Today in Rock and Roll History

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Today in the History of Rock.......

1926
George Martin is born in London.

1945
Stephen Stills was born.

1954
The Staple Singers cut a gospel number called "Sit Down Servant" (a.k.a. "Won't You Sit Down") for the Chicago-based United Label.

1955
The El Dorados reach #15 with "At My Front Door".

1955
The Flamingos debut a new lead singer, Nate Nelson, who replaces Sollie McElvoy.

1957
Joined by Lester "Prez" Young and other jazz legends, Billie Holiday sings "Fine and Mellow" on the historic The Sound of Jazz telecast.

1959
Berry Gordy moves all of Motown's operations into a two-story house at 2648 West Grand Boulevard, which he christens "Hitsville."

1970
Davey Jones quits the Monkees, following Peter Tork who left one year earlier.

1976
Scottish quartet Nazareth hits #8 with "Love Hurts".

1978
Three songs from 'Saturday Night Fever' hit #1.

1988
So Emotional (Whitney Houston) was a hit.