On this day in 1949, “Billboard Magazine” replaced the term ‘Race Record’ on its record charts with ‘Rhythm & Blues’.
On this day in 1959, The film version of “Porgy and Bess” starring Sidney Poiter, Dorothy Dandridge, Brock Peters, and Sammy Davis Jr. premiered at the Warner Theater.
On this day in 1972, Albert King recorded “Breaking Up Somebody’s Home” for Stax (#0147)
On this day in 1973, The Blues Project staged a reunion concert in Central Park, New York.
On this day in Blues history is published every day in video format on Bluesland (on Facebook) and on BlueSky
