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January 22nd in Music History: Birthdays and Milestones

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Sam Cooke, Addie "Micki" Harris of the Shirelles, Alabama's Teddy Gentry, Journey's Steve Perry, and INXS's Michael Hutchence were among the musicians born on this day in 1935, 1940, 1952, 1953, and 1960, respectively. Notable musical events include Sam Cooke signing with RCA Records on his 25th birthday in 1960, Glen Campbell's first gold record certification in 1969, and Reba McEntire's album "Whoever's In New England" achieving gold status in 1987.

Key Takeaways:

  • Sam Cooke signed with RCA Records on his 25th birthday on January 22nd, 1960.
  • Glen Campbell's "Wichita Lineman" was certified gold in 1969, marking his first gold record.
  • Reba McEntire's album "Whoever's In New England" achieved gold status in 1987.
  • Hammer settled a financial dispute with former Oakland A's baseball players Mike Davis and Dwayne Murphy in 1991.
  • Mariah Carey's stepfather filed a breach-of-contract suit against the pop star in 1992.
  • Tupac Shakur was ordered to return to jail after violating his probation in 1996.
  • Whitney Houston's Houston Productions film company secured a two-year, first-look deal with Disney in 1996.
  • Don Henley and John Mellencamp protested TCI's decision to dump MTV and VH1 in 1997, leading to the cable giant's reversal.

Statistics:

  • 1960: Sam Cooke's 25th birthday, signed with RCA Records.
  • 1969: Glen Campbell's "Wichita Lineman" certified gold, first gold record.
  • 1985-1987: Reba McEntire recorded the album "Whoever's In New England" (released in 1987).
  • 1987: Hammer invested in music career with former Oakland A's baseball players Mike Davis and Dwayne Murphy.
  • 1991: Hammer settled financial dispute with Mike Davis and Dwayne Murphy.
  • 1992: Mariah Carey's stepfather filed breach-of-contract suit against the pop star.
  • 1994: Tupac Shakur convicted of assault and battery.
  • 1994: Whitney Houston's Houston Productions film company secured first-look deal with Disney.
  • 1996: Tupac Shakur ordered back to jail for violating probation.
  • 1996: Don Henley and John Mellencamp protested TCI's decision to dump MTV and VH1.
  • 1997: TCI returns MTV and VH1 to line-up after protest.
  • 1998: Mary Bono wins congressional seat held by her late husband Sonny Bono.

Sources:

  • United Press International. (1999). January 22nd in Music History. All rights reserved. News Provided by COMTEX (http://www.comtexnews.com).

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