1968, The Beatles recorded promotional videos for "Hey Jude" and "Revolution" at Twickenham Film Studios. The vocals are recorded live over the pre-recorded instrumental tracks to get round the current British Musicians Union ban on lip-sync performances. For "Hey Jude," The Beatles were accompanied by a 36-piece orchestra and 300 fans and other assorted extras who join in … [Read more...] about Today in Rock History – September 4
Led Zeppelin
Today in Rock History – September 3
1966, Donovan went to number one on the US singles chart with "Sunshine Superman," a number two hit in the UK. The track featured then Yardbird and future Led Zeppelin guitarist Jimmy Page. 1967, During a 10-date tour of Sweden, The Jimi Hendrix Experience appeared at the Liseburg in Gothenburg, Sweden. 1968, After a two week absence, Ringo Starr rejoined The Beatles. … [Read more...] about Today in Rock History – September 3
Psychedelic Time Warp – Musical Questions
Hosted by Bart Shore. In "Musical Questions" - nearly every song ends with a question mark. Hear music from Bo Diddley, The Beatles, Creedence Clearwater Revival, Robert Palmer, the Moody Blues, Peter Frampton, Derek & the Dominos, Jimi Hendrix, PG&E, Marshal Tucker Band, ? and the Mysterians, the Who, R.E.M., Chicago, Arctic Monkeys, and King Gizzard & the … [Read more...] about Psychedelic Time Warp – Musical Questions
Today in Rock History – August 30
1966, The Who begin two days of recording at IBC Studios and Pye No. 2 Studio in London. During the sessions the group records The Regent's "Barbara Ann," The Everly Brothers' "Man with Money," Martha and the Vandellas' "Heatwave," and the theme to the then smash hit TV show Batman. The tracks are intended for a new album tentatively titled Jigsaw Puzzle. Kit Lambert produces … [Read more...] about Today in Rock History – August 30
Today in Rock History – August 29
1966, The Beatles played their last concert before a paying audience, at Candlestick Park in San Francisco, California to a sold-out crowd of 25,000. John and Paul, knowing what the fans do not, bring cameras on stage and take pictures between songs. Songs performed at the show were "Rock and Roll Music", "She's a Woman", "If I Needed Someone", "Day Tripper", "Baby's in Black", … [Read more...] about Today in Rock History – August 29
