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 No.3 on the singles chart,the single peaked at No.26 in the UK. The music for the song came from … [Read more...] about Today in Rock History – August 28
Surf & Hot Rod
Waiting On The RadioActivity Again
I'm your Uncle Marty, this is adventure # 596 of The 3D RadioActivity, as Daytona and I dip back into the leftovers from earlier shows to bring you more Summertime Second Sounds, with a fine selection that we know you have been eagerly WAITING! Thanks for Waiting with us this week, It's cool to hear some great music, as we'll continue our visit of Summertime Second Sounds … [Read more...] about Waiting On The RadioActivity Again
Today in Rock History – May 29
1965, Bob Dylan's album Bringing It All Back Home was at number one on the UK charts, his second chart topping album. It would be displaced the following day by the soundtrack to The Sound of Music. 1965, The Beach Boys started a two week run at number one on the US singles chart with "Help Me Rhonda," the group's second US chart topper. 1967, The Move, Cream, Jimi … [Read more...] about Today in Rock History – May 29
Today in Rock History – May 16
1966, The Beach Boys released the album 'Pet Sounds.' The album is now regarded as the masterpiece of composer-producer Brian Wilson, and is often hailed as one of the best and most influential albums in popular music. 1966, Dylan’s iconic Blonde On Blonde album was released, reaching No.9 in the US charts and No.3 in the UK. Rock's first double album, and Dylan's seventh … [Read more...] about Today in Rock History – May 16
Today in Rock History – May 14
1964, Jan & Dean start recording "Little Old Lady (From Pasadena)." 1965, The Who appeared at Civic Hall in Dunstable, Bedfordshire, England. 1965, San Francisco radio station KYA hosts the Rolling Stones, the Byrds, Beau Brummels, Paul Revere & the Raiders, and the Vejtables at the Civic Auditorium. 1966, The Who played at Palais in Bury, Manchester, … [Read more...] about Today in Rock History – May 14