Today in Rock History - September 1
Rock History September 1 1966, The Byrds played the first of an eleven-night run at the Whisky A Go-GO in Hollywood, California. 1967, David Bowie released the single…
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Today in Rock History - September 2
Rock History September 2 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,…
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Today in Rock History - September 3
Rock History September 3 1966, Donovan went to number one on the US singles chart with "Sunshine Superman," a number two hit in the UK. The track featured…
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Today in Rock History - September 4
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…
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Today in Rock History - September 5
Rock History September 5 1964, The Animals started a three week run at number one on the singles chart with "House Of The Rising Sun." When first released…
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Today in Rock History - September 6
Rock History September 6 1966, The Who begin the week at The Palais in Ilford, Essex, England. Earlier in the day they record performances of "I'm A Boy"…
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Today in Rock History - September 7
Rock History September 7 1968, The Doors played the first of two nights at The Roundhouse, London, playing twice nightly on their first UK visit. Granada TV filmed…
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Today in Rock History - September 8
Rock History September 8 1966, The Who appeared at the Locarno Ballroon in Stevenage, England. This UK tour was notable for the addition of the single, "I'm A…
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Today in Rock History - September 9
Rock History September 9 1965, The Hollywood Reporter ran the following classified ad, "Madness folk & roll musicians, singers wanted for acting roles in new TV show. Parts…
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Today in Rock History - September 10
Rock History September 10 1964, The Kinks third single "You Really Got Me," was at number one on the singles chart. Future Led Zeppelin founder and guitarist Jimmy…
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Rock History September 11 1967, Filming began for The Beatles Magical Mystery Tour. There was no script, nor a very clear idea of exactly what was to be…
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Today in Rock History - September 12
Rock History September 12 1968, During their first ever tour Led Zeppelin appeared at the Stora Scenen at the Gröna Lund Amusement Park, in Stockholm, Sweden. 1969, King…
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Today in Rock History - September 13
Rock History September 13 1965, The Paul McCartney song "Yesterday" was released as a Beatles single. 1967, The Beatles formed an electronics company called Fiftyshapes, Ltd. appointing John…
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Today in Rock History - September 14
Rock History September 14 1967, The Jimi Hendrix Experience appeared on UK music show Top Of The Pops. 1967, Filming continued for The Beatles Magical Mystery Tour in…
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Today in Rock History - September 15
Rock History September 15 1965, The Ford Motor Company became the first automaker to offer an 8-track tape player as an option for their entire line of vehicles…
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Today in Rock History - September 16th
Rock History September 16 1967, Jimi Hendrix's debut LP, Are You Experienced? entered the Billboard Hot 200 album chart, where it stayed for 106 weeks, including 77 weeks…
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Today in Rock History - September 17th
Rock History September 17 1967, The Doors were banned from The Ed Sullivan Show after Jim Morrison broke his agreement with the show’s producers. Morrison said before the…
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Today in Rock History - September 18th
Rock History September 18 1968, The Beatles recorded twenty takes of "Birthday" while working at Abbey Road studios on new songs for their forthcoming White Album. Roadie Mal…
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Today in Rock History - September 19th
Rock History September 19 1969, Creedence Clearwater Revival scored their only number one single with "Bad Moon Rising". Also on this day the group started a four-week run…
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Today in Rock History - September 20
Rock History September 20 1968, Led Zeppelin, still working under the name of The Yardbirds, started recording their debut album at Olympic Studios, Barnes, London, England. The album…
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Today in Rock History - September 21
Rock History September 21 1968, Deep Purple reached the number four spot on the US singles chart with their debut single "Hush."' 1968, Jeannie C Riley went to…
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Today in Rock History - September 22
Rock History September 22 1965, San Francisco band The Great Society, featuring Grace Slick, make their live debut at The Coffee Gallery, North Beach, California. The lineup featured…
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Today in Rock History - September 23
Rock History September 23 1966, The Rolling Stones 66 twelve-date UK tour kicked off at the Royal Albert Hall London. Supported by The Yardbirds, Ike and Tina Turner,…
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Today in Rock History - September 24
Rock History September 24 1965, Bob Dylan played the first night on a 36-date North American tour at Austin Municipal Auditorium in Austin, Texas. 1966, Jimi Hendrix arrived…
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Today in Rock History - September 25
Rock History September 25 1965, The Beatles cartoon series premiered on ABC TV in the US. The first story was titled I Want To Hold Your Hand and…
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Today in Rock History - September 26
Rock History September 26 1965, The Who are scheduled to play an 8 pm show at the Aarhus Hallen in Aarhus. The audience pelts the opening acts with…
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Today in Rock History - September 27
Rock History September 27 1964, The Beach Boys made their TV debut on The Ed Sullivan Show on US TV where they performed "I Get Around" and "Wendy."…
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Today in Rock History - September 28
Rock History September 28 1968, The Beatles started a nine week run at number one on the singles chart with "Hey Jude." The Paul McCartney penned tune was…
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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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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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