1964, The Beatles spent the afternoon recording "Eight Days A Week" at Abbey Road studios in London. Late evening was spent at The Ad Lib Club, London, partying with The Ronettes and Mick Jagger. 1965, The Who play at the Palais de Danse in Cowdenbeath, Scotland. 1967, The Jimi Hendrix Experience recorded a session for the UK BBC radio show Top Gear. Stevie Wonder who was … [Read more...] about Today in Rock History – October 6
George Harrison
Today in Rock History – September 28
1968, The Beatles started a nine week run at number one on the singles chart with "Hey Jude." The Paul McCartney penned tune was about Lennon's son Julian, and gave the Fab Four their sixteenth chart topper, and the biggest selling single of 1968. 1968, The Rascals went to number one on the album chart with Time Peace / The Rascals' Greatest Hits. 1968, Bruce Springsteen … [Read more...] about Today in Rock History – September 28
Psychedelic Time Warp – White Album Tribute
Hosted by Bart Shore. This terrific episode is a track by track recreation of The Beatles' White Album - featuring a few demos, interview snippets and lots of covers. The list of contributors includes Molly Hatchet, Phish, The Pixies, Jeff Healy, Tori Amos, Slade, CSNY, George Harrison solo, Richie Havens, Georgia Satellites, Art Garfunkel, John Lennon & Keith … [Read more...] about Psychedelic Time Warp – White Album Tribute
Today in Rock History – September 6
1966, The Who begin the week at The Palais in Ilford, Essex, England. Earlier in the day they record performances of "I'm A Boy" and "Heatwave" for British television's Ready, Steady, GO! 1968, Working at Abbey Road studios in London, The Beatles recoded overdubs onto the new George Harrison song "While My Guitar Gently Weeps." Eric Clapton added the guitar solo and … [Read more...] about Today in Rock History – September 6
Today in Rock History – September 2
1965, The Doors recorded their first demo’s at World Pacific Jazz Studios in Los Angeles, California, where they cut six Jim Morrison songs. 1966, The Who played at Locarno Ballroom in Basildon, Essex, England. 1967, Pink Floyd, The Move, Soft Machine, Fairport Convention, The Nack, and Denny Lane performed at the UFO Festival held at the Roundhouse, Chalk Farm, … [Read more...] about Today in Rock History – September 2