1964, 31-year old Salvatore Philip Bono married 18-year old Cherilyn Sarkisian La Piere. For a time they performed together as Caesar and Cleo before changing the name of their act to Sonny and Cher. Their union lasted twelve years. 1966, The Four Tops were at number one on the UK singles chart with "Reach Out I'll Be There." It was the group's only UK chart topper. 1967, … [Read more...] about Today in Rock History – October 27
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Today in Rock History – October 21
1965, Wanting to improve on a previous recording session The Beatles started from scratch on a new song called "Norwegian Wood (This Bird Has Flown,") finishing recordings in three takes. They also begin working on a new John Lennon song "Nowhere Man." 1965, The Kingsmen perform "Louie Louie" on the ABC television variety show Shindig! Also guesting were the Dave Clark … [Read more...] about Today in Rock History – October 21
Today in Rock History – October 9
1965, The Beatles started a four week run at number one on the US singles chart with the Paul McCartney ballad "Yesterday," giving the group their tenth chart topper. It was never released as a single in the UK until 1976. 1967, Jimi Hendrix performed at The Olympia Theatre in Paris. 1969, Yes appeared at Grugahalle, Essen, Germany. 1969, For the first time in the … [Read more...] about Today in Rock History – October 9
Today in Rock History – October 5
1966, Jimi Hendrix, Mitch Mitchell and Noel Redding played together for the first time, The Jimi Hendrix Experience were formed. 1967, The Doors played the final night of a five night run at Steve Paul's Scene in New York City. 1969, Donovan appeared at Ellis Auditorium North Hall in Memphis, Tennessee. 1970, The Rolling Stones performed at Festhalle in Frankfurt, … [Read more...] about Today in Rock History – October 5
Today in Rock History – October 1
1965, Bob Dylan appeared at Carnegie Hall in New York City and introduced his new touring band made up of guitarist Robbie Robertson, organist Garth Hudson, bassist Rick Danko, pianist Richard Manual and drummer Levon Helm. They will become known simply as The Band. 1965, The Rolling Stones played at The ABC Regal in Chester, Cheshire, England. 1966, Jimi Hendrix appeared … [Read more...] about Today in Rock History – October 1