Music Features
The Rock History Report for March 5th
1955 - Elvis Presley appeared on “Louisiana Hayride,” marking his first-ever TV appearance.
1965 - The Rolling Stones set out on a UK tour, with opening acts the Hollies and Goldie and Gingerbreads.
1969 - Dusty Springfield collapsed during a TV appearance.
1982 - Blues Brother and legendary SNL alum John Belushi died.
1985 - REO Speedwagon earned a No. 1 hit with “Can’t Fight This Feeling.”
1994 - Grace Slick was arrested after pointing a shotgun at police at her Tiburon, California home. The former Jefferson Airplane / Starship singer claimed to have been under stress after her Mill Valley house burned down the year before.
2002 - The Osbournes began its run on MTV. The reality show was a surprise smash, as audiences became enamored with the doddering Ozzy and his quirky family.
Birthdays:
1948 Eddy Grant
1962 Craig and Charlie Reid of the Proclaimers
