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Hear Today In Rock and Roll History
Today In R&R History March 1st
Daily Rock and Roll History, Birthday and short music clips.
A year long, day by day look back at this date in Rock History in 3-5 minute segments. Now airing WRGG in Greencastle, PA.
Craig Maher / Exo-X-Xeno Wax Museum Interview
Craig Maher from Exo-X-Xeno talking about the 2025 album "Luminous Voyage"
- Click picture to listen to the interview with Craig talking about the Exo-X-Xeno project with Yes members Billy Sherwood, Jay Shellen and Patrick Moraz.
Rock and Roll Birthdays
March 1st
- March 1st Birthday, Singer Harry Belafonte, born in Harlem, New York City in 1927. He passed away of heart failure on April 25th, 2023 at the age of 96.
- March 1st Birthday, Trumpeter, producer, arranger, band leader and the owner of the Hi Records label, Willie Mitchell, born in 1928 in Ashland, Mississippi, known to friends as “Papa Willie.” He ran Royal Studios in Memphis, Tennessee. His Hi Records label released albums by a large stable of popular Memphis soul artists, including Mitchell himself, Al Green, O. V. Wright, Syl Johnson, Ann Peebles and Quiet Elegance.
- March 1st Birthday, Blood, Sweat and Tears singer Jerry Fisher, born in DeKalb, Texas in 1942.
- March 1st Birthday, The Who vocalist, actor and solo artist Roger Daltrey, born in East Acton, London, England in 1944.
- March 1st Birthday, Songwriter, keyboardist and later day Manfred Mann vocalist, Mike D’Abo, born in 1944 in Betchworth, Surrey, England.
- March 1st Birthday, Reggae artist Burning Spear, born Winston Rodney in Saint Ann’s Bay, Saint Ann, Jamaica in 1945.
- March 1st Birthday, The Remo Four and Ashton, Gardner and Dyke singer and keyboardist Tony Ashton, born in Blackburn, Lancashire, England in 1946. He died on May 28th, 2001 of cancer at the age of 55.
Nektar Wax Museum interview 4/11/25
Nektar interviewed on the second night of the 2025 "Mission To Mars" Tour
- Click image to hear the exclusive the Wax Museum interview with Nektar discussiing the current tour, future plans and group history.
Today In Rock and Roll History
March 1st
- March 1st, 1956 Little Willie John records “Fever” with producer Henry Glover for his first album on King Records. The song was co-written by Eddie Cooley and Otis Blackwell, who used the name John Davenport because he was still under contract with music publisher Joe Davis. Released as a single in April as a double-sided hit with the Top Ten R&B hit “Letter From My Darling,” “Fever” peaked at No. 24 on August 18th.
- March 1st, 1957 The Everly Brothers record “Bye Bye Love” at RCA Studios in Nashville, Tennessee, for their debut single on Cadence Records. “Bye Bye Love” was rejected by thirty record labels before Cadence picked it up. Co-written by Felice and Boudleaux Bryant, the track was released on 45 backed with “I Wonder If I Care As Much.” The guitar intro of “Bye Bye Love” was not originally part of the song but was something that Don Everly had come up with and was tacked on to the beginning of the song. Chet Atkins was the lead guitar player on the session and Buddy Harman was the drummer. Released on April 6th, the record was a true crossover hit, hitting No. 1 on the Pop charts and the Country and Western chart.
- March 1st, 1968 Elton John’s first single, “I’ve Been Loving You Baby,” is released in Britain. Written by Elton John and credited to he and lyricist Bernie Taupin, the track was recorded at DJM Studios in late 1967. In May British pop singer Edwin Bee issued the song as a single, becoming the first released cover version of an Elton John composition.
- March 1st, 1968 Showtime Records release “Ain’t Nothing But A House Party” by Philadelphia vocal group The Show Stoppers on 45. The Show Stoppers formed in 1967 when brothers, Elec Edward “Alex” Burke and Vladimir H. “Laddie” Burke, who were the two oldest of the five younger brothers of Atlantic Record’s star Solomon Burke, joined with fellow Germantown High School students, brothers Earl and Timmy Smith. Signed with Philly based Showtime Records, the record began a five-week chart run in June and peaked at No. 87 on June 22nd. “Ain’t Nothing But A House Party” was issued in Britain and peaked there at No. 38.
