Daily Events of 1960
January 1
Alan Freed's "Big Beat" Christmas revue at the
Brooklyn Fox Theater winds up its annual Christmas-New 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 Deauville Hotel in Miami Beach,
Florida, which will close January 13.
Jimmy Clinton 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 on the
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 Supper Club in
Boston.
January 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 Robison is spending the next three weeks in Hollywood
where he is booked for screen test for several movie
companies.
The 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 Palm." Clark's other guest are Johnny
Horton singing "My Little Marine," Titus Turner
doing "We Told You Not To Marry," Bob Crewe singing
"The Wiffenpoof Song." 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 Granada
Theater chain in Great Britain.
January 10
In the middle of a nationwide tour, Ray
Charles with his orchestra and the Raeletts are in a concert
at the Hollywood Palladium.
Tonight Frankie Avalon is on "The Ed Sullivan
Show."
January 11
Little Joe and the Thrillers are on American
Bandstand today
January 12
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
play 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 at Eddy's Supper Club in Kansas City,
Missouri.
January 14
In the afternoon, American Bandstand is
visited by the Blue Notes.
In the evening, Bobby Darin begins a week-long stay at the
Deauville Hotel in Miami Beach .
January 15
Ray Charles stops at the City Auditorium in
Albuquerque, New Mexico, 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, George Hamilton IV, and Bobby Helms are
part of a huge show to benefit country performer Red Sovino.
Hamilton recently moved his family from Washington, D.C. to
Nashville.
At Cincinnati's Topper Ballroom. the annual Teenage 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't
Know Me." He is visiting Louisville, Kentucky today,
with stops in Cincinnati (2); Dayton, Ohio (3); and various
sites in upstate New York through February 8.
Toni Fisher is booked into Sciolla's Suppper 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 Johnny and the
Hurricanes, Freddy Cannon, the Crests, Linda Laurie, the
Clovers, the Isley Brothers, and England's Cliff Richards and
the Shadows. The troupe is scheduled to be on the road for
five weeks for a total of 38 dates and countless individual
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 Rock.
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 Tucson, Arizona, Johnny Preston kicks off a six-week tour.
Also on the bill are his Mercury stalbemates 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 hometown
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 is currently on a ten-city tour of
the U.S. to plug his latest single "Bad Boy."
February 8
Bobby Darin begins a week-long engagement at
Blinstrub's Suppper 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 Little 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 Coliseum 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, "Jambalaya," in Philadelphia, Washington
D.C. and Baltimore.
Chuck Berry, Red Prysock and Little Anthony and the Imperials
headline a revue that is currently making one-night stands
along the East Coast.
February 16
This afternoon, Annette, 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 unknown Johnny Rivers , who
sings "The Customary Thing," his latest release on
Cub Records.
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
Wichita, Kansas ((19); the Muny Auditorium in Kansas City,
Missouri (20); and the Civic Auditorium in Omaha (21).
Bobby 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 Topsy, Nappy Brown, the Hollywood Flames and
Barrett Strong.
Jimmy 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 Smith 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 at the New
Municipal 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 "Jambalaya."
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 Kiel 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 perform
"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 Robinson 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 television 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 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 plane lands 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 entertaining 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, Conneticutt.
On ABC-TV this evening, "The Dick Clark Show"
welcomes Bobby Rydell, Johnny and the Hurricanes, 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 Flamingo Lounge and Casino
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 Stars."
This evening Brook Benton and Brenda Lee are unannounced
guest on "The Perry Como Show." (NBC-TV advertised
in February that Frankie Avalon would ne tonight's guest.
However,Avalon was forced to back out of the videotaping of
the show earlier in the week so he could finish recording the
songs for the soundtrack of "The Alamo" before the
March 7 strike by the Screen Actor's Guild closed down
production on all movies.
March 11
Jimmy Jones begins a week at the Howard
Theater in Washington D.C. He will play another week at the
Royal Theater in Philadelphia beginning March 18.
The Flamingos are booked to play the Lindenwood Inn in
Philadelphia 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 and 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 violation of the Mann Act begins, the case concerns the
transportation of an Indian waitress from El Paso to St.
Louis. After two weeks, Berry is found guilty and sentenced
to five years in prison and fines $5000. Berry immediately
appeals.
March 14
In England, 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
officials 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 already been
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 Freddy Cannon appear via videotape.
In Washington, D.C., Brook 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 Leeds, Sheffield and Manchester.
March 22
The Playmates stop by American Bandstand to
revive their 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
lucrative 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, "That's Love," 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 Opera House. Also on the bill are
Dinah Washington, and jazz bands led by Horace Silver and Art
Blakey.
Chicago's Regal Theater presents Jerry Butler, Spaniels, Big
Maybelle, Etta James, Harvey Fuqua of Harvey and the
Moonglows and 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 gig at the Arctic 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 Gully Baby; and
"Big Boy Pete" on American Bandstand today.
Lenny Welch is booked into the Kay Club in Minneapolis.
March 31
Paul Anka is the headliner at the Chase Hotel
in St. Louis. He remains at the Chase through April 13.
Late-March
Jimmy Jones 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 Willie John.
Lloyd Price is currently entertaining at Pep's Musical Lounge
in Philadelphia.
Johnny Restivo is in Columbus, Ohio to promote his latest
release, "High School Play" which was writen 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 booking 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 National 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 appearing 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 Darin 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 Freddy 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 followed 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 on Vera 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."
Bobby 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 only more
"polished" acts, there is a concerted effort with
the engagements to minimize 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
during 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 of "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 Deauville and Flamingo Hotels in Miami
Beach for a combined total of fifteen weeks of appearances
over a three-year span. The guarantee is said to be $300,000.
Willie Mabon 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 his 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, Jimmie Jones, Clyde McPhatter,
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 Clark
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 Hippodrome Theater in Bristol,
England on the evening 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 injuries, 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
Supper 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 Skyliners 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
Tarhill Slim and Little Ann.
Rod Lauren and Johnny 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 Cemetery 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 Hollywood, Elvis Presley reports to
Paramount 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 Coliseum in Florence, Arkansas
for the night. On this evening to accommodate local laws
concerning 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," Jackie 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 week 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
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 Philippines.
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 Supper Club
in Boston.
The Craftsmen, a new instrumental group from Lyndhurst, New
Jersey, wraps up a week-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
Jimmy Clanton and Roy Orbison kick off a
lengthy tour with six nightstand at the Jolla Club in Tucson,
Arizona.
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 America 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 his rare
television appearances on the tape-delayed "Frank
Sinatra Timex Special" on ABC-TV.
Duane Eddy makes one of his frequent appearances on American
Bandstand. Eddy performs "Shazam!" and
"Because They're Young."
May 13
Bill Black's Combo begins 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 Fleetwoods 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 forbidding minors from "frequenting" a
nightclub.
After many 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 Bernardino ((20); Nile (21); and
Headsburg (22).
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 Steel 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 Sentimentals, an instrumental
combo from a 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
Pittsburgh (23): the Stanbaugh Auditorium in Youngstown, Ohio
(26); and Hartford, Connecticut ((29).
Connie Francis begins a a week's run at Boston's upscale
Blinstrub's Supper 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 Bennett and the Sparkletones 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
afternoon 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 spectacular 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, until 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 "Earth Angel," Harold
Dorman singing "Mountain of Love," and Jimmy Jones
singing "Good Timin''."
