May 24, 1968 The Rolling Stones released the single “Jumpin’ Jack Flash”

    On May 24, 1968 The Rolling Stones released their single Jumpin’ Jack Flash.

    May 23, 1964 Ella Fitzgerald scored a hit with a “Beatles” cover

    On May 23, 1964 Ella Fitzgerald became the first artist to have a hit with a cover of a popular song by The Beatles.

    May 22, 1961 Ernie K-Doe went to No. 1

    On May 22, 1961 Ernie K-Doe reached No.1 on the US singles chart with the single Mother In Law.

    May 21, 1983 David Bowie soared to No.1

    On May 21, 1983 David Bowie went to No.1 on the US singles chart with his single Let’s Dance.

    May 17, 1975 Elton John was awarded a Platinum Record

    On May 17, 1975 Elton John was awarded a Platinum Record.

    May 16, 1966 The Beach Boys released a new album

    On May 16, 1966 The Beach Boys released their album Pet Sounds in the US.

    May 15, 1965, Bob Dylan had his first Top 40 hit

    On May 15, 1965 Bob Dylan peaked at No.39 with the hit Subterranean Homesick Blues, giving Dylan his first US top 40 hit.

    May 14, 1998 Frank Sinatra passed away

    On May 14, 1998, Frank Sinatra died in Los Angeles at the age of 82 after suffering a heart attack.

    May 13, 1967 The Supremes had their 10th No.1 single

    On May 13, 1967 The Supremes scored their 10th US No.1 single with the hit The Happening.

    May 10, 1969 Frank Sinatra made the British Top Ten

    On May 10, 1969, Frank Sinatra’s version of My Way made the British Top Ten for the first time.