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Today In Entertainment History April 24

Undated -- On April 24th, 1957, Ricky Nelson released his first record, "Teenager's Romance" backed with a cover of Fats Domino's "I'm Walkin'."

In 1958, Dion and the Belmonts' first single, "I Wonder Why" backed with "Teen Angel," was released.

In 1961, Bob Dylan made his recording debut, playing harmonica on Harry Belafonte's "Midnight Special" album. He was paid $50.

In 1969, Muddy Waters recorded the live album "Fathers and Sons," with host of special guests, including Paul Butterfield and Mike Bloomfield.

In 1972, several people were injured and at least six teenage girls fainted in a stampede prior to a Jethro Tull concert in New York. About 2,500 people rushed the lobby of the concert hall trying to get tickets.

In 1974, comedian Bud Abbott of Abbott and Costello died in Woodland Hills, California. He was 78.

In 1990, the road crew for Roger Waters of Pink Floyd discovered an unexploded World War Two-era bomb while constructing the set for "The Wall" in Potsdamer Platz, Germany.

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