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Sergeant Elvis Aaron Presley in the U.S. Army.

Sergeant Elvis Aaron Presley in the U.S. Army.

A little music history from the birthplace of the blues… and rock n’ roll.

1785:  Mozart completes “Dissonantenkwartet” (Opus 10).

1900:  Giacomo Puccini’s “Tosca” premieres in Rome.

1960:  Elvis Presley promoted to Sergeant in U.S. Army.

1966: David Bowie releases his first single (“Can’t Help Thinking About Me”).

1967:  Sonny and Cher release “The Beat Goes On.”

1973:  Elvis’ “Aloha from Hawaii” concert becomes most watched individual entertainer broadcast of its time.

Extraordinary musician, producer and songwriter, Allen Toussaint.

Extraordinary musician, producer and songwriter, Allen Toussaint.

1978:  Sex Pistols final concert in Winterland, San Francisco.

1984:  Madonna first sings “Holiday” on American Bandstand.

1932:  Jazz drummer and singer Grady Tate is born.

1936:  Clarence Carter is born.

1937:  Billie Jo Spears is born.

1938:  Heralded musician, producer and songwriter, Allen Toussaint, is born in Gert Town, Louisiana.

1948:  Producer and musician T Bone Burnett is born.

Addams Family grandmamma, Blossom Rock.

Addams Family grandmamma, Blossom Rock.

1968:  Rapper and actor LL Cool J born.

1969:  Foo Fighters and former Nirvana drummer Dave Grohl born.

2006:  Rapper Eminem marries (Kimberly Anne Scott).

2012:  Pink Floyd singer Roger Waters marries filmmaker Laurie Durning.

1978:  Addams Family Grandmama, Blossom Rock (Edith Marie Blossom MacDonald) passes on.