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Kanye, I’ma let you finish . . . But Bob Dylan made the best video of all time

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March 22nd, 1965: Kanye, I’ma let you finish . . . But Bob Dylan made the best video of all time

Dylan recorded “Subterranean Homesick Blues” on January 14, 1965, in Columbia Records’ Studio A on Seventh Avenue, NYC.

 
Rolling Stones fined for public urination

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March 19th, 1965: Rolling Stones fined for public urination

​March 18th, 1965: Mick Jagger, Brian Jones and Bill Wyman were fined five pounds each for urinating on the outer wall of a London gas station.

 
The Temptations take Motown Label to number one

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March 7th, 1965: The Temptations take Motown Label to number one

​We're not too concerned with chart success here at Gaslight Records because, as we all know, it often stands less for quality as it does for novelty; and again.

 
Our Top 10 of Dylan's 'Girl From The North Country'

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March 2nd, 1965: Our Top 10 of Dylan's "Girl From The North Country"

In December of 1962, a twenty-one-year-old Bob Dylan crossed the Atlantic Ocean where he became exposed to traditional English folk music. He was working on material for his new album, The Freewheelin

 
David Bowie and Jimmy Page go way back

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February 26th, 1965: David Bowie and Jimmy Page go way back

​On January 15, 1965, David Bowie recorded as the singer for London group the Manish Boys.

 
The Beatles begin work on a new film

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February 24th, 1965: The Beatles begin work on a new film

On February 24, 1965, The Beatles began shooting on their second film titled Help!

 
Brian Wilson suffers nervous breakdown, abandons touring.

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February 20th, 1965: Brian Wilson suffers nervous breakdown, abandons touring.

​On board a flight from L.A. to Houston on December 23, 1964, Brian Wilson suffered a nervous breakdown that would prevent him from touring with The Beach Boys until 1983.

 
50 Years on stage for Neil Young

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February 12th, 1963: 50 Years on stage for Neil Young

​As of a few days ago, 01 Feb to be exact, Neil Young has been playing shows for 50 years!

 
From Zimmerman To Dylan

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August 2nd, 1962: From Zimmerman To Dylan

​On this day 50 years ago Robert Allen Zimmerman officially changed his name to Bob Dylan.

 
Rolling Stones First Concert

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July 22nd, 1962: Rolling Stones First Concert

​50 years ago the Rollin' Stones (initial band name) stepped onto the stage at the Marquee Jazz Club in London, marking the foundation of arguably the greatest rock band in music history.

 
Charlie Joins The Band

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January 11th, 1962: Charlie Joins The Band

​On January 12 1963, Charlie Watts played his first show with the Rolling Stones at the Ealing Blues Club in London. According to Keith Richards, this was the moment the Stones really came into being.

 
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