1964, The Yardbirds, featuring Eric Clapton appeared at The Cavern Club, Liverpool, England. 1965, The Rolling Stones began a 16-date tour of Australia and New Zealand at the Agricultural Hall at Manufacturers Auditorium in Sydney with Roy Orbison, The Newbeats and Ray Columbus and the Invaders. 1965, The Who pre-tape their first appearance on Radio Luxembourg's Ready … [Read more...] about Today in Rock History – January 22
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Today in Rock History – January 21
1965, The Byrds record "Mr. Tambourine Man." The only actual member of the band who performs on the record is lead guitarist/singer Jim McGuinn. Musicians from the fabled "Wrecking Crew," including Larry Knetchel on bass, Leon Russell on piano, Hal Blaine on drums, Jerry Cole and Bill Pittman on guitar, replace the rest of the band. These musicians provided the backing track … [Read more...] about Today in Rock History – January 21
Today in Rock History – January 18
1964, The Beatles made their US chart debut when "I Want To Hold Your Hand" entered the chart at number 45 just ten days after its release, making it the fastest-breaking and the fastest selling single in Capitol Records history. It went on to spend seven weeks at the number one position. 1965, The Rolling Stones recorded "The Last Time" and "Play With Fire" at the RCA … [Read more...] about Today in Rock History – January 18
Today in Rock History – January 17
1964, The Rolling Stones released their first EP, which included, "You Better Move On," "Poison Ivy," "Bye Bye Johnny," and "Money." It peaked at number 15 on the UK chart. 1966, NBC-TV bought The Monkees series, placing it on their 1966 autumn schedule. 1967, The Daily Mail ran the story about a local council survey finding 4,000 holes in the road in Lancashire … [Read more...] about Today in Rock History – January 17
Song Of The Day by Eric Berman – "Claudine" by The Rolling Stones
Song Of The Day - "Claudine" by The Rolling Stones An outtake from the "Some Girls" sessions that has finally seen the light of day on the recent deluxe reissue of the album. At the age of 19 Claudine Longet met Andy Williams and married him, although she was 14 years younger. She had three children with Williams, and in the mid-sixties … [Read more...] about Song Of The Day by Eric Berman – "Claudine" by The Rolling Stones