1964, The Irish band Them, featuring Van Morrison, record "Gloria." 1965, The Four Tops record their number five hit "It's the Same Old Song," which resembles their number one "I Can't Help Myself." 1965, Marty Balin and Paul Kantner formed a Folk-Rock group that would evolve into the Jefferson Airplane, the premier San Francisco psychedelic band of the late '60s. The … [Read more...] about Today in Rock History – July 5
Electric Light Orchestra
Today in Rock History – June 7
1968, Fleetwood Mac, Grateful Dead and Jefferson Airplane all appeared for the first of a three night run at the Carousel Ballroom, San Francisco, California. 1968, Cream played at the Grande Ballroom in Detroit, Michigan 1969, Supergroup Blind Faith, featuring Eric Clapton, Ginger Baker and Steve Winwood made their live debut at a free concert in London's Hyde … [Read more...] about Today in Rock History – June 7
Today in Rock History – March 29
1967, During a European tour The Rolling Stones appeared at the Bremen-Stadthalle in Germany. Also on the tour, The Easybeats and The Creation. 1967, Working at Abbey Road studios The Beatles finished recording "Good Morning Good Morning." They then started work on a new song "With a Little Help From My Friends," (originally titled "Bad Finger Boogie,") recording 10 takes of … [Read more...] about Today in Rock History – March 29
Today in Rock History – February 22
1967, The Beatles record the piano chord used on "A Day in the Life." David Crosby pops by Abbey Road studios for a visit. 1968, The Who appeared at the Fillmore West in San Francisco. 1968, Genesis releases its first single, “The Silent Sun.” Peter Gabriel and Tony Banks later say they wrote the song in the style of the Bee Gees to impress producer and Bee Gees fan … [Read more...] about Today in Rock History – February 22
Today in Rock History – September 13
1965, The Paul McCartney song "Yesterday" was released as a Beatles single. 1967, The Beatles formed an electronics company called Fiftyshapes, Ltd. appointing John Alexis Mardas (Magic Alex) to be the company's director. Alex claimed he could build a 72-track tape machine, instead of the 4-track at Abbey Road (this never materialized). One of his more outrageous plans was to … [Read more...] about Today in Rock History – September 13