filming Wild
in the Country. Sam Cooke is at the Sciolla's Club in
Philadelphia.
November 8
Johnny and the Huricanes are at
Rand's Night Club in Washington.
Novwember 11
Little Willie John headlines
Chicago's Regal Theater. Santo and Johnny are on American
Bandstand playing "Twistin' Bells."
November 12
Sam Cooke and Bil Black's Combo
are on Saturday Prom.
November 18
Jackie Wilson headlines at the
Apollo. Johnny Tillotson headlines the "Show of
Stars" at the Memorial Auditorium in in Utica, New York.
November 19
Larry Verne, Jimmy Clanton and Paul
Evans are on Saturday Prom.
November 21
Neil Sedaka performs
"Calendar Girl" on American Bandstand.
November 26
Johnny Burnette and the Viscounts
appear on Saturday Prom.
November 29
Bobby Vee sings "Rubber Ball'
on American Bandstand.
November 30
Brenda Lee, Chubby Checker and the
Casuals begin a tour of Hawaii in Maui. Bobby Rydell
appears on CBS-TV's Red Skeleton Show.
Late November
Sam Cooke is at the Twin Coaches Lounge in Pittsburgh.
December 1
Bobby Darin marries Sandra
Dee. Ray Peterson starts six weeks at the Dunes Hotel in
Las Vegas.
December 3
Bobby Vee, Bob Crewe and Damita
Joe are on Saturday Prom.
December 4
Fats Domino is performing at the
El Rancho in Philadelphia.
December 7
Annette and the Edsels are on American
Bandstand.
Early December
Fabian inks a seven year non-exclusive contract with 20th Century
Fox Studios. The Flamigos are at the Townhouse in Pittsburgh. The
Platters are touring Mexico for the second time.
December 10
Saturday Prom is broadcasted in
color with guests Jack Scott, the Kalin Twins and Hank Ballard
and the Midnighters.
December 12
Dante and the Evergreens sing
"Alley Oop" on American Bandstand. Also appearing is Jo
Ann Campbell.
December 13
Bobby Darin co-hosts with Dick
Clark on American Bandstand.
December 14
Brook Benton appears on The Perry
Como Show. Jimmy Clanton is on American Bandstand.
December 15
The Safaris appear on American
Bandstand. Wanda Jackson begins six weeks at the Golden Nugget
Casino in Las Vegas
Mid--December
Johnny and the Huricanes begin a Mexican tour. Bill Haley and His
Comets are touring South America.
December 16
Fabian sings "Kissin' and
Twistin'" on American Bandstand.
December 17
Dodie Stevens and Maurice and the
Zodiacs guests on Saturday Prom.
December 23
Bobby Rydell headlines the first
three days of the Brooklyn Paramont's annual Christmas Revue.
Following Rydell as headliners is Brenda Lee and Ray Charles each
for three days too. .
December 24
Connie Francis appears on the
Perry Como Show. The Christmas Eve edition of Saturday Prom
features Kathy Young and the Innocents.
December
James Brown is at the Apollo.