- March 1st, 1969 Jim Morrison is arrested during a Doors concert at The Dinner Key Auditorium in Miami, charged with lewd and lascivious behavior, open profanity, indecent exposure and public drunkenness, Asked about it later, Doors drummer John Densmore said “It was real hot and Jim was real drunk, but as far as I could see he didn’t drop his pants.”
- March 1st, 1969 Atco Records release “Near The Beginning,” the fourth studio album by Vanilla Fudge. Side one of the LP was recorded at Mirasound Studios and The Record Plant in New York City. The side long “Break Song” on side two was taped live at Shrine Auditorium in Los Angeles. The record peaked at No. 16 on April 12th.
- March 1st, 1969 Mary Hopkin records the Paul McCartney written song “Goodbye” with McCartney producing, at Morgan Studios in Willesden, London, England. Released on April 7th, on Apple Records, the track was arranged by Richard Hewson, who had also orchestrated Hopkin’s “Those Were the Days.” McCartney played bass guitar, an acoustic guitar introduction and solo, along with lap-slapping percussion and drums. The record peaked at No. 13 on May 31st.
- March 1st, 1969 “Sweeter Than Sugar” by The Ohio Express enters the singles charts. The song was co-written by Joey Levine and Steve Feldman and co-produced by Levine and Arthur Resnick. The record peaked that week at No. 96.
- March 1st, 1969 “Gimme Gimme Good Lovin’” by Crazy Elephant enters the singles charts. Crazy Elephant was a studio concoction, the Marzano-Calvert Studio Band, created by Jerry Kasenetz and Jeffry Katz of Super K Productions. “Gimme Gimme Good Lovin’” was co-written by Joey Levine and Ritchie Cordell. The record peaked at No. 12 on May 3rd.
- March 1st, 1973 Harvest Records in Britain release “Lifemask,” the sixth album by Roy Harper. The LP was recorded at Abbey Road Studios in London with producer Peter Jenner. Jimmy Page plays guitar on the songs “The Lord’s Prayer” and "Bank Of The Dead.”
- March 1st, 1974 The eponymous debut album by Rush is released in Canada. Recorded at Eastern Sound and Toronto Sound Studios in Toronto, Canada in November 1973, the record was remixed and released in the US in August where it peaked at No. 105 on November 16th.
- March 1st, 1974 Deram Records in Britain release “Mirage,” the second album by Camel. Sessions for the record were taped at three studios in November 1973, Island, Decca and AIR Studios, all in London with producer David Hitchcock. Out in America in August the LP peaked at No. 149 on December 21st.
- March 1st, 1974 Columbia Records release “Thinking Of You” by Loggins and Messina. Written and produced by Jim Messina, the uptempo version released on the single is different from the somewhat more mellow LP mix. The record reached No. 18 in America on May 26th, No. 20 in Canada.
- March 1st, 1974 “Best Of My Love” by The Eagles is the No. 1 record in the US.
- March 1st, 1975 “Modern Times,” the sixth album by Al Stewart, enters the album charts. It was Stewart’s first album produced by Alan Parsons, at Abbey Road Studios in London. Musicians who guested on the sessions include Simon Nicol, Tim Renwick, Gerry Conway, Pete Wingfield and Peter Wood. The record peaked at No. 30 on April 19th.
- March 1st, 1975 “Autobahn” by Kraftwerk is released as a single by Vertigo Records. The song was co-written by Ralph Hutter and Florian Schneider. Edited down to three minutes and twenty-seven seconds from its original full album side length, the record entered the singles charts two weeks later and peaked at No. 25 on May 3rd.
- March 1st, 1975 “For Earth Below,” the third studio album by Robin Trower enters the album charts following a February release on Chrysalis Records. Produced by former Procol Harum band mate Matthew Fisher, the album was recorded iat The Record Plant in Los Angeles with new group drummer Bill Lordan. The LP reached No. 5 in America on April 12th.
- March 1st, 1975 “Turn To Stone” by Joe Walsh enters the singles charts. Originally cut by Walsh’s band Barnstorm in 1972, the track was written by Joe Walsh. Co-produced by Walsh and John Stronach when it was rerecorded for Walsh’s 1974 solo LP “So What” and released as a single, the record peaked at No. 93 on March 8th.
