On air every day

Today in Rock History

One spin from the vault for every day of the year: the deep cuts, the song and album releases, concert news, who's celebrating a birthday, and the losses we remember.

TODAY'S ENTRY 🎂 BIRTHDAYS

Today in Rock History - November 6

Rock History November 6 1965, Jefferson Airplane played promoter Bill Graham's first benefit for the San Francisco Mime Troupe, held at the Mime Troupe's loft. Graham went on…

Read the full story →

Most Recent

The days before today

Today in Rock History - November 5

Rock History November 5 1965, The Who released the single "My Generation" in the US. While the UK release would reach the second spot, the song barely rippled…

Read more →

Today in Rock History - November 4

Rock History November 4 1963, The Beatles topped the bill at The Royal Variety Show at The Prince Of Wales Theatre, London. With the Queen Mother and Princess…

Read more →

Today in Rock History - November 3

Rock History November 3 1967, The filming for The Beatles Magical Mystery Tour was completed finishing with a sequence at Ringo's country house in Weybridge, Surrey, BBC television…

Read more →

Browse by Month

Jump to any day of the year

Earlier

More recent days

Today in Rock History - November 2

Rock History November 2 1965, The Who perform at The Marquee in London where they break box office records for the venue. 1966, "Mississippi" John Hurt, country blues…

Read more →

Today in Rock History - November 1

Rock History November 1 1965, The Rolling Stones played at the War Memorial Auditorium, New York during the band's second North American tour. The set list was,"She Said…

Read more →

Today in Rock History - October 31

Rock History October 31 1964, Bob Dylan performs a Halloween concert at New York's Philharmonic Hall. CBS is recording the show for a possible live album. Dylan shows…

Read more →

Join the listeners who
get the good stuff first.

One email a week. Hand-picked stations, deep cuts, new discoveries, and today-in-rock-history moments. Free forever.