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Sunday, 25 May 2025 04:20

This Day in Rock History - May 25th

 1978: As part of the documentary, The Kids Are Alright, being assembled about their career, the Who perform a special concert at London’s Shepperton Film Studios.

It will prove to be the last time the group performs with drummer Keith Moon.

 

Saturday, 24 May 2025 04:20

This Day in Rock History - May 24th

1986: Mickey Dolenz joins Peter Tork and Davy Jones to perform as the Monkees for the first time in years. The group kicks off their tour at the Concord Hotel in the Catskills.

Instead of a reunion, might it have been better to call it a rerun?

 

 

Friday, 23 May 2025 04:00

This Day in Rock History - May 23rd

1977: Jefferson Starship is banned from playing a free concert at San Francisco’s Golden Gate Park. The group responds by recording “We Built This City.” Whether that's a good or bad thing is still being debated.

Thursday, 22 May 2025 04:20

This Day in Rock History - May 22nd

1958: A day for which Jerry Lee Lewis would probably want a “do-over.” It was on this day that Lewis arrived in London and introduced his new bride to the press. The press did some digging and found out 1.) Myra Gale Lewis was 13 years old 2.) She still believed in Santa Claus and 3.) She was Jerry Lee’s third cousin. The ensuing scandal effectively derailed his career in rock and roll.

Jerry Lee will lay low for a while and then stage his first comeback as a country singer.

 

 

Wednesday, 21 May 2025 04:20

This Day in Rock History - May 21st

1955: Chuck Berry recorded “Maybellene.” It became one of the first rock tunes to crack Billboard’s Top 10 and helped introduce white kids to real R&B.

Tuesday, 20 May 2025 04:20

This Day in Rock History - May 20th

1968: The Who’s Pete Townsend gets married for the first time to Karen Astley.

The couple remain married for 32 years, separating in 1994 and divorcing in 2000.

Monday, 19 May 2025 04:20

This Day in Rock History - May 19th

1961: The Everly Brothers become the first rock act to form their own record label when they launch Calliope Records on this day.

Sunday, 18 May 2025 04:20

This Day in Rock History - May 18th

1978: The film The Buddy Holly Story opens. It kicks off a resurgence of interest in Holly’s music although the film has very little to do with the real story of Buddy’s life.

Saturday, 17 May 2025 04:20

This Day in Rock History - May 17th

1995: Tell Tchaikovsky the news – On this day, Chuck Berry, Fats Domino and Little Richard share a concert stage for the very first time when the trio headlines a show in Sheffield, England.

Friday, 16 May 2025 04:20

This Day in Rock History - May 16th

1965: Leaving a concert in Long Beach, California, the Rolling Stones limo is virtually attacked by female fans. So many of them scramble onto the vehicle’s roof that it starts to collapse. The band attempts to support the roof with their hands. The limo speeds away, leaving fans to fall onto the road.

(And check out those tickets prices!)

 

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