Classic Rock Features
The Rock History Report for
October 22nd, 2009
1964 - The Who, then known as High Numbers, failed to pass an audition with record label EMI.
1965 - The Rolling Stones released "Get Off My Cloud" in the U.K.
1966 - The Beach Boys released their classic tune "Good Vibrations." It was one of the first rock songs to feature the theramin.
1974 - KISS released their second album, Hotter Than Hell.
1976 - Keith Moon played in his last show with The Who.
1978 - Earth, Wind & Fire embarked on a sold-out, 75 show American tour.
1982 - Worcester, Massachusetts Mayor Sara Robertson declared it Van Halen Day after local fans gathered 25,000 signatures requesting the group add a second show to their tour.
Birthdays:
1945 Leslie West of Mountain
1946 Eddie Brigati of the Rascals
