Yesterday, Insomniac revealed the full lineup of 16 internationally celebrated artists who will perform at the inaugural Dreamstate San Francisco, the only dedicated trance brand in the United States. Dreamstate will take over the Bill Graham Civic Auditorium on Saturday, January 16 and Sunday, January 17, with the general tickets on sale beginning today, October […]
October 3rd, 1901 The first record company, The Victor Talking Machine Company, is incorporated, later merging with the Radio Corporation of America to become RCA-Victor. Releases none Recording 1945:Stan Kenton, “Painted Rhythm” 1963:The Beatles, “Little Child,” “I Wanna Be Your Man” 1968:The Beatles, “Savoy Truffle” Charts 1964:The Supremes’ “Baby Love” enters the charts 1964:The LP […]
September 30th, 1987 Roy Orbison engineers his comeback with the taping of the star-studded, acclaimed HBO special Roy Orbison and Friends, A Black and White Night at Los Angeles’ Coconut Grove. It features Bruce Springsteen, Tom Waits, Elvis Costello, Jackson Browne, and J.D. Souther, and is indeed filmed in black and white! Releases 1977:Ringo Starr, […]
September 27th, 1964 The Beach Boys make their national television debut on CBS’ Ed Sullivan Show, performing their recent hit “I Get Around.” Releases none Recording 1938:Artie Shaw, “Nightmare” 1962:Martha Reeves and the Vandellas, “I’ll Have To Let Him Go” Charts 1947:Johnny Ace’s “My Song” hits #1 R&B 1952:Patti Page’s “I Went To Your Wedding” […]
September 26th, 1969 Legendary promoter Bill Graham opens the Fillmore West, a West Coast version of his popular New York “rock ballroom,” in San Francisco. Releases 1964:The Kinks, “You Really Got Me” 1967:Elvis Presley, “Big Boss Man” 1974:John Lennon, Walls And Bridges Recording 1957:The Monotones, “Book Of Love” 1967:The Beatles, “The Fool On The Hill” […]
September 16th, 1970 Jimi Hendrix takes the stage at a Eric Burdon and War concert at London club Ronnie Scott’s, marking the last time the guitarist will ever play in public. Releases 1972:John Lennon and Yoko Ono, Some Time In New York City Recording 1960:Johnny Burnette, “You’re Sixteen” 1968:The Beatles, “I Will” 1974:Bob Dylan, “Meet […]