"Jubilee U.S.A." welcomes Wanda Jackson.
May 29
Brenda Lee makes a personal appearance in
Huntington, West Virginia.
May 30
Bobby Darin ends a week-run at the Casino
Royal in Washington.
Connie Francis is set for two weeks at the Sciolla's Supper
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
1960" tour as it makes a one-night stand at the Gardens
in Cincinnati. Also appearing are the Drifters, Marv Johnson,
Ruth Brown, Ray Bryant, Ron Holden, Billy Bland, Preston
Epps, comedian Redd Foxx, and Dog Bagby Trio.
The Flamingos 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 violation of
the Mann Act, the one concerning a female companion in
Topeka, Kansas, ends with a "not guilty" verdict.
June 3
In Pittsburgh, The Twin Coaches Supper Club
welcomes Frankie Avalon for a week.
Paul Anka begins ten days at the Three Rivers In located in
Clay near Syracuse, New York.
Wanda Jackson brings her traveling show to Amarillo, Texas,
tonight, followed 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 make their first
trip to England.
The U.S. Naval Academy in Annapolis, Maryland, is entertained
by Connie Francis.
Teddy Randazzo winds up his current gig at Chez Dee Club in
Pittsburgh.
June 6
In England, Jerry Keller, who is touring with
Gene Vincent, learns that he has been drafted into the U.S.
Army. He returns home and his place on the tour is filled by
Freddy Cannon.
Lenny Welch opens at Pep's Musical Bar in Philadelphia.
Jummy Charles arrives in Philadelphia area for three days of
promotion for "A Million to One."
Teddy Randazzo starts a six day run at Baltimore's Mardi Gras
Club.
Jamie Coe is the guest artist on this afternoon's American
Bandstand.
June 7
Bobby Darin appears on the George Burn's Hour
NBC-TV show He sings "Won't You Come Home Bill
Bailey" and "My Funny Valentine."
Earlier in the day, the Craftsmen visit ABC-TV's American
Bandstand.
June 8
Gene Vincent and Freddy Cannon are booked for
a week at the Empire Theater in Glasgow, Scotland. Tonight's
show is billed as a "Tribute to Eddie Cochran."
June 10
Dion and the Belmonts appear for two nights
at the Safari Club in Long Island. New York. The engagement
successfully launches them as a night club act.
Brenda Lee headlines a Country and Western package that will
be touring through Texas, Utah, and Colorado for the next two
weeks.
At the Empire Theater in Glasgow, Scotland, Gene Vincent is
informed that his eighteen-month old daughter had died of
pneumonia back home in Washington State.
In the afternoon, American Bandstand hosts the Crests who
perform "Trouble In Paradise."
June 11
Tonight "The Dick Clark Show"
leaves its home base of New York City as it broadcasts live
From Pittsburgh. Guests include Bobby Darin singing
"Won't You Come Home, Bill Bailey," Paul Evans
performing "Happy-Go-Lucky-Me," the Skyliners
singing "Pennies From Heaven," the Crests
performing "Trouble In Paradise," and the Fendermen
belting out "Mule Skinner Blues."
June 13
After seven years with Atlantic as lead
singer of the Drifters and as a soul artist, Clyde McPhatter
signs with Mercury Records.
Teddy Randazzo begins an engagement at Boston's Mayfair Club.
June 14
Dante and the Evergreens sing their version
of "Alley-Oop" on American Bandstand today. Charlie
Gracie also visits the set.
Mid-June
Connie Francis is in Fort Lauderdale,
Florida, where she is co-starring in "Where the Boys
Are."
As the summer begins, it seems everyone is on tour: the
Champs are in California; Skip and Flip are working the East
Coast,; so is Conway Twitty.
Jimmy Clanton is playing California and the Northwest through
June 18 and Lloyd Price is in the East.
After a long absence, Freddy Bell and the Bellboys are back
on the cabaret stage at the Sahara Hotel and Casino in Las
Vegas.
The Carroll Brothers are spending their summer performing at
Steel's Club in the resort town of Somers Point, New Jersey.
June 16
The Platters have a new lead singer as they
begin a week at the Lotus Club in Philadelphia. Sonny Turner
is replacing Tony Williams who will continue to record as a
solo act for Mercury Records. Last week, Williams first
introduced Turner to the audience at the Copa Club in
Newport, Kentucky, during the group's engagement there.
Dave "Baby" Cortez performs on American Bandstand
today.
June 17
A major tour kicks off with Brook Benton as
headliner. Also appearing are the Coasters, Etta James, Jimmy
McCracklin.the Royals, Ron Holden, Wynonie Harris, Ella
Johnson with the Buddy Johnson band.
At the Steel Pier in Atlantic City, New Jersey, the Virtues
open at the Vaudeville House and Bobby Vinton and his
orchestra are booked into the Marine Ballroom.
June 18
Jimmie Rodgers closes a record-breaking
engagement at the International Club in New York City.
On ABC-TV tonight, "The Dick Clark Show" is
broadcast from Hollywood. The guests include Jimmie Rodgers,
the Safaris and the Hollywood Argyles.
Freddy Cannon and Gene Vincent are still touring Great
Britain and Europe.
June 19
Teddy Randazzo closes a week at the Mayfair
Club in Boston.
June 20
Gene Vincent leaves England to return home.
After a short rest, he will be back in England to tour
through September.
On American Bandstand today, Ronnie Dawson from Dallas makes
his national debut.
June 21
Louis Jordan opens a five-day stand at the
Ember's Club in Fort Wayne, Indiana.
June 22
American Bandstand has scheduled Hank Ballard
and the Midnighters to sing "Finger Poppin' Time."
There are reports the group may not perform because of a
dispute over Clark's involvement with Chubby Checker's
version of "The Twist."
June 23
Paul Anka follows Bobby Darin into the
Copacabana, becoming the youngest performer to play New
York's premier night club. Tonight he sets a house record
while performing three shows, which is also a first for the
club.
Rod Lauren opens at the Mapes Hotel and Casino in Reno,
Nevada.
June 24
Brenda Lee and the Casuals appear at
Springlake Park In Oklahoma City for the next three days.
Joanie Sommers is booked into Freddy's Club in Minneapolis.
Bobby Marchan performs at Philadelphia's Uptown Theater for
the next ten days.
Lenny Welch opens at the Town and Country Club in Brooklyn,
New York.
Jackie Wilson begins a week at the Regal Theater in Chicago.
Also on the bill are Elmore James, the Vibrations, and Dion
and the Belmonts.
At the Apollo Theater in New York local deejay Tommy Smalls
produces this week's revue featuring Marv Johnson, the
Flamingos, Sonny Boy Williamson and the Five Satins.
The Chevrons are Dick Clark's guest on American Bandstand.
June 25
Via a performance taped on June 20, Freddy
Cannon makes his second appearance in as many weeks on
London's "Saturday Show."
This evening, "The Dick Clark Show" is broadcasted
from, Treasure Island Navel Base near San Francisco. Guests
include the Olympics singing "Big Boy Pete," Jan
and Dean performing "Baby Talk" and "We Go
Together," and Dorsey Burnette singing "Hey Little
One."
