1964, During a US tour Beach Boy Brian Wilson had a nervous breakdown during a flight from Los Angeles to Houston. Wilson left the band to concentrate on writing and producing. Glen Campbell replaced Wilson for the bands live shows. 1964, Radio London, one of England’s first offshore “pirate” radio stations, begins broadcasting. Ella Fitzgerald’s recording of “Can’t Buy Me … [Read more...] about Today in Rock History – December 23
Grand Funk
Psychedelic Time Warp – Sun and Moon, Part 1
Hosted by Bart Shore. Sun songs. Part One is all Sun songs - sun or sunshine tunes with music from Richie Havens, the Beatles, Neville Brothers, Jonathan Edwards, Doobie Brothers, Violent Femmes, Al Stewart, Elton John, the Doors, Yes, Camel, Pink Floyd, the Police, Soundgarden, Traffic, and Jethro Tull. Also Grand Funk, Fijiid Pink, Eddie Vedder, Madness, Unknown … [Read more...] about Psychedelic Time Warp – Sun and Moon, Part 1
Today in Rock History – November 5
1965, The Who released the single "My Generation" in the US. While the UK release would reach the second spot, the song barely rippled in the US peaking at number 74 on the Billboard Hot 100. 1965, The Doors appeared at the Pioneer Club Boat Ride, Los Angeles, California. 1966, The Monkees were at the top of the Billboard singles chart with "Last Train To Clarksville," … [Read more...] about Today in Rock History – November 5
Psychedelic Time Warp – Show 21
Hosted by Bart Shore. A generic show with Spirit, the Lemon Pipers, a Beatles demo, live Grateful Dead, John Lennon, the Stones, the Leaves , Genesis, Robin Trower, Led Zeppelin, Grand Funk, and lots of abbreviated bands: REM, CSNY, CCR, ELO, BOC, NRBQ, along with live Pink Floyd from the BBC. Also comedy from Monty Python and National Lampoon. For a list of … [Read more...] about Psychedelic Time Warp – Show 21
Today in Rock History – September 29
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