1965, The Rolling Stones perform at Will Rogers Auditorium in Fort Worth, Texas. 1967, The Who begin their first headlining tour of the U.S. at the Civic Auditorium in Fargo, North Dakota with supporting act the Unbelievable Uglies. The Mayor of Fargo accuses the Who of inciting the teen audience with their instrument-destroying behavior and bans them from ever appearing … [Read more...] about Today in Rock History – November 21
Jethro Tull
Today in Rock History – November 17
1966, The Beach Boys were at number one on the singles chart with "Good Vibrations." The single was taken from the album Pet Sounds. 1967, A 16-date UK package tour with Jimi Hendrix, Pink Floyd, The Move, The Nice and Amen Corner played at the City Hall, Sheffield. A review in the Sheffield Star noted, "Like an electrified golliwog, Jimi Hendrix threw himself into a … [Read more...] about Today in Rock History – November 17
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 – November 1
1965, The Rolling Stones played at the War Memorial Auditorium, New York during the band's second North American tour. The set list was,"She Said Yeah," "Hitch Hike," "Heart of Stone," "Mercy, Mercy," "That's How Strong My Love Is," "Play With Fire," "The Last Time," "Good Times," "Oh Baby," "Get Off Of My Cloud," "I'm Moving On," and "(I Can't Get No) Satisfaction." 1966, … [Read more...] about Today in Rock History – November 1
Today in Rock History – October 31
1964, Bob Dylan performs a Halloween concert at New York's Philharmonic Hall. CBS is recording the show for a possible live album. Dylan shows off a new composition called "Advice to Geraldine on Her Miscellaneous Birthday." 1964, Ray Charles was arrested by Logan Airport customs officials in Boston and charged with possession of heroin. This was his third drug charge, … [Read more...] about Today in Rock History – October 31