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
Herman's Hermits
Today in Rock History – June 28
1966, The Small Faces appeared live at the Marquee Club in Wardour Street, London. Admission cost $1.05 1967, Pink Floyd performed at The Dance Hall, Eel Pie Island Hotel, Twickenham, England. 1968,The Beatles were at Studio Two at Abbey Road studios, where they recorded "Good Night," John Lennon’s lullaby for his 5-year-old son Julian. It was said to be inspired by Cole … [Read more...] about Today in Rock History – June 28
Today in Rock History – June 6
1965, Herman's Hermits play The Ed Sullivan Show. 1965, The Rolling Stones released the single "(I Can't Get No) Satisfaction" on the Decca label in the US. The song also featured on the American version of the Rolling Stones' fourth studio album, Out of Our Heads, released that July. 1965, The Who played at St. Joseph's Hall in London. 1966, Roy Orbison's first wife, … [Read more...] about Today in Rock History – June 6
Today in Rock History – May 22
1964, The Beatles arrived back from their first US trip at Heathrow Airport and were greeted by thousands of fans. Also on this day The Beatles scored their second chart topping album with The Beatles Second Album. It displaced Meet The Beatles! from the top of the charts. 1965, The Beatles' "Ticket to Ride " surpassed Herman's Hermits "Mrs. Brown, … [Read more...] about Today in Rock History – May 22
Today in Rock History – May 1
1965, Herman's Hermits started a three week run at number one on the US singles chart with "Mrs Brown You've Got A Lovely Daughter." 1966, The Beatles played a 15-minute live set on stage for the last time in the UK when they appeared at the NME Poll Winners concert at Wembley Empire Pool. The Beatles set included five songs: "I Feel Fine," "Nowhere Man," "Day Tripper," "If … [Read more...] about Today in Rock History – May 1