Category Archives: Popular Music 1960s

‘Are You Experienced’ album by The Jimi Hendrix Experience released 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (May 12 1967)


Video: 'The Jimi Hendrix Experience Are You Experienced Full Album 1967'

(Friday, May 12, 1967)Are You Experienced, the debut studio album by English-American rock band the Jimi Hendrix Experience, widely regarded as one of the greatest debuts in the history of rock music featuring Jimi Hendrix’s innovative approach to songwriting and electric guitar playing, was released today in the UK (a version with a somewhat different playlist was released in the U.S. in Aug. 23). Continue reading ‘Are You Experienced’ album by The Jimi Hendrix Experience released 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (May 12 1967)

The Beatles record ‘Baby, You’re a Rich Man’ 50 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (May 11 1967)


Video: 'The Beatles - Baby You're A Rich Man (10, 1967, Stereo Remastered 2009)'

(Thursday, May 11, 1967, 9:00 p.m.-3:00 a.m. BST) — The Beatles completed recording “Baby, You’re a Rich Man,” the B-side of the band’s “All You Need Is Love” single, tonight at Studio One, Olympic Sound Studios in London. Continue reading The Beatles record ‘Baby, You’re a Rich Man’ 50 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (May 11 1967)

Three members of The Rolling Stones busted on drug charges 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (May 10 1967)

(Wednesday, May 10, 1967) — Mick Jagger and Keith Richards of rock band The Rolling Stones and their friend and art dealer, Robert Fraser, appeared before magistrates today in Chichester, West Sussex, in southeast England, charged with drug offences and released on £100 bail each (click here and here to watch video from today’s event). Continue reading Three members of The Rolling Stones busted on drug charges 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (May 10 1967)

The Supremes perform on ‘The Ed Sullivan Show’ 50 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (May 7 1967)


Video: 'The Supremes - The Happening'

(Sunday, May 7, 1967, 8:00-9:00 p.m. EDT) — The Supremes performed “The Happening” on tonight’s CBS television variety show The Ed Sullivan Show live from Expo ’67 in Montreal. Continue reading The Supremes perform on ‘The Ed Sullivan Show’ 50 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (May 7 1967)

‘I’m a Man’ by The Spencer Davis Group peaks at #10 in USA 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (May 6 1967)

(Saturday, May 6, 1967)“I’m a Man” by The Spencer Davis Group peaked at #10 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for one week. Continue reading ‘I’m a Man’ by The Spencer Davis Group peaks at #10 in USA 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (May 6 1967)

The Beatles continue work on ‘Magical Mystery Tour’ song 50 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (May 3 1967)


Video: 'Magical Mystery Tour (film version)' (at 0:55)

(Wednesday, May 3, 1967, 7:00 p.m.-12:15 a.m. BST) — The Beatles added brass to “Magical Mystery Tour,” the title track to their next film and record project, tonight at EMI Studio 3 in London. Continue reading The Beatles continue work on ‘Magical Mystery Tour’ song 50 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (May 3 1967)

Elvis Presley weds Priscilla Beaulieu in Las Vegas 50 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (May 1 1967)


Video: 'Elvis & Priscilla Presley - Wedding 1967 (Private Film Footage - Elvis Presley) HQ'

(Monday, May 1, 1967, just after 9:30 a.m. PDT) — Rock music star Elvis Presley, 32, married Priscilla Beaulieu, the 21-year-old daughter of an army officer Elvis had met while in Germany, today at the Aladdin Hotel in Las Vegas. Continue reading Elvis Presley weds Priscilla Beaulieu in Las Vegas 50 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (May 1 1967)

Paul Revere & the Raiders, Jack Benny on ‘Ed Sullivan’ 50 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Apr 30 1967)


Video: 'Paul Revere and the Raiders - Kicks - 1967'

(Sunday, April 30, 1967, 8:00-9:00 p.m. EDT) — Paul Revere and the Raiders performed “Kicks” on tonight’s CBS television variety show The Ed Sullivan Show live from CBS Studio No. 50 in New York City. Continue reading Paul Revere & the Raiders, Jack Benny on ‘Ed Sullivan’ 50 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Apr 30 1967)