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Today in Rock History – September 30

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1965, Donovan made his US television debut on Shindig! along with The Hollies, The Turtles and the Dave Clark Five. 1965, The Rolling Stones performed at the Gaumont Theatre in Hanley, Staffordshire, UK. Also on the bill were The Moody Blues, The Spencer Davis Group, The End and The Habits. 1966, Pink Floyd, along with Soft Machine, held a concert for the London Free … [Read more...] about Today in Rock History – September 30

Today in Rock History – September 29

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1967, The Beatles were in Studio Two at Abbey Road in London, mixing the new John Lennon song "I Am the Walrus." Ringo Starr began tuning a radio, while John inserted a number of random extracts, including  portions of a BBC broadcast of William Shakespeare's "King Lear."  Next, they completed work on "Your Mother Should Know," with John adding organ, and Paul playing … [Read more...] about Today in Rock History – September 29

Today in Rock History – September 9

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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

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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. … [Read more...] about Today in Rock History – September 3