1962, The Rolling Stones made their live debut at the Marquee Jazz Club, London, with Dick Taylor on bass (later of The Pretty Things) and Mick Avory on drums, (later of The Kinks). They were a last minute fill-in for Alexis Korner's Blues Incorporated, who had been plucked to appear on BBC radio's Jazz Club program. Billed as The Rollin’ Stones, culled from a song by one of … [Read more...] about Today in Rock History – July 12
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Today in Rock History – June 11
1966, The Rolling Stones started a two week run at No.1 on the singles chart with "Paint It Black," the group's third No.1 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
Today in Rock History – June 5
1964, The Rolling Stones played their first-ever live date in the US when they appeared at the Swing Auditorium, San Bernardino, California. The Stones were supporting their first album release The Rolling Stones, in North America. 1965, The soundtrack album to The Sound of Music started a 10-week run at number one on the UK chart. It returned to the top of the charts on no … [Read more...] about Today in Rock History – June 5
Today in Rock History – April 20
1968, Deep Purple made their live debut at a gig in Tastrup, Denmark. Formally known as Roundabout, guitarist Ritchie Blackmore suggested a new name, Deep Purple, after his grandmother's favorite song. "Deep Purple" had been a hit for Peter De Rose. Blackmore's grandmother had repeatedly asked if they would be performing the song. 1968, Apple Music ran advertisements … [Read more...] about Today in Rock History – April 20
40,000 Headmen Fifth Anniversary Show
Five years ago I saw these guys as part of a double bill with Terrapin Flyer, one of the Chicago area Grateful Dead cover bands. The various musicians who make up 40,000 Headmen are part of numerous Chicago area jam bands. Packy Lundholm - Keys, Guitar and Vocals; Scott Tipping - Guitar, Organ and Vocals; Wavy Dave Burlingame - Bass and Vocals; Ray Quinn - Flute, Guitar and … [Read more...] about 40,000 Headmen Fifth Anniversary Show