On Jan. 23, 1958, Brunswick Records released “Maybe Baby” backed with “Tell Me How” by The Crickets.

In 1970, singer Judy Collins was denied permission to sing her testimony at the Chicago Seven trial.

In 1976, “Donny and Marie” premiered on ABC. It was the first variety show hosted by a brother and sister team, Donny and Marie Osmond.

In 1977, the TV mini-series “Roots,” based on the Alex Haley novel, began on ABC.

In 1978, Terry Kath, a vocalist and guitarist with the band Chicago, accidentally shot himself to death. He was 32.

In 1982, George Michael and Andrew Ridgeley recorded their first demos as Wham! in Ridgeley’s parents’ house. They used a portable studio that cost them $32.

In 1986, the first inductees into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame were honored. They included Chuck Berry, Ray Charles, Sam Cooke, Fats Domino, the Everly Brothers, Buddy Holly, Jerry Lee Lewis, Little Richard and Elvis Presley.

Also in 1989, James Brown was sentenced in Georgia to another six years in jail in connection with a police chase through two states. At the time, Brown was serving a sentence in South Carolina.

In 1990, former Lynyrd Skynyrd guitarist Allen Collins died in Florida of complications from pneumonia. He was 37.

In 1996, the city council in Johnson City, Tennessee, withdrew permission for White Zombie to hold a show there. Several town residents had complained that the band advocated satan worship.

In 1997, “Louie, Louie” composer Richard Berry died in his sleep at his home in South Central Los Angeles.

In 2002, Virgin Records and Mariah Carey terminated their record deal after barely nine months. Virgin paid Carey $28 million to break the contract, on top of the $21 million Carey got for signing with Virgin.

In 2005, Johnny Carson died from complications from emphysema in Los Angeles. He was 79.

 Today’s Birthdays: Actress Chita Rivera is 80. Actor Gil Gerard is 70. Actor Rutger Hauer is 69. Singer Anita Pointer of the Pointer Sisters is 65. Bassist-keyboardist Bill Cunningham of The Box Tops is 63. Actor Richard Dean Anderson (“MacGyver”) is 63. Singer-guitarist Robin Zander of Cheap Trick is 60. Singer Anita Baker is 55. Bassist Earl Falconer of UB40 is 54. Actress Gail O’Grady (“American Dreams,” ”NYPD Blue”) is 50. Actress Mariska Hargitay (“Law and Order: Special Victims Unit”) is 49. Singer Marc Nelson (Az Yet) is 42. Actress Tiffani Thiessen (“Beverly Hills, 90210”) is 39. Bassist Nick Harmer of Death Cab For Cutie is 38.

NASHVILLE (AP) — Hunter Hayes has a new plaque for his wall. The Recording Industry Association of America has certified his song “Wanted” as double platinum and his self-titled debut album has gone gold. Hayes was surprised with plaques when he performed in Nashville on Friday.

On Jan. 22, 1938, Thornton Wilder’s play “Our Town” was performed publicly for the first time, in Princeton, New Jersey.

In 1953, “The Crucible,” Arthur Miller’s drama about the Salem witch trials of the 17th century, opened on Broadway.

In 1959, Buddy Holly made his last recordings in New York. He died in a plane crash the next month.

In 1960, singer Sam Cooke signed with RCA Records.

In 1963, Gerry and the Pacemakers held their first recording sessions.

In 1967, the Rolling Stones refused to go on the revolving stage during the finale of the British TV show “Sunday Night At The London Palladium.” The press saw it as a snub against tradition.

In 1968, “Rowan and Martin’s Laugh-In,” hosted by Dan Rowan and Dick Martin, premiered on NBC.

In 1971, the Joe Cocker film “Mad Dogs and Englishmen” premiered in London. The movie was a documentary of Cocker’s tour of the same name and featured performances by Cocker, Leon Russell and Rita Coolidge.

In 1990, Guns N’ Roses guitarist Slash used a profanity while accepting American Music Awards for his band. Viewers complained to ABC, which had broadcast the show live. The network apologized.

In 1994, actor Telly Savalas died, a day after his 70th birthday.

In 1998, singer Toni Braxton filed for bankruptcy, listing liabilities of more than $1 million.

In 2004, Jennifer Lopez called off her engagement to Ben Affleck.

Today’s Birthdays: Actress Piper Laurie is 81. Actor Seymour Cassel is 78. Actor John Hurt is 73. Singer Steve Perry (Journey) is 64. Bassist Teddy Gentry of Alabama is 61. Actress Linda Blair is 54. Actress Diane Lane is 48. Country singer Regina Nicks of Regina Regina is 48. Rap DJ-actor Jazzy Jeff is 48. Singer Marc Gay of Shai is 44. Actor Balthazar Getty is 38. Actor Christopher Kennedy Masterson (“Malcolm in the Middle”) is 33. Singer Willa Ford is 32. Actress Beverley Mitchell (“Seventh Heaven”) is 32. Guitarist Ben Moody of The Fallen (and Evanescence) is 32. Actress Sami Gayle (“Blue Bloods”) is 17.