1964, Decca Records released The Rolling Stones’ "Little Red Rooster." Written by Willie Dixon, as "The Red Rooster," and previously recorded by Howlin’ Wolf and Sam Cooke, the single was recorded at Chess Studios in Chicago. It was a number one hit in the UK and remains the only time a blues song has ever topped the UK pop chart. 1965, The Castiles, which featured a young … [Read more...] about Today in Rock History – November 13
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Today in Rock History – November 12
1965, Velvet Underground's manager and music journalist Al Aronowitz arranged for the group's first paying gig, $75, to play at Summit High School, in Summit, New Jersey, opening for the Myddle Class. 1966, The Monkees debut album started a 13-week run at number one on the album chart, selling over three million copies in three months. The group would own the album charts … [Read more...] about Today in Rock History – November 12
Today in Rock History – November 11
1965, The final recording session for The Beatles Rubber Soul album took place, at Abbey Road, London. They needed four new songs to finish the album so an old song "Wait" is pulled off the shelf and work is completed on "I'm Looking Through You." The band recorded two new songs from start to finish. Paul's "You Won't See Me," about his relationship with Jane Asher, and John's … [Read more...] about Today in Rock History – November 11
Today in Rock History – November 5
1965, The Who released the single "My Generation" in the US. While the UK release would reach the second spot, the song barely rippled in the US peaking at number 74 on the Billboard Hot 100. 1965, The Doors appeared at the Pioneer Club Boat Ride, Los Angeles, California. 1966, The Monkees were at the top of the Billboard singles chart with "Last Train To Clarksville," … [Read more...] about Today in Rock History – November 5
Today in Rock History – November 2
1965, The Who perform at The Marquee in London where they break box office records for the venue. 1966, "Mississippi" John Hurt, country blues singer and guitarist, died of a heart attack in his home state of Mississippi. Material recorded by him has been re-released by many record labels over the years and his songs have been recorded by Bob Dylan, Jerry Garcia, Beck, Doc … [Read more...] about Today in Rock History – November 2