August 25, 1958 -- Don Gibson's "Blue Blue Day" hits #1 on the Billboard country singles chart. This clip features Hank Garland on guitar. | GatorRock

Bill Haley & His Comets - Tequila (1958) Bill Haley & His Comets, key figures in rock and roll, are often mistakenly credited with the hit "Tequila," which actually belongs to The Champs. This confusion stems from their overlapping eras and similar musical styles. Bill Haley, born in 1925, led The Comets with a unique blend of rockabilly and rhythm and blues. Originally named Bill Haley and the Saddlemen, the group evolved, embracing the energetic rhythms that would define rock and roll. Hits li