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 1947, George Young singer, songwriter and guitarist with The Easybeats.
Born today in 1947, John Wilson drummer with Them, Taste and Spud.
Born today in 1948, Glenn Frey songwriter, guitarist and singer with Eagles.
Born today in 1950, Chris Glen bassist with The Sensational Alex Harvey Band and The Michael Schenker Group.
Today in 1961, Jimmy Dean went to number 1 in the US with “Big Bad John”.
Born today in 1961, Craig Goldy songwriter and guitarist with several groups including Dio.
Today in 1968, Joe Cocker went to number 1 in the UK with “With A Little Help From My Friends”.
Today in 1971, Cher went to number 1 on the US singles chart with “Gypsys, Tramps and Thieves”.
Today in 1976, The Steve Miller Band went to number 1 in the US with “Rock ‘n’ Me”.
Today in 1993, Meat Loaf went to number 1 in the US with “I’d Do Anything for Love (But I Won’t Do That)”.
Today in 1995, Queen released their fifteenth album “Made In Heaven”.
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