This Date in Rock Music History: July 17

1961:  "Buttered Popcorn" was released as the second single from a new group called the Supremes.

1961:  Brook Benton had the top Easy Listening song with "The Boll Weevil Song". 
1961:  Bobby Lewis had the top R&B song for the third straight week with "Tossin' And Turnin'".
1965:  The Kinks arrived in New York City to begin their first American tour.
1965:  Beatles VI was #1 on the Album chart for the second week in only its fourth week of release while Herman's Hermits On Tour was #2.

Five Best: Bruce Hornsby

Together with his group the Range and solo, this man not only ranks as one of The Top Piano Players of the Rock Era* but also put out some outstanding music, some of which unfortunately you probably have not heard.  We feature not only Bruce's Five Best* but some extras as well:

1. The Way It Is

2.  Every Little Kiss

3. Look Out Any Window

4.  The Valley Road

5.  The Road Not Taken

 Defenders Of The Flag

Across The River

The Show Goes On

On The Western Skyline

Another Day

Fire On The Cross

Lost Soul (with Shawn Colvin)

Captured Live in Concert: the Who at Woodstock with "My Generation"

One of the historic live performances of the Rock Era is featured on Inside The Rock Era: