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
Earth Wind and Fire
Today in Rock History – May 24
1966, Captain Beefheart appeared at the Whisky a Go Go. West Hollywood, California. Supported by Buffalo Springfield and The Doors. 1967, Jimi Hendrix played at Gröna Lund in Copenhagen, Denmark. 1968, The Paul Butterfield Blues Band appeared at the Grande Ballroom in Detroit, Michigan. 1968, Mick Jagger and Marianne Faithfull are arrested on charges of marijuana … [Read more...] about Today in Rock History – May 24
Today in Rock History – May 17
1967, Pete Townshend records an interview for the BBC overseas radio program Dateline London then The Who pre-tape a Top Of The Pops insert miming to "Pictures Of Lily." From there they travel to Stevenage to play the Locarno Ballroom. Backstage, John lashed out at a "well-known pop singer" by punching his picture on the wall. He breaks his finger. 1969, Chicago release … [Read more...] about Today in Rock History – May 17
