1964, The Rolling Stones had their second UK number one single with their version of "Little Red Rooster." The Stones had recorded the song at Chess Studios in Chicago, the same studios where Howlin' Wolf, Muddy Waters and Little Walter had recorded their blues classics. 1965, Rolling Stone Keith Richards was knocked unconscious by an electric shock on stage at the Memorial … [Read more...] about Today in Rock History – December 3
The Beatles
Psychedelic Time Warp – Sun and Moon, Part 1
Hosted by Bart Shore. Sun songs. Part One is all Sun songs - sun or sunshine tunes with music from Richie Havens, the Beatles, Neville Brothers, Jonathan Edwards, Doobie Brothers, Violent Femmes, Al Stewart, Elton John, the Doors, Yes, Camel, Pink Floyd, the Police, Soundgarden, Traffic, and Jethro Tull. Also Grand Funk, Fijiid Pink, Eddie Vedder, Madness, Unknown … [Read more...] about Psychedelic Time Warp – Sun and Moon, Part 1
Today in Rock History – November 30
1963, The Beatles second album With The Beatles became the first million selling album by a group in the UK. 1968, Glen Campbell started a five-week run at number one on the album chart with "Wichita Lineman." The song was written by Jimmy Webb, who's inspiration for the lyrics came while driving through Washita County in northern Oklahoma. 1969, Pink Floyd performed at … [Read more...] about Today in Rock History – November 30
Today in Rock History – November 29
1965, This week's UK Top 5 albums, number five, Out Of Our Heads, The Rolling Stones, number four, Highway 61 Revisited, Bob Dylan, number three, Help!, The Beatles, number two, Mary Poppins Soundtrack, and at number one, Sound Of Music Soundtrack. 1965, Colorado Governor John A. Love declared a Rolling Stones day throughout the State as The Stones appeared at The Denver … [Read more...] about Today in Rock History – November 29
Today in Rock History – November 28
1963, "She Loves You" by The Beatles returned to number one for the second time on the UK singles chart. 1964, The Shangri-Las went to number one on the singles chart with the teen death song "Leader Of The Pack." 1967, The Beatles recorded their last fan club record as a group, "Christmas Time Is Here Again!" The Beatles' Christmas records were spoken and musical … [Read more...] about Today in Rock History – November 28