1964, Sales figures show that the Beatles' "She Loves You" has sold 1.3 million copies in England, while "I Want to Hold Your Hand" has sold 1.5 million. 1967, The Beatles spent a second day at Knole Park, Sevenoaks, Kent, England to complete filming for the ‘Strawberry Fields Forever’ promotional video. The film was shot in color, for the benefit of the US market, since UK … [Read more...] about Today in Rock History – January 31
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Today in Rock History – October 15
1966, Pink Floyd (who were paid £15 for the gig), The Move, Denny Laine, and Soft Machine all appeared at the launch for International Times at London's Roundhouse. 1966, The Four Tops started a two week run at number one on the US singles chart with "Reach Out And I'll Be There." The spot was previously held by "Cherish" from The Association. 1967, Cream played at the … [Read more...] about Today in Rock History – October 15
Today in Rock History – October 6
1964, The Beatles spent the afternoon recording "Eight Days A Week" at Abbey Road studios in London. Late evening was spent at The Ad Lib Club, London, partying with The Ronettes and Mick Jagger. 1965, The Who play at the Palais de Danse in Cowdenbeath, Scotland. 1967, The Jimi Hendrix Experience recorded a session for the UK BBC radio show Top Gear. Stevie Wonder who was … [Read more...] about Today in Rock History – October 6
Today in 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 the sold out gigs, later shown as "The Doors Are Open," which were attended by members of The Rolling Stones and Traffic. 1968, The Beach Boys played at at Patio Gardens in Farmington, Utah. 1968, Pink Floyd performed at Le Blboquet, … [Read more...] about Today in Rock History – September 7
Today in Rock History – August 9
1967, The Small Faces entered the singles chart with "Itchycoo Park." The song, written by Steve Marriott and Ronnie Lane, was released on August 4th, and peaked at number three in the UK and at number 16 in the US the following year. 1967, The Who play Maple Leaf Gardens in Toronto. 1967, Scott McKenzie was at number one on the Record Retailer UK singles chart with "San … [Read more...] about Today in Rock History – August 9