1964, The Beatles went to number one on the singles chart with "Love Me Do," the group's fourth chart topper in five months. The version released in America had Andy White playing drums while Ringo played the tambourine. The British single was a take on which Ringo played the drums. 1965, The Who performed at Mojo Club in Sheffield, South Yorkshire, England. 1965, The … [Read more...] about Today in Rock History – May 30
King Crimson
Today in Rock History – May 28
1966, Herb Alpert And The Tijuana Brass went to number one on the album chart with What Now My Love, setting a new American record with four albums in the Top Ten. The other three were; South of the Border, Going Places and Whipped Cream and Other Delights. 1966, The Who appear at South Pier in Blackpool, Lancashire, England. 1966, Percy Sledge started a two … [Read more...] about Today in Rock History – May 28
Today in Rock History – May 25
1965, Blues harmonica player, singer and songwriter, Sonny Boy Williamson died in his sleep. Van Morrison, Aerosmith, The Who, The Animals, Yardbirds, and Moody Blues all covered his songs. According to the Led Zeppelin biography Hammer of the Gods, touring the UK in the 60's, Sonny Boy set his hotel room on fire while trying to cook a rabbit in a coffee percolator. 1965, … [Read more...] about Today in Rock History – May 25
Today in Rock History – May 21
1965, The Who's second single, "Anyway Anyhow Anywhere" backed with "Daddy Rolling Stone" is released in the UK on Brunswick. Derek Johnson in New Musical Express calls is "a wild racer, with just about every conceivable gimmick...it commands attention and should do well." 1967, Jimi Hendrix signed with Reprise Records on the US Warner Brothers label. They released the … [Read more...] about Today in Rock History – May 21
Today in Rock History – May 20
1965, The Who performed at Town Hall in Kidderminster, West Midlands, England. 1966, Bob Dylan and The Band played at the ABC Theatre in Edinburgh, Scotland. Some members of the audience were unhappy with Dylan "going electric," and attempted to overpower the band by playing their own harmonicas. 1966, Pete Townshend and Roger Daltrey of the Who grew tired of waiting for … [Read more...] about Today in Rock History – May 20