Events in Music History in July 1958

King Creole

Jul 2 Musical drama Film "King Creole" starring Elvis Presley based on a novel by Harold Robbins premieres

Andy Williams Show

Jul 3 "Andy Williams Show" premieres on ABC (later on CBS & NBC)

Li'l Abner

Jul 12 Gene De Paul and Johnny Mercer's musical "Li'l Abner", adapted from Al Capp's hillbilly comic strip, closes at St James Theater, NYC, after 693 performances and 2 Tony Award wins

Five Finger Exercise

Jul 17 Peter Shaffer's musical "Five Finger Exercise" premieres in London