Earlier in the day, Jimmy Clanton videotaped a performance to
be aired later this week on American Bandstand.
June 26
Conway Twitty's hometown of Helena, Arkansas
turns out to attend the premier of Twitty's first movie,
"Platinum High School."
June 27
On ABC-TV tonight, "Coke Time" airs
from 9:30-10:30 p.m. This ambitious $400.000 special is aimed
at teens and features Paul Anka, Frankie Avalon, Annette. Edd
Byrnes, Pat Boone and Anita Bryant.
Cozy Cole starts a week at the Chateau Lounge in Pittsburgh.
June 28
In England Freddy Cannon cancels the last
three dates of the tour he started last month with Gene
Vincent. After Vincent returned to the States on June 20,
Cannon became ill with a throat infection.
June 29
Wanda Jackson embarks on an East Coast tour
of the country and state fairs.
She will be performing in Pennsylvania, New Jersey, Maryland
and Virginia.
June 30
Dion and the Belmonts spend the week
entertaining at the Regal Theater in Chicago.
Jimmie Rodgers makes his Reno debut at the Riverside Hotel
and Casino.
The Demensions are the musical guests on American Bandstand.
July 1
In New York City,"Jocko's Rocketship
Revue" takes over the Apollo Theater this week. Ruth
Brown headlines, assisted on stage by Dante and the
Evergreens, the Olympics, Ben E, King, the Jesters and Jimmy
Jones.
July 2
Ricky Nelson opens for two days at the Steel
Pier in Atlantic City, New Jersey.
ABC-TV's "The Dick Clark Show" originates from
Chicago this evening. Guests include Brenda Lee, Freddy Canon
and Jack Scott.
July 4
On this Independence Day, Frankie Avalon
begins a week at the Glen Casino in Williamsville, New York.
On American Bandstand this afternoon, Jimmy Charles sings
"A Million to One." Buddy Knox also visits.
Early July
The show business press reports that Connie
Francis is starring in "Hit Parade," a German-made
movie.
July 8
The Platters now featuring Sonny Turner on
lead vocals, now entertain for a week at the Town House in
Pittsburgh.
At the Sands Hotel and Casino in Las Vegas, Bobby Darin is
booked for the month as the opening act for comedian George
Burns. The cover charge is $4.00. This show will set a
permanent record for the Congo Showroom at the Sahara in its
present configuration, as every seat was filled for every
performance.
In Chicago, Ray Charles stops for a week to entertain at the
Regal Theater. His revue features Betty Carter, the Raeletts
and the Coasters.
July 9
Lavern Baker is booked to play Honolulu for a
week.
"The Dick Clark Show" winds up its fifth week
"on the road" with a show broadcasts from
Hollywood. Tonight's guest are the Everly Brothers, Brian
Hyland and Deane Hawley.
July 12
American Bandstand welcomes Frankie Lymon to
the show for the first time since 1958. Lymon lip-syncs
"Little Bitty Pretty One."
July 13
Jimmie Rodgers wraps up an extended
engagement at the Moulin Rouge in Hollywood.
Freddy Cannon stops by American Bandstand to plug "Happy
Shades of Blue."
July 14
Paul Anka begins an engagement at the
Riverside Hotel and Casino in Reno, Nevada. The cover charge
is $3.00.
Sam Cooke launches another Caribbean tour that will visit
Kingston and Nassau.
July 15
Lloyd Price begins a week-long stand at The
Beachcomber Club in Wildwood, New Jersey.
Little Willie John headlines the revue at the Apollo Theater
in New York City.
Mid-July
The Skyliners are appearing With the
"Summer Dance Party"which is making one-night stops
throughout the Midwest this month.
Jackie Wilson is in the middle of a lengthy tour of the
South.
July 16
Frankie Avalon is scheduled to spend the next
two days at the Music Hall at the Steel Pier in Atlantic
City, New Jersey.
Bobby Rydell entertains on "The Dick Clark Show" as
it returns to New York City, its regular broadcast location.
Other guests tonight are Jimmy Jones, Brian Hyland and Johnny
Burnette.
July 17
Gene Vincent and British Rocker Bill Fury
kick-off the summer season at the English resort in
Blackpool.
Lenny Welch starts a week at the Edmonton Fair in Alberta,
Canada.
June 19
Brian Hyland performs "Itsy Bitsy Teenie
Weenie Yellow Polka Dot Bikini" on American Bandstand.
July 20
Frankie Avalon begins a week at the Diamond
Beach Club in Wildwood, New Jersey.
July 21
Ray Smith performs "Rockin' Little
Angel"during a guest spot on American Bandstand.
Johnny Nash is booked into Basin Street East in New York
City.
July 22
Regal Theater in Chicago opens the doors for
Ben, E, King, the Five Satins, Joe Turner, Screamin' Jay
Hawkins, Faye Adams, Nappy Brown and Annie Laurie.
For the next six weeks, Gene Vincent will play the Queen's
Theater in Blackpool, England.
Dick Clark is booked to play the Steel Pier in Atlantic City.
The exact nature of the act is unknown.
July 23
Roy Orbison performs tonight on "The
Dick Clark Show." Other guests include Donnie Brooks and
the Crests.
July 25
Jimmie Rodgers continues to be a strong draw
in night clubs.tonight he begins to packing the Montecello
Club in Framington, Massachusetts.
July 27
Ray Charles brings a seven-piece
jazz-ensemble with him to the Cloister's Hotel in Hollywood
for a one-week engagement.
July 28
Bobby Rydell begins a tour of colleges with
Buddy Morrow's orchestra. They will appear in Michigan, Ohio,
Iowa and Illinois.
On American Bandstand, Dee Clark makes an appearance to sing
"You're Looking Good."
July 29
Conway Twitty, fresh off a tour of the
Midwest appears for the next two days at the Steel Pier in
Atlantic City, New Jersey.
Washington D.C. Howard Theater welcomes Marv Johnson, the
Miracles and Barrett Strong for the week.
The Virtues begin a four-week stand at the Apache Motel in
Miami Beach.
Ray Peterson starts nine days at the Town and Country Club in
Pittsburgh.
On afternoon TV, American Bandstand is broadcast outside the
WFIL studio in Philadelphia for the first time. The program
called a "Splash Party," originates from the
Drexelbrook Swimming and Tennis Club in nearby Drexel Hills.
July 30
Frankie Avalon headlines the big rock 'n'
roll revue at the Milwaukee Stadium. Also sharing the bill
are Jo Ann Campbell Johnny and the Hurricanes, the Hollywood
Argyles, The Fireflys, Carl Dobkins Jr,. the Skyliners, Skip
and Flip, Lenny Welch, Gary Stites and Lavern Baker.
Paul Anka starts a world-wide tour and his fifth swing
through Europe with a three-week stay on the Italian Riveria,
followed by concerts in the resort town of Osten, Belgium.
Tonight. "The Dick Clark Show" is visited by Jerry
Wallace, the Demensions and Johnny and the Hurricanes.
July 31
Jo Ann Campbell opens for a week at the Steel
Pier in Atlantic City, New Jersey.
Late July
Bryan Hyland performs at the Aquarama in
Flushing, Long Island, New York.this week.
