1965, Wanting to improve on a previous recording session The Beatles started from scratch on a new song called "Norwegian Wood (This Bird Has Flown,") finishing recordings in three takes. They also begin working on a new John Lennon song "Nowhere Man." 1965, The Kingsmen perform "Louie Louie" on the ABC television variety show Shindig! Also guesting were the Dave Clark … [Read more...] about Today in Rock History – October 21
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Today in Rock History – October 17
1964, Manfred Mann started a two week run at number one on the US singles chart with "Do Wah Diddy Diddy." It was also a chart topper in the UK. The song was first released by the US group The Exciters. 1967, A 10-date package tour of the UK played the last night at the De Montfort Hall, Leicester featuring Traffic, The Young Rascals, Vanilla Fudge, Art and Keith … [Read more...] about Today in Rock History – October 17
Today in Rock History – October 14
1965, The Rolling Stones, The Spencer Davis Group, Unit 4 Plus 2, The Checkmates, The Habit, The End and Charlie Dickins all appeared at The Odeon, Birmingham during a UK tour. 1966, Pink Floyd and Soft Machine appeared at the London Free School All Saints Hall, Notting Hill, London. 1966, The Who performed at Queens Hall in Leeds, West Yorkshire, England. 1967, Cream … [Read more...] about Today in Rock History – October 14
Today in Rock History – October 12
1965, The Beatles recorded "Run For Your Life" in its entirety, in five takes for their upcoming album Rubber Soul at Abbey Road Studio’s London. John Lennon later admits to lifting two lines from Elvis Presley's 1955 hit "Baby Let's Play House." The group also works on another new Lennon song "This Bird Has Flown," later known as "Norwegian Wood (This Bird Has Flown.") The … [Read more...] about Today in Rock History – October 12
Today in Rock History – October 11
1962, The Beatles made their first appearance on the UK singles chart with "Love Me Do," which peaked at number four. 1964, The Who performed at Wolsey Hall, Cheshunt, England. 1967, The Doors appeared at Danbury High School, Danbury, Connecticut. Before the group came on stage, an announcer told the audience not to leave their seats during the performance or they would … [Read more...] about Today in Rock History – October 11