1965, The Byrds were at number one on the UK singles chart with their version of the Bob Dylan song "Mr Tambourine Man." It was the first Bob Dylan song to reach the top of the charts. Across the Atlantic, "(I Can't Get No) Satisfaction" by The Rolling Stones began the third of it's four week run at number one. 1966, The Who played at Brittania Pier in Great Yarmouth, … [Read more...] about Today in Rock History – July 24
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Today in Rock History – June 17
1965, Working at Abbey Road studios in London The Beatles completed work on the new Paul McCartney song "Yesterday" with the overdubbing of an additional vocal track by McCartney and a string quartet. They also recorded "Act Naturally" for Ringo's vocal contribution on the Help! album and the song "Wait" in four takes. "Wait" will not be included on ‘Help!’, it was included on … [Read more...] about Today in Rock History – June 17
Today in Rock History – June 12
1964, The Beatles arrived in Adelaide, Australia and were greeted by an estimated 250,000 fans, who lined the ten mile route from the airport to the city center. The group gave their first four shows in Australia at the Centennial Hall, Adelaide over two nights, playing: I Saw Her Standing There, I Want To Hold Your Hand, All My Loving, She Loves You, Till There Was You, Roll … [Read more...] about Today in Rock History – June 12
Today in Rock History – October 15
1966, Pink Floyd (who were paid £15 for the gig), The Move, Denny Laine, and Soft Machine all appeared at the launch for International Times at London's Roundhouse. 1966, The Four Tops started a two week run at number one on the US singles chart with "Reach Out And I'll Be There." The spot was previously held by "Cherish" from The Association. 1967, Cream played at the … [Read more...] about Today in Rock History – October 15
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