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
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
Today in Rock History – October 26
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 … [Read more...] about Today in Rock History – October 26
