1960, Johnny Kidd and The Pirates were at number one on the UK singles chart with "Shakin' All Over" It was their only UK chart topper. Kidd died in car crash in 1966. Many acts have covered the song, including: The Who, Led Zeppelin, Iggy Pop and The Guess Who. 1966, The Who go on vacation for two weeks. Keith, his wife Kim, John and his girlfriend Allison travel to … [Read more...] about Today in Rock History – August 2
The Association
Today in Rock History – July 1
1966, Janis Joplin Moves to a house in Lagunitas in the San Geronimo Valley, Marin County, California with members of Big Brother, their wives and girlfriends. 1967, The Association scored their second and last number one single with "Windy." 1967, The Mama's & The Papa's performed at Maple Leaf Gardens in Toronto, Ontario 1967, Pink Floyd appeared at The Swan, … [Read more...] about Today in Rock History – July 1