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
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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
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 bass to a … [Read more...] about Today in Rock History – September 29
Today in Rock History – August 7
1965, Herman's Hermits went to number one on the singles chart with "I'm Henry VIII I Am." The single was only released in the US. Singer Peter Noone once interviewed Elvis Presley for UK music paper New Musical Express. 1965, Mike Smith of the Dave Clark Five suffered two broken ribs when he was pulled off the stage by a fan in Chicago. 1965, The Turtles' remake of Bob … [Read more...] about Today in Rock History – August 7