1964, The Beatles made their US chart debut when "I Want To Hold Your Hand" entered the chart at number 45 just ten days after its release, making it the fastest-breaking and the fastest selling single in Capitol Records history. It went on to spend seven weeks at the number one position. 1965, The Rolling Stones recorded "The Last Time" and "Play With Fire" at the RCA … [Read more...] about Today in Rock History – January 18
Barry Manilow
Today in Rock History – July 23
1964, The Beatles were atop the UK singles chart with "A Hard Days Night," the group's fifth. They would be number one on the US Billboard Hot 100 in August. 1964, The Beatles take part in the Night of a Hundred Stars at the London Palladium. 1965, The Kinks perform "You Really Got Me" on the TV show, Where the Action Is. 1965, The Dave Clark Five played at … [Read more...] about Today in Rock History – July 23