1964, The Beatles started a seven week run at number one on the US singles chart with "I Want To Hold Your Hand," the first US chart topper by a UK act since The Tornadoes "Telstar" in 1962 and the first of three consecutive number ones from the group. 1964, Peter, Paul & Mary performed at the Civic Center in Charleston, West Virginia. 1965, James Brown recorded … [Read more...] about Today in Rock History – February 1
Jethro Tull
Today in Rock History – January 24
1965, The film Ferry Cross the Mersey premieres at the Liverpool Odeon. It was the first to be shot on location in Liverpool after the city's emergence into the music mainstream For authenticity, many scenes were shot in clubs near the home of Gerry and the Pacemakers' frontman Gerry Marsden. Marsden wrote nine new songs for the film which also starred Julie Samuel, Cilla … [Read more...] about Today in Rock History – January 24
Psychedelic Time Warp – Show 18
Hosted by Bart Shore. This generic show features music from Jethro Tull, Smashing Pumpkins (covering The Cars), Moody Blues, ELP, Led Zeppelin, Traffic, Beatles, Pink Floyd (from 1967), Talking Heads, Grateful Dead, Rolling Stones, AC/DC, Black Sabbath. Hear live music from David Bowie, Hendrix, Allman Brothers, Jefferson Airplane, Steve Miller, and The Doors. Plus … [Read more...] about Psychedelic Time Warp – Show 18
Today in Rock History – January 11
1967: The Jimi Hendrix Experience recorded "Purple Haze." Jimi also signed to the new record label Track Records on this day. 1968: Jimi Hendrix moves into a London townhouse formerly owned by the Messiah's composer George Frederick Handel. The guitarist tells the Daily Mirror that he will "not let the tradition down." 1969: The Rolling Stones go to number five in … [Read more...] about Today in Rock History – January 11
Psychedelic Time Warp – Show 12
Hosted by Bart Shore. This generic show has music from Aerosmith, Jeff Beck & Rod Stewart, Jethro Tull, Simple Minds, David Bowie, Led Zeppelin, Doors, Yardbirds, Molly Hatchet, vintage Fleetwood Mac, Midnight Oil, Tito Puente, the Who, Alan Parsons. Plus live Chicago, Grateful Dead, ELP and Pink Floyd. Comedy from George Carlin and National Lampoon For a … [Read more...] about Psychedelic Time Warp – Show 12