Music History
Sep 1 Cliff Richard and the Shadows 1st British rock group to perform in Israel
Contract of Interest
Sep 6 Rocker Jerry Lee Lewis leaves Sun Records as his contract expires, and signs with Smash Records
The Great Prop Prom
Sep 15 The Beatles headline The Great Prop Prom at Royal Albert Hall, London; The Rolling Stones are one of the opening acts [1]
- Sep 28 "Little Deuce Coupe" single by The Beach Boys peaks at #15
- Sep 28 "Nick Teen & Al K. Hall" by Rolf Harris peaks at #95
- Sep 28 "Sally, Go 'Round The Roses" by Jaynetts, a one-hit wonder from the Bronx, NYC, peaks at #2
- Sep 28 "Surfer Joe" by Surfaris peaks at #62
- Sep 28 Novelty song "Martian Hop" by The Ran-Dells, from Villas, New Jersey, peaks at #16
- Sep 28 NYC DJ "Murray The K" plays The Beatles "She Loves You" on the radio
The Judy Garland Show
Sep 29 "The Judy Garland Show" debuts on CBS-TV
1st Rolling Stones Tour
Sep 29 Rolling Stones 1st tour, as opening act for Bo Diddley & the Everly Brothers
- Sep 30 Rick Besoyan's musical "Student Gypsy" opens at 84th St Theater, NYC; runs for 16 performances
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