1964, The Beatles finished recording their next single "Can't Buy Me Love," at Abbey Road studios, London, (they had first recorded the song on 29 January 1964 at Pathe Marconi Studios in Paris). They also recorded the B-side, "You Can't Do That," and another new song "I Should Have Known Better." 1965, The Rolling Stones perform their just-released single “The Last Time” on … [Read more...] about Today in Rock History – February 25
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Today in Rock History – February 24
1963, The Rolling Stones started a Sunday night residency at The Station Hotel, Richmond, Surrey. The Stones were paid $41 for the gig and played on the first night to a total of 66 people. 1965, The first full day of filming took place for The Beatles movie Help! with the group riding bicycles on location near London Airport, England. 1966, The Who perform at the … [Read more...] about Today in Rock History – February 24
Today in Rock History – February 23
1965, Filming began on The Beatles follow up to A Hard Days Night on location in the Bahamas with the working title of Eight Arms To Hold You. 1966, During an 11-date tour of Australia and New Zealand The Rolling Stones played the first of four nights at the Palais Theatre, St Kida, Melbourne. 1967, Jimi Hendrix appeared at Worthing Pier in Worthing, West Sussex, … [Read more...] about Today in Rock History – February 23
Today in Rock History – February 21
1964, Three classic British singles were released, The Rolling Stones "Not Fade Away," a UK number three, The Hollies "Just One Look,"a UK number two, and Billy J Kramer's "Little Children," a UK number one. 1964, New York band The Echoes recruited a new, young unknown piano player, named Billy Joel. 1967, Pink Floyd started their first sessions at the EMI Studios, St. … [Read more...] about Today in Rock History – February 21
Today in Rock History – February 20
1963, The Beatles drove through the night from Liverpool to London to appear on the live lunchtime BBC radio program Parade of the Pops. The appearance lasted just over four minutes with the band performing "Love Me Do" and "Please Please Me." They then drove another 180 mile trip back north for their performance that night at the Swimming Baths, Doncaster, Yorkshire. 1965, … [Read more...] about Today in Rock History – February 20
