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Wednesday, 28 May 2025 04:20

This Day in Rock History - May 28th

1958: Buddy Holly receives his draft notice from the Lubbock, Texas draft board. Unlike Elvis, Holly is refused induction when his notoriously poor eyesight causes him to flunk the vision test.

Tuesday, 27 May 2025 04:20

This Day in Rock History - May 27th

1989: The Beach Boys begin a national tour with Chicago. The tour is historic because Brain Wilson appears at several dates, marking his first concerts with his old band since 1975.

Monday, 26 May 2025 04:20

This Day in Rock History - May 26th

1967: It was 58 years ago today… Sgt. Pepper taught the band to play!

What many consider the greatest rock album of all-time, Sgt. Pepper’s Lonely Hearts Club Band, goes on sale in Britain. A week later it will be released in the States. It is the first Beatles LP to have the exact same track listing in the US and in the UK.

It will top the album charts during the entire "Summer of Love.”

 

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.

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