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Rock History May 10 1966, A year after returning to her home state of Texas from San Francisco, Janis Joplin heads west again. She was summoned by Chet Helms, a friend who is now managing Big Brother & the Holding Company. He dispatches Travis Rivers, an old acquaintance of Janis’ from her Port Arthur, Texas…
Rock History May 9 1966, The Doors played at the Whisky A Go-Go, West Hollywood, California auditioning for a spot as the venue’s house band. 1967, Sandie Shaw was at number one on the UK singles chart with “Puppet On A String.” The week’s two highest new entries were Jimi Hendrix with “The Wind Cries…
Rock History May 8 1965, Shooting of the promotional film for Bob Dylan’s “Subterranean Homesick Blues” took place at the side of the Savoy Hotel in London. Actors in the background were Allen Ginsberg and Bob Neuwirth. The cards that Dylan held up to the camera were painted by Alan Price and Joan Baez. 1966,…
Rock History May 7 1966, The Mamas and the Papas started a three week run at number one on the singles chart with “Monday Monday.” The group was reported, as saying they all hated the song except for its writer John Phillips. The Mamas and the Papas won a Grammy Award for Best Pop Performance…
Some heavyweights in this week’s music news – Pink Floyd, John Lodge, and Van Morrison Pink Floyd at Pompeii – MCMLXXII — The Live Album and Restored Version of Iconic 1972 Film Out Now. A week after the acclaimed cinematic return of Pink Floyd at Pompeii – MCMLXXII, the newly restored version of the groundbreaking 1972 film…
Rock History May 6 1965, In their Clearwater, Florida hotel room, Mick Jagger and Keith Richards worked out the opening guitar riff of “Satisfaction,” following Richard’s purchase of a Gibson fuzz-box earlier that day. 1966, The Who appeared at the Top Hat Ballroom in Lisburn, Northern Ireland. 1966, Working at Abbey Road studios in London,…
1956, Elvis Presley scored his first top single and album in the US, when “Heartbreak Hotel” went to number one. ‘Heartbreak Hotel’ became his first million-seller, and was the top selling single of 1956. 1966, The Who performed at Town Hall in Kidderminster, West Midlands, England. 1967 At a performance at the Sporthallen in Eskilstuna,…
Rock History May 4 1967, Pink Floyd performed at the Locarno Ballroom in Coventry, West Midlands, England. 1968, Steppenwolf make their first appearance on American Bandstand. 1968, The Yardbirds played at the Grande Ballroom in Detroit, Michigan. 1968, Mary Hopkin won her heat on the ITV talent show Opportunity Knocks. She later signed with The Beatles…
Psychedelic Time Warp is hosted by Bart Shore. This show features songs about Winter, Spring, Summer, and Fall. Hear music from the Doors, BB King, America, the Kinks, Steve Miller, Simon & Garfunkel, First Aid Kit, Caravan, Simple Minds, the Grateful Dead, Horslips, Donovan, the Rolling Stones, U2, Neil Young, Aphrodite’s Child, Radio Moscow, Yo…
Rock History May 3 1965, The Who play the Majestic Ballroom in Newcastle-upon-Tyne, Tyne and Wear, England. 1967, Pink Floyd performed at Moulin Rouge in Ainsdale, Lancashire, England. 1967, The Who’s manager Kit Lambert sends a telegram to the Monterey Pop Festival organizers telling them The Who have agreed to perform there in exchange for…
Rock History May 2 1965, Although he swore he would never allow the band to appear on his show again, Ed Sullivan plays host to the Rolling Stones for a second time. To prevent any disturbances among the group’s fans, the Stones are locked in the Ed Sullivan Show studios for the entire day. They…
Rock History May 1 1965, Herman’s Hermits started a three week run at number one on the US singles chart with “Mrs Brown You’ve Got A Lovely Daughter.” 1966, The Beatles played a 15-minute live set on stage for the last time in the UK when they appeared at the NME Poll Winners concert at…
Rock History April 30 1966, The Rolling Stones fourth album Aftermath went to number one on the UK charts. It was the group’s third chart topping album. 1966, The Young Rascals went to number one on the American singles chart with “Good Lovin.” The song had been a hit for The Olympics the year before. 1967,…
