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, Donald “Duck” Dunn, bassist with Booker T and The MGs and session bassist for literally thousands of recordings at Stax Records and The Blues Brothers.
Born today in 1948, Tony Bourge songwriter and guitarist with Budgie and Tredegar.
Born today in 1950, Bob Burns original drummer with Lynyrd Skynyrd. He played on the band’s first two albums before leaving the band.
Born today in 1955, Clement Burke, drummer with many acts including Blondie.
Born today in 1957, Chris Hayes guitarist with Huey Lewis and the News.
Today in 1973, Ringo Starr went to number 1 in the US with “Photograph”.
Died today in 1991, singer and songwriter Freddie Mercury (Farrokh Bulsara) aged 45.
Died today in 1991, Eric Carr songwriter and drummer with Kiss aged 41.
Died today in 1985, singer, songwriter and rock pioneer Joseph “Big Joe” Turner, aged 74.
Died today in 1993, guitarist and singer Albert Collins (Albert Drewery) aged 61.
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