1963, The Beatles' first US album, Introducing The Beatles was pressed by Vee-Jay Records, who thought they had obtained the legal rights from EMI affiliate, Trans-Global Records. When it was finally released in January, 1964, Capitol Records would hit Vee Jay with an injunction against manufacturing, distributing, advertising, or otherwise disposing of records by the Beatles. … [Read more...] about Today in Rock History – July 22
Tom Petty & The Heartbreakers
Today in Rock History – June 11
1966, The Rolling Stones started a two week run atop the singles chart with "Paint It Black," the group's third number one single. 1966, European radio stations mistakenly report that The Who's lead singer Roger Daltrey is dead. Actually, it was guitarist Pete Townshend who had been injured in a car accident a few days earlier. 1966, Elvis Presley begins shooting his 26th … [Read more...] about Today in Rock History – June 11
Song Of The Day – “Here Comes My Girl” by Tom Petty & The Heartbreakers
Perfection…this song is absolute utter perfection…and it’s funny how some of the greatest songs we know and love emanate from situations full of misery and sheer heartbreak. The Beach Boys’ “Help Me Rhonda” is a song like that. To listen to it, you’d never know the pain and misery that took place during the recording session. An infamous 40 minute bootleg tape of the session … [Read more...] about Song Of The Day – “Here Comes My Girl” by Tom Petty & The Heartbreakers
Fleetwood Mac at The Spectrum Center, Charlotte, NC
In a continuation of last year's trend of "go see Rock'n'Roll Hall of Famers on their One Last Go-round tour", I took the whole family to Fleetwood Mac. All in all a really good show, probably better than I expected. I had never seen Fleetwood Mac, in spite of being somewhat of a fan, particularly of Christine McVie's work. So the years they toured without Christine I just … [Read more...] about Fleetwood Mac at The Spectrum Center, Charlotte, NC
Musicians At Work on The 3D RadioActivity
On this episode of The Award Winning 3D RadioActivity, we are playing songs about Work, various professions and other employees on the jog in honor of the United States Holiday celebrating "Labor Day". [jwplayer mediaid="5725"] We hope you had a pleasant day away from your toils, and have gratitude for all of the people who are on the clock. … [Read more...] about Musicians At Work on The 3D RadioActivity