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
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Today in Rock History – June 11
1966, The Rolling Stones started a two week run atop the singles chart with "Paint It Black," the group's third number one single. 1966, European radio stations mistakenly report that The Who's lead singer Roger Daltrey is dead. Actually, it was guitarist Pete Townshend who had been injured in a car accident a few days earlier. 1966, Elvis Presley begins shooting his 26th … [Read more...] about Today in Rock History – June 11
Today in Rock History – May 31
1966, Filming began on The Monkees first TV series. 1968, Jimi Hendrix appeared at Hallenstadion, Zürich, Switzerland. 1968, Working on what will become the White Album, The Beatles add overdubs of bass and vocals on "Revolution." After numerous overdubs have been added, the final six minutes of the song evolved into chaotic, jamming, with Lennon repeatedly shouting … [Read more...] about Today in Rock History – May 31
Today in Rock History – February 15
1964, The Beatles scored their first number one album with Meet The Beatles! The album stayed at the top of the charts for eleven weeks. 1964, The Dave Clark Five appeared on the UK TV show Thank Your Lucky Stars. 1965, American singer and pianist Nat King Cole died of lung cancer. His first hit was the 1943 "Straighten Up and Fly Right." Cole also had the 1955 US … [Read more...] about Today in Rock History – February 15
Today in Rock History – January 15
1965, The Who released their first single "I Can't Explain," with Jimmy Page on guitar and The Ivy League on backing vocals. It went on to reach number eight on the singles chart. 1966, The Who play at The Two Puddings Club in Stratford and the In Crowd Club in Hackney, London, England. 1967, The Rolling Stones were forced to change the lyrics of "Lets Spend The Night … [Read more...] about Today in Rock History – January 15