1963, The Rolling Stones made their UK TV debut when they appeared on Thank Your Lucky Stars. Also seen on the show were Mickie Most, The Cadets, Helen Shapiro and Gordon Mills. The Stones made a total of 13 appearances on the show between 1963 and 1966 1965, The Who played at a gala opening of The Manor House club in London. 1966, The Kinks were at number one on the … [Read more...] about Today in Rock History – July 7
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Today in Rock History – July 6
1957, John Lennon and Paul McCartney met for the first time at The Woolton Church Parish Fete where The Quarry Men were appearing. As The Quarry Men were setting up for their evening performance, McCartney eager to impress Lennon picked up a guitar and played "Twenty Flight Rock" by Eddie Cochran, and Gene Vincent's "Be-Bop-A-Lula." Lennon was impressed, and even more so when … [Read more...] about Today in Rock History – July 6
3D’s 2022 Musical Memorial Tribute Pt 6
Uncle Marty here with you on The 3D RadioActivity, number 646, as Daytona Airedale and I continue the observance of our Musical Memorial. On these tributes, we pay last respects to the memory of the artists who have left us in the past year by playing the best of their discography. We will continue our eulogy of those lost in the past year as we still have many souls to … [Read more...] about 3D’s 2022 Musical Memorial Tribute Pt 6
Today in Rock History – July 5
1964, The Irish band Them, featuring Van Morrison, record "Gloria." 1965, The Four Tops record their number five hit "It's the Same Old Song," which resembles their number one "I Can't Help Myself." 1965, Marty Balin and Paul Kantner formed a Folk-Rock group that would evolve into the Jefferson Airplane, the premier San Francisco psychedelic band of the late '60s. The … [Read more...] about Today in Rock History – July 5
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