1965, "Downtown" by Petula Clark was at number one on the US singles chart. A young Jimmy Page had played as a session guitarist on the track, giving him his first US number one hit, as well as a number two hit in the UK. 1965, during a Rolling Stones tour of Australia and New Zealand, guitarist Keith Richards had his shirt torn off after 50 fans invaded the stage during the … [Read more...] about Today in Rock History – January 26
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Psychedelic Time Warp – Blues Power Vol. 1
Hosted by Bart Shore. This theme show showcases The Blues: modern and contemporary artists playing blues. The roster on this episode features blues legends and rock and roll artists. Hear original tunes, plus interpretations of blues classics as well as songs inspired by these blues icons. Buddy Guy, Junior Wells, BB King, Willie Dixon, Muddy Waters, Bo Diddley, Howlin' … [Read more...] about Psychedelic Time Warp – Blues Power Vol. 1
Bob Dylan, Rock History – February 4
1966, Bob Dylan and The Band played at the Convention Center in Louisville, Kentucky. This was the first date on a world tour which would become significant as the first outing in which Dylan used electric instruments, after he had gone "electric" at the 1965 Newport Folk Festival. 1966, The Who play the Astoria Theatre in Finsbury Park, North London. The supporting acts are … [Read more...] about Bob Dylan, Rock History – February 4
Song Of The Day – “Hot Stuff” by The Rolling Stones
Today’s Song Of The Day comes from the Rolling Stones’ 1976 album Black And Blue. Next to Goats Head Soup, the album stands as one of the most maligned Rolling Stones releases of the 1970s. That assessment is totally unfair since the album actually is one of the most varied and forward looking records in their catalog, featuring two superb ballads, two terse rockers and several … [Read more...] about Song Of The Day – “Hot Stuff” by The Rolling Stones
Song Of The Day– “Shake Your Hips” by Slim Harpo
This record's got it all! An insinuating groove that doesn't quit...otherworldly vocals that spook and caress at the same time...laid bare stripped down production, and the stellar harp playing that gave Slim Harpo his surname. There's good reason why ‘60s British Invasion groups like The Who, the Yardbirds, the Kinks and the Rolling Stones borrowed so heavily from … [Read more...] about Song Of The Day– “Shake Your Hips” by Slim Harpo