Easy People: Name the hero of _The Hobbit_.?

Questions

On This Day In January 1954 - Elvis ______ recorded "Casual Love" and "I?

On This Day In January 1957 - Boxer Joe ______ appeared on "The Steve Allen Show" to introduce singer Solomon Burke.?

On This Day In January 1962 - Gene ______ recorded "Point of No Return.?

On This Day In January 1965 - Leo Fender sold the Fender ______ Company to CBS for $13 million.?

On This Day In January 1971 - The film "Performance" starring Mick ______ debuted in London.?