Today in Rock History is a music orientated segment where we would like to encourage readers to share their thoughts and tastes in music and discus the various aspects of any music topic. This post is not limited to rock music. You are encouraged to bring anything music related along that you would like to share, either by typing the name of a song and artist into the comments section or by sharing a youtube, vimeo, spotify or soundcloud link. If you are unsure how to add a link, simply write the name of the song and the composer and someone may very well do it for you.

Music is a huge part of peoples lives even if we aren’t all music enthusiasts. Music is all around us in advertising, background noise in shops and on the streets. It’s inescapable when you have teenagers but for most of us it is a huge part (if not a ritual) of our lives that we feel close to.

So kick back and enjoy Nechtan’s Today in Rock History playlist and see what new gems you discover.

Today in Rock History:

Born today in 1945, Russell Ballard songwriter, singer and guitarist with Argent.

Born today in 1945, Rik Kenton briefly the bassist with Roxy Music.

Born today in 1949, Robert Siebenberg drummer with Supertramp.

Born today in 1961, Larry Mullen Jr. drummer with U2.

Today in 1963, Gerry And The Pacemakers went to number 1 on the UK singles chart with “You’ll Never Walk Alone”.

Born today in 1963, Mikkey Dee (Micael Delaoglou) drummer with Motorhead and Scorpions.

Today in 1970, Led Zeppelin went to number 1 on the US album chart with “Led Zeppelin III”.

Today in 1975, Queen released “Bohemian Rhapsody”.

Died today in 2013, songwriter, singer and guitarist Bobby Parker of a heart attack aged 76.

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