1964, The Kinks third single "You Really Got Me," was at number one on the singles chart. Future Led Zeppelin founder and guitarist Jimmy Page played tambourine on the track. 1964, Rod Stewart recorded his first single, a version of Willie Dixon's "Good Morning Little School Girl." Future Led Zeppelin bass player John Paul Jones played on the session. 1965, The Who … [Read more...] about Today in Rock History – September 10
Led Zeppelin
Today in Rock History – September 9
1965, The Hollywood Reporter ran the following classified ad, "Madness folk & roll musicians, singers wanted for acting roles in new TV show. Parts for 4 insane boys." The Monkees were born. 1965, The Rolling Stones were at number one with ("I Can't Get No) Satisfaction." 1967, Pink Floyd opened a four-date Scandanavian tour at the Boom Dancing Center in Aarhus, … [Read more...] about Today in Rock History – September 9
Today in Rock History – September 8
1966, The Who appeared at the Locarno Ballroon in Stevenage, England. This UK tour was notable for the addition of the single, "I'm A Boy" to the band's repertoire. 1968, Pink Floyd were forced to cancel a performance at the Chatelet Teenage Festival in Belgium due to work permit problems. There were some violent reactions from the fans, but the several other bands, … [Read more...] about Today in Rock History – September 8
Today in Rock History – September 7
1968, The Doors played the first of two nights at The Roundhouse, London, playing twice nightly on their first UK visit. Granada TV filmed the sold out gigs, later shown as "The Doors Are Open," which were attended by members of The Rolling Stones and Traffic. 1968, The Beach Boys played at at Patio Gardens in Farmington, Utah. 1968, Pink Floyd performed at Le Blboquet, … [Read more...] about Today in Rock History – September 7
Today in Rock History – September 5
1964, The Animals started a three week run at number one on the singles chart with "House Of The Rising Sun." When first released the record company printed the time of the song on the record as three minutes feeling that the real time of four minutes was too long for radio airplay. 1965, Sonny & Cher made their first live UK appearance when they appeared at the 100 Club … [Read more...] about Today in Rock History – September 5
