1964, The Rolling Stones had their second UK number one single with their version of "Little Red Rooster." The Stones had recorded the song at Chess Studios in Chicago, the same studios where Howlin' Wolf, Muddy Waters and Little Walter had recorded their blues classics. 1965, Rolling Stone Keith Richards was knocked unconscious by an electric shock on stage at the Memorial … [Read more...] about Today in Rock History – December 3
British Invasion
Today in Rock History – December 2
1967, The Monkees album, Pisces, Aquarius, Capricorn and Jones Ltd went to number one on the album chart. It was their fourth album to sell over a million copies, following The Monkees, More Of The Monkees and Headquarters. 1967, Pink Floyd play at The Dome in Brighton, England 1969, George Harrison joins Delaney & Bonnie to perform with them in Bristol, England, … [Read more...] about Today in Rock History – December 2
Today in Rock History – December 1
1964, The Who played the first of 22 consecutive Tuesday night gigs at The Marquee Club in London, the band were paid £50 for each gig. 1965, during a North America tour The Rolling Stones appeared at the Vancouver Auditorium, Vancouver, British Columbia. 1966, Tom Jones was atop on the singles chart with his version of "Green Green Grass Of Home." It stayed at number one … [Read more...] about Today in Rock History – December 1
Today in Rock History – November 30
1963, The Beatles second album With The Beatles became the first million selling album by a group in the UK. 1968, Glen Campbell started a five-week run at number one on the album chart with "Wichita Lineman." The song was written by Jimmy Webb, who's inspiration for the lyrics came while driving through Washita County in northern Oklahoma. 1969, Pink Floyd performed at … [Read more...] about Today in Rock History – November 30
Today in Rock History – November 29
1965, This week's UK Top 5 albums, number five, Out Of Our Heads, The Rolling Stones, number four, Highway 61 Revisited, Bob Dylan, number three, Help!, The Beatles, number two, Mary Poppins Soundtrack, and at number one, Sound Of Music Soundtrack. 1965, Colorado Governor John A. Love declared a Rolling Stones day throughout the State as The Stones appeared at The Denver … [Read more...] about Today in Rock History – November 29
