1964, The Dave Clark Five were at number one on the singles chart with "Glad All Over," the group's only chart topper. 1964, The Beatles played two shows at the Olympia Theatre, Paris, France, the first of an 18-night engagement. The first show was attended mostly by Paris' top society members, all dressed in formal evening attire. The French press had little good to say … [Read more...] about Today in Rock History – January 16
Eric Burdon
Psychedelic Time Warp – Show 03
Hosted by Bart Shore. This generic show featuring music by Elvis Costello, Faces, David Bowie, the Ides of March, Klaatu, Robin Trower, Jimi Hendrix, King Crimson, Zappa, Wishbone Ash, the Stones, Beatles, Soul Asylum, Boz Scaggs, Eric Burdon, Quicksilver Messenger Service, Jefferson Airplane, Mahavishnu Orchestra, and Pink Floyd. Plus comedy from Chris Rush and Woody … [Read more...] about Psychedelic Time Warp – Show 03
Today in Rock History – August 26
1965, The Byrds appeared at the Hollywood Palladium, Hollywood, California. 1965, Sonny & Cher were at number one on the UK singles chart with "I Got You Babe," the duo's only British chart topper. Sonny Bono was inspired to write the song to capitalize on the popularity of the term "babe," as heard in Bob Dylan's "It Ain't Me Babe." 1967, Mick Jagger and Marianne … [Read more...] about Today in Rock History – August 26
Today in Rock History – August 4
1967, Pink Floyd released their debut album The Piper At the Gates of Dawn in the UK, on which most songs were penned by Syd Barrett. When reviewed by the two main UK music papers, Record Mirror and NME both gave the album four stars out of five. The album was recorded at Abbey Road studios, London during the same time that The Beatles were recording Sgt Pepper's. It … [Read more...] about Today in Rock History – August 4
Song Of The Day – “Devil And Jesus” by Eric Burdon
While the world gets ready to get their ya-ya’s out over The Stones’ 50th Anniversary tour, and the two somewhat lame new tracks they recently released on yet another greatest hits record, another legendary British Invasion hero just released a new album that stands head and shoulders next to much of his material from is glory days with The Animals. Eric Burdon seemingly all … [Read more...] about Song Of The Day – “Devil And Jesus” by Eric Burdon
