Here is a list we have compiled of great gifts for music fans both from EdSullivan.com and other stores: 1. 7 DVD Set of Rock n’ Roll Classics – A DVD set full of all our favorite acts from The Ed Sullivan Show including The Beatles, Elvis Presley, The Rolling Stones, Jackson 5, The Doors and […]
Today marks the 30th anniversary of John Lennon’s death. On the night of December 8, 1980 John Lennon was shot in the back as he and Yoko Ono returned to their New York apartment at The Dakota. Word spread fast as the late night news broadcasts ran the story and Howard Cosell famously announced the […]
Here are some of the classic Ed Sullivan quotes from the variety show’s 23 year run: “Ladies and Gentlemen…The Beatles!” – Introducing The Beatles on The Ed Sullivan Show on February 9, 1964. This was The Beatles first live television performance in the USA. “I wanted to say to Elvis Presley and the country that this […]
December 27, 2010 marks the 40th anniversary of the 5th and final appearance on The Ed Sullivan Show of Bobbie Gentry, one of the most interesting and entertaining singer/songwriters to emerge from the late ‘60’s. Although often categorized as a country singer, Gentry’s blend of rock, pop, country and folk actually found its greatest success on the pop […]
In celebration of Black Friday & Cyber Monday EdSullivan.com will be offering a FREE DVD of The Best of The Ed Sullivan Show – Ed’s Outrageous Moments with any purchase over $50 and also a FREE The 4 Complete Ed Sullivan Shows Starring The Beatles DVD with any purchase over $100. This deal is good for […]
Many people often wonder why wasn’t Bob Dylan on The Ed Sullivan Show without knowing how close he actually was to making a performance. Here is how the Bob Dylan Ed Sullivan Show story unfolded: In May of 1963, Bob Dylan was still an aspiring young musician who was preparing for the release of his […]
Black Friday came a little early this year at EdSullivan.com. To celebrate the holidays and get ready for the gift giving season EdSullivan.com is now offering a number of special deals and prices on our DVD collections and gift packages. These Ed Sullivan DVD compilations include all of the best artists from The Ed Sullivan […]
Almost ten years after the launch of iTunes, the Beatles have landed. This morning Apple officially announced that the Beatles’ music catalogue would be available in their online music store. Apple said on its website “In 1964, the band that changed everything came to America. Now they’re on iTunes.” This comes after a long holdout […]
Here is a list 10 legendary performances from The Ed Sullivan Show by some of the greatest Rock n Roll, R&B & Pop acts from the 1950s, 1960s &1970s: 1. Elvis Presley’s September 9th, 1956 debut performance of “Hound Dog” & “Love Me Tender” on The Ed Sullivan Show that was watched by over 60 million people. 2. […]
Earlier today it was all over the news and blogosphere that Jim Morrison is about to receive a posthumous pardon almost 40 years after being convicted of exposing himself on stage during The Doors 1969 show at Miami’s Key Auditorium. That got me thinking about the band and their controversial Ed Sullivan Show performance in 1967: On the afternoon of September […]