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Jan '60
The teenage tragedy songs "Running Bear" by Johnny Preston and "Teen Angel" by Mark Dinning are
Mar '60
After two years in the Army, Elvis proves he's still got it with three #1 hits in 1960, "Stuck on You", "It's Now or Never" and "Are You Lonesome Tonight" featuring a new, more adult sound.
Apr '60
21 year old Eddie Cochran is killed in a taxi crash in the UK. Gene Vincent is seriously hurt and never fully recovers.(more)
May '60
Apr '60
The National Association of Record Merchandisers holds the first Grammy Awards - with Frank Sinatra winning for his album "Nice 'n Easy". (more)
Jun '60
The Everly Brothers have their 4th and final #1 hit with "Cathy's Clown".(more)
Jul '60
15 year old country and rockabilly veteran, Brenda Lee, tops the Pop Charts with "I'm Sorry" featuring the lush production of the new Nashville sound. (more) (video)
Jul '60
Johnny Kidd and the Pirates have a #1 smash in the UK with "Shakin' All Over". (more)
Aug '60
Sep '60
The Ventures top the charts with the instrumental "Walk Don't Run", considered a forerunner of surf music. (more) (video)
Sep '60
Sep '60
Chubby Checkers' cover of Hank Ballards' "The Twist" goes to #1 and becomes a nationwide dance craze.
Oct '60
'Save the Last Dance For Me" by the Drifters hits #1, Lead vocalist Ben E. King leaves the group for a solo career. (more)
Nov '60
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Rock and Roll History 1960:
Johnny Preston
Mark Dinning
Bobby Rydell
Elvis Presley -
It's Now or Never
Eddie Cochran
Gene Vincent
Grammy Awards
Roy Orbison
Everly Brothers
Brenda Lee
Connie Francis
Johnny Kidd & The Pirates
Joan Baez
The Ventures
The Miracles
Sam Cooke - Chain Gang
Chubby Checker - The Twist
The Drifters
Bobby Vee - Devil or Angel
Maurice Williams
& The Zodiacs
Johnny Burnette
US #1 Hits of 1960
UK #1 Hits of 1960
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"The next thing I knew, I was out of the service and making movies again. My first picture was called, GI Blues. I thought I was still in the army." - Elvis Presley
Feb '60
back to back #1 hits. The teen tragedy genre would be an enduring hit formula into the early '70's. (more)
17 year old Phidelphia, PA teen idol, Bobbie Rydell, scores his second top ten hit with "Wild One" which peaks at #2.(more)
After moving to RCA, Sam Cooke releases the single "Chain Gang" which goes to #2 US, #9 UK. (more)
Sep '60
Oct '60
Fargo, ND native Bobby Vee has his first top ten hit with "Devil or Angel" on Liberty Records. (more)
Dec '60
After leaving Memphis for California, Rockabilly pioneer Johnny Burnette scores as a solo artist with "You're Sixteen" #8 US, #3 UK. (more)
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