Pat DiCesare Productions and Rich Engler’s Go Attractions merge to form DiCesare-Engler Productions. It has sold over 3 million copies and has been recorded by dozens of artists.īassist Gary Van Scyoc records with Elephant's Memory on John Lennon's album "Sometime in New York City".įranco Harris miracle catch to win against the Raiders Recorded by the Spinners the song peaked at number one on the R&B chart and number four on the Billboard Pop Singles chart selling over one million copies. While working for Atlantic Records in the Steals Brothers (Melvin and Marvin) co-write "Could it Be I'm Falling in Love".
#The mighty vikings with the beatles free#
In the fall of 71 the free form format was replaced with a rock format rotation playlist airing cuts from best selling albums. Owned by the ABC radio network it aired the syndicated “love” music format of free form album rock. The DVE call letters were chosen to represent the word ‘dove’ the bird of peace. Tom Cossie becomes RCA’s National Promotions Manager at age 26, managing a promotions staff of 100 and promotes the music of Henry Mancini, David Bowie, and Lou Reed. In September of 1971 the PSO moves to its new home at Heinz Hall. Glass Harp with legendary guitarist Phil Keaggy signs with Decca Records and record their first album"Glass Harp" at Jimi Hendrix's Electric Lady Studios. Violinist Papa John Creach joins the Jefferson Airplane and Hot Tuna
The Jaggerz reach number 2 on the Billboard Hot 100 with "The Rapper" and earn a Gold RecordĮric Kloss records his most acclaimed album, "Eric Kloss and the Rhythm Section" featuring keyboardist Chick Corea, electric bassist Dave Holland, and drummer Jack DeJohnette. Their biggest hit ‘Crimson and Clover” sold five million copies. Their smash hits include Hanky Panky, Mony Mony, and I Think We're Alone Now. WAMO-FM becomes the first Pittsburgh station to air underground rock music playing the Mothers of Invention, Jimmie Hendrix and the Doors on a nightly "Underground" show hosted by Brother Love.ĭuring 1968-69 Tommy James and The Shondells sell more singles than any other artist in the world, including The Beatles. Insisting that the Igniters change their name to "Jimmy Mack and the Music Factory" Atlantic releases their first single, a pop soul tune, “Baby I Love You". Lou Christie scores a number 1 hit with "Lightnin' Strikes"Ītlantic records signs the Igniters to a contract, making them the second white band on the label after the Rascals. The Fantastic Dee Jays, later known as the Swamp Rats, open for the Rolling Stones at the Civic Arena. Tommy James hires Pittsburgh bassist Mike Vales and keyboard player Ronnie Rosman to be part of the “Shondells”. “Hanky Panky” becomes the number 1 song in Pittsburgh selling 80,000 copies. Pianist Patricia Prattis Jennings joins the PSO becoming the first African American woman member of a major American Symphony.Īlan Livingston signs the Beatles to Capitol Records and releases "I want to hold your hand"ĭean Martin's scores a number 1 hit knocking the Beatles out of 1st place on the charts. The CLO abandonded the arena in 1972 for Heinz Hall and now performs at the Benedum.Ĭlark Race breaks Bobby Vinton's song "Roses are Red" on KDKA making it a No 1 record in the country With the world’s first retractable roof the CLO offers musical theater “under the stars".
The lower hill district is demolished to make way for the Civic Arena that is to host the outdoor summer seriers of the Civic Light Opera. Singer Marcy Jo's song “Ronnie” on Calico Records reaches number 81 on Billboard's Hot 100, #64 on the Cash Box charts, and #27 in Variety. It is featured in The Rock and Roll Hall of Fame's 500 Songs that Shaped Rock and Roll.Īdam Wade has 3 top ten hits: The Writing on the Wall, Take Good Care of Her, and As If I Don't Know The Marcels recording of "Blue Moon" sells over one million copies, topping both the Pop and R&B charts, and is awarded a gold record. The city of Pittsburgh's population falls by 72,000 to 604,332 making it the 16th largest city in the U.S. Piano Bryon Janis is first American artist to be sent to the Soviet Union for a cultural exchange between the USSR and the United States.
"Beat Em Bucks" is the pirates theme song written by Joe Negri andrecorded by Benny Benack's "Iron City Six"
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