1965, The Doors recorded their first demo’s at World Pacific Jazz Studios in Los Angeles, California, where they cut six Jim Morrison songs. 1966, The Who played at Locarno Ballroom in Basildon, Essex, England. 1967, Pink Floyd, The Move, Soft Machine, Fairport Convention, The Nack, and Denny Lane performed at the UFO Festival held at the Roundhouse, Chalk Farm, … [Read more...] about Today in Rock History – September 2
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Today in Rock History – August 31
1963, The girl trio Angels started a three week run at number one on the US singles chart with "My Boyfriend’s Back". The writers of the song Bob Feldman, Jerry Goldstein and Richard Gottehrer were three of Brooklyn songwriter/producers who went on to write the hits "Sorrow" and also had the 1965 American number eleven single as The Strangeloves with "I Want Candy". 1965, … [Read more...] about Today in Rock History – August 31
RadioActive Joy IV
Daytona "The On The Airedale" is here with everybody's Uncle Marty, with The 3D RadioActivity episode 704, as once again we bring you a fun filled feature sure to bring a bit of pep in your step, a grin to your chin, and perhaps some reveling in delight as once again we Jump with your dose of RadioActive Joy IV! Click to listen to RadioActive Joy … [Read more...] about RadioActive Joy IV
Today in Rock History – August 28
1965, The Rolling Stones announced that Allen Klein, who they had met three days earlier, would co-manage the group along with Andrew Long Oldham. At the same time, The Stones signed a five-year recording deal with Decca Records. 1965, The Beach Boys "California Girls" was at number three on the US singles chart, the single peaked at number 26 in the UK. The music for the … [Read more...] about Today in Rock History – August 28
Today in Rock History – August 26
1965, The Byrds appeared at the Hollywood Palladium, Hollywood, California. 1965, Sonny & Cher were at number one on the UK singles chart with "I Got You Babe," the duo's only British chart topper. Sonny Bono was inspired to write the song to capitalize on the popularity of the term "babe," as heard in Bob Dylan's "It Ain't Me Babe." 1967, Mick Jagger and Marianne … [Read more...] about Today in Rock History – August 26
