1964, The Kinks third single "You Really Got Me," was at number one on the singles chart. Future Led Zeppelin founder and guitarist Jimmy Page played tambourine on the track. 1964, Rod Stewart recorded his first single, a version of Willie Dixon's "Good Morning Little School Girl." Future Led Zeppelin bass player John Paul Jones played on the session. 1965, The Who … [Read more...] about Today in Rock History – September 10
Motown
Today in Rock History – September 4
1968, The Beatles recorded promotional videos for "Hey Jude" and "Revolution" at Twickenham Film Studios. The vocals are recorded live over the pre-recorded instrumental tracks to get round the current British Musicians Union ban on lip-sync performances. For "Hey Jude," The Beatles were accompanied by a 36-piece orchestra and 300 fans and other assorted extras who join in … [Read more...] about Today in Rock History – September 4
Today in Rock History – August 16
1938, American blues musician Robert Johnson died, likely poisoned by a jealous husband, at the age of 27 at a country crossroads near Greenwood, Mississippi. His recordings from 1936 -1937 have influenced generations of musicians including Muddy Waters, Bob Dylan, Jimi Hendrix, Led Zeppelin, The Rolling Stones, Johnny Winter, Jeff Beck and Eric Clapton. 1962, Twelve -year … [Read more...] about Today in Rock History – August 16
3D’s 2023 Musical Memorial Tribute PtXII
I'm everybody's Uncle Marty, this is The 3D RadioActivity, as Daytona The Airedale and I are finally about to wrap up our 3D's 2023 Musical Memorial Tribute PtXII on Episode 702 with Rockabilly Jazz, Funk, Soul R&B, and even a New Jack Swing favorite for your listening pleasure. Listen to 3D’s 2023 Musical Memorial Tribute PtIXII … [Read more...] about 3D’s 2023 Musical Memorial Tribute PtXII
Today in Rock History – August 11
1966, At a press conference held at The Astor Towers Hotel in Chicago, John Lennon apologized for his remarks that The Beatles were “more popular than Jesus." Lennon told reporters “Look, I wasn’t saying The Beatles are better than God or Jesus, I said "Beatles" because it’s easy for me to talk about The Beatles. I could have said "TV" or "Cinema," "Motorcars," or anything … [Read more...] about Today in Rock History – August 11
