1966, The Who begin the week at The Palais in Ilford, Essex, England. Earlier in the day they record performances of "I'm A Boy" and "Heatwave" for British television's Ready, Steady, GO! 1968, Working at Abbey Road studios in London, The Beatles recoded overdubs onto the new George Harrison song "While My Guitar Gently Weeps." Eric Clapton added the guitar solo and became … [Read more...] about Today in Rock History – September 6
The Jam
Today in Rock History – June 4
1967, Procol Harum, The Jimi Hendrix Experience and Denny Laine all appeared at The Saville Theatre London, England. 1967, The Monkees wins an Emmy for Outstanding Comedy Series, beating out Andy Griffith, Bewitched, Get Smart, and Hogan's Heroes. 1968, Having been arrested the month before on charges of marijuana possession, Rolling Stone Brian Jones elects for trial by … [Read more...] about Today in Rock History – June 4
Today in Rock History – May 1
1965, Herman's Hermits started a three week run at number one on the US singles chart with "Mrs Brown You've Got A Lovely Daughter." 1966, The Beatles played a 15-minute live set on stage for the last time in the UK when they appeared at the NME Poll Winners concert at Wembley Empire Pool. The Beatles set included five songs: "I Feel Fine," "Nowhere Man," "Day Tripper," "If I … [Read more...] about Today in Rock History – May 1
Today in Rock History – April 17
1965, Bob Dylan"s debut album The Freewheelin" Bob Dylan was at No.1 on the album chart. 1965, Paul McCartney spent the day shopping for furniture in Portobello Road, London disguised in a cloth cap, moustache, glasses and overcoat. 1966, The Who performed at the Regal Cinema in London. 1967, Jimi Hendrix played in Luton, Bedfordshire, England. 1969, The Band step … [Read more...] about Today in Rock History – April 17
Today in Rock History – March 22
1965, Bringing It All Back Home, Bob Dylan's fifth studio album was released. The album reached number six on Billboard's Pop Albums chart, the first of Dylan's albums to break into the US top 10, and it also topped the UK charts later that Spring. The lead-off track, "Subterranean Homesick Blues," became Dylan's first single to chart in the US, peaking at number 39. The … [Read more...] about Today in Rock History – March 22