Video: 'Revolver: mini-documentary clip'
(Friday, August 5, 1966) — Revolver, the seventh studio album by British rock group the Beatles, was released today in the UK. Continue reading The Beatles release seventh studio album ‘Revolver’ 60 years ago today (Aug 5 1966)
Video: 'Lenny Bruce'
(Wednesday, August 3, 1966, about 5:30 p.m. PDT) — The body of Lenny Bruce, 40, the controversial nightclub comedian whose raunchy brand of satire and dark humor landed him in trouble with the law, was found tonight in his home on Hollywood Boulevard. Continue reading Comic Lenny Bruce, 40, found dead in Hollywood home 60 years ago this hour (Aug 3 1966)
Video: 'The Rolling Stones Most Overlooked ‘60s Album'
(Wednesday, August 3, 1966) — The Rolling Stones began recording their fifth British studio album Between the Buttons today at RCA Studios in Hollywood. Continue reading The Rolling Stones begin recording next studio album 60 years ago today (Aug 3 1966)
Video: 'Paul McCartney on David Frost At The Phonograph, 1966'
(Monday, August 1, 1966, 8:30 p.m. British Summer Time) — Paul McCartney of The Beatles was interviewed tonight for the David Frost At The Phonograph radio show, pre-recorded “as live” in Studio B15 in London’s Broadcasting House for broadcast on Aug. 6, 1966, at noon-1:30 p.m. on the BBC Light Programme.
Video: 'KLRN KLRU LIVE UT Tower Shooting 1966'
(Monday, August 1, 1966, 11:48 a.m.-1:24 p.m. CDT) — Charles Joseph Whitman, 25, went on a shooting rampage today at the University of Texas in Austin, killing 14 people (and an unborn child) and wounding 31 others from atop the University of Texas at Austin Main Building tower overlooking the campus. Continue reading Sniper opens fire from University of Texas at Austin tower, killing 14 people 60 years ago this hour (Aug 1 1966)
Video: 'Batman' (trailer)
(Saturday, July 30, 1966, ‘Youth Premiere’ scheduled for 5:00 p.m. CDT) — Batman, a superhero film based on the Batman television series, and the first full-length theatrical adaptation of the DC Comics character Batman, premiered today at the Paramount Theatre in Austin, Texas. Continue reading ‘Batman’ superhero film premieres in Austin, Texas 60 years ago this hour (Jul 30 1966)
Video: 'Papa Gene's Blues (2006 Remastered Original Stereo Version)'
(Saturday, July 30, 1966, 2:00-6:00 p.m. PDT) — The Monkees finished recording “Papa Gene’s Blues” today as Mike Nesmith and Mickey Dolenz recut their vocals at RCA Victor Studio A in Hollywood, completing the sessions for the band’s debut studio album, The Monkees, for release on Oct. 10, 1966.
Video: 'John Lennon, The Beatles, and Jesus?' (Lennon video shot Aug. 11, 1966)
(Saturday, July 30, 1966) — Two Birmingham disc jockeys said today they plan to organize a public “Beatle burning” after expressing outrage over reported remarks attributed to singer-songwriter-musician John Lennon of The Beatles regarding Christianity. Continue reading Alabama DJs call for ‘Beatle burning’ over John Lennon’s ‘more popular than Jesus’ remarks 60 years ago today (Jul 30 1966)
(Saturday, July 30, 1966) — “Wild Thing” by The Troggs peaked at #1 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for two consecutive weeks (July 30, Aug. 6, 1966). Continue reading ‘Wild Thing’ by The Troggs peaks at #1 in USA 60 years ago today (Jul 30 1966)
(Saturday, July 30, 1966) — “I Saw Her Again” by The Mamas & the Papas peaked at #5 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for one week. Continue reading ‘I Saw Her Again’ by The Mamas & the Papas peaks at #5 in USA 60 years ago today (Jul 30 1966)
