1964, The Who played the first of 22 consecutive Tuesday night gigs at The Marquee Club in London, the band were paid £50 ($80) for each gig. 1965, during a North America tour The Rolling Stones appeared at the Vancouver Auditorium, Vancouver, British Columbia. 1966, Tom Jones was atop on the singles chart with his version of "Green Green Grass Of Home." It stayed at … [Read more...] about Today in Rock History – December 1
The Who
Today in Rock History – November 27
1964, The Beatles release their single "I Feel Fine" in the U.K. and perform on the British TV show Ready Steady Go! Beatles manager Brian Epstein denies US reports that he will sell his contract with the band "at any price." 1965, The Who's “My Generation" reaches its UK peak at number two, being beaten out of first place by The Seekers' “The Carnival Is Over."The Who play … [Read more...] about Today in Rock History – November 27
Today in Rock History – November 25
1966, Jimi Hendrix is introduced to the British press when The Experience play London's Bag O'Nails club. 1967, The Who play the first of two nights at The Village Theatre in New York City. The Vagrants, with guitarist Leslie West, and The Rich Kids open for them. 1967, Spirit, Country Joe & the Fish, and Moby Grape perform at the Terrace Ballroom in Salt Lake City, … [Read more...] about Today in Rock History – November 25
Today in Rock History – November 24
1966, The Beatles got together for the first time since their return from the summer tour of the United States, ready to record a new album. The first song selected for recording was John's "Strawberry Fields Forever," which would end up, not on the album, but on The Beatles' next single. This day's session was devoted entirely to "Strawberry Fields Forever." 1966, Gary … [Read more...] about Today in Rock History – November 24
Today in Rock History – November 23
1964, The Rolling Stones are banned from the BBC for unprofessionalism after showing up late for appearances on the radio shows Top Gear and Saturday Club. 1965, Dave Clark Five perform at Maple Leaf Gardens in Toronto. 1965, Marc Bolan appeared live on the UK TV show Five O'Clock Funfair, performing "The Wizard." 1967, The Who appeared at The New Barn, Lions Delaware … [Read more...] about Today in Rock History – November 23