Music has played an important role in human history since the earliest civilizations.
Single 'In-a-gadda-da-vida' by Iron Butterfly became the first heavy metal song to hit the charts.
The Bee Gees made their first appearance on TV, performing 'Words' and 'To Love Somebody' on the Ed Sullivan Show.
Jimi Hendrix was declared the ''most spectacular guitarist in the world" by LIFE magazine.
Johnny Cash recorded his iconic live album, At Folsom Prison.
Leonard Cohen released his debut album 'Songs of Leonard Cohen' through Columbia Records.
Jim Morrison was arrested on stage.
Jimi Hendrix and Pete Townshend performed an epic battle of the guitars.
Aretha Franklin, the 'Queen of Soul,' hits No. 1 on the Billboard singles chart with her cover of Otis Redding's song, 'Respect.'
The Beatles released their eighth album, Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band.
The first-ever quadraphonic concert was held.
Jimi Hendrix released 'Are You Experienced,' which is considered one of the most influential debut albums ever.
Pink Floyd's debut album 'Arnold Layne' was released.
Aretha Franklin recorded 'Respect.'
Jimi Hendrix wrote 'Purple Haze' backstage at the Upper Cut Club, London.
The Rolling Stones hit single 'Paint It Black' reached number 1 in the US.
The Beach Boys released their album 'Pet Sounds,' featuring the hit single 'Wouldn't It Be Nice.'
The Beatles performed their final show in England at Empire Pool in Wembley, London.
Frank Sinatra recorded his hit 'Strangers in the Night.'
David Jones changed his name to David Bowie and released his first single, 'Can't Help Thinking About Me.'
The Supremes released 'My World Is Empty Without You.'
'Jingle Bells' became the first song played in space when it was broadcast during NASA's Gemini 6 space flight.
The Beatles released their hit single 'Yesterday.'
Bob Dylan performed his first electric concert at the Newport Folk Festival.
The Beatles' album 'VI' topped the Billboard charts at number one and stayed there for six weeks.
The classic song 'Mr. Tambourine Man' was recorded by The Byrds.
The Supremes first appeared on 'The Ed Sullivan Show,' singing 'Come See About Me.'
The Rolling Stones began the first of two concerts in Ireland.
The Beach Boys reached #1 on the Billboard charts with their single 'I Get Around.'
The Beatles started their world tour.
Love Me Do by The Beatles hit number one on US charts.
The Beatles made their first appearance on the ''Ed Sullivan Show" and pulled in a record-breaking 73.7 million viewers.
Cash Box Top 100 placed The Beatles ''I Want to Hold Your Hand" at #1.
British band, The Beatles made it onto the US Billboard Hot 100 for the first time.
Stevie Wonder released his first single, 'Fingertips,' at age 13.
Johnny Cash released his 'Ring of Fire' single.
The Beatles released their very first album, 'Please Please Me.'
Country music stars Patsy Cline, Cowboy Copas, and Hawkshaw Hawkins all perished in an airplane crash.
American rock band, The Beach Boys released their first album, 'Surfin' Safari.'
Singer Bob Dylan played at New York's famous Carnegie Hall.
Marilyn Monroe performed 'Happy Birthday, Mr. President' for President J.F. Kennedy's 45th birthday.
Patsy Cline released her single 'I Fall to Pieces.'
Elvis Presley reached number one in the UK charts with 'Are You Lonesome Tonight?'
Cliff Richard and The Drifters' single 'Living Doll' reached number one in the UK charts and stayed there for six weeks.
Jimi Hendrix played his first gig at Temple de Hirsch Synagogue, Seattle, USA.
Rock and roll musician Buddy Holly died during a plane crash near Clear Lake, Iowa.
Singer Buddy Holly's last song was released.
Toronto's CHUM-AM (1050 kHz) became Canada's first radio station to broadcast only the top 40 Rock n' Roll music format.
Lugano, Switzerland, hosted the first Eurovision Song Contest.
Legend Elvis Presley's 'Heartbreak Hotel' smashed the charts reaching #1.
The musical 'My Fair Lady' had its first performance on Broadway in New York City.
