On This Day in Music History:

June 4th: On this day

1942, Glenn Wallichs launched Capitol Records in the US. The

label became home to such artists as Frank Sinatra, The Beatles,

The Beach Boys, Eddie Cochran, Gene Vincent, Bobby Darin,

Dean Martin, Glen Campbell, Steve Miller, Dr. Hook, Bob Seger,

Tina Turner, Heart and countless others. Wallichs was the man

who invented the art of record promotion by sending copies of

new releases to disc jockeys.

1963, The first 'Pop Goes The Beatles' program was aired on the

BBC in the UK. The band played a version of 'Pop Goes The

Weasel' on the show.