1965, during a Rolling Stones gig at The Palace Theatre in Manchester, England a female fan fell from the circle while the group were playing. The crowd below broke her fall and the girl escaped serious injury just breaking a few teeth. 1966, Mike Millward guitarist from The Fourmost died, aged 23. The Liverpool group who were managed by Brian Epstein had the 1964 UK number … [Read more...] about Today in Rock History – March 7
Brian Wilson
Today in Rock History – December 7
1964, Beach Boy Brian Wilson married Marilyn Rovell in Los Angeles. The couple divorced in 1979. Marilyn and her sister and cousin were in a group, The Honeys, who were produced by Brian Wilson. Marilyn and Brian had two daughters, Carnie and Wendy, who became members of Wilson Phillips. 1964, Jerry Lee Lewis, on his first tour of the UK, appeared at The Town Hall In … [Read more...] about Today in Rock History – December 7
Today in Rock History – November 16
1968, The Jimi Hendrix Experience went to number one on the album chart with Electric Ladyland. The double album included "Crosstown Traffic," "Voodoo Chile," and "All Along the Watchtower." It featured guest appearances by Dave Mason, Steve Winwood and Al Kooper. 1968, The Steve Miller Band performed at the Grande Ballroom, Detroit, Michigan. 1968, Led Zeppelin played … [Read more...] about Today in Rock History – November 16
Today in Rock History – August 25
1967, Brian Wilson returned to performing live with The Beach Boys in Honolulu after a two year hiatus. The group had just released "Heroes and Villains." 1967, Bobbie Gentry started a four week run at number one on the US singles chart with "Ode To Billy Joe," a number 13 hit in the UK. The song generated eight Grammy nominations, resulting in three wins for Gentry and one … [Read more...] about Today in Rock History – August 25
Today in Rock History – July 3
1967, A private party was held at the Speakeasy Club in London, England for The Monkees. Guests included: John Lennon, George Harrison, Paul McCartney, Dusty Springfield, Eric Clapton, Lulu, and all the members from Manfred Mann, The Who and Procol Harum. 1967, Jimi Hendrix performed at The Scene in New York City. 1967, Pink Floyd played at the Bath Pavilion in Bath, … [Read more...] about Today in Rock History – July 3
