1965, The film T.A.M.I. (Teen-Age Music International) Show featuring The Rolling Stones, Supremes Four Tops, James Brown, The Beach Boys and Smokey Robinson & The Miracles opened in London, England under the title Teenage Command Performance.1965, The Beatles single "Ticket to Ride" was released on Capitol records in the US. The single's label stated that the song was from … [Read more...] about Today in Rock History – April 19
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Today in Rock History – September 3
1966, Donovan went to number one on the US singles chart with "Sunshine Superman," a number two hit in the UK. The track featured then Yardbird and future Led Zeppelin guitarist Jimmy Page. 1967, During a 10-date tour of Sweden, The Jimi Hendrix Experience appeared at the Liseburg in Gothenburg, Sweden. 1968, After a two week absence, Ringo Starr rejoined The Beatles. Upon … [Read more...] about Today in Rock History – September 3
Today in Rock History – August 20
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 – August 7
1965, Herman's Hermits went to number one on the singles chart with "I'm Henry VIII I Am." The single was only released in the US. Singer Peter Noone once interviewed Elvis Presley for UK music paper New Musical Express. 1965, Mike Smith of the Dave Clark Five suffered two broken ribs when he was pulled off the stage by a fan in Chicago. 1965, The Turtles' remake of Bob … [Read more...] about Today in Rock History – August 7
Today in Rock History – July 31
1965, In England, the Yardbirds with Jeff Beck perform at the Cleethorpes Jazz Festival. 1965, Beatles VI enters the fourth of its six weeks atop the US album charts. Beatles VI includes two tracks recorded specifically for the North American market, "Bad Boy" and "Dizzy Miss Lizzy," both covers of Larry Williams songs. 1966, Cream play their first gig in Windsor, … [Read more...] about Today in Rock History – July 31