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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…

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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…

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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…

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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…

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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…

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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…

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Today in Rock History - October 30

Rock History October 30 1970, Black Sabbath play what is widely credited as their first U.S. show, at Glassboro State College (now Rowan University) in New Jersey, the…

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