Hosted by Bart Shore. This show is a tribute to Canadian artists and bands, with music from Joni Mitchell, the Band, Paul Anka, Heart, kd lang, Neil Merriweather, the Tragically Hip, Blue Rodeo, Gordon Lightfoot, Cowboy Junkies, Steppenwolf, Our Lady Peace, the Stampeders, Arcade Fire, the Sheepdogs, Lighthouse, BTO, the Guess Who, the New Pornographers, Alvvays, Blood … [Read more...] about Psychedelic Time Warp – Oh, Canada, Vol. 1
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Today in Rock History – November 18
1963, The Beatles received silver LP discs for Please Please Me and With the Beatles at a ceremony held at EMI House in London. They also received a silver EP for Twist and Shout, and a silver single for "She Loves You." The band then attend a cocktail party and a formal lunch in the EMI boardroom with company executives and invited guests. 1964, On the TV show … [Read more...] about Today in Rock History – November 18
Today in Rock History – November 17
1966, The Beach Boys were at number one on the singles chart with "Good Vibrations." The single was taken from the album Pet Sounds. 1967, A 16-date UK package tour with Jimi Hendrix, Pink Floyd, The Move, The Nice and Amen Corner played at the City Hall, Sheffield. A review in the Sheffield Star noted, "Like an electrified golliwog, Jimi Hendrix threw himself into a … [Read more...] about Today in Rock History – November 17
Today in Rock History – November 16
1968, The Jimi Hendrix Experience went to number one on the album chart with Electric Ladyland. The double album included "Crosstown Traffic," "Voodoo Chile," and "All Along the Watchtower." It featured guest appearances by Dave Mason, Steve Winwood and Al Kooper. 1968, The Steve Miller Band performed at the Grande Ballroom, Detroit, Michigan. 1968, Led Zeppelin played … [Read more...] about Today in Rock History – November 16
Today in Rock History – November 14
1967, a 16 date UK package tour with Jimi Hendrix, Pink Floyd, The Move, The Nice, and Amen Corner kicked off at the Royal Albert Hall, London. All acts played two shows per night. 1969, The Allman Brothers Band performed on the Boston Common in Boston, Massachusetts. 1969, "Sugar Sugar" by The Archies was at number one on the singles chart. The single became the longest … [Read more...] about Today in Rock History – November 14