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 1929, Matt “Guitar” Murphy (Matthew Tyler Murphy) guitarist with Howling Wolf, Memphis Slim, The Blues Brothers and solo.
Born today in 1941, Ray Thomas flautist and singer with the Moody Blues.
Born today in 1942, Rick Danko songwriter, singer and bassist with The Band.
Born today in 1946, songwriter and singer Marianne Faithfull.
Born today in 1947, Cozy Powell (Colin Flooks) drummer with several acts including The Jeff Beck Group, Whitesnake, Black Sabbath and Rainbow.
Born today in 1948, Charlie Spinosa, trumpet player with John Fred and His Playboy Band.
Born today in 1955, Neil “Spyder” Giraldo songwriter and guitarist with Pat Benatar.
Today in 1973, Jim Croce went to number 1 in the US with “Time in a Bottle”.
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