On this day: April 29, 1960

Warner Bros launched a new label in Britain on April 29, 1960 and immediately released one of the biggest hits of their artists careers, Cathy's Clown by the Everly Brothers.

Previously, on the Cadence label, the Everly Brothers had released a string of hits including; All I Have to do is Dream, Bird Dog, Problems, Take a Message to Mary, ('Til) I Kissed You, and more. Unfortunately, even though their first release for Warner Bros was a massive hit, the brothers would only release one more million-plus seller for the label, Walk Right Back.

Other notable events for April 29:
-Jerry Lee Lewis started his second UK tour on April 29, 1962, his first in 1958 had ended in disaster when the British media discovered he was married to his 13-year-old cousin
-Andrew Loog Oldham signed a management deal with the Rollin' Stones on April 29, 1963, insisting they add the final 'g'
-Black Sabbath began their first tour with vocalist Ronnie James Dio on April 29, 1980, Dio replaced Ozzy Osborne