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

Jul 26, 1964

Johnny Cash meets Bob Dylan at the Newport Folk Festival in Rhode Island, where the Man In Black performs Dylan's "Don't Think Twice, It's Alright." At a later hotel party, Dylan introduces Cash to "It Ain't Me, Babe"

Aug 19, 1964

The Beatles kick off an American tour at the Cow Palace in San Francisco. Opening is The Bill Black Combo; Black is no longer part of the group, but it does feature guitarist Reggie Young, destined to play on hits by Elvis Presley and George Strait

Oct 28, 1964

Glen Campbell, Leon Russell and David Gates are in the house band for "The T.A.M.I. Show" at the Santa Monica Civic Auditorium. Acts include The Supremes, Chuck Berry, James Brown, The Beach Boys, The Rolling Stones and The Miracles

Nov 2, 1964

Brenda Lee earns a standing ovation from Queen Elizabeth II during a Command Performance at the London Palladium

Nov 16, 1964

Bobby Bare sees Waylon Jennings perform at J.D.s in Phoenix. The next day, on his way to Las Vegas, Bare calls Chet Atkins and urges him to sign Jennings to RCA

Dec 5, 1964

Bob Dylan performs at Wilson High School in Long Beach, California, where the audience includes future Nitty Gritty Dirt Band member Jeff Hanna

Dec 20, 1964

The Derry Down opens in Winter Haven, Florida, with a concert by Gram Parsons and his band, The Shilos. The club was established by Parsons' stepfather specifically to showcase his talents

Dec 22, 1964

Roy Acuff begins a 10-day USO tour of Germany to perform for American troops

Dec 24, 1964

Glen Campbell makes his first concert appearance with The Beach Boys, standing in for an ill Brian Wilson at the last minute at Sam Houston Coliseum in Houston. He continues to tour with the group for approximately four months