1963, James Carroll at WWDC in Washington, DC, became the first disc jockey to broadcast a Beatles record on American radio. Carroll played "I Want To Hold Your Hand," which he had obtained from his stewardess girlfriend, who brought the single back from the UK. Due to listener demand, the song was played daily, every hour. Since it hadn't been released yet in the States, … [Read more...] about Today in Rock History – December 17
Frank Zappa
Today in Rock History – December 16
1965, Released as a double A-side The Beatles "Day Tripper / We Can Work It Out," became their ninth UK number one, and their third Christmas chart topper in a row. The single was a US number one in January 1966. 1966, Pink Floyd appeared at a prohibition themed dance, the AA Students Christmas Carnival, held at The Architects Association, Bedford Square, London. 1966, … [Read more...] about Today in Rock History – December 16
Today in Rock History – December 10
1965, A San Francisco band formerly known as The Warlocks performed for the first time under their new name, The Grateful Dead. 1966, The Beach Boys went to number one on the singles chart with "Good Vibrations," the group's third number one. As a child, Brian Wilson’s mother told him that dogs could pick up "vibrations" from people, so that the dog would bark at "bad … [Read more...] about Today in Rock History – December 10
Today in Rock History – December 4
1964, The Beatles released their fourth album Beatles For Sale. The album featured, "No Reply," "I'm a Loser," "Baby's in Black," "Rock and Roll Music," "Eight Days a Week," and "Everybody's Trying to Be My Baby." 1965, The Byrds started a three week run at number one on the singles chart with "Turn! Turn! Turn!" the group's second number one. Unlike their first chart … [Read more...] about Today in Rock History – December 4
Today in Rock History – November 21
1965, The Rolling Stones perform at Will Rogers Auditorium in Fort Worth, Texas. 1967, The Who begin their first headlining tour of the U.S. at the Civic Auditorium in Fargo, North Dakota with supporting act the Unbelievable Uglies. The Mayor of Fargo accuses the Who of inciting the teen audience with their instrument-destroying behavior and bans them from ever appearing … [Read more...] about Today in Rock History – November 21