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 1941, guitarist and singer Brian Poole and in 1945 bassist Len “Chips” Hawkes with The Tremeloes.
Born today in 1941, Bruce Welch songwriter, singer and guitarist with The Shadows.
Born today in 1944, Keith Emerson songwriter and keyboardist with Emerson, Lake and Palmer.
Born today in 1947, Dave Pegg bassist with Fairport Convention and Jethro Tull.
Born today in 1963, Bobby Dall (Robert Kuykendall) bassist with Poison.
Died today in 1966, songwriter, singer and guitarist “Mississippi” John Hurt.
Today in 1968, Cream were presented with a platinum album for “Wheels Of Fire”.
Today in 1969, CCR released their fourth album “Willy and the Poor Boys”
Today in 1973, Ringo Starr released his third studio album “Ringo”.
Today in 1974, Crosby, Stills, Nash & Young wen to number 1 on the US album chart with “So Far”.
Died today in 2014, songwriter, singer and guitarist Michael Coleman aged 58.
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