1965, Bob Dylan starts recording Bringing It All Back Home. 1966, The Who play Municipal Hall in Pontypridd, Wales, United Kingdom. 1966, David Bowie release his first single, “Can’t Help Thinking About Me,” on Parlophone Records. 1967, Pink Floyd played at the Coming-Up Hop, held at The Great Hall, University of Reading, Whiteknights, Reading England. 1967, Over … [Read more...] about Today in Rock History – January 14
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Today in Rock History – January 8
1966, The Beatles started a six week run at number one on the album chart with Rubber Soul, the group's seventh chart topper, which went on to spend 56 weeks on the chart. The group also started a three week run at number one on the singles chart with "We Can Work It Out" the group's 11th number one single. 1966, ABC broadcasts the last ever episode of pop music program … [Read more...] about Today in Rock History – January 8
Top LP’s of 2020
The big list from InternetFM's own resident musicologist. Fiona Apple “Fetch The Bolt Cutters” – Nothing sounded like this record all year. The title track still captures the shut-in feeling I had at the beginning of the pandemic.Rufus Wainwright “Unfollow The Rules” – So glad he ditched the opera and came back to songs with melodies.Orville Peck “Show Pony” – His schtick … [Read more...] about Top LP’s of 2020
Today in Rock History – December 6
1962, During sessions for the Freewheelin’ Bob Dylan album, Dylan recorded "A Hard Rain's A-Gonna Fall," and versions of "Hero Blues," "Whatcha Gonna Do," "Oxford Town," and "I Shall Be Free," at Studio A, Columbia Recording Studios in New York City. 1964, The film Ferry Cross The Mersey premiered in London. Featuring Gerry And The Pacemakers, Cilla Black and other Liverpool … [Read more...] about Today in Rock History – December 6
Today in Rock History – November 23
1964, The Rolling Stones are banned from the BBC for unprofessionalism after showing up late for appearances on the radio shows Top Gear and Saturday Club. 1965, Dave Clark Five perform at Maple Leaf Gardens in Toronto. 1965, Marc Bolan appeared live on the UK TV show Five O'Clock Funfair, performing "The Wizard." 1967, The Who appeared at The New Barn, Lions Delaware … [Read more...] about Today in Rock History – November 23