1962, Bob Dylan's debut album Bob Dylan was released in the Untied States. Initially poor sales led the record to be known around Columbia Records as "Hammond's Folly." John Hammond was producer of Dylan’s early recordings and the man responsible for signing Dylan. The album was praised by the New York City weekly newspaper Village Voice as an "explosive country blues debut," … [Read more...] about Today in Rock History – March 19
Jefferson Airplane
Today in Rock History – March 9
1967, Pink Floyd and The Thoughts appeared at the Marquee, London, England. The Marquee club has often been defined as "the most important venue in the history of pop music," not only for having been the scene of the development of modern music culture in London, but also for having been an essential meeting point for some of the most important artists in rock music. 1967, … [Read more...] about Today in Rock History – March 9
Today in Rock History – January 25
1963, Janis Joplin performs in San Francisco for the first time, singing at the North Beach coffeehouse. In lieu of money, Janis passes the hat for beers. She often sings a cappella at the Coffee Confusion and the Coffee Gallery, occasionally accompanied by Jorma Kaukonen (future guitarist with Jefferson Airplane). Joplin sings Bessie Smith and Ma Rainey blues with folksingers … [Read more...] about Today in Rock History – January 25
Psychedelic Time Warp – Planes, Trains, and Automobiles
Hosted by Bart Shore. This themed show focuses on songs or band names with planes, trains, and automobiles. Hear songs from Steve Miller, the Cure, Bob Dylan, the Clash, the Grateful Dead, Jethro Tull, Warren Zevon, Phish, the Beatles, Creedence Clearwater Revival, Chuck Berry, Roxy Music, the Yardbirds, ZZ Top. Also we've got The Cars, Jefferson Airplane and more, … [Read more...] about Psychedelic Time Warp – Planes, Trains, and Automobiles
Today in Rock History – January 14
1963, Charlie Watts made his live debut with The Rolling Stones at The Flamingo Jazz Club, Soho, London. Before joining the Stones, Watts played regularly with Alexis Korner's Blues Incorporated. The famous entourage has included Jack Bruce, Charlie Watts, Terry Cox, Ginger Baker, Art Wood, Long John Baldry, Ronnie Jones, Danny Thompson, Graham Bond, Cyril Davies and Dick … [Read more...] about Today in Rock History – January 14
