Today's 23 February Music in History

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Music History

1957 Jerry Bock, Larry Holofcener, and George David Weiss's musical "Mr Wonderful", with Sammy Davis Jr. and his father Sammy Davis Sr., closes at Broadway Theater, NYC, after 383 performances

TV Show Appearance

1964 Third appearance by the Beatles on "The Ed Sullivan Show", featuring performances of three songs taped on February 9, prior to their live television debut

Music History

1971 George Harrison is fined for speeding and his driving license is suspended for 1 year

1978 20th Grammy Awards: "Hotel California" by The Eagles; Fleetwood Mac; Debbie Boone win

1979 George Harrison releases "George Harrison" album, featuring the single "Blow Away"
1979 Mitch Leigh and N. Richard Nash's musical "Saravá", opens at Mark Hellinger Theater, NYC; runs for 140 performances
1981 People magazine features drug ordeal of Mackenzie & Papa John Phillips
1983 25th Grammy Awards: "Roxanna"and "Toto IV"; Men at Work win
1990 “Hold On” single released by En Vogue (Billboard Song of the Year 1990)

The Slim Shady LP

1999 Hip Hop artist Eminem releases his first major record album "The Slim Shady LP" (Grammy 2000 - Rap album)

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