1965, Filming began on The Beatles follow up to A Hard Days Night on location in the Bahamas with the working title of Eight Arms To Hold You. 1966, During an 11-date tour of Australia and New Zealand The Rolling Stones played the first of four nights at the Palais Theatre, St Kida, Melbourne. 1967, Jimi Hendrix appeared at Worthing Pier in Worthing, West Sussex, … [Read more...] about Today in Rock History – February 23
Roxy Music
Today in Rock History – February 15
1964, The Beatles scored their first number one album with Meet The Beatles! The album stayed at the top of the charts for eleven weeks. 1964, The Dave Clark Five appeared on the UK TV show Thank Your Lucky Stars. 1965, American singer and pianist Nat King Cole died of lung cancer. His first hit was the 1943 "Straighten Up and Fly Right." Cole also had the 1955 … [Read more...] about Today in Rock History – February 15
Today in Rock History – February 10
1967, The Beatles recorded the orchestral build-up for the middle and end of "A Day in the Life." At the Beatles' request, the orchestra members arrived in full evening dress along with novelty items. One violinist wore a red clowns nose, while another a fake gorilla's paw on his bow hand. Others were wearing funny hats and other assorted novelties. The recording was filmed for … [Read more...] about Today in Rock History – February 10
Today in Rock History – January 27
1962, The Beatles appeared at Aintree Institute in Aintree, Liverpool. The group had played here many times before but this was their last performance at the venue. Brian Epstein became infuriated when the promoter paid The Beatles' fee of £15 with handfuls of loose change. Epstein took this as an insult to the group, and made sure that The Beatles never played for promoter … [Read more...] about Today in Rock History – January 27
Today in Rock History – January 23
1964, The Searchers were at number one on the singles chart with the Sonny Bono song "Needles And Pins." 1965, The Who play the Corn Exchange at Chelmsford and then an all-night rave at the Club Noreik in Tottenham. Opening for The Who at the all-night rave is The Muleskinners featuring future Small Faces' keyboardist, Ian McLagan. 1966, Big Brother & the Holding … [Read more...] about Today in Rock History – January 23
