1967, The Beatles were in Studio Two at Abbey Road in London, mixing the new John Lennon song "I Am the Walrus." Ringo Starr began tuning a radio, while John inserted a number of random extracts, including portions of a BBC broadcast of William Shakespeare's "King Lear." Next, they completed work on "Your Mother Should Know," with John adding organ, and Paul playing … [Read more...] about Today in Rock History – September 29
The Police
Today in Rock History – September 28
1968, The Beatles started a nine week run at number one on the singles chart with "Hey Jude." The Paul McCartney penned tune was about Lennon's son Julian, and gave the Fab Four their sixteenth chart topper, and the biggest selling single of 1968. 1968, The Rascals went to number one on the album chart with Time Peace / The Rascals' Greatest Hits. 1968, Bruce Springsteen … [Read more...] about Today in Rock History – September 28
Today in Rock History – September 10
1964, The Kinks third single "You Really Got Me," was at number one on the singles chart. Future Led Zeppelin founder and guitarist Jimmy Page played tambourine on the track. 1964, Rod Stewart recorded his first single, a version of Willie Dixon's "Good Morning Little School Girl." Future Led Zeppelin bass player John Paul Jones played on the session. 1965, The Who … [Read more...] about Today in Rock History – September 10
Today in Rock History – September 3
1966, Donovan went to number one on the US singles chart with "Sunshine Superman," a number two hit in the UK. The track featured then Yardbird and future Led Zeppelin guitarist Jimmy Page. 1967, During a 10-date tour of Sweden, The Jimi Hendrix Experience appeared at the Liseburg in Gothenburg, Sweden. 1968, After a two week absence, Ringo Starr rejoined The Beatles. … [Read more...] about Today in Rock History – September 3
Psychedelic Time Warp – Show 39
Hosted by Bart Shore. This generic show features music from Jimi Hendrix, Ten Years After, the Doors, U2, Bob Marley, Deep Purple, the Police, Rolling Stones, Jethro Tull, Traffic, Steely Dan, and King Crimson. Plus live performances from the Who, Talking Heads, Steppenwolf, Genesis, and the Grateful Dead. Comedy from David Frye and Monty Python. For a list of … [Read more...] about Psychedelic Time Warp – Show 39