On This Day: 2 March

3 entries from the rockabilly and rock'n'roll archive.

  1. 1955
    Recorded

    Bo Diddley's first recording session at Universal, Chicago

    Bo Diddley cut his debut single "Bo Diddley" b/w "I'm a Man" at Universal Recording Studios in Chicago for Chess's Checker label, introducing the syncopated "Bo Diddley beat".

    71 years ago

    Bo Diddley's first recording session at Universal, Chicago
  2. 1979
    Event

    1st International Rock 'n' Roll Weekend Hop (Caister 1979)

    Caister-on-Sea, United Kingdom · 47 years ago

    1st International Rock 'n' Roll Weekend Hop (Caister 1979)
  3. 2001
    Event

    5th Rockabilly Rave 2001

    Camber, United Kingdom · 25 years ago

    5th Rockabilly Rave 2001

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