1965, Released as a double A-side The Beatles "Day Tripper / We Can Work It Out," became their ninth UK number one, and their third Christmas chart topper in a row. The single was a US number one in January 1966. 1966, Pink Floyd appeared at a prohibition themed dance, the AA Students Christmas Carnival, held at The Architects Association, Bedford Square, London. 1966, The … [Read more...] about Today in Rock History – December 16
Creedence Clearwater Revival
Psychedelic Time Warp – Planes, Trains, and Automobiles
Hosted by Bart Shore. This themed show focuses on songs or band names with planes, trains, and automobiles. Hear songs from Steve Miller, the Cure, Bob Dylan, the Clash, the Grateful Dead, Jethro Tull, Warren Zevon, Phish, the Beatles, Creedence Clearwater Revival, Chuck Berry, Roxy Music, the Yardbirds, ZZ Top. Also we've got The Cars, Jefferson Airplane and more, … [Read more...] about Psychedelic Time Warp – Planes, Trains, and Automobiles
Today in Rock History – October 16
1966, Grace Slick performs as a member of Jefferson Airplane for the first time at San Francisco's Fillmore West after Signe Anderson bows out of the group's lineup. Slick, who was with fellow San Francisco band Great Society, introduces the band to two new songs, her composition "White Rabbit," and "Somebody to Love," written by her then brother-in-law Darby Slick. 1967, … [Read more...] about Today in Rock History – October 16
Today in Rock History – October 4
1966, The Byrds played the first of a 13 night run at The Village Gate, New York City. 1967, A 10-date package tour of the UK kicked off at London's Finsbury Park, featuring Traffic, The Young Rascals, Vanilla Fudge, Art and Keith West. 1968, On the first night of a UK club tour Led Zeppelin (billed as The Yardbirds featuring Jimmy Page), appeared at the Mayfair Ballroom, … [Read more...] about Today in Rock History – October 4
Today in Rock History – October 3
1967, American singer, songwriter Woody Guthrie died after suffering from Huntington's Chorea disease. Guthrie was a major influence on Bob Dylan and American folk music. The '70s film Bound For Glory is based on his life. His best-known song is "This Land Is Your Land," which is regularly sung in American schools. 1967, James Brown played two shows at the Royal Albert Hall … [Read more...] about Today in Rock History – October 3