1965, The film Ferry Cross the Mersey premieres at the Liverpool Odeon. It was the first to be shot on location in Liverpool after the city's emergence into the music mainstream For authenticity, many scenes were shot in clubs near the home of Gerry and the Pacemakers' frontman Gerry Marsden. Marsden wrote nine new songs for the film which also starred Julie Samuel, Cilla … [Read more...] about Today in Rock History – January 24
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Today in Rock History – January 22
1964, The Yardbirds, featuring Eric Clapton appeared at The Cavern Club, Liverpool, England. 1965, The Rolling Stones began a 16-date tour of Australia and New Zealand at the Agricultural Hall at Manufacturers Auditorium in Sydney with Roy Orbison, The Newbeats and Ray Columbus and the Invaders. 1965, The Who pre-tape their first appearance on Radio Luxembourg's Ready … [Read more...] about Today in Rock History – January 22
Today in Rock History – January 8
1966, The Beatles started a six week run at number one on the album chart with Rubber Soul, the group's seventh chart topper, which went on to spend 56 weeks on the chart. The group also started a three week run at number one on the singles chart with "We Can Work It Out" the group's 11th number one single. 1966, ABC broadcasts the last ever episode of pop music program … [Read more...] about Today in Rock History – January 8
Today in Rock History – December 30
1965, The Kinks, The Who, Manfred Man, The Hollies and Gerry and the Pacemakers all appeared on the TV pop show Shindig! 1966, Pink Floyd and Soft Machine played at the UFO presents Night Tripper at the Blarney Club, London, England. 1967, John Lee Hooker performed at the Grande Ballroom in Detroit, Michigan. 1967, The Beatles scored their 15th number one with "Hello … [Read more...] about Today in Rock History – December 30
Today in Rock History – December 29
1966, The Jimi Hendrix Experience made their debut on the UK TV show Top Of The Pops performing "Hey Joe." 1966, Working at Abbey Road studios, London, Paul McCartney began work on his new song "Penny Lane,"recording six takes on the paino, then added a second piano, put through a Vox amplifier with vibrato and reverb to create various percussion effects. Penny Lane is a … [Read more...] about Today in Rock History – December 29