- March 1st, 1976 Recording sessions begin at Sunset Sound Studios in Hollywood for what would be Jackson Brown’s career defining LP “The Pretender.” Produced by Jon Landau, the record featured performances by an elite group of artists of session players that included Jim Gordon, Jeff Porcaro, Don Henley, Bonnie Raitt, J.D. Souther, David Crosby, Graham Nash, members of Little Feat and others. Released on November 20th, the record earned multi-platinum status well into the 2000’s, peaked at No. 5 in America on December 18th and was nominated for a Grammy in 1977.
- March 1st, 1976 Casablanca Records release “Shout It Out Loud” by Kiss on 45. The song was co-written by Gene Simmons, Paul Stanley and the record’s producer, Bob Ezrin. “Shout It Out Loud” peaked at No. 31 on May 1st.
- March 1st, 1977 Sara Dylan files for divorce after twelve years of marriage to Bob Dylan.
- March 1st, 1980 Patti Smith married former MC5 guitarist Fred Smith in a civil ceremony in Detroit. The bride wore ballet slippers.
- March 1st, 1991 Director Oliver Stone’s biopic on the band “The Doors” opened at theaters in the United States.
- March 1st, 1993 Simon and Garfunkel reunite onstage for a needy children benefit concert in Los Angeles, one of only a handful of appearances the duo had made since the early 1970’s.
Miscellaneous March
- March 1957 Flip Records release “Louie Louie” backed with “Rock Rock Rock” by Richard Berry and The Pharaohs on 45 and 78 rpm records. Berry and The Pharoahs were from Los Angeles, California. Berry co-wrote both sides of the record and hired The Pharoahs to back him of the recording. Based on the song “EWl Loco Cha Cha,” “Louie Louie” became a rock and roll standard when The Kingsmen rerecorded it two years later.
- March 1958 Big Records release “True Or False” backed with “Teen Age Fool,” the first single by Paul Simon, credited to True Taylor. The A-side was written by Simon’s father Lou Simon, himself a double bass player and bandleader. Paul Simon wrote “Teen Age Fool.”
- March 1964 Jam sessions recorded at Tel Mar Studios in Chicago between Bo Diddley and Chuck Berry form the “Two Great Guitars” LP released by the two on Chess Records in August. Produced by Andy McKaie, the recordings feature Lafayette Leake on piano, Jesse James Hohnson on bass and Billy Downing on drums.
- March 1966 Scorpio Records release “Fight Fire” backed with “Fragile Child,” the fifth single by The Golliwogs. Both sides were co-written by Tom and John Fogerty, using the names Rann Wild and Toby Green. The Golliwogs renamed themselves Creedence Clearwater Revival in 1967.
- March 1969 Buddy Miles records his second album “Electric Church.” Most of the LP was recorded at Mercury Studios with additional sessions at The Record Plant in New York City. Half of the record was produced by Jimi Hendrix, the songs “69 Freedom Special,” “Miss Lady,” “My Chant” and “Destructive Love.”
- March 1970 Atco Records release “Teasin’” by King Curtis With Delaney Bramlett, Eric Clapton and Friends on 45. Co-written by Curtis Owsley and the record’s producer Delaney Bramlett.
- March 1973 Mercury Records release “For Real” by Ruben and The Jets. The LP featured Frank Zappa on vocals and lead guitar on the song “Dedicated To The One I Love” and wrote the song “If I Could Only Be Your Love Again.” Former Mothers Of Invention saxophonist Jim “Motorhead” Sherman was a member of the band.
- March 1973 The release of “Heart Food,” the second album by Judee Sill. Issued on Asylum Records, Sill had been the first act signed to the label. The record was co-produced by Sill and Henry Lewy.
- March 1974 RCA Records release “Sweet Jane” by Lou Reed on 45 from the live album “Rock And Roll Animal,” recorded at New York City’s Academy Of Music. Written by Reed, who co-produced the track with Steve Katz, the record features the twin guitars of Steve Hunter and Dick Wagner.
- March 1975 Columbia Records release the “Get Off My Cloud” album by Alexis Korner. The LP features session work with Keith Richard, Steve Marriot, Rick Wills, Barry St. John, Nicky Hopkins, Peter Frampton and others, recorded at CBS Studios in London and overdubs at Ramport Studios.
