1964, The Beach Boys recorded their next single "I Get Around," which became their first US number one in the summer of '64. 1965, The Who made their first radio appearance on the UK BBC's Joe Loss Pop Show. 1966, a charity concert at The Hollywood Bowl, Hollywood, California, took place featuring, Jan and Dean, Sonny & Cher, The Mamas And The Papas, The Turtles, Otis … [Read more...] about Today in Rock History – April 2
Surf & Hot Rod
Today in Rock History – March 7
1965, during a Rolling Stones gig at The Palace Theatre in Manchester, England a female fan fell from the circle while the group were playing. The crowd below broke her fall and the girl escaped serious injury just breaking a few teeth. 1966, Mike Millward guitarist from The Fourmost died, aged 23. The Liverpool group who were managed by Brian Epstein had the 1964 UK number … [Read more...] about Today in Rock History – March 7
Song Of The Day by Eric Berman – "Scrambler" by The Kickstands (Gary Usher)
Song Of The Day - "Scrambler" by The Kickstands You guessed it...more Gary Usher. This one from a 1964 album called "Black Boots And Bikes." The musical subject matter of this record was motorcycle songs...or as they are referred to over and over again on this record, "the sickle." The whole album was recorded in just four hours featuring Jerry Cole and Glen Cass on guitar, … [Read more...] about Song Of The Day by Eric Berman – "Scrambler" by The Kickstands (Gary Usher)
Song Of The Day by Eric Berman – "Hot Rod High" by The Knights
Song Of The Day - "Hot Rod High" by The Knights Here's a follow up to yesterday's post by The Super Stocks. Once again, it's Gary Usher and company from 1964 giving The Beach Boys a run for their money. The song was even co-written by Beach Boys collaborator Roger Christian. The expert backing was provided by The Wrecking Crew including Glen … [Read more...] about Song Of The Day by Eric Berman – "Hot Rod High" by The Knights
Song Of The Day by Eric Berman – "Draggin' Deuce" by The Super Stocks (Gary Usher)
Song Of The Day - "Draggin' Deuce" by The Super Stocks The Beach Boys weren't the only game in town on Capitol Records in the early '60s when it came to surf and hot rod tunes. There were numerous groups like The Kickstands, The Knights, The Hondells, The Superstocks and Mr. Gasser and the Weirdos...and they all had one member in common...Gary Usher. Usher was Brian Wilson's … [Read more...] about Song Of The Day by Eric Berman – "Draggin' Deuce" by The Super Stocks (Gary Usher)