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
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Today in Rock History – April 27
1966, The Beatles began recording the new John Lennon song "I'm Only Sleeping" at Abbey Road studios London, England. Recording began at 11:30 PM. The band recorded thirteen takes, concluding on May 6th. The song features the then-unique sound of a reversed guitar duet played by George Harrison, partly because the tape was played backwards accidentally. Paul McCartney … [Read more...] about Today in Rock History – April 27
Today in Rock History – April 22
1965, The Beatles were at number one on the UK singles chart with "Ticket To Ride." Taken from the film Help! it was the group's seventh UK chart topper. 1966, "Wild Thing" by The Troggs (who were originally called The Troglodytes) was released in the US on both the Atco and Fontana labels. The song went on to reach number one. Fronted by Reg Presley, "Wild Thing" became a … [Read more...] about Today in Rock History – April 22
Today in Rock History – April 15
1966, Buffalo Springfield made their live debut when they opened for The Byrds at a concert in San Bernardino, California. 1967, Jimi Hendrix, The Walker Brothers, Cat Stevens and Engelbert Humperdink all appeared at the The Odeon, Blackpool, England. 1967, Nancy Sinatra and Frank Sinatra started a four week run at number one on the singles chart with "Somethin' Stupid". … [Read more...] about Today in Rock History – April 15
Today in Rock History – March 27
1966, The Who appeared at the Central Pier, Morecambe, Lancashire, England. 1966, During an UK tour, Roy Orbison fell off a motorbike while scrambling at Hawkstone Park, Birmingham fracturing his foot. He played the remaining dates sat on a stool and walking on crutches. 1967, Fats Domino played his first ever UK date at London's Saville Theatre, supported by The Bee Gees … [Read more...] about Today in Rock History – March 27