History Highlight:

Today in 1980, Prince made his TV debut on American Bandstand.

1956 - Buddy Holly's first recording session for Decca Records took place in Nashville.

1962 - Bishop Burke of the Buffalo, New York, Catholic Diocese prohibited the dance of the devil, "The Twist." It couldn't be danced, sung about or listened to at any Catholic school, parish or youth event. Later in the year, "The Twist" was also banned from community center dances in Tampa, Florida, as well.

1965 - During a Rolling Stones tour of Australia and New Zealand, guitarist Keith Richards had his shirt torn off after 50 fans invaded the stage during the gig at The Town Hall in Brisbane.

1974 - Ringo Starr went to No.1 on the US singles chart with his version of the Johnny Burnette 1960 hit, "You're Sixteen".

Birthdays:

Lucinda Williams is 62.