- March 1977 Private Stock Records release “In The Flesh” backed with “Man Overboard,” the second single by Blondie. “In The Flesh” was co-written by singer Debbie Harry and guitarist Chris Stein. “Man Overboard” was written by Harry. Both tracks were produced by Richard Gotthehrer.
- March 1978 Chrysalis Records release “Denis” by Blondie on 45. The song is a cover version of the Randy And The Rainbows song from, written by Neil Levinson. The record was produced by Richard Gottehrer. The Blondie single went to No. 2 in Britain.
- March 1980 Warner Brothers Records release “Planet Claire,” the label’s second single from The B-52’s self-titled first album. The song was co-written by singer Fred Schneider and drummer Keith Strickland.
- March 1981 Warner Brothers Records release “Lava,” by The B-52’s on 45. Unusual in that the track was from the group’s first album, issued six months after “Private Idaho,” the only single from the group’s second LP “Wild Planet.” “Lava” was written collectively by The B-52’s and produced by Chris Blackwell.
- March 1981 Atlantic Records release “Run Through The Light” by Yes on 45. The track is a rewrite of a song called “Dancing Through The Light” that the band recorded during aborted album sessions in Paris in 1978 with original singer Jon Anderson. It is the only song in the Yes catalog before the death of Chris Squire to feature anyone other than Squire on bass. Squire played piano on the song and the bass part was played by singer Trevor Horn. The 45 version is a completely different mix of the version on the album “Drama.”
- March 1987, Columbia Records in Canada release “Moonlight Desire” by Laurence Gowen, professionally known as Gowen. The song was issued as the third single from his LP “Great Dirty World.” Yes singer Jon Anderson, heard the song being played in the studio as he walked by, and walked into the session asking if he could sing a harmony part on it. Thus, Anderson’s appearance on the song.
- March 1997 Eric Clapton posing as X-sample, and Simon Climie produce and release a CD as Totally Dysfunctional Family called “Retail Therapy.”
The Paul Bielatowicz Band Wax Museum interview 4/11/25
The Paul Bielatowicz Band interviewed on their 2025 Spring Tour
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Music and conversation with Andy Tillison of The Tangent
Wax Museum interview May 2024
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This Week In Rock and Roll History
This Week In Rock and Roll History week of March 1st
This Week In Rock and Roll History is a weekly one hour look back at the songs, the artists, and the stories behind the music of the rock and roll era.
Jonas Reingold Interview
Jonas Reingold in The Wax Museum
Click image to hear Chris Palladino's Wax Museum Interview with Jonas Reingold
Carl Giammarese / The Buckinghams Interview
The Buckinghams Radio Show
Click image to hear Chris Palladino's interviews on WRGG with Carl Giammarese from The Buckinghams in 2022 and 2024
The Cool Song Of The Week
Cool Song Of The Week 3/1 Mitch Ryder & The Detroit Wheels
Cool songs from the Rock and Roll Era, Closet Classics and more.
Robert Fripp Radio Oz interview 7/25/85
King Crimson guitarist Radio Oz interview
- Click Fripp's image to hear the King Crimson guitarist, record producer, solo artist in this 1985 interview for the WARX Sunday night Radio Oz program. Fripp discusses his then current Guitar Craft courses, King Crimson stories, his start in the music business, and more.
Annie Haslam 2019 Wax Museum interview
Annie Haslam "In Words and Music"
- Click picture to hear Annie Haslam "In Words and Music". The iconic Renaissance singer talks at length about music, her life, and artwork for an exclusive interview in The Wax Museum.
Tommy James Wax Museum Interview January 2019
Tommy James
- Click picture to hear Tommy promoting all his planned 2019 activities; new album, Sirius XM radio show, touring, new movie, etc.
From the Radio Oz interview archives
Firesign Theatre interview 1980
- Click picture to listen to this archival interview with The Firesign Theatre recorded during their 1980 Fighting Clowns tour of the US for Radio Oz now available for purchase in the Firesign Theatre's "Fighting Clowns" of Hollywood" collection! Also check out this Tiny Ossman interview from 1995 -
Woody Lissauer Wax Museum Interview 2/22/20
Baltimore based Woody Lissauer steps up to the Wax Museum microphones for this in depth interview!
- Click picture to listen to the Wax Museum interview with Woody Lissauer and his latest album "Trouble The Water" with Barbara Ireland and Steve Caplan.
