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Today in Music History
July 29
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1957
#1 Hit Elvis tops US with 'Teddy Bear'
Elvis Presley began a seven-week run at No. 1 on the Billboard Best Sellers chart with 'Teddy Bear'.
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1966
Birthday Martina McBride born
Country singer Martina McBride was born in Sharon, Kansas, and later became a major 1990s and 2000s star.
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1966
Birthday Sally Herbert born
Violinist Sally Herbert was born in Watford, England, and later played with Steve Harley and The Communards.
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1974
Birthday Stephen Dorff born
Actor and musician Stephen Dorff was born in Atlanta, Georgia; he later recorded songs and appeared in music videos.
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1976
Birthday Pat Studstill born
Country musician Pat Studstill was born on July 29, 1976, and later performed as part of the duo Sixwire.
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1981
Birthday Fernando Alonso born
Spanish driver Fernando Alonso was born on July 29, 1981; he later inspired songs but is not a music artist.
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1987
Milestone Ben E. King sues over royalties
Ben E. King filed a lawsuit against his former record companies, seeking unpaid royalties from his recordings.
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1991
Release Metallica releases 'Enter Sandman'
Metallica released 'Enter Sandman' as the lead single from The Black Album, a major global rock hit.
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1996
Release Spice Girls release 'Wannabe' in US
The Spice Girls issued 'Wannabe' in the United States, helping launch their worldwide breakthrough.
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2001
In Memoriam Chet Atkins dies
Guitar great Chet Atkins died at age 77 in Nashville, leaving a major legacy in country and pop music.
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Classic Gold Trivia
Today's spotlight year: 1975
Which Queen song became a major hit in 1975 and was featured on the album A Night at the Opera?
"Bohemian Rhapsody" was Queen's breakthrough hit in 1975. It appeared on the album A Night at the Opera and became one of the band's signature songs.
Which long-running American sketch comedy show premiered on television in 1975?
Saturday Night Live premiered in 1975. The late-night comedy series debuted with George Carlin as its first host.
Which Steven Spielberg thriller became the first major summer blockbuster in 1975?
Jaws was the Steven Spielberg film that became the landmark blockbuster of 1975. Its huge box-office success changed Hollywood release patterns.
Which boxing match in 1975 was promoted as the 'Thrilla in Manila'?
The 'Thrilla in Manila' was the third fight between Muhammad Ali and Joe Frazier in 1975. Ali won when Frazier's corner stopped the fight before the final round.
Which cult musical comedy film opened in 1975 and later became famous for midnight screenings?
The Rocky Horror Picture Show opened in 1975. It later became a cult phenomenon through midnight screenings and audience participation.
