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    • Feb 8, 1931
    Actor James Dean is born in Marion, Indiana. Known for his work in the movies "Rebel Without A Cause" and "Giant," he's referenced in The Bellamy Brothers' country hit "Rebels Without A Clue," The Statler Brothers' "Do You Remember These" and, obliquely, Keith Urban's "John Cougar, John Deere, John 3:16"
    Sep 30, 1955
    Actor James Dean dies in a car accident in Cholame, California, four weeks before the opening of "Rebel Without A Cause." He is referenced in The Bellamy Brothers' "Rebels Without A Clue," The Statler Brothers' "Do You Remember These" and Keith Urban's "John Cougar, John Deere, John 3:16"
    Oct 27, 1955
    The iconic teen movie "Rebel Without A Cause" debuts in theaters, with James Dean and Natalie Wood in starring roles. The picture's title is borrowed for a Bellamy Brothers country hit, "Rebels Without A Clue"
    Oct 10, 1956
    The movie "Giant" premieres, starring Rock Hudson, Elizabeth Taylor and the late James Dean. Years later, Taylor's role in the picture inspires The Statler Brothers' Jimmy Fortune to write "Elizabeth." Also in the movie: Sheb Wooley and Ray Whitley
    Nov 17, 1971
    The Statler Brothers record the nostalgic "Do You Remember These" during the afternoon at the Mercury Studio in Nashville, name-checking Roy Rogers, James Dean, Clark Gable and Charles Atlas, plus "Tutti Frutti" and "Blue Suede Shoes"
    Aug 15, 1988
    Curb/MCA releases The Bellamy Brothers' "Rebels Without A Clue" with lyrical references to Lyndon B. Johnson, Buddy Holly, Elvis Presley and James Dean
    Oct 30, 2007
    Having grossed $49 million in 12 months, Elvis Presley ranks #1 as Forbes lists the top-earning dead celebrities. John Lennon, $44 million, is #2, and George Harrison, $22 million, is #4. Also named: Marilyn Monroe, James Brown and James Dean
    Oct 27, 2008
    Elvis Presley ranks #1 on the Forbes list of Top-Earning Dead Celebrities after generating $52 million in one year. Also noted: John Lennon, #7, $9 million; Marilyn Monroe, #9, $6.5 million; and James Dean, #12, $5 million
    Jun 9, 2015
    Capitol releases Keith Urban's "John Cougar, John Deere, John 3:16" to radio. It references John Wayne, Kris Kristofferson, "Sunday Morning Coming Down," Don McLean, "American Pie," Marilyn Monroe, James Dean, Mark Twain, Ernest Hemingway and "Wheel Of Fortune"
    Oct 18, 2016
    Big Label Records releases Aaron Watson's "Outta Style" to radio. It gives props to Steve McQueen, Marilyn Monroe, James Dean and David Bowie's "Rebel Rebel"
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