1966, The Jimi Hendrix Experience made their debut on the UK TV show Top Of The Pops performing "Hey Joe." 1966, Working at Abbey Road studios, London, Paul McCartney began work on his new song "Penny Lane,"recording six takes on the paino, then added a second piano, put through a Vox amplifier with vibrato and reverb to create various percussion effects. Penny Lane is a … [Read more...] about Today in Rock History – December 29
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Today in Rock History – November 1
1965, The Rolling Stones played at the War Memorial Auditorium, New York during the band's second North American tour. The set list was,"She Said Yeah," "Hitch Hike," "Heart of Stone," "Mercy, Mercy," "That's How Strong My Love Is," "Play With Fire," "The Last Time," "Good Times," "Oh Baby," "Get Off Of My Cloud," "I'm Moving On," and "(I Can't Get No) Satisfaction." 1966, … [Read more...] about Today in Rock History – November 1
Today in Rock History – October 4
1966, The Byrds played the first of a 13 night run at The Village Gate, New York City. 1967, A 10-date package tour of the UK kicked off at London's Finsbury Park, featuring Traffic, The Young Rascals, Vanilla Fudge, Art and Keith West. 1968, On the first night of a UK club tour Led Zeppelin (billed as The Yardbirds featuring Jimmy Page), appeared at the Mayfair Ballroom, … [Read more...] about Today in Rock History – October 4
Today in Rock History – September 24
1965, Bob Dylan played the first night on a 36 date North American tour at Austin Municipal Auditorium in Austin, Texas. 1966, Jimi Hendrix arrived in London with manager Chas Chandler on a flight from New York City. With only the clothes he was wearing, Hendrix had sold his other belongings to pay a hotel bill in New York. 1966, The Association started a three week run at … [Read more...] about Today in Rock History – September 24
Today in Rock History – August 31
1965, During a North American tour The Beatles played two shows at the Cow Palace in San Francisco, California to a total of 28,700 fans. 1968, The Move, The Pretty Things, The Crazy World Of Aurthur Brown, Orange Bicycle, Jefferson Airplane, Fairport Convention and Tyrannosaurus Rex all appeared at the first Isle Of Wight Festival held over two days. Tickets, 25 shillings, … [Read more...] about Today in Rock History – August 31