1966, The Who record preliminary versions of two new Pete Townshend compositions "Disguises," and a song from Pete's first rock opera Quads, "I'm A Boy." "Disguises" is rush mixed to be used the next day on the last episode of BBC-TV's A Whole Scene Going. Pete wears a handlebar mustache and John plays a tuba named "Gladys." 1967, The Doors appeared at Steve Paul's Scene, … [Read more...] about Today in Rock History – June 14
Derek and the Dominoes
Psychedelic Time Warp – Show 37
Hosted by Bart Shore. Hear from Black Sabbath, the Stones, Doors, Allman Brothers, Atlanta Rhythm Section, Genesis, Led Zeppelin, Derek and the Dominos. Plus Neil Young, Jefferson Airplane, Talking Heads, Neil Young, and Joe Walsh live. Cheap Trick covers the Beatles and hear the Dark Side of the Mule as Gov't Mule takes on the Pink Floyd classic. Also, rare … [Read more...] about Psychedelic Time Warp – Show 37
Today in Rock History – November 14
1967, a 16 date UK package tour with Jimi Hendrix, Pink Floyd, The Move, The Nice, and Amen Corner kicked off at the Royal Albert Hall, London. All acts played two shows per night. 1969, The Allman Brothers Band performed on the Boston Common in Boston, Massachusetts. 1969, "Sugar Sugar" by The Archies was at number one on the singles chart. The single became the longest … [Read more...] about Today in Rock History – November 14
Today in Rock History – August 22
1964, The Supremes started a two week run at number one on the US singles chart with "Where Did Our Love Go" the girl group's first chart topper. Holland–Dozier–Holland had originally composed the song for The Marvelettes to record it who rejected the song, thinking it childish. 1965, The Beatles, on tour in North America, performed two shows at Memorial Coliseum, Portland, … [Read more...] about Today in Rock History – August 22
Today in Rock History – August 15
1965, The Beatles set a new world record for the largest attendance at a pop concert when they played in front of 55,600 fans at Shea Stadium in New York City. Also on the bill were Brenda Holloway, The King Curtis Band, The Young Rascals and Sounds Incorporated. The Beatles were paid $160,000 for the show. The set list: Twist and Shout, She's a Woman, I Feel Fine, Dizzy Miss … [Read more...] about Today in Rock History – August 15