1969, John Lennon married Yoko Ono at the British Consulate Office in Gibraltar. They spent their honeymoon in Amsterdam campaigning for an international "Bed-In" for peace. They planned another "Bed-in" in the United States, but were denied entry. The couple then went to Montréal, and during a "Bed-in" at the Queen Elizabeth Hotel recorded ‘Give Peace a Chance’. Lennon also … [Read more...] about Today in Rock History – March 20
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Today in Rock History – March 18
1965, Excerpts from six numbers performed by The Who at The Marquee Club in February appear on a French Television programme called Seize Millions de Jeunes on ORTF TV 2. It is part of documentary about Mods shot by two French acquaintances of the band's co-manager Chris Stamp. A scheduled appearance that day at the Civic Hall in Crawley is postponed until April 18th. 1966, … [Read more...] about Today in Rock History – March 18
Today in Rock History – March 17
1957, Elvis Presley bought the Graceland mansion for $102,500. The 23 room, 10,000 square foot home, on 13.8 acres of land, would be expanded to more than 17,000 square feet before Elvis moved in a few weeks later. The original building had at one time been a place of worship, used by the Graceland Christian Church. It was named after the builder's daughter, Grace. 1967, … [Read more...] about Today in Rock History – March 17
Today in Rock History – March 14
1964, For the first time in British recording history, all Top Ten singles in the UK were by British acts. Number one was "Anyone Who Had A Heart" by Cilla Black. Number two - "Bits and Pieces" by The Dave Clark Five. At number three, "Little Children "Diane" by The Bachelors. Number five, "Not Fade Away" by The Rolling Stones. Number six- "Just One Look" by The Hollies, … [Read more...] about Today in Rock History – March 14
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This is The 3D RadioActivity exit 680 as Daytona the on the airedale and your Uncle Marty wish, want, and crave to have a longing for especially of the unattainable, implying a strong intention or aim with a general or transient longing for actually visible or implied DESIRES. There's a baker's dozen of some great DESIRES, as we will move on to the second D for … [Read more...] about 3Desire 2