Wednesday, May 28, 2014

May 28, 2014

THE ALBUM OF THE DAY
 ELVIS PRESLEY...Viva Las Vegas
Released: 50 years ago, may 1964
Label: RCA Victor
Track Highlights: Viva Las Vegas, What'd I Say
(vinyl, CD, Allmusic review)


ROCK BIRTHDAYS FOR MAY 28
John Fogerty, formerly with Creedence Clearwater Revival, is 69; Chris Ballew of the Presidents of the USA is 49;

ON THIS DATE
1969 Mick Jagger of the Rolling Stones is arrested for possession of marijuana at his home in London
1983 Van Halen receives $1 million to perform at the US Festival in California, the highest fee paid to date for a single concert performance

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