1963, In less than ten hours, The Beatles record ten new songs for their first album plus four other tracks which would be the next two singles. John Lennon's vocal on The Isley Brothers "Twist & Shout" was recorded in one take to complete the album. 1964, The Beatles made their live concert debut in the US at the Washington Coliseum. Over 350 police surrounded the stage … [Read more...] about Today in Rock History – February 11
Fleetwood Mac
Today in Rock History – January 30
1964, The Searchers were at number one on the UK singles chart with the Sonny Bono song "Needles And Pins." The group's second UK chart topper had originally been recorded by Jackie DeShannon 1967, The Beatles shoot a promotional clip for "Strawberry Fields Forever" in Kent, England. 1967, The Jimi Hendrix Experience are filmed at London's Saville Theatre to promote their … [Read more...] about Today in Rock History – January 30
Today in Rock History – January 28
1965, The Moody Blues were at number one on the UK singles chart with "Go Now!" 1965, The Who made their first appearance on UK TV show Ready Steady Go! To project the desired image, the hand-picked audience consisted only of teens dressed in the current "Mod" fashion. 1966, The Cavern Club in Liverpool closes, having run up debts of 10,000 pounds. The club became world … [Read more...] about Today in Rock History – January 28
Today in Rock History – January 26
1965, "Downtown" by Petula Clark was at number one on the US singles chart. A young Jimmy Page had played as a session guitarist on the track, giving him his first US number one hit, as well as a number two hit in the UK. 1965, during a Rolling Stones tour of Australia and New Zealand, guitarist Keith Richards had his shirt torn off after 50 fans invaded the stage during the … [Read more...] about Today in Rock History – January 26
Today in Rock History – January 20
1967, Jimi Hendrix performed at Haverstock Hill Country Club in London. 1967, The Monkees TV show was shown for the first time in the UK. 1968, Fleetwood Mac, The Move, The Crazy World Of Arthur Brown and Fairport Convention all appeared at the Roundhouse Chalk Farm in London. 1968, The Who play at Festival Hall in Brisbane, Queensland. The performances go over … [Read more...] about Today in Rock History – January 20