1962, Bobby "Boris" Pickett and the Crypt Kickers started a two-week run at number one on the US singles chart with "Monster Mash." It became a number three hit in the UK eleven years later in 1973. The song had been banned by The BBC in the UK, deemed offensive. 1965, The Who performed at the Top Rank Ballroom in Southampton, England. 1967, Davy Jones of The Monkees … [Read more...] about Today in Rock History – October 20
Deep Purple
Today in Rock History – September 25
1965, The Beatles cartoon series premiered on ABC TV in the US. The first story was titled I Want To Hold Your Hand and had the group exploring the ocean floor in a diving bell where they met a lovesick octopus. 1965, The Who arrive in Denmark to begin their first Danish tour with a 9 pm show at the Folkets Hus in Elsinore, then rush 20 miles to Copenhagen to play the KB … [Read more...] about Today in Rock History – September 25
Today in Rock History – September 21
1968, Deep Purple reached the number four spot on the US singles chart with their debut single "Hush."' 1968, Jeannie C Riley went to number one on the singles chart with "Harper Valley PTA." Jeannie won a Grammy for the best female country singer of 1968. 1968, Madame Tussaud's Waxworks in London gave The Beatles their fifth image change of clothes and hair in four … [Read more...] about Today in Rock History – September 21
Psychedelic Time Warp – Show 39
Hosted by Bart Shore. This generic show features music from Jimi Hendrix, Ten Years After, the Doors, U2, Bob Marley, Deep Purple, the Police, Rolling Stones, Jethro Tull, Traffic, Steely Dan, and King Crimson. Plus live performances from the Who, Talking Heads, Steppenwolf, Genesis, and the Grateful Dead. Comedy from David Frye and Monty Python. For a list of … [Read more...] about Psychedelic Time Warp – Show 39
Today in Rock History – August 25
1967, Brian Wilson returned to performing live with The Beach Boys in Honolulu after a two year hiatus. The group had just released "Heroes and Villains." 1967, Bobbie Gentry started a four week run at number one on the US singles chart with "Ode To Billy Joe," a number 13 hit in the UK. The song generated eight Grammy nominations, resulting in three wins for Gentry and one … [Read more...] about Today in Rock History – August 25