1968, Herb Alpert started a four week run at number one on the singles chart with "This Guys In Love With You." It was his first chart topper, plus first number one for the A&M label, as well as for writers Burt Bacharach and Hal David 1968, The Rolling Stones go to number one in the UK with "Jumpin' Jack Flash." It was the first time they had visited the top spot in two … [Read more...] about Today in Rock History – June 22
Todd Rundgren
Psychedelic Time Warp – Show 29
Hosted by Bart Shore. The show features live music from the Who, Talking Heads, CSNY, U2, Frank Zappa, Grateful Dead, covers from Todd Rundgren and BTO. Also Elton John, Aliota Haynes & Jeremiah, Steely Dan, Queen, Genesis, the Doors, Radiohead, Hendrix, the Moody Blues, and more. Hear comedy from Monty Python and Rodney Dangerfield. For a list of stations … [Read more...] about Psychedelic Time Warp – Show 29
Today in Rock History – August 13
1965, Jefferson Airplane made their live debut at San Francisco's Matrix Club. 1965, Mike Smith, lead singer of The Dave Clark Five, suffered two broken ribs when he was pulled off the stage by fans. The group were in Chicago at the beginning of a US tour. 1965, The performed at The Marine Ballroom at the Central Pier in Morecambe, Lancashire, England. 1965, The … [Read more...] about Today in Rock History – August 13
Song Of The Day – “Collide-A-Scope” by Todd Rundgren
I love Todd Rundgren. I’ve been a fan since the early 1970s, and at this point I don’t see that ever changing. Like Neil Young, Todd is one of the most mercurial of artists who still makes interesting records in all sorts of genres mainly to please himself. That’s made for lots of experimentation along the way resulting in all different types of records like Beatles … [Read more...] about Song Of The Day – “Collide-A-Scope” by Todd Rundgren
Song Of The Day – “Bardo” by Todd Rundgren
I’m kind of stuck in the middle of a Todd Rundgren jag at the moment. And if you’re a Todd fan, there are many reasons to be excited. With the recent releases of not one, but two new live recordings from a recent tour, each of a classic album: “Todd” (originally released in 1974)and “Healing” (1980), plus the belated appearance of the 1976 Utopia album “Disco Jets,” I guess … [Read more...] about Song Of The Day – “Bardo” by Todd Rundgren