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Today in Rock History – March 22

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1965, Bringing It All Back Home, Bob Dylan's fifth studio album was released. The album reached number six on Billboard's Pop Albums chart, the first of Dylan's albums to break into the US top 10, and it also topped the UK charts later that Spring. The lead-off track, "Subterranean Homesick Blues," became Dylan's first single to chart in the US, peaking at number 39. The … [Read more...] about Today in Rock History – March 22

Today in Rock History – January 22

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1964, The Yardbirds, featuring Eric Clapton appeared at The Cavern Club, Liverpool, England. 1965, The Rolling Stones began a 16-date tour of Australia and New Zealand at the Agricultural Hall at Manufacturers Auditorium in Sydney with Roy Orbison, The Newbeats and Ray Columbus and the Invaders. 1965, The Who pre-tape their first appearance on Radio Luxembourg's Ready … [Read more...] about Today in Rock History – January 22

Today in Rock History – December 31

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1966, The Monkees started a seven-week run at number one on the singles charts with the Neil Diamond song "I'm A Believer." 1966, Ray Charles appeared at the City Center Arena in Seattle Washington.  The tickets cost $4.50 at the door. 1966, The Move, Pink Floyd, and The Who appeared at the New Year's Eve All Night Rave, at The Roundhouse, Chalk Farm Road, London. 1967, … [Read more...] about Today in Rock History – December 31

Today in Rock History – December 9

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1966, Supergroup Cream released their debut studio album Fresh Cream in the UK. The power trio of Eric Clapton, Jack Bruce and Ginger Baker also released their second single "I Feel Free" on the same day. 1967, The Doors appeared at the New Haven Arena, New Haven, Connecticut. Before the show, a policeman found singer Jim Morrison making out with an 18 year-old girl in a … [Read more...] about Today in Rock History – December 9