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Today in Rock History – September 24

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1965, Bob Dylan played the first night on a 36 date North American tour at Austin Municipal Auditorium in Austin, Texas. 1966, Jimi Hendrix arrived in London with manager Chas Chandler on a flight from New York City. With only the clothes he was wearing, Hendrix had sold his other belongings to pay a hotel bill in New York. 1966, The Association started a three week run at … [Read more...] about Today in Rock History – September 24

Today in Rock History – September 23

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1966, The Rolling Stones 66 12-date UK tour kicked off at the Royal Albert Hall London. Supported by The Yardbirds, Ike and Tina Turner, and Peter Jay and the New Jaywalkers. Both Keith Moon and John Entwistle from The Who were in the audience. 1967,  The Mothers Of Invention appeared at the Royal Albert Hall London making their UK live debut 1967, The Box Tops started a … [Read more...] about Today in Rock History – September 23

Today in Rock History – August 20

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1965, The Rolling Stones’ manager Andrew Loog Oldham and his partner Tony Calder launched Immediate records. Their first release was The McCoy’s "Hang On Sloopy." Mick Jagger, Eric Clapton and Nico  all attended the launch party. The label became the home of The Small Faces, The Nice, Amen Corner and Chris Farlowe and a young producer, guitarist Jimmy Page. 1966, The … [Read more...] about Today in Rock History – August 20

Today in Rock History – July 26

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1968, The Jackson Five signed a one-year contract with Motown Records. 1968, Decca pulls the Rolling Stones' Beggars Banquet from its release schedule, citing problems with the sleeve. The design features a graffiti-covered toilet. It's one of the first disagreements between the band and the label, with Mick Jagger angrily pointing out that Decca released Tom Jones' A-tom-ic … [Read more...] about Today in Rock History – July 26