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Legacy Recordings Week in Music October 14 - October 20
October 14 1978, Born on this day, Usher. Usher is one of the best-selling artists in
music history, selling over 65 million records worldwide.
October 15 1964, Tony Bennett informally sits in on a Stan Getz session and they record
three tracks: "Clear Out Of This World," "Just Friends," and "Have You Met Miss Jones."
October 16 1992, Bob Dylan's 30th Anniversary (of his recording debut) tribute concert took
place at Madison Square Garden in New York City. Guest performers include Eddie Vedder,
Johnny Cash, Roger McGuinn, Lou Reed, Neil Young, Eric Clapton, George Harrison and Tom
Petty, among many others.
October 17 2009, Barbra Streisand goes to No.1 on the US album charts with 'Love Is
the Answer'. Barbra's ninth No.1 album, making her the only artist to have a number one album
in America in five different decades.
October 18 1947, Born on this day, the uniquely talented, influential and inspirational singer-songwriter,
Laura Nyro.
October 19 1980, AC/DC kick off their 20-date UK tour of "Back In Black" at Bristol Colston
Hall. The band transported their own one-ton "Hells Bell" on the road, which was lowered
to the stage each night as the bell tolls of "Hells Bells" were heard.
October 20 1984, Wham! began a three week run at No.1 on the UK singles chart with 'Freedom',
their second chart topper.
October 21 1956: Elvis Presley visits his favorite local movie theater, the Memphian,
and is beset by a throng of fans. Elvis has to get a police escort to get out of the theater.