Today in Music History

July 17

• 1955
  #1 Hit Rock Around the Clock tops US chart

  Bill Haley & His Comets were at number one in the US with 'Rock Around the Clock,' a defining early rock and roll hit.

• 1967
  Release The Beatles release All You Need Is Love

  The Beatles issued the single 'All You Need Is Love' in the UK, days after performing it on the global Our World broadcast.

• 1968
  Birthday Billy Corgan born

  Billy Corgan, singer, songwriter and guitarist of The Smashing Pumpkins, was born in Elk Grove Village, Illinois.

• 1971
  #1 Hit You've Got a Friend reaches No. 1

  James Taylor began a one-week run at number one in the US with 'You've Got a Friend,' written by Carole King.

• 1975
  Birthday Terence Trent D'Arby born

  Singer-songwriter Terence Trent D'Arby, later known as Sananda Maitreya, was born in Manhattan, New York.

• 1987
  Milestone U2 begin Joshua Tree stadium run

  U2 opened the North American stadium leg of The Joshua Tree Tour in East Rutherford, New Jersey.

• 1990
  In Memoriam Alan Wilson dies

  Canned Heat co-founder and guitarist Alan Wilson died on this day; he was a key figure in the band's blues-rock sound.

• 1993
  #1 Hit Can't Help Falling in Love hits No. 1

  UB40 started a seven-week run at number one in the US with their cover of 'Can't Help Falling in Love.'

• 2001
  Release Alicia Keys releases debut album

  Alicia Keys released her debut album Songs in A Minor in the US, launching a major career in R&B and soul.

• 2005
  In Memoriam LaVern Baker dies

  Rock and roll and R&B pioneer LaVern Baker died at age 76, remembered for hits including 'Tweedlee Dee.'