Jimmy Charles spends several days in Philadelphia visiting
deejays and plugging "A Million to One."
Elvis Presley begins filming his second movie of the year, a
western titled "Flaming Star."
August 1
Frankie Avalon begins a five-day stand at The
Frolics in Salisbury Beach, Massachusetts.
August 3
This afternoon Jan and Dean sing "We Go
Together" on ABC-TV's American Bandstand.
August 6
Conway Twitty headlines "The Dick Clark
Show" tonight on ABC-TV. Other guests are Ray Peterson,
Billy Bland, the Ivy Three, Chubby Checker, who debuts
"The Twist" for the national nighttime audience.
August 7
Brenda Lee brings her current tour to the
Tower Theater in Atlanta, Georgia. Also on the bill are Bob
Beckum, the Hollywood Argyles, and the Casuals. In Georgia
leading up to this engagement she had performed at Rome,
Savannah and Augusta.
Early August
Sam Cooke is touring the Caribbean
Islands, with shows booked in Jamaica, Nassau,
Port-O-Spain, and the Barbados Islands.
In Los Angeles, Trini Lopez joins Gene McDaniels at the
Ye Little Club in Los Angels for a short run.
August 9
Continuing the tour she began on July 30,
Brenda Lee plays a sold out show at the Municipal Auditorium
in Lubbock, Texas. Ensuing nights find her in San Antonio
(10); Beaumont (11); the Northside Coliseum in Fort
Worth and Sportatorium in Dallas (13). The tour close
in Shreveport, Louisiana on August 14.
Jo Ann Campbell sings "Kooky Little Paradise" on
American Bandstand.
August 10
After closing their successful month-long run
at the Sahara Hotel in Las Vegas, George Burns and Bobby
Darin open at the Greek Theater in Los Angeles for two weeks
August 11
Johnny Nash is booked into Basin Street East
in New York City for two weeks.
August 12
Dick Clark's American Bandstand welcomes
Frankie North who performs "Okay, So What."
Later that evening, Clark brings his nightclub act to the
Diamond Beach Club in the resort town of Wildwood New ,
Jersey. for a week.
August 13
On "The Dick Clark Show" tonight's
guest include Dion and the Belmonts who sing "In the
Still of the Night." and Frankie Lymon singing
"Little Bitty Pretty One," along with Paul Evans
and Bobby Comstock.
Mid-August
It is announced that Duane Eddy is
scheduled to have a part in the upcoming movie "Gidget
Goes Hawaiian" starring Deborah Walley and James Darren.
August 18
The Patters begin a nine-day stand at the
Basin Street East in New York City.
Joannie Sommers starts a three-week engagement at the
Crescendo in Hollywood where is the opening act for
shock-comedian Lenny Bruce.
Ray Charles brings his band and the Raeletts to the Hollywood
Palladium for a week.
August 19
The Apollo Theater, which has undergone a
recent renovation and was closed the past three weeks
welcomes the Coasters, Little Anthony and the Imperials, Bo
Diddley, Big Maybelle and Bobby "Blue" Bland this
week.
In Chicago Brook Benton entertains for the week at the Regal
Theater. On stage with him are LaVern Baker, Sammy Turner and
Ben E. King.
Bobby Vee is the guest performer on American Bandstand. He
sings "Devil or Angel" and "Since I Met You
Baby."
Paul Anka starts filming "Look In Any Window," a
dramatic thriller from M-G-M studios.
August 20
Brenda Lee, Bill Beckum, Gary Miles and the
local band Dick Wayne and the Invictas perform at the Devil's
Lake Pavilion at Manitoba Beach, Michigan.
Connie Francis performs at the annual music festival
sponsored by the Chicago Tribune.
On ABC-TV this evening, "The Dick Clark Show"
welcomes Jackie Wilson as he performs "All My Love"
and "A Woman, a Lover, My Friend." Other guests are
Neil Sedaka singing "Run, Samson Run and "You Mean
Everything to Me," Annette performing "O Dio
Mio" and "Pineapple Princess," and Joanie
Sommers singing "One Boy."
August 22
Wanda Jackson opens at the Flame Theater in
Minneapolis for a six-day stand.
The Bobby Peterson Quintet entertains the teens on American
Bandstand with "Irrestibile You."
The Fendermen launch a tour with a show at the Armory in
Pocatella, Indiana. Subsequent nights find the duo and their
band at the Playmon Club, Ontario, Oregon (24); the
Tri-City-Club, Kennewick, Washington (26); Los Angeles (30);
and Durango, Colorado (31).
Bryan Hyland opens at the Steel Pier in Atlantic City, New
Jersey.
August 23
American Bandstand presents the Flamingos who
sing "Mio Amore."
August 24
The Wisconsin State Fair in Milwaukee offers
five days of Pat Boone. Each day his co-star changes, Today
it is Connie Stevens, on other days the costar is Jo Ann
Campbell (25), Brenda Lee (27), Bobby Rydell (28), and Jimmy
Clanton.
On a rerun from March of ABC-TV's "The Adventures of the
Nelson Family," Rick Nelson sings "Glory
Train."
August 25
Connie Francis begins an engagement at the
Gaineau Country Club in Ottawa, Canada, through August 31.
Etta James and Harvey Fuqua team up for a duet on "If I
Can't Have You" on this afternoon's American Bandstand.
Tommy Leonetti begins a gig at Angelo's Supper Club in Omaha.
Dave "Baby" Cortez headlines the Uptown Theater in
Philadelphia.
August 26
Clyde McPhatter teams up with the Drifters as
they begin a week at the Apollo Theater in New York. Also on
the bill are the Bobbettes.
August 27
On ABC-TV tonight, "The Dick Clark
Show" hosts Fabian singing "King of Love" and
"Tomorrow," Lloyd Price singing
"Personality" and "Question," Jimmie
Horton singing "My Little Marine" and "Robot
Man," and the Ventures playing "Walk, Don't
Run."
August 29
Brenda Lee is booked with Johnny Cash to play
the Minnesota State Fair in Minneapolis, but the show is
cancelled because of torrential rains.
Late August
Teddy Randazzo is currently booked to
perform at the Aquarama in Flushing near New York.
Conway Twitty is playing one-night stands across the Midwest.
September 1
Fabian and Duane Eddy begins week at the
Steel Pier in Atlantic City, New Jersey.
Continuing to tour, the Fendermen today the Riverside
Ballroom in Phoenix tonight and the Auditorium in Colorado
Springs tomorrow.
September 2
Ricky Nelson arrives in Australia for a swing
across the Continent. He will perform perform at Melbourne,
Sydney and Brisbane over the next eight days.
Johnny and the Hurricanes open a four day stand at the
Rainbow lounge in the beach-side resort town of Wildwood, New
Jersey.
The Apollo Theater in New York City plays hosts to another of
"Jocko's Rocketship Revues." This time the
entertainers are Bobby Freeman, Jimmy Charles, the Spaniels
and Danny and the Juniors. Clyde McPhatter and the Drifters
continue to share the spotlight as the open for a week at the
Howard Theater in Washington DC.
Wanda Jackson begins her show at the American Legion Hall in
Scott, Kansas. Two nights later, Jackson is in Springfield,
Illinois.
