Happy Birthday to two legendary figures in pop music:
1942: Aretha Franklin
1947: Elton John
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1949: While rock ‘n’ roll was still a few years away, a development crucial to its success takes place on this day.
RCA Victor introduces the 45 rpm “single.” The disc is said to give greater fidelity than the then-standard 78 rpm discs. Not to mention, “45’s” are smaller and lighter.
The format catches on quickly and 78’s soon become an outdated relic.
Happy Birthday to two legendary figures in pop music:
1942: Aretha Franklin
1947: Elton John
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