1965, The McCoys were at number one on the US singles chart with "Hang On Sloopy." It was number five in the UK when released on Andrew Oldham’s new Immediate label. The song was first released by The Vibrations and called "My Girl Sloopy." 1967, All six members of The Grateful Dead were busted by California narcotics agents for possession of marijuana at the groups' 710 … [Read more...] about Today in Rock History – October 2
The McCoys
Today in Rock History – August 20
1965, The Rolling Stones’ manager Andrew Loog Oldham and his partner Tony Calder launched Immediate records. Their first release was The McCoy’s "Hang On Sloopy." Mick Jagger, Eric Clapton and Nico all attended the launch party. The label became the home of The Small Faces, The Nice, Amen Corner and Chris Farlowe and a young producer, guitarist Jimmy Page. 1966, The Beatles, … [Read more...] about Today in Rock History – August 20
