1968, During their first ever tour Led Zeppelin appeared at the Stora Scenen at the Gröna Lund Amusement Park, in Stockholm, Sweden. 1969, King Crimson appeared at the Lyceum Ballroom, London 1970, Creedence Clearwater Revival scored their first chart topping album with Cosmo's Factory. It enjoyed a nine-week run at number one and sold over three million copies. 1970, … [Read more...] about Today in Rock History – September 12
Bob Dylan
Today in Rock History – August 30
1966, The Who begin two days of recording at IBC Studios and Pye No. 2 Studio in London. During the sessions the group records The Regent's "Barbara Ann," The Everly Brothers' "Man with Money," Martha and the Vandellas' "Heatwave," and the theme to the then smash hit TV show Batman. The tracks are intended for a new album tentatively titled Jigsaw Puzzle. Kit Lambert produces … [Read more...] about Today in Rock History – August 30
Today in Rock History – August 22
1964, The Supremes started a two week run at number one on the US singles chart with "Where Did Our Love Go" the girl group's first chart topper. Holland–Dozier–Holland had originally composed the song for The Marvelettes to record it who rejected the song, thinking it childish. 1965, The Beatles, on tour in North America, performed two shows at Memorial Coliseum, Portland, … [Read more...] about Today in Rock History – August 22
Today in Rock History – August 2
1960, Johnny Kidd and The Pirates were at number one on the UK singles chart with "Shakin' All Over" It was their only UK chart topper. Kidd died in car crash in 1966. Many acts have covered the song, including: The Who, Led Zeppelin, Iggy Pop and The Guess Who. 1966, The Who go on vacation for two weeks. Keith, his wife Kim, John and his girlfriend Allison travel to … [Read more...] about Today in Rock History – August 2
Today in Rock History – August 1
1964, "A Hard Day's Night" went to the top of the charts giving The Beatles their fifth US number one single in seven months. 1964, Billboard Magazine reported that the harmonica was making a comeback in a big way thanks to its use by Stevie Wonder, The Rolling Stones, The Beatles and Bob Dylan. 1965, During a UK tour, The Rolling Stones appeared at the London Palladium … [Read more...] about Today in Rock History – August 1
