1965, Wilson Pickett made his UK live debut at the Scotch of St. James Club in London. 1966, John Lennon met Yoko Ono for the first time when he visited her art exhibition "Unfinished Paintings and Objects" at the Indica Gallery in London. 1967, the first issue of Rolling Stone Magazine was published in San Francisco. It featured a photo of John Lennon on the cover, … [Read more...] about Today in Rock History – November 9
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Today in Rock History – October 28
1964, the first of two nights billed as the "T.A.M.I. Show" took place at the Civic Auditorium, Santa Monica. Smokey Robinson & The Miracles, The Beach Boys, Chuck Berry, Marvin Gaye, The Supremes, and The Rolling Stones all performed. The best footage from each of the two concert dates was edited into a 123-minute film, which was released on December 29, 1964. Jan and Dean … [Read more...] about Today in Rock History – October 28
Today in Rock History – August 15
1965, The Beatles set a new world record for the largest attendance at a pop concert when they played in front of 55,600 fans at Shea Stadium in New York City. Also on the bill were Brenda Holloway, The King Curtis Band, The Young Rascals and Sounds Incorporated. The Beatles were paid $160,000 for the show. The set list: Twist and Shout, She's a Woman, I Feel Fine, Dizzy Miss … [Read more...] about Today in Rock History – August 15
Today in Rock History – July 27
1968, Bee Gee Robin Gibb collapsed, as the group were about to set out on their first US tour. The singer was suffering from nervous exhaustion. 1968, The Steve Miller Band appeared at the Grande Ballroom in Detroit, Michigan. 1968, Cass Elliot released her first solo single following the break up of The Mamas and Papas. "Dream a Little Dream of Me" had been around since … [Read more...] about Today in Rock History – July 27
Today in Rock History – July 25
1964, The Beatles third album A Hard Day's Night started a twenty-one week run at the top of the UK charts. This was the first Beatles album to be recorded entirely on four-track tape, allowing for good stereo mixes. 1965, Bob Dylan plugged in for his headlining set backed by the Butterfield Blues Band at The Newport Folk Festival in Newport, Rhode Island. Folk music purists … [Read more...] about Today in Rock History – July 25