1965, The Beatles worked on a new George Harrison song "Think For Yourself" at Abbey Road for their forthcoming Rubber Soul album. After rehearsing the song, they recorded the basic instrumental track in one take. 1966, The Who go into CBS Studios in London and record at least two takes of the backing track for their next single "Happy Jack." John and Keith then go to Regent … [Read more...] about Today in Rock History – November 8
Grateful Dead
Today in Rock History – September 15
1965, The Ford Motor Company became the first automaker to offer an 8-track tape player as an option for their entire line of vehicles on sale in the US. Tapes were initially only available at auto parts stores. Home 8-track equipment was still a year away. 1966, The Who played at Gaumont Theatre in Stoke-on-Trent, Staffordshire, England. 1966, The Small Faces were at … [Read more...] about Today in Rock History – September 15
Psychedelic Time Warp – Show 39
Hosted by Bart Shore. This generic show features music from Jimi Hendrix, Ten Years After, the Doors, U2, Bob Marley, Deep Purple, the Police, Rolling Stones, Jethro Tull, Traffic, Steely Dan, and King Crimson. Plus live performances from the Who, Talking Heads, Steppenwolf, Genesis, and the Grateful Dead. Comedy from David Frye and Monty Python. For a list of … [Read more...] about Psychedelic Time Warp – Show 39
Psychedelic Time Warp – Jerry Garcia Tribute
Hosted by Bart Shore We commemorate Jerry Garcia's birth on August 1st, 1942 and his passing on August 9, 1995. Hour one has a variety of Jerry Garcia solo projects and acoustic band performances from 1972 through 1994. Hour two has the best of Jerry's Grateful Dead days including a 1966 demo and concluding with the last song he ever played in concert - Black … [Read more...] about Psychedelic Time Warp – Jerry Garcia Tribute
Today in Rock History – August 1
1964, "A Hard Day's Night" went to the top of the charts giving The Beatles their fifth US number one single in seven months. 1964, Billboard Magazine reported that the harmonica was making a comeback in a big way thanks to its use by Stevie Wonder, The Rolling Stones, The Beatles and Bob Dylan. 1965, During a UK tour, The Rolling Stones appeared at the London Palladium … [Read more...] about Today in Rock History – August 1