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20 May 1969, Led Zeppelin started three days of recording and mixing sessions at A&R Studios in New York City, which included the recording of ‘Heartbreaker’ and various other parts for new tracks for the group’s forthcoming second album. The band were under pressure to finish sessions for their second album so they could release […]
Happy 87th birthday to Carol Kaye born 24 March 1935, one of the most prolific and widely heard bass guitarists, who has played on an estimated 10,000 recordings in a career spanning over 50 years. Kaye was the bassist on many Phil Spector and Brian Wilson productions in the 1960s and 1970s. She is credited […]
17 Oct 1970, The Jackson Five started a five-week run at No.1 on the US singles chart with ‘I’ll Be There’. The group’s fourth No.1 of 1970, it made No.4 in the UK. Motown records claimed the group had sold over 10 million records during this year. https://youtu.be/rP8c-ggXqcw THE JACKSON 5 – I’ll Be There […]
20 Sept 1970, The Rolling Stones live album ‘Get Your Ya-Yas Out’ started a two-week run at No.1 on the UK chart. Recorded at New York’s Madison Sq Gardens on 27th & 28th Nov 1969, featuring ‘Jumpin Jack Flash’, ‘Honky Tonk Woman’ and ‘Midnight Rambler’. https://youtu.be/ANZTpiXqY6k The Rolling Stones – “Carol” MSG November 27th & […]
9 Sept 1965, US newspaper The Hollywood reporter ran the following advertisement; ‘Madness folk & roll musicians, singers wanted for acting roles in new TV show. Parts for 4 insane boys. The Monkees were born. 437 people applied for the job. https://youtu.be/AKs43dHBSWA the Monkees – Theme Song edited to Full Length (1966) Read the full […]