Today in Rock History - October 5
Rock History October 5 1966, Jimi Hendrix, Mitch Mitchell and Noel Redding played together for the first time, The Jimi Hendrix Experience were formed. 1967, The Doors played…
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Today in Rock History - October 4
Rock History October 4 1966, The Byrds played the first of a thirteen-night run at The Village Gate, New York City. The Byrds 1967, A 10-date package tour…
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Today in Rock History - October 3
Rock History October 3 1967, American singer, songwriter Woody Guthrie died after suffering from Huntington's Chorea disease. Guthrie was a major influence on Bob Dylan and American folk…
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Rock History - October 2
Rock History October 2 1965, The McCoys were at number one on the US singles chart with "Hang On Sloopy." It was number five in the UK when…
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Rock History - October 1
Rock History October 1 1965, Bob Dylan appeared at Carnegie Hall in New York City and introduced his new touring band made up of guitarist Robbie Robertson, organist…
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Today in Rock History - September 30
Rock History September 30 1965, Donovan made his US television debut on Shindig! along with The Hollies, The Turtles and the Dave Clark Five. Donovan and Bob Dylan…
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Today in Rock History - September 29
Rock History September 29 1967, The Beatles were in Studio Two at Abbey Road in London, mixing the new John Lennon song "I Am the Walrus." Ringo Starr…
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