1964, For the first time in British recording history, all Top Ten singles in the UK were by British acts. Number one was "Anyone Who Had A Heart" by Cilla Black. Number two - "Bits and Pieces" by The Dave Clark Five. At number three, "Little Children "Diane" by The Bachelors. Number five, "Not Fade Away" by The Rolling Stones. Number six- "Just One Look" by The Hollies, … [Read more...] about Today in Rock History – March 14
The Hollies
Today in Rock History – March 5
1965, The Rolling Stones kicked off their fifth UK tour at The Regal Theatre, Edmonton, London. A 14-date package tour with The Hollies, The Konrads and Dave Berry and the Cruisers. 1966, Herb Alpert And The Tijuana Brass went to number one on the album chart with Going Places. 1966, Staff Sergeant Barry Sadler started a five week run at number one on the singles … [Read more...] about Today in Rock History – March 5
Today in Rock History – December 30
1965, The Kinks, The Who, Manfred Man, The Hollies and Gerry and the Pacemakers all appeared on the TV pop show Shindig! 1966, Pink Floyd and Soft Machine played at the UFO presents Night Tripper at the Blarney Club, London, England. 1967, John Lee Hooker performed at the Grande Ballroom in Detroit, Michigan. 1967, The Beatles scored their 15th number one with "Hello … [Read more...] about Today in Rock History – December 30
Today in Rock History – June 25
1966, The Beach Boys, The Byrds, Love, Captain Beefheart, The Lovin Spoonful and Percy Sledge all appeared at The Hollywood Bowl, Hollywood, California. 1966, Jackie Wilson was arrested for inciting a riot and refusing to obey a police order at a nightclub in Port Arthur, Texas. Wilson had a crowd of 400 whipped into a frenzy and refused to stop singing when requested to do … [Read more...] about Today in Rock History – June 25
Today in Rock History- May 26
1964, Marianne Faithful recorded the Mick Jagger and Keith Richards song "As Tears Go By," accompanied by future Led Zeppelin members Jimmy Page on guitar and John Paul Jones on bass. 1965, The Isley Brothers release their single "Twist and Shout." 1966, The Rolling Stones were at number one on the UK singles chart with "Paint It Black," their sixth chart topping … [Read more...] about Today in Rock History- May 26