Rock History April 29 1967, The 14-hour Technicolour Dream benefit party for The International Times was held at Alexandra Palace, Muswell Hill in London. Seeing the event mentioned on TV, John Lennon called his driver and went to the show. Coincidentally, Yoko Ono was one of the performers. More than thirty acts appeared included The…
Rock History April 28 1966, The Kinks appeared at the Mecca Ballroom, Nottingham, England. 1966, The Young Rascals topped the Pop charts with “Good Lovin’.” This is the first of three number one songs for group, which later records as just The Rascals. 1966, The Who perform at The Witchdoctor at the Savoy Room in…
Rock History April 27 1966, The Beatles began recording the new John Lennon song “I’m Only Sleeping” at Abbey Road studios London, England. Recording began at 11:30 PM. The band recorded thirteen takes, concluding on May 6th. The song features the then-unique sound of a reversed guitar duet played by George Harrison, partly because the…
1975 release by Elton John is our featured album of the day. Elton John – “Rock of the Westies” 1975 MCA Records – By the release of “Rock Of The Westies” in 1975, the bloom was beginning to fall off of the Elton John flower. While “Westies” was indeed a very good album that debuted…
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Rock History April 26 1965, Bob Dylan arrives in England for a tour promoting his new album, Bringing It All Back Home. D.A. Pennebaker films his performances and acerbic exchanges with the press for the documentary Don’t Look Back. 1965, The Who perform at Town Hall in Bridgwater, Summerset, England. They are paid £200. 1966,…
Chicago Bears choose Michigan Tight End Colston Loveland with the tenth pick in the 2025 NFL Draft. Holding the tenth pick in the draft, the Chicago Bears had lots of options. Move down, choose an offensive player to shore up their o-line, or a defensive lineman to strengthen one of the weaker defenses in the…
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Rock History April 25 1964, The Beatles have an incredible fourteen singles on the American charts. 1965, During a North American tour, The Rolling Stones played at Maple Leaf Gardens in Toronto to over 16,000 fans. 1965, The Who performed at Trade Union Hall in Watford, Hertfordshire, England. 1967, Just days after the completion of…
Rock History April 24 1966, The Who performed at Birmingham Hippodrome in Birmingham, West Midlands, England. 1967, Pink Floyd appeared at Blue Opera Club, held at at The Feathers public house in London, England. A patron threw a penny a Roger Waters resulting in gash to his forehead. 1968, Keith Moon, drummer with The Who,…
We start our alfresco melodic meal, or yearly program called “The Gospel According to Uncle Marty” on The 3D Radio Activity, episode number 774, as Daytona the On The Airedale and I know you like classic tunes so spread the tablecloth as we play some More Sweet Soul Music.
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Rock History April 23 1965, The Rolling Stones kicked off their third North American tour at the Maurice Richard Arena in Montreal, Canada. 1966, The Who played at the Odeon Theatre in Rochester, Kent, England. 1967, Jimi Hendrix appeared at the Gaumont Theatre in Stoke-on-Trent, Staffordshire, England. 1969, The Beatles were at number one on…
Rock History April 22 1965, The Beatles were at number one on the UK singles chart with “Ticket To Ride.” Taken from the film Help! it was the group’s seventh UK chart topper. 1966, “Wild Thing” by The Troggs (who were originally called The Troglodytes) was released in the US on both the Atco and…
This week’s music news from Todd Rundgren, Farmer’s Wife, and the Revivalists. Todd Rundgren Announces “Still Me, (Still We)” 2025 Tour Legendary producer/songwriter/guitarist Todd Rundgren will be embarking on a tour across the United States! Entitled “Still Me, (Still We)”. This tour acts as an extension to the last leg of Todd’s “Me/We” Tour from…
