1967, Jimi Hendrix performed at Haverstock Hill Country Club in London. 1967, The Monkees TV show was shown for the first time in the UK. 1968, Fleetwood Mac, The Move, The Crazy World Of Arthur Brown and Fairport Convention all appeared at the Roundhouse Chalk Farm in London. 1968, The Who play at Festival Hall in Brisbane, Queensland. The performances go over well … [Read more...] about Today in Rock History – January 20
Buffalo Springfield
Today in Rock History – December 23
1964, During a US tour Beach Boy Brian Wilson had a nervous breakdown during a flight from Los Angeles to Houston. Wilson left the band to concentrate on writing and producing. Glen Campbell replaced Wilson for the bands live shows. 1964, Radio London, one of England’s first offshore “pirate” radio stations, begins broadcasting. Ella Fitzgerald’s recording of “Can’t Buy Me … [Read more...] about Today in Rock History – December 23
Today in Rock History – December 19
1964, The Beatles fourth album Beatles For Sale started a seven-week run at number one on the UK album charts. Recorded when Beatlemania was just at its peak Beatles for Sale' was The Beatles' fourth album in just 21 months. 1964, The Supremes scored their third number one single of the year when "Come See About Me,' went to the top of the charts. 1967, The Buffalo … [Read more...] about Today in Rock History – December 19
Today in Rock History – May 5
1966, The Who performed at Town Hall in Kidderminster, West Midlands, England. 1967 At a performance at the Sporthallen in Eskilstuna, The Who are forced to perform on a small stage meters above the heads of the audience. Pete Townshend cuts the set to five songs in protest. 1968, Buffalo Springfield split up. Richie Fury formed Poco and Stephen Stills teamed up with … [Read more...] about Today in Rock History – May 5
Today in Rock History – March 30
1967, The cover for Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band is photographed at a studio on London's Flood Street, using cardboard cutouts and wax figures to represent the Beatles' heroes. The effigies featured include Edgar Allan Poe, Lenny Bruce, Vidal Sassoon, Laurel and Hardy, Bob Dylan, and Huntz Hall. After the shoot, The Beatles resumed work at Abbey Road studios on "With … [Read more...] about Today in Rock History – March 30