September 3
Tonight the Platters headline "The Dick
Clark Show" broadcast from New W York as they perform
"Red Sails in the Sunset" and "Smoke Gets In
Your Eyes." Other guests are Danny and the Juniors
singing "Twistin' U.S.A"," Mark Dinning
performing "Teen Angel" and "The Lovin'
Touch," the Viscounts playing "Night Train,"
and Jo Ann Campbell singing "Kookie Little
Paradise."
September 4
Brenda Lee begins a three-day booking at the
Indiana State Fair in Indianapolis.
Teddy Randazzo guests on "The Ed Sullivan Show" in
New York City on CBS-TV.
September 5
James Brown and the Famous Flames, along with
J.C. Davis and his orchestra bring their show to Topeka,
Kansas and the Meadow Acres Ballroom.
Bob Lumen makes one of his infrequent national TV appearances
as he guests on American Bandstand to promote "Let's
Think About Living."
September 6
On ABC-TV's American Bandstand this
afternoon, Johnny and the Hurricanes play "Rockin'
Goose."
Connie Francis makes her first appearance in Las Vegas as she
opens at the Sahara Hotel for a four-week run, through
October 6.
In Los Angeles, Sam Cooke and his wife Bobbie
are the proud parents of a seven-pound, two-once baby girl,
Tracey Cooke.
September 7
Wanda Jackson follows Brenda Lee into the
arena at the Indiana State Fair in Indianapolis. She is
scheduled to perform for two days.
Frankie Sardo and Della Reese are the musical guests on
American Bandstand today.
Early September
Bobby Darin is in Hollywood filming "Come
September."
September 8
Jimmy Clanton and the Ventures are touring
through New Mexico and Colorado, performing in Albuquerque,
Colorado Springs and Santa Fe through September 11.
Dale Wright is in Cincinnati for a few days visiting radio
stations to promote his first release on the Alcar label,
"My Heart." On September 11, he guests on local
WIW-TV's dance party.
The Drifters make an appearance on American Bandstand singing
"Save the Last Dance for Me."
September 9
As part of the annual "Hero Scholarship
Show," Bobby Rydell and Dick Clark are set to entertain
the huge crowd of 95,000 at Philadelphia's Municipal Stadium
when the show was canceled because of rain.
Brenda Lee and Johnny and the Hurricanes are scheduled to
perform the next three days at the Michigan State Fair in
Detroit.
Jimmie Rodgers opens a six-day run at the Gatineau Country
Club in Ottawa, Canada.
This week the Apollo Theater presents Dinah Washington in a
jazz format.
Wanda Jackson is booked into clubs in Brooklyn and New
Jersey.
Bobby Freeman sings "(I Do the) Shimmy, Shimmy" on
American Bandstand.
September 10
"The Dick Clark Show" ends its
regular Saturday night run on ABC-TV with a special program
featuring clips of past performances as well as
"walk-ons by Bobby Darin, Connie Francis, Frankie
Avalon, Fabian, Paul Anka, Bobby Rydell, Annette and Duane
Eddy.
Conway Twitty winds up his Canadian-America tour with a show
at the Sports Arena in Owensboro, Kentucky.
September 11
Bobby Rydell and Chubby Checker, who both
record for the Cameo-Parkway label, set off on a tour of the
South with the latest edition of the "Biggest Show of
Stars of '60." Others on the bill include Duane Eddy,
Sam Cooke, Bo Diddley, Dion and the Belmonts, Marv
Johnson, and Hank Ballard and the Midnighters and the
Bobbettes.
Larry Verne brings his nonsensical "Mr. Custer" to
American Bandstand.
September 14
Ray Peterson is on stage for the next three
days at the New Lotus Club in Washington, DC.
The Fendermen wrap up their first tour of the West Coast.
September 15
Bobby Day sets off on a three-week,
cross-country tour. He has recently been promoting his latest
Rendezvous release, "Teenage Philosopher," around
his hometown of Los Angeles.
Mid-September
Joey Dee and the Starliters are hired as
the house band at the new Peppermint Lounge in New York City.
Frankie Lymon is currently touring South America.
Paul Evans is booked into the Chaudiere Club in Ottawa
September 16
Sam Cooke leaves the "Biggest Show of
Stars for '60" for a week as he opens at the Town
Hill Club in Brooklyn.
September 18
"The Biggest Show Stars of '60"
begins its second week on the road with a performance at the
Forum in Montreal. Other shows to follow are are the Maple
Leaf Gardens in Toronto (19); Detroit (20); the Civic
Auditorium in Grand Rapids, Michigan (21); the Veteran's
Memorial Auditorium in Columbus, Ohio (22); the Syrian Mosque
in Pittsburgh (23); the Freedom Hill on the Fairgrounds in
Louisville, Kentucky (24); and the Toledo Sports Arena (25).
September 19
Paul Anka is booked on a tour of South
America.
Brenda Lee hits the road in Canada until September 26.
Canadian cites are all set to welcome "Little Miss
Dynamite" are St. Catherines, Sarnia. Hamilton, London,
Kitchner, Toronto, Ottawa and Montreal.
In Canada, Bobby Darin is booked into the Elmwood Casino
Windsor, Canada.
Sciolla's Supper Club in Philadelphia welcomes Ray Peterson
for the next week.
September 20
Joanie Sommers opens a one-week engagement at
the Cloister Hotel in Chicago ass a supporting act for the
Terry Gibbs Quartet, a jazz combo.
September 21
Dorsey Burnette makes his television debut on
American Bandstand as he sings "Hey Little One" and
"The Ghost of Billy Maloo."
Wanda Jackson performs in Cleveland.
Jimmy Jones winds up a tour with shows in California and
Washington State through September 24.
September 22
Brook Benton embarks on a tour of the British
West Indies.
Dick Clark takes American Bandstand viewers on tour of
Annette's Home in Encino, California. Back in the
Philadelphia studio, Johnny Tillotson singles "Poetry in
Motion."
September 23
The Three Rivers Inn welcomes Adam Wade to
their showroom in Clay, New York, for a ten-day run.
This week's revue at the Apollo Theater in New York City is
headlined by Hank Ballard and the Midnighters.
September 25
Jimmy Jones flies in from New York to London
where he is set for a week of promotions before a tour of
Great Britain.
Jimmy Clanton closes his lengthy tour with a final
performance in New Orleans, which is close to his hometown of
Baton Rouge.
September 26
"The Biggest Show of Stars of '60"
is now headlined by Brenda Lee and Fabian, with Bob Beckum,
Johnny Preston. Donnie Brooks, Gary Miles and the Casuals.
Tonight's show is at the Ottawa Auditorium. Tickets are a
reasonable $1.50.
September 28
After a summer of "The Adventures of the
Nelson Family" the show is back to calling itself
"The Adventures of Ozzie and Harriet" as the first
show of the new season features Ricky Nelson singing
"Yes Sir,That's My Baby" and "I'm Not
Afraid."
Roy Hamilton is booked to perform in the Bayou Lounge of the
Colonial Hotel in Atlanta for the next three weeks.
September 29
Chubby Checker is on hand to promote
"The Twist" on American Bandstand this afternoon.
September 30
Ricky Nelson appears in Memphis through
October 1 as a special addition to the Mid-South Fair. His
four shows will bring in 21,000 fans, grossing nearly
$100,000 on tickets price at $2.50.
