1965, The Who's second single, "Anyway Anyhow Anywhere" backed with "Daddy Rolling Stone" is released in the UK on Brunswick. Derek Johnson in New Musical Express calls is "a wild racer, with just about every conceivable gimmick...it commands attention and should do well." 1967, Jimi Hendrix signed with Reprise Records on the US Warner Brothers label. They released the … [Read more...] about Today in Rock History – May 21
Paul McCartney
Today in Rock History – May 15
1966, Pink Floyd played at The Marquee Club, Wardour Street, London. They were billed as the Pink Floyd Sound, as part of their "Spontaneous Underground" period. 1967, Paul McCartney is hanging out with Keith Moon and Eric Burdon at Georgie Fame concert at the Bag O'Nails club in London. The young American photographer of The Who's March visit to New York, Linda … [Read more...] about Today in Rock History – May 15
Today in Rock History – May 14
1964, Jan & Dean start recording "Little Old Lady (From Pasadena)." 1965, The Who appeared at Civic Hall in Dunstable, Bedfordshire, England. 1965, San Francisco radio station KYA hosts the Rolling Stones, the Byrds, Beau Brummels, Paul Revere & the Raiders, and the Vejtables at the Civic Auditorium. 1966, The Who played at Palais in Bury, Manchester, … [Read more...] about Today in Rock History – May 14
Today in Rock History – May 13
1967, The Monkees second album More Of The Monkees, went to No.1 on the charts. In 1967 only four albums reached No.1; The Sound Of Music which spent 17 weeks at No.1, The Beatles Sgt Pepper"s, 25 weeks at No.1 and The Monkees" first and second albums spent 9 weeks at No.1. 1967, The Who played at the Shoreline Hotel in Bognor Regis, West Sussex, … [Read more...] about Today in Rock History – May 13
Today in Rock History – May 8
1965, Shooting of the promotional film for Bob Dylan’s "Subterranean Homesick Blues" took place at the side of the Savoy Hotel in London. Actors in the background were Allen Ginsberg and Bob Neuwirth. The cards that Dylan held up to the camera were painted by Alan Price and Joan Baez. 1966, Pink Floyd appeared at the Marquee Club in London. 1967, Gerry And The Pacemakers … [Read more...] about Today in Rock History – May 8