1963, The Beatles received silver LP discs for Please Please Me and With the Beatles at a ceremony held at EMI House in London. They also received a silver EP for Twist and Shout, and a silver single for "She Loves You." The band then attend a cocktail party and a formal lunch in the EMI boardroom with company executives and invited guests. 1964, On the TV show Shindig! the … [Read more...] about Today in Rock History – November 18
Manfred Mann
Today in Rock History – October 17
1964, Manfred Mann started a two week run at number one on the US singles chart with "Do Wah Diddy Diddy." It was also a chart topper in the UK. The song was first released by the US group The Exciters. 1967, A 10-date package tour of the UK played the last night at the De Montfort Hall, Leicester featuring Traffic, The Young Rascals, Vanilla Fudge, Art and Keith … [Read more...] about Today in Rock History – October 17
Today in Rock History – February 14
1967, Aretha Franklin records a cover of Otis Redding's "Respect"at Atlantic Studios in New York. It would become a number one US single in June. 1967, The Doors play the Whisky A Go-Go in Los Angeles. 1967, Jimi Hendrix appeared at Gray's Club in Tilbury, Essex, England. 1968, Manfred Mann were at number one on the UK singles chart with their version of the Bob … [Read more...] about Today in Rock History – February 14