More than six decades after “Day Tripper” became part of rock history, Beatles fans are getting the chance to hear the song before one of its most recognizable ingredients had even fallen into place. The Beatles have released an early songwriting recording featuring John Lennon and Paul McCartney developing “Day Tripper” at Lennon’s home in […]
Al Jardine reached deep into the Beach Boys catalog for an unexpected musical homecoming during a recent performance in Ohio. The Beach Boys co-founder and his Pet Sounds Band were performing at the Robins Theatre in Warren on August 15 when Jardine opened the encore with “Back Home,” a song with roots stretching all the […]
Music fans looking back at May 6th will find no shortage of iconic moments that helped shape rock and pop culture across several decades. One of the biggest entries on the calendar came in 1965 when Keith Richards of The Rolling Stones began writing what would become one of the most recognizable rock songs ever […]
February 20 stands as a snapshot of music history in motion, capturing moments that shaped rock, pop, and the culture surrounding them. In 1949, a young Ricky Nelson stepped into the spotlight by joining his parents’ radio show. What began as a family affair would eventually evolve into a career that bridged television and rock […]
February 11 has played host to a parade of pivotal music moments, spanning multiple decades and genres. In 1963, The Beatles hit Abbey Road Studios to lay down two of their most electric early tracks: the raucous “Twist & Shout” and the punchy “I Saw Her Standing There.” Just one year later, Beatlemania officially touched […]
1957 – Over 20 minutes were devoted to Elvis Presley on his final appearance on The Ed Sullivan Show. The King performed seven songs: “Hound Dog,” “Don’t Be Cruel,” “Love Me Tender,” “Heartbreak Hotel,” “Peace In The Valley,” “Too Much” and “When My Blue Moon Turns To Gold Again.” 1958 – Gibson guitars launched its […]
1957 – The Everly Brothers had their first No.1 on the US singles chart with ‘Wake Up Little Susie.’ 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 […]
1961 – “Banks of the Ohio” was released by Joan Baez. 1965 – The Who made their debut on U.S. TV on the show “Shindig!” 1967 – The Grateful Dead, all six members, were arrested for possession of marijuana. They were released six hours later on bail. 1976 – John Belushi came out on stage […]
1955 – Elvis Presley’s performance in Jacksonville, Florida is the first Presley show at which a riot ensues. After Elvis tells the audience, “Girls, I’ll see you backstage,” he has some of his clothes ripped off but escapes unharmed. 1958 – Jerry Lee Lewis is granted a divorce from wife number two, Jane Mitcham, six months […]
1964 – The Beatles scored their first U.S. No. 1 album with Meet The Beatles! The album stayed at No. 1 for eleven weeks. 1965 – The much loved and respected crooner/jazz singer and pianist Nat King Cole died of complications following surgery for lung cancer in Santa Monica. He was 48. First famous for his jazz […]