1965, The Beatles Story, yet another US-only collection of Fab Four releases, goes to number seven in the album charts. The Beatles are currently number one in the singles charts with "I Feel Fine." 1966, “We Can Work It Out” by the The Beatles takes over the top spot from Simon & Garfunkel’s “Sounds of Silence.” It remains for two weeks, then falls to second once again … [Read more...] about Today in Rock History – January 2
Geroge Harrison
Today in Rock History – May 15
1966, Pink Floyd played at The Marquee Club, Wardour Street, London. They were billed as the Pink Floyd Sound, as part of their "Spontaneous Underground" period. 1967, Paul McCartney is hanging out with Keith Moon and Eric Burdon at Georgie Fame concert at the Bag O'Nails club in London. The young American photographer of The Who's March visit to New York, Linda … [Read more...] about Today in Rock History – May 15
Today in Rock History – May 9
1966, The Doors played at the Whisky A Go-Go, West Hollywood, California auditioning for a spot as the venue's house band. 1967, Sandie Shaw was at number one on the UK singles chart with "Puppet On A String." This week's two highest new entries were Jimi Hendrix with "The Wind Cries Mary," and The Kinks "Waterloo Sunset." 1968, Blue Cheer, supported by Quill, appeared at … [Read more...] about Today in Rock History – May 9
