1964, The Kinks third single "You Really Got Me," was at number one on the singles chart. Future Led Zeppelin founder and guitarist Jimmy Page played tambourine on the track. 1964, Rod Stewart recorded his first single, a version of Willie Dixon's "Good Morning Little School Girl." Future Led Zeppelin bass player John Paul Jones played on the session. 1965, The Who … [Read more...] about Today in Rock History – September 10
Elvis Presley
Today in Rock History – September 9
1965, The Hollywood Reporter ran the following classified ad, "Madness folk & roll musicians, singers wanted for acting roles in new TV show. Parts for 4 insane boys." The Monkees were born. 1965, The Rolling Stones were at number one with ("I Can't Get No) Satisfaction." 1967, Pink Floyd opened a four-date Scandanavian tour at the Boom Dancing Center in Aarhus, … [Read more...] about Today in Rock History – September 9
Today in Rock History – September 3
1966, Donovan went to number one on the US singles chart with "Sunshine Superman," a number two hit in the UK. The track featured then Yardbird and future Led Zeppelin guitarist Jimmy Page. 1967, During a 10-date tour of Sweden, The Jimi Hendrix Experience appeared at the Liseburg in Gothenburg, Sweden. 1968, After a two week absence, Ringo Starr rejoined The Beatles. Upon … [Read more...] about Today in Rock History – September 3
Today in Rock History – August 29
1966, The Beatles played their last concert before a paying audience, at Candlestick Park in San Francisco, California to a sold-out crowd of 25,000. John and Paul, knowing what the fans do not, bring cameras on stage and take pictures between songs. Songs performed at the show were "Rock and Roll Music", "She's a Woman", "If I Needed Someone", "Day Tripper", "Baby's in Black", … [Read more...] about Today in Rock History – August 29
Today in Rock History – August 28
1965, The Rolling Stones announced that Allen Klein, who they had met three days earlier, would co-manage the group along with Andrew Long Oldham. At the same time, The Stones signed a five-year recording deal with Decca Records. 1965, The Beach Boys "California Girls" was at No.3 on the singles chart,the single peaked at No.26 in the UK. The music for the song came from … [Read more...] about Today in Rock History – August 28