1967, Filming began for The Beatles Magical Mystery Tour. There was no script, nor a very clear idea of exactly what was to be accomplished, not even a clear direction about where the bus was supposed to go. The "Magical Mystery Tour" bus set off for the West Country in England stopping for the night in Teignmouth, Devon were hundreds of fans greeted The Beatles at their … [Read more...] about Today in Rock History – September 11
Pink Floyd
Today in Rock History – September 9
1965, The Hollywood Reporter ran the following classified ad, "Madness folk & roll musicians, singers wanted for acting roles in new TV show. Parts for 4 insane boys." The Monkees were born. 1965, The Rolling Stones were at number one with ("I Can't Get No) Satisfaction." 1967, Pink Floyd opened a four-date Scandanavian tour at the Boom Dancing Center in Aarhus, … [Read more...] about Today in Rock History – September 9
Today in Rock History – September 8
1966, The Who appeared at the Locarno Ballroon in Stevenage, England. This UK tour was notable for the addition of the single, "I'm A Boy" to the band's repertoire. 1968, Pink Floyd were forced to cancel a performance at the Chatelet Teenage Festival in Belgium due to work permit problems. There were some violent reactions from the fans, but the several other bands, … [Read more...] about Today in Rock History – September 8
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 – September 1
1966, The Byrds played the first of an eleven-night run at the Whisky A Go-GO in Hollywood, California. 1967, David Bowie released the single "Love You Till Tuesday" which failed to reach the charts. 1967, The four Beatles held a meeting at Paul McCartney's house in London to decide upon their next course of action following the death of manager Brian Epstein. They … [Read more...] about Today in Rock History – September 1
