1966, Donovan went to number one on the US singles chart with "Sunshine Superman," a number two hit in the UK. The track featured then Yardbird and future Led Zeppelin guitarist Jimmy Page. 1967, During a 10-date tour of Sweden, The Jimi Hendrix Experience appeared at the Liseburg in Gothenburg, Sweden. 1968, After a two week absence, Ringo Starr rejoined The Beatles. Upon … [Read more...] about Today in Rock History – September 3
Today in Rock History – August 20
1965, The Rolling Stones’ manager Andrew Loog Oldham and his partner Tony Calder launched Immediate records. Their first release was The McCoy’s "Hang On Sloopy." Mick Jagger, Eric Clapton and Nico all attended the launch party. The label became the home of The Small Faces, The Nice, Amen Corner and Chris Farlowe and a young producer, guitarist Jimmy Page. 1966, The … [Read more...] about Today in Rock History – August 20
The Days Between – Celebrating Jerry Garcia
Among Grateful Dead fans "The Days Between" is not just one of the last songs from the Hunter/Garcia repertoire, but its has also come to symbolize the time between the date of the Jerry Garcia's birth (August 1st, 1942) and the anniversary of his death on August 9, 1995. See below for the special Psychedelic Time Warp tribute to Jerry Garcia David Dodd in his blog post … [Read more...] about The Days Between – Celebrating Jerry Garcia
Today In Rock History – July 4
1959: Bobby Darin's hit "Dream Lover" tops the UK chart. The track, which would reach the second postion in the US, includes Neil Sedaka on piano. 1964: "I Get Around" becomes the first US number one single for The Beach Boys. In the UK, it would be the band's first Top Ten hit, reaching number 7. The B-side of the single was "Don't Worry Baby", which itself charted in 24th … [Read more...] about Today In Rock History – July 4
Ringo Starr To Celebrate 80th Birthday With Starr Studded Charity Broadcast
Ringo Starr announced “Ringo’s Big Birthday Show,” a broadcast to benefit 4 charities: Black Lives Matter Global Network, the David Lynch Foundation, Musicares and WaterAid. It will air on Ringo’s YouTube at 5pm PDT on July 7, 2020, Starr’s 80th birthday. The show will include unique home performances as well as never before seen concert footage from Starr, Paul McCartney and … [Read more...] about Ringo Starr To Celebrate 80th Birthday With Starr Studded Charity Broadcast