1967, The Beatles were selected to represent the UK for the first-ever global-wide satellite broadcast. The group agreed to be shown in the studio recording a song written especially for the occasion, scheduled for June 25. John Lennon wrote "All You Need is Love" which was thought to sum up the 1967 "Summer of Love" and The Beatles' sympathies. With the satellite broadcast … [Read more...] about Today in Rock History – May 18
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Know 3D
I'm your Uncle Marty with my ever vigilant furry sidekick Daytona as we take an in depth look at familiar music that you likely will recognize as songs you KNOW because this is what we are doing for the 639th time with a little bit of love added on The 3D RadioActivity. Since we got to KNOW these selections, next time we'll pleasure you with ones we DON'T KNOW! Got … [Read more...] about Know 3D
3Dimensional Sickness
DaytonAiredale is here with your Uncle Marty on episode 637 of The 3D RadioActivity. The adjective SICK can mean worried or affected by illness, while the noun or verb forms refer to the physical results like getting sick the floor or cleaning it up. The slang meaning is quite the opposite, and is used for something that's “outstandingly or amazingly good or impressive.” Our … [Read more...] about 3Dimensional Sickness
Today in Rock History – April 30
1966, The Rolling Stones fourth album Aftermath went to number one on the UK charts. It was the group's third chart topping album. 1966, The Young Rascals went to number one on the American singles chart with "Good Lovin." The song had been a hit for The Olympics the year before. 1967, Pink Floyd appeared at the Plaza Teen Club in Huddersfield, West Yorkshire, … [Read more...] about Today in Rock History – April 30
Today in Rock History – April 29
1967, The 14-hour Technicolour Dream benefit party for The International Times was held at Alexandra Palace, Muswell Hill in London. Seeing the event mentioned on TV, John Lennon called his driver and went to the show. Coincidentally, Yoko Ono was one of the performers. More than thirty acts appeared included The Move, The Pretty Things, Soft Machine, Tomorrow, The Flies, The … [Read more...] about Today in Rock History – April 29