This Day In Rock and Roll History : March 17 Elvis Presley

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Elvis Presley bought the Graceland mansion for $102,500. The original building had at one time been a place of worship, used by the Graceland Christian Church and was named after the builder's daughter, Grace Toof.
Jimi Hendrix Experience released 'Purple Haze' in the UK
Working at Abbey Road studios in London, The Beatles finished the recording of 'She's Leaving Home' after adding backing vocals to the track.
Dr Hook's single 'On The Cover Of Rolling Stone' peaked at No.6 on the US chart. The single was banned in the UK by the BBC due to the reference of the magazine.
The Bee Gees went to No.1 on the UK album chart with their fifteenth studio album release Spirits Having Flown,
Van Halen's 'Jump' peaked at No.1 in the US
The Kinks singer Ray Davies received his CBE medal from the Queen at Buckingham Palace for services to the music industry.
John Lennon and George Harrison were honoured with a blue plaque at the site of the former Apple Boutique in a ceremony in London held at at 94 Baker Street. The new plaque reads "John Lennon, M.B.E., 1940-1980, and George Harrison, M.B.E., 1943-2001, worked here."
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