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
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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
Psychedelic Time Warp – Songs About the Beatles
Hosted by Bart Shore. In this themed program all our songs either mention the Beatles, members of the Beatles, or have a reference to Beatles songs. Hear from David Bowie, The Who, the Police, Billy Joel, Simon & Garfunkel, Sugarloaf, Chicago, John Fogerty, Three Dog Night, the Clash, Frank Zappa, Pink Floyd, Dr. Hook, Bare Naked Ladies, Dream Academy, The … [Read more...] about Psychedelic Time Warp – Songs About the Beatles
Today in Rock History – September 11
1967, Filming began for The Beatles Magical Mystery Tour. There was no script, nor a very clear idea of exactly what was to be accomplished, not even a clear direction about where the bus was supposed to go. The "Magical Mystery Tour" bus set off for the West Country in England stopping for the night in Teignmouth, Devon were hundreds of fans greeted The Beatles at their … [Read more...] about Today in Rock History – September 11
Today in Rock History – August 19
1964, The High Numbers, (The Who) played at The Scene in Soho London, England. 1964, The Beatles kicked off a North American tour at the Cow Palace in San Francisco, California, to a crowd of 17,130. Playing 12 songs which made up their repertoire for the entire tour: Twist and Shout, You Can't Do That, All My Loving, She Loves You, Things We Said Today, Roll Over Beethoven, … [Read more...] about Today in Rock History – August 19
