1964, The Who played the first of 22 consecutive Tuesday night gigs at The Marquee Club in London, the band were paid £50 ($80) for each gig. 1965, during a North America tour The Rolling Stones appeared at the Vancouver Auditorium, Vancouver, British Columbia. 1966, Tom Jones was atop on the singles chart with his version of "Green Green Grass Of Home." It stayed at … [Read more...] about Today in Rock History – December 1
King Crimson
Today in Rock History – November 27
1964, The Beatles release their single "I Feel Fine" in the U.K. and perform on the British TV show Ready Steady Go! Beatles manager Brian Epstein denies US reports that he will sell his contract with the band "at any price." 1965, The Who's “My Generation" reaches its UK peak at number two, being beaten out of first place by The Seekers' “The Carnival Is Over."The Who play … [Read more...] about Today in Rock History – November 27
Today in Rock History – November 16
1968, The Jimi Hendrix Experience went to number one on the album chart with Electric Ladyland. The double album included "Crosstown Traffic," "Voodoo Chile," and "All Along the Watchtower." It featured guest appearances by Dave Mason, Steve Winwood and Al Kooper. 1968, The Steve Miller Band performed at the Grande Ballroom, Detroit, Michigan. 1968, Led Zeppelin played … [Read more...] about Today in Rock History – November 16
Today in Rock History – October 24
1964, The Rolling Stones kicked off an 11-date North American tour playing two shows at The New York Academy of Music. 1966, The Who performed at Folkparken, Halmstad, Sweden. 1967, The Who record an acoustic version of “Mary Anne With The Shaky Hands” at De Lane Lea Studios in London. 1969, Yes performed at Nottingham University, Nottingham, England. 1969, Humble … [Read more...] about Today in Rock History – October 24
Today in Rock History – October 18
1964, The Animals kicked off their first headlining UK tour at the ABC in Manchester with Carl Perkins, Gene Vincent and The Nashville Teens supporting. 1964, Taking a day off from their British tour The Beatles go into the studio and complete the recording of six album tracks and the A-side of their next single, "I Feel Fine." They also complete "Eight Days a Week," "Kansas … [Read more...] about Today in Rock History – October 18