1965, The Who perform at The Marquee in London where they break box office records for the venue. 1966, "Mississippi" John Hurt, country blues singer and guitarist, died of a heart attack in his home state of Mississippi. Material recorded by him has been re-released by many record labels over the years and his songs have been recorded by Bob Dylan, Jerry Garcia, Beck, Doc … [Read more...] about Today in Rock History – November 2
Stevie Wonder
Today in Rock History – October 16
1966, Grace Slick performs as a member of Jefferson Airplane for the first time at San Francisco's Fillmore West after Signe Anderson bows out of the group's lineup. Slick, who was with fellow San Francisco band Great Society, introduces the band to two new songs, her composition "White Rabbit," and "Somebody to Love," written by her then brother-in-law Darby Slick. 1967, … [Read more...] about Today in Rock History – October 16
Today in Rock History – October 13
1965, The Who go into IBC Studio A in London for a midnight session to record their next single. The final release version of "My Generation" is laid down as well as "The Kids Are Alright." The next day Glyn Johns makes mono mixes of the two songs plus the UK B-side to "My Generation," "Shout and Shimmy," that had been recorded in April. He also prepares the 2:42 edited version … [Read more...] about Today in Rock History – October 13
Today in Rock History – October 5
1966, Jimi Hendrix, Mitch Mitchell and Noel Redding played together for the first time, The Jimi Hendrix Experience were formed. 1967, The Doors played the final night of a five night run at Steve Paul's Scene in New York City. 1969, Donovan appeared at Ellis Auditorium North Hall in Memphis, Tennessee. 1970, The Rolling Stones performed at Festhalle in Frankfurt, … [Read more...] about Today in Rock History – October 5
Today in Rock History – September 14
1967, The Jimi Hendrix Experience appeared on UK music show Top Of The Pops. 1967, Filming continued for The Beatles Magical Mystery Tour in South West England. The Beatles searched for a quiet, secluded field in which they could conduct filming, but once they'd disembarked from the bus and set up for shooting, scores of onlookers began to crowd around, causing a traffic jam … [Read more...] about Today in Rock History – September 14