1964, The Searchers were at number one on the UK singles chart with the Sonny Bono song "Needles And Pins." The group's second UK chart topper had originally been recorded by Jackie DeShannon 1967, The Beatles shoot a promotional clip for "Strawberry Fields Forever" in Kent, England. 1967, The Jimi Hendrix Experience are filmed at London's Saville Theatre to promote their … [Read more...] about Today in Rock History – January 30
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Today in Rock History – January 23
1964, The Searchers were at number one on the singles chart with the Sonny Bono song "Needles And Pins." 1965, The Who play the Corn Exchange at Chelmsford and then an all-night rave at the Club Noreik in Tottenham. Opening for The Who at the all-night rave is The Muleskinners featuring future Small Faces' keyboardist, Ian McLagan. 1966, Big Brother & the Holding … [Read more...] about Today in Rock History – January 23
Today in Rock History – January 20
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 … [Read more...] about Today in Rock History – January 20
Today in Rock History – December 13
1966, Jimi Hendrix made his British TV debut on ITV's Ready Steady Go! Marc Bolan was also on the show. The Jimi Hendrix Experience also recorded "Foxy Lady" on this day. The United States version of Are You Experienced listed the song with a spelling mistake as "Foxey Lady" and this is how it is still known among many North American fans. 1967, Pink Floyd appeared at the … [Read more...] about Today in Rock History – December 13
Today in Rock History – November 24
1966, The Beatles got together for the first time since their return from the summer tour of the United States, ready to record a new album. The first song selected for recording was John's "Strawberry Fields Forever," which would end up, not on the album, but on The Beatles' next single. This day's session was devoted entirely to "Strawberry Fields Forever." 1966, Gary … [Read more...] about Today in Rock History – November 24