1966, The Who record preliminary versions of two new Pete Townshend compositions "Disguises," and a song from Pete's first rock opera Quads, "I'm A Boy." "Disguises" is rush mixed to be used the next day on the last episode of BBC-TV's A Whole Scene Going. Pete wears a handlebar mustache and John plays a tuba named "Gladys." 1967, The Doors appeared at Steve Paul's Scene, … [Read more...] about Today in Rock History – June 14
Blood Sweat & Tears
Psychedelic Time Warp – Money, Religion
Hosted by Bart Shore. In this themed show the first hour is about money - with songs by the Beatles, Fenton Robinson, ZZ Top, Bob Seger, Genesis, Warren Zevon, and live Pink Floyd and Grateful Dead. Hour two is about religion with contributions from Queen, Jethro Tull, ZZ Top, Blood Sweat & Tears, Allman Bros, Rolling Stones, and Dylan. Our comedy bits come … [Read more...] about Psychedelic Time Warp – Money, Religion
Today in Rock History – March 29
1967, During a European tour The Rolling Stones appeared at the Bremen-Stadthalle in Germany. Also on the tour, The Easybeats and The Creation. 1967, Working at Abbey Road studios The Beatles finished recording "Good Morning Good Morning." They then started work on a new song "With a Little Help From My Friends," (originally titled "Bad Finger Boogie,") recording 10 takes of … [Read more...] about Today in Rock History – March 29
Today in Rock History – March 3
1966, Neil Young, Stephen Stills and Richie Furay formed Buffalo Springfield in Los Angeles. 1966, The Who played at the Victoria Ballroom in Chesterfield, Derbyshire, England. 1967, The Doors appear at the Avalon Ballroom, San Francisco. 1967, A twice-nightly tour kicked off in the UK at The ABC in Romford Essex featuring, The Small Faces, Jeff Beck, Roy Orbison and … [Read more...] about Today in Rock History – March 3
Song Of The Day by Eric Berman – “Save The Country” by Laura Nyro
Song Of The Day by Eric Berman - "Save The Country" by Laura Nyro - Laura Nyro was one of the greatest songwriters of the 1960s responsible for many hits recorded by others. Even though she will finally get her due this year by being inducted into the Rock 'n' Roll Hall Of Fame, she is still relatively unknown to most people until you survey some of the songs she's written: … [Read more...] about Song Of The Day by Eric Berman – “Save The Country” by Laura Nyro