1964, The Beatles release their single “I Feel Fine” in the U.K. and perform on the British TV show Ready Steady Go! Beatles manager Brian Epstein denies US reports that he will sell his contract with the band “at any price.” 1965, The Who’s “My Generation” reaches its UK peak at number two, being beaten […]
Today in Rock History – June 22
1968, Herb Alpert started a four week run at number one on the singles chart with “This Guys In Love With You.” It was his first chart topper, plus first number one for the A&M label, as well as for writers Burt Bacharach and Hal David 1968, The Rolling Stones go to number one in […]
Today in Rock History – May 28
1966, Herb Alpert And The Tijuana Brass went to number one on the album chart with What Now My Love, setting a new American record with four albums in the Top Ten. The other three were; South of the Border, Going Places and Whipped Cream and Other Delights. 1966, The Who appear at South Pier in Blackpool, […]
Today in Rock History – March 5
1965, The Rolling Stones kicked off their fifth UK tour at The Regal Theatre, Edmonton, London. A 14-date package tour with The Hollies, The Konrads and Dave Berry and the Cruisers. 1966, Herb Alpert And The Tijuana Brass went to number one on the album chart with Going Places. 1966, Staff Sergeant Barry Sadler started a […]
New Feature: On The Record – Whipped Cream & Other Delights
On The Record with Eric Berman – Herb Alpert & The Tijuana Brass I can’t begin to tell you how many times I’ve been over to visit InternetFM.com’s resident music guru Eric Berman. His collection is simply astounding. It would be the envy of just about any radio station in the world, let alone any […]
