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  • Jun 22, 1944
    Peter Asher is born in London. After forming one-half of the 1960s pop duo Peter & Gordon, he produces the bulk of Linda Ronstadt's country hits, including "Blue Bayou," "When Will I Be Loved" and "Love Is A Rose"
    Jun 15, 1964
    Pop artists Peter & Gordon land in America as the British duo embarks on its first U.S. tour. Member Peter Asher is destined to produce Linda Ronstadt's country hits, including "Blue Bayou" and "When Will I Be Loved," the following decade
    Jul 3, 1964
    Glen Campbell and drummer Hal Blaine anchor the house band for a two-day "Million Dollar Party" at the Honolulu International Center Arena. On the bill: The Beach Boys, Jimmy Griffin, Jan & Dean, Jody Miller, The Kingsmen and Peter & Gordon
    Nov 15, 1964
    The British pop duo Peter And Gordon makes its American TV debut on CBS' "The Ed Sullivan Show." Asher goes on to produce country hits such as "Blue Bayou" and "Love Is A Rose" for Linda Ronstadt
    Feb 3, 1965
    "Shindig!" regular Leon Russell covers Hank Williams' "Jambalaya (On The Bayou)" during the ABC telecast. The episode also features Glen Campbell, Peter & Gordon and future record producer Russ Titelman
    Feb 17, 1965
    Jerry Lee Lewis performs "Great Balls Of Fire" and his sister, Linda Gail Lewis, serves up Ernest Tubb's "Thanks A Lot" during "Shindig!" on ABC. Also featured: Glen Campbell, Leon Russell, Peter & Gordon and Sonny & Cher
    Mar 30, 1965
    "Bonanza" actor Michael Landon hosts NBC's "Hullabaloo," performing the former country hit "Don't Fence Me In." Also featured are Peter & Gordon, Dionne Warwick and Ian & Sylvia
    May 11, 1965
    Desert Rose Band founder Chris Hillman has his national TV debut as a member of The Byrds when the band plays "Mr. Tambourine Man" on NBC's "Hullabaloo." The episode also features The Supremes and Peter & Gordon, who do "True Love Ways"
    Sep 27, 1965
    Brenda Lee makes a return appearance on "Hullabaloo," joined on the NBC show by Peter & Gordon, The Animals and Beau Brummels
    Oct 16, 1965
    Glen Campbell performs Roger Miller's "Kansas City Star" on "Shindig!" The ABC show also welcomes The Lovin' Spoonful and Peter & Gordon

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