Billy Ward and his Dominoes headline the revue at the Chi-Chi
Club in Palm Springs, Florida.
The Isley Brothers begin a ten-day stand at the Baby Grand
Club in New York City.
Late September
Sandy Stewart spends the next four weeks as
opening act for comedian Joe E. Lewis at the Copacabana in
New York City.
October 1
The Spaniels, Jesse Hill, Joe Turner, Donnie
Elbert, Bobby Peterson, and Rosco Gordon perform at Freedom
Hall at the Kentucky State Fairgrounds in Louisville.
October 2
The latest edition of the "Biggest Show
of Stars of '60" begins a tour that runs through
November 6. Performers include Fabian, Brenda Lee, Duane
Eddy, Jimmy Clanton, Chubby Checker, Freddy Cannon, Bill
Black's Combo, Jimmy Charles, Gary Miles, the Casuals, Bob
Beckum and the Bobby Vinton Orchestra. Tonight's performance
is at the Arena in Milwaukee, followed by a show at the
Cincinnati Gardens (3).
Wanda Jackson performs at the NCVO Club in Fort Carson,
Colorado.
Ricky Nelson performs at the Texas Prison Rodeo in
Huntsville. The participants in the rodeo are all inmates
from Texus penal institutions, and the event continues each
Sunday for more than a month.
Roy Hamilton closes an extended engagement at the Bayou Club
in Atlanta.
October 3
In Hollywood, Bobby Darin guests on Bob
Hope's NBC-TV show. He sings "Artificial Flowers"
and "Lazy River."
Ike and Tina Turner make their national television debut as
they perform "A Fool in Love" on ABC-TV's American
Bandstand.
October 5
Frankie Avalon makes an appearance on Perry
Como's NBC-TV show.
October 6
Wanda Jackson begins a two-week stay at the
Golden Nugget Casino in Las Vegas.
October 7
For the coming week, Chicago's Tivoli theater
presents Ruth Brown, the Drifters, Little Anthony and the
Imperials, Joe Tex, Donnie Elbert and Doc Bagby combo.
Philadelphia's Erie Social Club welcomes Teddy Randazzo for
three-day gig.
Early October
Bobby Darin flies to Europe for a quick
promotional tour of the local music businesses.
October 8
Frankie Avalon performs a week-long stand at
the El Rio Club in Antioch near Oakland, California. While in
the San Francisco area, he spends his days doing local
promotions to boost his record sales.
Jimmy Jones launches his three-week tour of Great Britain at
the East Ham Granada Theater in a London suburb. He sets
dates in Scotland, and Wales as well as England.
October 10
"The Biggest Show of Stars of' '60"
continues to roll across the land. Tonight's performance is
at the Shrine Mosque in Springfield, Missouri.Other shows
this week are the Municipal Auditorium in Oklahoma city (11);
and the Fair Park Coliseum in Lubbock, Texas (12).
This afternoon Joe Jones sings "You Talk Too Much"
on ABC-TV's American Bandstand.
October 11
Aretha Franklin is booked into the Village
Vanguard in Greenwich Village, New York City.
October 12
Roy Hamilton opens at the Lake Meadows
Restaurant in Chicago for two weeks.
This afternoon, Jack Scott stops by the Philadelphia studios
of American Bandstand to promote "Patsy."
Tonight, Bobby Rydell is the guest on Perry Como's NBC-TV
show. Rydell's spot was videotaped on September 29.
October 13
"The Biggest Show of Stars of' 60"
drops in on the Cotton Bowl in Dallas (13) during the Texas
State Fair.
October 14
New York's Apollo Theater hosts the talents
of Brook Benton and the Drifters for the next week.
Paul Anka portrays himself as the guest stars on NBC-TV's
"Dan Raven," dramatic show.
October 15
A month after ABC-TV cancels "The Dick
Clark Show" NBC-TV launches "Saturday Prom," a
half-hour variety program aimed at teens.
The show is hosted by Merv Griffin and is broadcast at 5:30
p,m, (EST). Segments are videotaped in advance in New York
City. Today's guests are Conway Twitty and Johnny and the
Hurricanes.
Mid-October
Clyde McPhatter is currently on a
one-nighter tour of the Southwest.
Johnny and the Hurricanes or off on a ten-day swing through
Canada.
Neil Sedaka spends the middle on the month entertaining at
the Smart Spot in Haddonfield, New Jersey.
The Virtues are booked in to Philadelphia's Hamilton House
for an indefinite stay.
October 16
"The Biggest Show of Stars of '60"
cuts across the Deep South with a show at the Municipal
Auditorium in New Orleans. Other performances this week are
the Municipal Auditorium in Shreveport, New Orleans (17); the
Robinson Memorial Auditorium in Little Rock (18); the
Municipal Auditorium in Chattanooga, Tennessee (19); the
Lauderdale County Coliseum in Florence, Arkansas (20); Ellis
Auditorium in Memphis, Tennessee (21); and the Coliseum in
Montgomery, Alabama (22).
October 19
The Shirelles boost their career by singing
"Tonight's the Night" for the first time before a
national audience on American Bandstand.
Connie Francis embarks on a ten-day tour of England. While
there, she will videotape two television specials to be aired
at a later date.
On "The Adventures of Ozzie and Harriet" on ABC-TV,
Ricky Nelson sings "Yes, Sir That's My Baby" for
the second time in two months.
October 22
Lloyd Price and big band perform in
Albuquerque, New Mexico.
On this afternoon's "Saturday Prom" on NBC-TV
offers the talents of Fats Domino, Joanie Sommers, and Dante
and the Evergreens.
October 23
"The Biggest Show of Stars of '60"
plays the Armory in Birmingham, Alabama, tonight, followed by
Atlanta (24); the Municipal Auditorium in Greenville; South
Carolina (25); the Municipal Auditorium in Charleston, West
Virginia (26); the Hershey Sports Arena ( Pennsylvania)
((27); the Akron Armory (28); the Memorial Auditorium in
Utica New York; the Forum in Montreal, Canada (30); and the
Maple Leaf Gardens in Toronto, Canada (31).
Frankie Avalon puts on a show at the Prison
Rodeo in Huntsville.
October 24
Connie Stevens performs for a rally of
volunteers for the United Way Campaign in St. Louis.
October 25
Fats Domino makes one of his infrequent
television appearances as he sings "Walking to New
Orleans" and "My Girl Josephine" for the crowd
at American Bandstand.
October 28
The "Jewel Box Revue," musical
production featuring twenty-five female impersonators, is at
the Apollo Theater in Harlem this week
Following a rock 'n' roll concert at the Milwaukee Theater, a
riot breaks out.
October 29
B.B. King, the Coasters, Ted Taylor and the
Hollywood Flames round out the bill at the Newark, New Jersey
Armory.
On NBC-TV, "Saturday Prom" featured Brook Benton,
Neil Sedaka, and Santo and Johnny.
October 30
In Huntsville, Texas, attendees at the Prison
Rodeo are entertained by Jimmie Rodgers and Neil Sedaka.
October 31
Duane Eddy makes one of his periodic stops on
American Bandstand and performs "Kommotion" and
"Peter Gunn."
