Today in Rock History – May 17th

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1969,Chicago release their double debut album, Chicago Transit Authority. The real C.T.A. sued. 1969, It was reported that for the first time ever album sales had overtaken single sales in the UK. 49,184,000 albums were produced during 1968 compared with 49,161,000 singles. 1969, Joni Mitchell was featured on the cover of Rolling Stone magazine, on [...]

Today in Rock History – April 8th

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1967, Otis Redding, Sam & Dave, Eddie Floyd, Arthur Conley and Booker T And The MG’s all appeared at London’s Hammersmith Odeon, England. 1969, Neil Diamond sets a record at the Los Angeles Forum when he sells out nine shows in a row. 1970, The UK premiere of the Woodstock movie took place in London. [...]

Today in Rock History – January 30th

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1967, In Kent, England, the Beatles shoot a promotional clip for “Strawberry Fields Forever,” while the Jimi Hendrix Experience are filmed at London’s Saville Theatre to promote their next single. 1969, Working at Apple studios in London, The Beatles (with Billy Preston on keyboards) recorded ten takes of ‘Get Back.’ 1971, Steel Mill played their [...]

Song Of The Day by Eric Berman – "Ballet For A Girl In Buchannon" by Chicago

          Song Of The Day by Eric Berman – “Ballet For A girl In Buchannon” by Chicago In 1970, Chicago Transit Authority shortened their name to Chicago and released their second album, which like the first one was a double album. The better part of side two featured this suite comprising [...]