This Day In Rock N' Roll History : March 7

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The Beatles recorded their first radio appearance, at the Playhouse Theatre, in Manchester, for the BBC radio program Teenager's Turn - Here We Go'
Brian Wilson released 'Caroline No' the first solo single by a Beach Boy.
Tina Turner recorded her vocal on the Phil Spector produced 'River Deep Mountain High'. It went on to make No.3 in the UK but only No.88 on the US chart.
Led Zeppelin appeared at the Bluesville 69 Club The venue was a room at the back of the pub and was so small that the stage was only just big enough for John Bonham's drums, the rest of the group had to stand on the floor at the same level as the crowd.
Simon and Garfunkels album Bridge Over Troubled Water started a ten week run at No.1 on the US chart. The duo had split-up by the time of release.
A song from the movie Deliverance called 'Duelling Banjos' became one of the few 1970s instrumentals to be awarded a Gold record. The record had topped the Cash Box Magazine Best Sellers list and reached No.2 on the Billboard Hot 100.
David Bowie released his ninth studio album Young Americans. The album marked a departure from the glam rock style of Bowie's previous albums
The Beastie Boys became the first rap act to have a No.1 album in the US with their debut album, Licensed To Ill.
The readers of Rolling Stone magazine voted George Michael the best male singer and sexiest male artist.
Madonna went to No.1 on the UK singles chart with 'Frozen' the singers eighth UK No.1. Taken from her dance-influenced album 'Ray of Light'.
Sales of albums by The Monkees soared following the death of singer Davy Jones. 'Best Of The Monkees' re-entered the Billboard album chart at No.20 with sales of over 17,000 units.
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