1965, Mick Jagger, Brian Jones and Bill Wyman all received electric shocks from a faulty microphone on stage during a Rolling Stones show in Denmark. Bill Wyman was knocked unconscious for several minutes. 1966, The Who performed at St. George's Ballroom in Hinckley, Leicestershire, England. 1967, Jimi Hendrix appeared at the Tabernacle Club in Stockport, Manchester, … [Read more...] about Today in Rock History – March 26
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Today in Rock History – February 17
1966, Nancy Sinatra was at number one on the singles chart with "These Boots Are Made For Walking," her first chart topper. 1967, The Beatles started recording a new John Lennon song "Being For the Benefit of Mr. Kite" at Abbey Road studio’s, London. John's lyrics for the song came almost entirely from an antique poster advertising a circus performance scheduled to take … [Read more...] about Today in Rock History – February 17
Today in Rock History – December 6
1962, During sessions for the Freewheelin’ Bob Dylan album, Dylan recorded "A Hard Rain's A-Gonna Fall," and versions of "Hero Blues," "Whatcha Gonna Do," "Oxford Town," and "I Shall Be Free," at Studio A, Columbia Recording Studios in New York City. 1964, The film Ferry Cross The Mersey premiered in London. Featuring Gerry And The Pacemakers, Cilla Black and other Liverpool … [Read more...] about Today in Rock History – December 6
Today in Rock History – August 3
1966, The Rolling Stones spend nine days recording for their next album at Los Angeles, RCA Studios, Hollywood, USA. Tracks recorded included: "Have You Seen Your Mother, Baby, Standing In The Shadow?" "Let’s Spend The Night Together," "My Obsession," "Yesterday's Papers," and "Back Street Girl." 1967, The Jimi Hendrix Experience played the first of five nights at the … [Read more...] about Today in Rock History – August 3
Today in Rock History – July 21
1967, The Jimi Hendrix Experience played the first of three nights at the Cafe-a-Go-Go in New York City. 1968, The Who appeared at Virginia Beach Dome in Virginia Beach, Virginia. 1969, The Beatles started work on the John Lennon song "Come Together" at Abbey Road studios in London. The track became the opening song on The Beatles Abbey Road album and was later … [Read more...] about Today in Rock History – July 21
