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
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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
Psychedelic Time Warp – Show 39
Hosted by Bart Shore. This generic show features music from Jimi Hendrix, Ten Years After, the Doors, U2, Bob Marley, Deep Purple, the Police, Rolling Stones, Jethro Tull, Traffic, Steely Dan, and King Crimson. Plus live performances from the Who, Talking Heads, Steppenwolf, Genesis, and the Grateful Dead. Comedy from David Frye and Monty Python. For a list of … [Read more...] about Psychedelic Time Warp – Show 39
Psychedelic Time Warp – Show 10
Hosted by Bart Shore. This week's Psychedelic Time Warp is a generic show with music from the Beatles, Ventures, Smashing Pumpkins, the Doors, Pink Floyd, U2, Pearl Jam, Elvis Costello, the Rolliing Stones, Faces, Traffic, Talking Heads, The Grateful Dead, the Who, Zeppelin, Jimi Hendrix, and David Bowie. Plus rarities from 13th Floor Elevators and Kak. Comedy from … [Read more...] about Psychedelic Time Warp – Show 10
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