Late October
The M-S Distributing Company of Chicago
holds its business social at the Sherman Hotel. More than a
thousand music insiders attend. Performing for the crowd are
Dion, Bobby Rydell, Gerry Granahan, and Jackie DeShannon.
Sam Cooke launches a West Coast tour that will run until
early November.
Brook Benton opens at thee Smart Spot in Haddonfield, New
Jersey.
Bo Diddley fails to show up for an appearance at the
Clearpoll Recreation area in Memphis. The local promoter
files charges to recover his loss
November 1
Duane Eddy will be touring Pennsylvania,
North Carolina, and Virginia through November 6.
November 2
Damita Jo stops by American Bandstand to
perform "I Will Save the Last Dance For You," the
answer song to the Drifter's current hit.
November 3
Johnny Burnette makes an appearance on
American Bandstand to lip-sync "You're Sixteen."
November 4
Paul Anka opens a three-day run at the City
Auditorium in Mexico City.
Ben E. King lights up the stage at the Apollo Theater in New
York City for the next week.
On ABC-TV this afternoon. American Bandstand hosts Bobby
Rydell to sing "Sway" and "Groovy
Tonight." Also on the show is Oliver Cool who is
promoting the song "Oliver Cool."
November 5
On "Saturday Prom" this afternoon
on NBC-TV, guests include Jo Ann Campbell, Brian Hyland and
Dion.
November 6
The latest edition of "The Biggest Show
of Stars for '60" closes tonight in Richmond, Virginia.
The tour which featured Fabian and Brenda Lee began on
October 2. It was attended by 200,000 fans in
thirty-six cities in the Midwest and South and along the East
Coast and grossed $491,000.
November 7
Elvis Presley begins production on "Wild
in the Country" for 20th Century Fox. Portions of the
movie will be photographed in the Napa Valley of California,
beginning November 11.
Sam Cooke begins a week at Sciolla's Supper Club in
Philadelphia.'In the afternoon, Charlie Rich guests on
American Bandstand.
In the afternoon, Charlie Rich guests on American Bandstand.
Early November
Johnny Tillotson returns to New York
following a very successful fifteen-state promotional tour in
support of "Poetry in Motion."
November 8
Johnny and the Hurricanes blow into
Washington for an extended date at Rand's Night Club.
November 9
Ten days following his last appearance on the
show, Duane Eddy is back on American Bandstand to perform
"Peter Gunn" and the soon-to-be-released
"Pepe."
November 11
Little Willie John headlines this week's
revue at Chicago's Regal Theater. He is assisted by Savannah
Churchill, the Shephards, the Upsettters and Sonny Boy
Williamson.
Tommy Leonetti opens for two weeks at the Ankara Club in
Pittsburgh.
Roy Hamilton begins a week at the Apollo Theater in New York.
One of his supporting acts is the Four Tops.
Santo and Johnny are back on American Bandstand to promote
their second release "Twistin' Bells."
November 12
Sam Cooke and Bill Black's Combo are featured
this afternoon on "Saturday Prom." Bobby Vinton's
orchestra takes over the musical spot through December 3.
November 14
Frankie Avalon begins an engagement at the
Town Casino in Buffalo, New York.
Wanda Jackson has completed another two weeks at the Golden
Nugget in Las Vegas, takes time out of her busy schedule to
sing "Let's Have a Party" on American Bandstand
this afternoon.
Mid-November
Bobby Marchan is touring the Midwest.
Larry Verne is also doing one-nighters in the Midwest and up
into Canada.
Wanda Jackson and her band, the Party-Timers, are touring in
Kansas, Oklahoma and Texas.
The Coasters are working along the West Coast. The Platters
are in the middle of a nine-day run a Henri's in Milwaukee.
November 16
Junior Waters promotes "We Both Need
Love" on American Bandstand this afternoon.
November 18
Jackie Wilson headlines the Apollo Theater in
New York City this week. Others sharing the spotlight are
Johnny and Joe, Etta Jones, Harvey (Fuqua), and the Spaniels.
Johnny Tillotson headlines the "Show of Stars"
revue at the Memorial Auditorium in Utica, New York.
Mark Dining sings "The Lovin' Touch" on American
Bandstand today. Also on the show are the Cashmeres.
November 19
On NBC-TV, "Saturday Prom" offers
up Larry Verne, Jimmy Clanton and Paul Evans.
November 20
Connie Francis guests on CBS-TV's "The
Ed Sullivan Show." Early in the evening, she and Paul
Anka received Best Female and Best Male Vocalist awards from
the Association of Record Dealers at their annual dinner at
the new York City Park Sheraton Hotel.
November 21
Sam Cooke returns to Sciolla's in Supper Club
Philadelphia for six nights.
Neil Sedaka guests on American Bandstand as he sings
"Calendar Girl."
November 22
Conway Twitty headlines the American
Bandstand show this afternoon, singing "Whole Lotta
Shakin' Goin' On" and "Cest Si Bon."
November 24
Thanksgiving finds Paul Anka performing at
the Concord Hotel in Kiamesha Lake, New York. This will be
the annual Thanksgiving visit by Anka through 1962.
November 25
Opening for Thanksgiving weekend at the Regal
Theater in Chicago are Bill Black's Combo. Also on the bill
are Ike and Tina Turner, Sugar Pie DeSanto, the Clovers and
Larry Williams.
Connie Francis begins a three-day stopover at the Town Casino
in Buffalo, New York.
Conway Twitty performs for the next three nights at the Erie
Social Club in Philadelphia.
Fabian plays a three-day gig at the Pines Hotel resort in the
Catskill Mountains of New York.
November 26
Johnny Burnette appears on NBC-TV's
"Saturday Prom." Also on the program are the
Viscounts.
November 27
For unknown reasons, Paul Anka only draws a
few hundred fans for his performance at the 2,200 seat
auditorium in Hunter College in Manhattan. New York City.
The State Street Christmas Parade in Chicago features
entertainment from Jack Scott, the Champs, Danny and the
Juniors, Bryan Hyland and Edd "Kookie" Brynes.
November 28
Paul Anka shakes off the disappointment as he
opens a week-long engagement at Sciolla's Supper Club in
Philadelphia.
Bobby Vee returns to American Bandstand to promote
"Rubber Ball."
November 29
Dion performs without the Belmonts for the
first time on American Bandstand as he sings "Lonely
Teenager" and "Little Miss Blue."
November 30
Brenda Lee, Chubby Checker, Gary Miles, Bob
Beckum and the Casuals launch a mini-tour oh Hawaii.
Tonight's opening shows are in Maui.
Bobby Rydell makes an appearance on Red Skelton's CBS-TV
show.
American Bandstand welcomes the Chimes to sing "Once in
a While."
Wanda Jackson plays Kansas City for the next four days.
Connie Francis is booked into the Copacabana in New York
City.
Late November
Johnny and the Hurricanes are currently on
the college circuit.
Sam Cooke is appearing at the Twin Coaches Lounge in
Pittsburgh.
December 1
Connie Francis debuts at the Copacabana in
New York with a two-week stand. M-G-M Records is on hand to
record the event for an album to be released in 1961.
Bobby Darin (24) weds sixteen year old movie starlet Sandra
Dee. The brief ceremony takes place in secret in Elizabeth,
New Jersey, home of Darin's songwriting partner Don Kirshner.
