Hendrix and Pink Floyd play the Liverpool Empire
The Jimi Hendrix Experience and Pink Floyd played the Liverpool Empire on November 18, 1967, the night after Sheffield on the autumn package tour, per the Bradford Timeline.
The bill also listed The Move, Amen Corner and The Nice, and the clip below is Foxey Lady, from the Experience's 1967 debut album Are You Experienced.
1969 in 1960s music: the full year guide
Duncan Sheik is born in Glen Ridge
Duncan Scott Sheik was born in Glen Ridge, New Jersey, on November 18, 1969, per Wikipedia.
His single Barely Breathing reached No. 16 on the Billboard Hot 100 in 1996, and the clip below is the video.
1967 in 1960s music: the full year guide
Hendrix and Pink Floyd play the Liverpool Empire
The Jimi Hendrix Experience and Pink Floyd played the Liverpool Empire on November 18, 1967, the night after Sheffield on the autumn package tour, per the Bradford Timeline.
The bill also listed The Move, Amen Corner and The Nice, and the clip below is Foxey Lady, from the Experience's 1967 debut album Are You Experienced.
Lulu spends a fifth week at No. 1 with To Sir With Love
Lulu's To Sir With Love was No. 1 on the Billboard Hot 100 dated November 18, 1967, its fifth and final week on top, per the Wikipedia list of Hot 100 number ones of 1967.
Strawberry Alarm Clock's Incense and Peppermints replaced it on the chart dated November 25, and the clip below is her Ed Sullivan Show performance of the song.
1966 in 1960s music: the full year guide
The Kinks release Dead End Street
The Kinks released the single Dead End Street in the UK on Pye on November 18, 1966, with Big Black Smoke on the B-side, per Wikipedia.
Ray Davies wrote it, Shel Talmy produced it and it peaked at No. 5 on the UK Singles chart, and the clip below is the song.
1965 in 1960s music: the full year guide
Tim DeLaughter is born in Dallas
Tim DeLaughter was born in Dallas, Texas, on November 18, 1965, per Wikipedia.
He formed Tripping Daisy in 1990 and The Polyphonic Spree in 2000, and the clip below is the Spree's Light and Day.
1962 in 1960s music: the full year guide
The Beatles play the Cavern the night after Matrix Hall
The Beatles played an evening show at the Cavern Club in Liverpool on Sunday, November 18, 1962, the day after their Coventry date, per the Paul McCartney Project.
The project counts it as the 255th concert at the club, and the clip below is Love Me Do, the single they were promoting.
Kirk Hammett is born in San Francisco
Kirk Lee Hammett was born in San Francisco, California, on November 18, 1962, per Wikipedia.
He joined Metallica in 1983, replacing Dave Mustaine before Kill 'Em All, and the clip below is Master of Puppets.
1961 in 1960s music: the full year guide
The Beatles play an evening show at the Cavern
The Beatles played an evening show at the Cavern Club in Liverpool on Saturday, November 18, 1961, per the Paul McCartney Project.
The project counts it as the 82nd concert at the club, and the clip below is Twist and Shout, a cover from their 1963 debut album.
1960 in 1960s music: the full year guide
Kim Wilde is born in Chiswick
Kim Smith, later Kim Wilde, was born in Chiswick, West London, on November 18, 1960, the daughter of rock and roller Marty Wilde, per Wikipedia.
Her debut single Kids in America reached No. 2 in the UK, and the clip below is the video.
Frequently Asked Questions
What happened in 1960s music on November 18?
November 18 saw 9 verified music events across seven years, including the Jimi Hendrix Experience and Pink Floyd at the Liverpool Empire in 1967, the Kinks releasing Dead End Street in 1966, and two Beatles shows at the Cavern Club.
When was Dead End Street by The Kinks released?
The Kinks released Dead End Street in the UK on Pye on November 18, 1966, with Big Black Smoke on the B-side. Ray Davies wrote it, Shel Talmy produced it and it peaked at No. 5 on the UK Singles chart.
Who played with Jimi Hendrix at the Liverpool Empire on November 18, 1967?
The Jimi Hendrix Experience played the Liverpool Empire on the autumn package tour alongside Pink Floyd, The Move, Amen Corner and The Nice, per the Bradford Timeline. The tour had played Sheffield the night before.
Did the Beatles play the Cavern Club on November 18?
Yes, in two years. The Beatles played evening shows at the Cavern Club in Liverpool on November 18, 1961 and November 18, 1962, per the Paul McCartney Project. The 1962 show came the night after their Matrix Hall date in Coventry.
Which song was No. 1 on the Billboard Hot 100 dated November 18, 1967?
Lulu's To Sir With Love was No. 1 on the chart dated November 18, 1967, its fifth and final week on top. Strawberry Alarm Clock's Incense and Peppermints replaced it the following week.
Which musicians were born on November 18?
Kim Wilde was born in Chiswick on November 18, 1960, and Kirk Hammett in San Francisco on November 18, 1962. Tim DeLaughter was born in Dallas on November 18, 1965, and Duncan Sheik in Glen Ridge, New Jersey, on November 18, 1969.