1968, Herb Alpert started a four week run at number one on the singles chart with "This Guys In Love With You." It was his first chart topper, plus first number one for the A&M label, as well as for writers Burt Bacharach and Hal David 1968, The Rolling Stones go to number one in the UK with "Jumpin' Jack Flash." It was the first time they had visited the top spot in two … [Read more...] about Today in Rock History – June 22
Otis Redding
Today in Rock History – June 16
1965, Bob Dylan recorded "Like A Rolling Stone" at Columbia Recording Studios in New York City, during sessions for the forthcoming Highway 61 Revisited album. Session musicians included Mike Bloomfield and Al Kooper, whose Hammond organ on "Like A Rolling Stone" became one of rock's most recognizable sounds. 1965, The Who's manager Chris Stamp goes on his first trip to see … [Read more...] about Today in Rock History – June 16
Today in Rock History – April 8
1964, The Supremes record "Where Did Our Love Go" at Motown Studios in Detroit. The song would become the first of their five number one singles. 1965, Unit Four Plus Two were at number one on the singles chart with "Concrete And Clay," the English group's only chart topping hit. 1966, The Who played at Queens Hall in Leeds, West Yorkshire, England. 1967, Otis Redding, … [Read more...] about Today in Rock History – April 8
Today in Rock History – April 2
1964, The Beach Boys recorded their next single "I Get Around," which became their first US number one in the summer of '64.1965, The Who made their first radio appearance on the UK BBC's Joe Loss Pop Show.1966, a charity concert at The Hollywood Bowl, Hollywood, California, took place featuring, Jan and Dean, Sonny & Cher, The Mamas And The Papas, The Turtles, Otis … [Read more...] about Today in Rock History – April 2
Today in Rock History – March 17
1957, Elvis Presley bought the Graceland mansion for $102,500. The 23 room, 10,000 square foot home, on 13.8 acres of land, would be expanded to more than 17,000 square feet before Elvis moved in a few weeks later. The original building had at one time been a place of worship, used by the Graceland Christian Church. It was named after the builder's daughter, Grace. 1967, … [Read more...] about Today in Rock History – March 17
