1960, Roy Orbison entered the UK chart with "Only The Lonely", which went on to become the first of Orbison's three UK chart toppers. Released as a 45 rpm single by Monument Records in May, 1960, "Only The Lonely" went to number two on the United States. The song was turned down by The Everly Brothers and Elvis Presley, so Orbison decided to record the song … [Read more...] about Today in Rock History – July 28
The Boomtown Rats
Today in Rock History – June 22
1968, Herb Alpert started a four week run at number one on the singles chart with "This Guys In Love With You." It was his first chart topper, plus first number one for the A&M label, as well as for writers Burt Bacharach and Hal David 1968, The Rolling Stones go to number one in the UK with "Jumpin' Jack Flash." It was the first time they had visited the top spot in two … [Read more...] about Today in Rock History – June 22
Today in Rock History – May 5
1956, Elvis Presley scored his first top single and album in the US, when "Heartbreak Hotel" went to number one. 'Heartbreak Hotel' became his first million-seller, and was the top selling single of 1956. 1966, The Who performed at Town Hall in Kidderminster, West Midlands, England. 1967 At a performance at the Sporthallen in Eskilstuna, The Who are forced to perform on a … [Read more...] about Today in Rock History – May 5
Today in Rock History – January 29
1964, The Beatles spent the day at Pathe Marconi Studios in Paris, France, The Beatles' only studio recording session for EMI held outside the UK. They recorded new vocals for "She Loves You," "I Want to Hold Your Hand," and "Can't Buy Me Love," after EMI's West German branch persuaded Brian Epstein that they would be unable to sell large quantities of records in Germany unless … [Read more...] about Today in Rock History – January 29
Today in Rock History – May 6
1965, In their Clearwater, Florida hotel room, Mick Jagger and Keith Richards worked out the opening guitar riff of "Satisfaction," following Richard's purchase of a Gibson fuzz-box earlier that day. 1966, The Who appeared at the Top Hat Ballroom in Lisburn, Northern Ireland. 1966, Working at Abbey Road studios in London, The Beatles recorded overdubs on "I'm Only … [Read more...] about Today in Rock History – May 6
