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Today in Rock History – October 13

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1965, The Who go into IBC Studio A in London for a midnight session to record their next single. The final release version of "My Generation" is laid down as well as "The Kids Are Alright." The next day Glyn Johns makes mono mixes of the two songs plus the UK B-side to "My Generation," "Shout and Shimmy," that had been recorded in April. He also prepares the 2:42 edited version … [Read more...] about Today in Rock History – October 13

Psychedelic Time Warp – Show 24

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Hosted by Bart Shore. On this weekend's Psychedelic Time Warp we are joined by journalist and author Stu Shea, who stops by the studio with some true rarities - and tells us the story behind the songs - bands like The Third Booth, The Leaves, United States of America, the Lemon Drops, and The Pretty Things. Hear some really trippy music from The Who and The Monkees, as … [Read more...] about Psychedelic Time Warp – Show 24

Psychedelic Time Warp – Show 56

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Hosted by Bart Shore. On this weekend's Psychedelic Time Warp we are name dropping The Beatles. Yes, that's songs that make reference to the Fab Four or Beatles songs themselves with the title, lyrics, or riffs. One example is Sugar Loaf's "Don't Call Us" which says: "You ain't bad but we've heard it all before / And it sounds like John, Paul, and George." It also has a … [Read more...] about Psychedelic Time Warp – Show 56

Today in Rock History – September 9

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1965, The Hollywood Reporter ran the following classified ad, "Madness folk & roll musicians, singers wanted for acting roles in new TV show. Parts for 4 insane boys." The Monkees were born. 1965, The Rolling Stones were at number one  with ("I Can't Get No) Satisfaction." 1967, Pink Floyd opened a four-date Scandanavian tour at the Boom Dancing Center in Aarhus, … [Read more...] about Today in Rock History – September 9