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Mar 28, 1957
Elvis Presley wears a $2,500 gold lame suit, inspired by Liberace, for the first time during a concert at the International Amphitheater in Chicago. The suit is designed by hillbilly fashion specialist Nudie Cohn
Mar 31, 1957
Sun labelmates Johnny Cash, Carl Perkins and Jerry Lee Lewis begin a tour together in Little Rock, Arkansas
Apr 1, 1957
A group of RCA recording artists departs for a tour of U.S. military bases in Germany. Making the trip: Jim Reeves, The Browns, Hank Locklin, Janis Martin and Del Wood
May 2, 1957
A European tour headlined by Jim Reeves comes to a close. Also in the entourage: Hank Locklin, Del Wood, Janis Martin and The Browns
Jun 19, 1957
David Ragsdale is accidentally shot in the back at a San Mateo, California, bar. A year later, Ragsdale files a $500,000 suit against Ray Price, reasoning that if Price hadn't been singing, he wouldn't have been at the club
Aug 16, 1957
"True Love Ways" songwriter Buddy Holly makes an unlikely appearance at the Apollo Theater in Harlem. The lineup also features Clyde McPhatter
Sep 1, 1957
Elvis Presley performs at Seattle's Rainier Ballpark. In the audience is future rock guitarist Jimi Hendrix
Sep 6, 1957
The Everly Brothers begin a major concert tour with Chuck Berry, Buddy Knox, The Drifters, Paul Anka, Fats Domino and Buddy Holly, among others
Oct 12, 1957
During a show in Sydney, Australia, Little Richard announces he's quitting rock & roll, saying "God doesn't like it." The decision comes just months after he recorded "Lucille," a future Waylon Jennings hit
Oct 18, 1957
Paul McCartney makes his first appearance with The Quarry Men at the New Clubmoor Hall in Liverpool, England. The group goes on to become The Beatles, and several of their songs emerge as country hits
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