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 1946, Edgar Winter songwriter, singer and multi-instrumentalist with The Edgar Winter Group.
Born today in 1947, Dick Diamonde (Dingeman Adriaan Henry van der Sluijs) bassist with The Easybeats.
Today in 1968, The Beatles went to number 1 on the US album chart with “The Beatles” (The White Album).
Died today in 1976, songwriter, singer and guitarist Freddie King aged 42.
Died today in 1983, Dennis Wilson songwriter, singer and drummer with the Beach Boys, aged 38.
Died today in 2015, John “Brad” Bradbury songwriter and drummer with The Specials.
Died today in 2015, Ian “Lemmy” Kilmister songwriter, singer and bassist with Hawkwind and Motörhead aged 70.
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