1967, This was the 10th date on a 16-date UK package tour that Pink Floyd played alongside The Jimi Hendrix Experience, The Move, The Nice, The Eire Apparent, The Outer Limits and Amen Corner. Tonight's date was at the Palace Theatre, Manchester, and as with all of the dates, there were two shows per night. 1967, The promotional film of The Beatles "Hello, Goodbye" was aired … [Read more...] about Today in Rock History – November 26
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Today in Rock History – September 23
1966, The Rolling Stones 66 12-date UK tour kicked off at the Royal Albert Hall London. Supported by The Yardbirds, Ike and Tina Turner, and Peter Jay and the New Jaywalkers. Both Keith Moon and John Entwistle from The Who were in the audience. 1967, The Mothers Of Invention appeared at the Royal Albert Hall London making their UK live debut 1967, The Box Tops … [Read more...] about Today in Rock History – September 23
Today in Rock History – August 26
1965, The Byrds appeared at the Hollywood Palladium, Hollywood, California. 1965, Sonny & Cher were at number one on the UK singles chart with "I Got You Babe," the duo's only British chart topper. Sonny Bono was inspired to write the song to capitalize on the popularity of the term "babe," as heard in Bob Dylan's "It Ain't Me Babe." 1967, Mick Jagger and Marianne … [Read more...] about Today in Rock History – August 26
Today in Rock History – July 1
1966, Janis Joplin Moves to a house in Lagunitas in the San Geronimo Valley, Marin County, California with members of Big Brother, their wives and girlfriends. 1967, The Association scored their second and last number one single with "Windy." 1967, The Mama's & The Papa's performed at Maple Leaf Gardens in Toronto, Ontario 1967, Pink Floyd appeared at The Swan, … [Read more...] about Today in Rock History – July 1
Song Of The Day – “The Worst Band In The World” by 10cc
Song Of The Day by Eric Berman – “The Worst Band In The World” by 10cc Hey! It’s Kevin Godley’s birthday today! I found this out by listening to my friend Steve “The Professor” Leventhal today on WMXM, the Lake Forest radio station where he does a show every Wednesday morning. Actually, Steve called me last night to consult on the playlist, so you know it must have been … [Read more...] about Song Of The Day – “The Worst Band In The World” by 10cc
