Wednesday, December 14, 2011

Today in Rock-N-Roll History 12/14 (Kingston Trio, Beatles)



1959

The Ohio State University Research Center finds that although Rock 'n' Roll is the overwhelming favorite of kids aged 14 to 18, adults aged 19 to 70 list it as their least favorite form of music

The Kingston Trio started an eight-week run at #1 on the US album chart with "Here We Go Again!"

1963

The Beatles' "I Want To Hold Your Hand" begins a five week stretch at number one on the UK record charts, replacing their own "She Loves You". which had been at the top for two weeks.

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