1965, Released as a double A-side The Beatles "Day Tripper / We Can Work It Out," became their ninth UK number one, and their third Christmas chart topper in a row. The single was a US number one in January 1966. 1966, Pink Floyd appeared at a prohibition themed dance, the AA Students Christmas Carnival, held at The Architects Association, Bedford Square, London. 1966, … [Read more...] about Today in Rock History – December 16
Billy Joel
Today in Rock History – December 9
1966, Supergroup Cream released their debut studio album Fresh Cream in the UK. The power trio of Eric Clapton, Jack Bruce and Ginger Baker also released their second single "I Feel Free" on the same day. 1967, The Doors appeared at the New Haven Arena, New Haven, Connecticut. Before the show, a policeman found singer Jim Morrison making out with an 18 year-old girl in a … [Read more...] about Today in Rock History – December 9
Today in Rock History – December 3
1964, The Rolling Stones had their second UK number one single with their version of "Little Red Rooster." The Stones had recorded the song at Chess Studios in Chicago, the same studios where Howlin' Wolf, Muddy Waters and Little Walter had recorded their blues classics. 1965, Rolling Stone Keith Richards was knocked unconscious by an electric shock on stage at the Memorial … [Read more...] about Today in Rock History – December 3
Today in Rock History – November 23
1964, The Rolling Stones are banned from the BBC for unprofessionalism after showing up late for appearances on the radio shows Top Gear and Saturday Club. 1965, Dave Clark Five perform at Maple Leaf Gardens in Toronto. 1965, Marc Bolan appeared live on the UK TV show Five O'Clock Funfair, performing "The Wizard." 1967, The Who appeared at The New Barn, Lions Delaware … [Read more...] about Today in Rock History – November 23
Psychedelic Time Warp – Guilty Pleasures
Hosted by Bart Shore. This themed show is about "Guilty Pleasures" liquids, powders, smokeables, and more. Music from The Byrds, Jonathan Edwards, Brewer & Shipley, Jackson Browne, the Grateful Dead, Pink Floyd, Van Morrison, Beatles, Billy Joel, Blue Oyster Cult. Simon & Garfunkel, Roxy Music, The Standells, Rolling Stones, Velvet Underground, Styx, Little Feat, … [Read more...] about Psychedelic Time Warp – Guilty Pleasures