A recurring series featuring memorable events and stories from before
NASHVILLE, TN – SEPTEMBER 24: Recording Artist Ronnie McDowell (left) at, Loretta Lynn: A Tribute To An American Country Music Icon at The Loretta Lynn Ranch on September 24, 2010 in Nashville, Tennessee. (Photo by Rick Diamond/Getty Images)
American country singer and songwriter Johnny Cash (1932 – 2003) plays acoustic guitar in a still from his television variety series, 'The Johnny Cash Show,' circa 1968. (Photo by Hulton Archive/Getty Images)
Interview with country singer, Hoyt Axton, here on a promotional visit staying at the Sebel Town House. July 10, 1985. (Photo by Michael Jones/Fairfax Media via Getty Images)
The Turtles perform the song Happy Together on The Ed Sullivan Show on Sunday, May 14, 1967. The Turtles are (left to right) Jim Pons (bass guitar); John Barbata (on drums); Mark Volman (with trumpet); Jim Tucker (guitar); Al Nichol (guitar) and Howard Kaylan (lead singer). (Photo by CBS via Getty Images)
The Beatles rehearse for their appearance on the Ed Sullivan TV Show in New York. George Harrison was bed ridden so roadie Neil Aspinall stood in for the rehearsal with George returning for the live TV broadcast. Neil plays lead guitar with Paul McCartney and Ringo Starr. 8th February 1964. (Photo by Smith/Daily Herald/Mirrorpix via Getty Images)