Song Of The Day by Eric Berman – The Jukebox Series #63–Bachman-Turner Overdrive: “Let It Ride” b/w “Tramp” – Mercury 73457 (E7/F7) “The Jukebox Series” focuses on the 80 records that inhabit my 1963 Seeburg LPC1 jukebox. I’ve had my jukebox (or as I like to call it “the prehistoric iPod”) for a little over twelve years and in that time I’d like to think that I’ve perfected the … [Read more...] about Song Of The Day – The Jukebox Series #63–Bachman-Turner Overdrive: “Let It Ride” b/w “Tramp” – Mercury 73457 (E7/F7)
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Today in Rock History – May 16
1966, The Beach Boys released the album 'Pet Sounds.' The album is now regarded as the masterpiece of composer-producer Brian Wilson, and is often hailed as one of the best and most influential albums in popular music. 1966, Dylan’s iconic Blonde On Blonde album was released, reaching No.9 in the US charts and No.3 in the UK. Rock's first double album, and Dylan's seventh … [Read more...] about Today in Rock History – May 16
Today in Rock History – May 9
1966, The Doors played at the Whisky A Go-Go, West Hollywood, California auditioning for the position of the venue's house band. 1967, Sandie Shaw was at number one on the UK singles chart with "Puppet On A String." This week's two highest new entries were Jimi Hendrix with "The Wind Cries Mary," and The Kinks "Waterloo Sunset." 1968, Blue Cheer, supported by Quill, … [Read more...] about Today in Rock History – May 9
Today in Rock History – February 12
1965, Pye Records announced signing of the "British Bob Dylan," when they added Donovan to the label. The Scottish singer-songwriter produced a series of hit albums and singles between 1965 and 1970 and became a friend of leading pop musicians including Joan Baez, Brian Jones, and The Beatles. He influenced John Lennon when he taught him a finger-picking guitar style in … [Read more...] about Today in Rock History – February 12