1957, Jackie Wilson, former Dominoes lead singer, signs a solo deal with Brunswick Records … later dubbed “Mr. Excitement,” he goes on to score 54 chart hits including the highly energized “Lonely Teardrops” and “Higher and Higher” …
1962, The Beatles hit Abbey Road recording studio for the first time, recording “Love Me Do” in about 16 takes with drummer Andy White …
1964, Rod Stewart cuts his first single—the blues chestnut “Good Morning Little Schoolgirl” …