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
The Beatles
Today in Rock History – June 28
1966, The Small Faces appeared live at the Marquee Club in Wardour Street, London. Admission cost $1.05 1967, Pink Floyd performed at The Dance Hall, Eel Pie Island Hotel, Twickenham, England. 1968,The Beatles were at Studio Two at Abbey Road studios, where they recorded "Good Night," John Lennon’s lullaby for his 5-year-old son Julian. It was said to be inspired by Cole … [Read more...] about Today in Rock History – June 28
Today in Rock History – June 27
1966, Pete Townshend and The Who's co-manager Chris Stamp fly to New York City, the first trip by any member of The Who to America. Shortly after his arrival, Pete attends a luncheon for Herman's Hermits who are beginning their 1966 U.S. tour. A reporter from Datebook magazine gets an interview from an irritable Pete, while he is photographed by Linda Eastman. "I don't know why … [Read more...] about Today in Rock History – June 27
Today in Rock History – June 26
1965, The Byrds went to number one on the US singles chart with their version of Bob Dylan's "Mr Tambourine Man." Only Roger McGuinn from the band played on the song, Wrecking Crew drummer Hal Blaine played on the track. 1965, The Strangeloves, three Australian aborigines who were really three New Yorkers, enter Billboard's Hot 100 with "I Want Candy." 1966, In the … [Read more...] about Today in Rock History – June 26
Today in Rock History – June 23
1965, Motown releases Smokey Robinson & the Miracles' "The Tracks of My Tears." It was a number two hit on the Billboard R&B chart, and reached number 16 on the Billboard Hot 100. It was not released in the UK until 1969, when it became a Top Ten hit that summer, reaching number nine. 1966, The Beatles fly to Germany, where they will begin their last world tour. The … [Read more...] about Today in Rock History – June 23