1964, On The Ed Sullivan Show, the Dave Clark Five perform "Glad All Over." Comparing them to the Rolling Stones, Sullivan declares the Five "nice, neat boys." They would perform more times on his show than any other rock act. 1965, Bob Dylan’s single "Subterranean Homesick Blues" was released in the US. The lead track from his Bringing It All Back Home album, gave … [Read more...] about Today in Rock History – March 8
The Ramones
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
Today in Rock History – December 18
1965, U.S. Army Staff Sergeant Barry Sadler records “Ballad of the Green Berets.” 1965, The Beatles are number one in the British singles chart with “Day Tripper.” 1966, Tara Browne was killed when driving at high speed in his Lotus Elan after it collided with a parked truck in South Kensington, London. A close friend of The Rolling Stones Mick Jagger and Brian Jones, his … [Read more...] about Today in Rock History – December 18
Today in Rock History – October 8
1964, Working at Abbey Road studios in London, The Beatles recorded their next single "She's a Woman" in seven takes, plus overdubs, recording the song from start to finish in five hours. 1964, Roy Orbison was at No.1 on the UK singles chart with "Oh Pretty Woman," his third UK No.1. The title was inspired by Orbison's wife Claudette interrupting a conversation to announce … [Read more...] about Today in Rock History – October 8
Today in Rock History – September 15
1965, The Ford Motor Company became the first automaker to offer an 8-track tape player as an option for their entire line of vehicles on sale in the US. Tapes were initially only available at auto parts stores. Home 8-track equipment was still a year away. 1966, The Who played at Gaumont Theatre in Stoke-on-Trent, Staffordshire, England. 1966, The Small Faces were at … [Read more...] about Today in Rock History – September 15
