1966, Working at Abbey Road in London, Paul McCartney overdubbed his lead vocal for "When I'm Sixty-Four." Then The Beatles set about remaking a new John Lennon song "Strawberry Fields Forever." 1967, Pink Floyd appeared at the Royal College of Art in London. 1968, Singer and guitarist Graham Nash left The Hollies and started working with David Crosby and Stephen Stills … [Read more...] about Today in Rock History – December 8
Mick Jagger
Today in Rock History – November 5
1965, The Who released the single "My Generation" in the US. While the UK release would reach the second spot, the song barely rippled in the US peaking at number 74 on the Billboard Hot 100. 1965, The Doors appeared at the Pioneer Club Boat Ride, Los Angeles, California. 1966, The Monkees were at the top of the Billboard singles chart with "Last Train To Clarksville," … [Read more...] about Today in Rock History – November 5
Today in Rock History – October 21
1965, Wanting to improve on a previous recording session The Beatles started from scratch on a new song called "Norwegian Wood (This Bird Has Flown,") finishing recordings in three takes. They also begin working on a new John Lennon song "Nowhere Man." 1965, The Kingsmen perform "Louie Louie" on the ABC television variety show Shindig! Also guesting were the Dave Clark … [Read more...] about Today in Rock History – October 21
Today in Rock History – October 7
1966, The Rolling Stones made their last appearance on UK TV Pop show Ready Steady Go! 1966, Johnny Kidd was killed in a car crash while on UK tour in Radcliffe, Manchester. He was 27. Kidd had the 1960 UK number one single "Shakin' All Over." The Guess Who covered it in 1965, and the following year it became a number one hit in Canada, and a number twenty-two hit in … [Read more...] about Today in Rock History – October 7
Today in Rock History – October 1
1965, Bob Dylan appeared at Carnegie Hall in New York City and introduced his new touring band made up of guitarist Robbie Robertson, organist Garth Hudson, bassist Rick Danko, pianist Richard Manual and drummer Levon Helm. They will become known simply as The Band. 1965, The Rolling Stones played at The ABC Regal in Chester, Cheshire, England. 1966, Jimi Hendrix appeared … [Read more...] about Today in Rock History – October 1