Darin and Dee first met in September on the set of "Come
September."
The Brenda Lee's tour of Hawaii, continues with shows on the
"Big Island of Hawaii."
Ray Peterson starts a six-week run at the Dunes Hotel in Las
Vegas.
December 2
Chan Romero and several local acts draw a
total of nine people in two performances at Milwaukee's
Southside Armory.
December 3
Bobby Vee, Bob Crewe and Damita Jo guest
today on NBC-TV's "Saturday Prom."
December 4
Fats Domino is performing tonight at El
Rancho in Philadelphia.
December 5
On ABC-TV's American Bandstand show, Ronnie
Love rocks the crowd with "Chills and Fever."
December 6
Wanda Jackson opens a short tour with a
performance in Odessa, Texas. Other dates include Hobbs, New
Mexico (7); Lubbock (8) and Amarillo Texas (9); Albuquerque
(10), Grants (11) and Gallup, New Mexico (12).
December 7
Bobby Darin is the headliner for the next two
weeks at the Latin Casino in Merchantville, New Jersey.
Annette promotes "Talk to Me Baby" on American
Bandstand. Also on the show, the Edsels perform "What
Brought Us Together."
Early December
Fabian signs a seven-year exclusive
contract with 20th-Century-Fox studios. The contract calls
for two movies a year.
Frankie Avalon is currently co-starring in "The
Alamo," is in Hollywood filming an episode of the
TV series, "My Sister Eileen" that will air on
February 8, 1961.
Dion and Freddy Cannon, while on a tour of Canada, make a
stop in Toronto at the White Shield Shopping Plaza. Dion also
appears at the Coca-Cola Hi-Fi Club's dance.
The Flamingos perform at the Town House in Pittsburgh.
Jimmy Clanton is currently on a tour that swings from
California through New Mexico.
Floyd Robinson is severely injured while racing go-carts near
his home of Nashville.
The Platters are booked for a tour of night clubs, theaters,
and auditoriums in Mexico through the end of the month.This
is their second full tour through Mexico.
December 8
At the Apollo Theater in Harlem this week,
Louis Jordan headlines a revue that includes Gary U.S. Bonds,
Etta James and the Cashmeres.
Danny and the Juniors, who got their start on American
Bandstand almost exactly three years ago, return to promote
"Twistin' U.S.A." Joe Jones also guests on this
edition of Bandstand.
December 9
Trini Lopez begins a week a week at the Ye
Little Club in Los Angeles.
The Viscounts perform "Wabash Blues" during their
appearance on American Bandstand today.
December 10
NBC-TV's "Saturday Prom" is
broadcast in color for the only time. Guests include Jack
Scott, the Kalin Twins and Hank Ballard and the Midnighters.
December 11
Jackie Wilson's engagement at the Town House
in Pittsburgh is cancelled. A snow storm has shut down the
entire area.
December 12
The guests on American Bandstand today are
Dante and the Evergreens, who sing "Alley-Oop" and
"What Are You Doing New Years Eve." Also appearing
on the show is Jo Ann Campbell.
Sandy Stewart is the opening act for comedian Bob Newhart at
Mr, Kelly's nightclub in Chicago this week.
Connie Francis is guest of honor at her birthday luncheon
thrown by city officials of her hometown of Trenton, New
Jersey.
December 13
Bobby Darin is Dick Clark's co-host on
American Bandstand.
December 14
Brook Benton is booked to appear on NBC-TV's
"The Perry Como Show."
Jimmy Clanton is the headline guests on American Bandstand as
he sings "What Am I Gonna Do." The Diamonds also
drop by the Bandstand set.
Linda Hopkins is currently at Club Elegante in Brooklyn.
December 15
The Safaris promote "The Girl With a
Story in Her Eyes" on American Bandstand.
Wanda Jackson begins a six-week stand at the Golden Nugget
Casino in Las Vegas, She recently signed with the club
calling for her to perform twenty weeks in 1961.
Apollo Theater in New York City presents a gospel revue this
week.
Bobby Darin makes his screen debut as he sings one song in
the cameo-filled movie "Pepe."
Mid-December
Johnny and the Hurricanes begin their first
tour of Mexico.
Jimmie Rodgers is making the rounds in new York City as he
promotes his first movie, "The Little Shepherd of
Kingdom Come."
Bill Haley's year-end activities include eight weeks in South
America. On the way home, he is set for brief stops in Puerto
Rico and the Dominican Republic.
December 16
Fabian appears on American Bandstand to
promote his latest single, "Kissin' and Twistin'."
Also on the program are the Viscounts with "Wabash
Blues" and Maurice and the Zodiacs who sing
"Stay."
December 17
Paul Anka starts nine days at the Cafe Pompei
Room of the Eden Roc Hotel in Miami. He is booked through
Christmas Day.
Across town and also opening tonight, Bobby Darin is booked
into Miami's Deauville Hotel for the next two weeks.
Dodie Stevens and Maurice Williams and the Zodiacs are the
guest on this afternoon NBC-TV's "Saturday Prom."
December 19
Etta James is at Pep's Musical Bar in
Philadelphia through Chrisms Eve.
December 22
Rod Lauren closes his engagement at the
Sahara Hotel in Las Vegas.
Jimmie Rodgers is currently on tour of the South to promote
his film debut in "The Little Shepperd of Kingdom
Come." Tonight he begins a two-week run at the Empire
Room in Dallas.
December 23
For the first three days Bobby Rydell
headlines at the Brooklyn Paramount's Annual Christmas rock
'n' roll" show. Following Rydell as as headliner are
Brenda Lee for three days and Ray Charles for the final three
days, through January 3, 1961.
Also on the bill are Chubby Checker, Neil Sedaka, Bobby Vee,
The Drifters, Bo Diddley, the Coasters, the Shirelles, Kathy
Young and the Innocents, Jimmy Charles, Little Anthony and
the Imperials , the Blue Notes and Bobby Vinton orchestra.
Originally scheduled for ten days, two days are added to the
run before it opened.
On NBC-TV tonight, "Dan Raven" repeats its opening
show from September 23 featuring Bobby Darin.
December 24
Etta Jones is at the Hollywood Theater in
Philadelphia this week.
December 26
Big Maybelle is performing at Pep's Musical
Bar in Philadelphia through New Year's Eve.
December 28
Connie Francis stops by NBC-TV's "The
Perry Como Show."
December 30
James Brown is at the Apollo Theater for the
week. Also on the bill are Maurice and the Zodiacs and Larry
Williams.
As shutters are being drawn on the four-month
old "Dan Raven" show, Paul Anka makes his second
appearance, this time in a dramatic role. NBC-TV cancels the
show after this evening.
December 31
To close out 1960 and welcome 1961, Paul Anka
opens the Caribbean Hilton in San Juan, Puerto Rico. He will
remain at the Hotel for the next week. He was originally
scheduled to perform in Alburquerque, New Mexico, on New
Year's Eve, but bowed out when this stand came up.
Ray Charles helped the people Philadelphia celebrate the New
Year with a concert at the Palladium.
Late December
Brook Benton sets off through the South on
a two-week tour.
The Flamingos are booked into the Town House in Pittsburgh.
Bobby Vee closes the year with two-weeks of one-nighters on
the East Coast.
