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Today in Rock History – October 26

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1963, Bob Dylan played a sell out concert at Carnegie Hall in New York City. 1965,  Queen Elizabeth II invested The Beatles with their MBE's at Buckingham Palace, London. According to an account by John Lennon, the group smoked marijuana in one of the palace bathrooms to calm their nerves. Many former recipients gave their MBE's back in protest, to which John Lennon responded … [Read more...] about Today in Rock History – October 26

Today in Rock History – October 25

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1964, The Rolling Stones appeared for the first time on The Ed Sullivan Show from New York, performing "Around And Around" and ‘Time Is On My Side." A riot breaks out in the studio, prompting Sullivan’s infamous quote, “I promise you they’ll never be back on our show again.” The Rolling Stones went on to make a further five appearances on Sullivan’s show between 1965 and … [Read more...] about Today in Rock History – October 25

Today in Rock History – October 15

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1966, Pink Floyd (who were paid £15 for the gig), The Move, Denny Laine, and Soft Machine all appeared at the launch for International Times at London's Roundhouse. 1966, The Four Tops started a two week run at number one on the US singles chart with "Reach Out And I'll Be There." The spot was previously held by "Cherish" from The Association. 1967, Cream played at the … [Read more...] about Today in Rock History – October 15

Today in Rock History – September 6

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1966, The Who begin the week  at The Palais in Ilford, Essex, England. Earlier in the day they record performances of "I'm A Boy" and "Heatwave" for British television's Ready, Steady, GO! 1968, Working at Abbey Road studios in London, The Beatles recoded overdubs onto the new George Harrison song "While My Guitar Gently Weeps." Eric Clapton added the guitar solo and became … [Read more...] about Today in Rock History – September 6