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 1937, Paul Revere (Paul Revere Dick) keyboardist with Paul Revere and the Raiders.
Born today in 1938, Rory Storm (Alan Caldwell) songwriter and singer with Rory Storm and the Hurricanes.
Born today in 1945, Dave Cousins (David Hindson) songwriter, singer and guitarist with The Strawbs.
Today in 1954, Muddy Waters recorded ” I’m Your Hoochie Cooche Man”.
Today in 1964, UK R’n’B pioneer, songwriter, singer and harmonic player Cyril Davies died aged 31. He co-founded Blues Incorporated with Alexis Korner he later formed Cyril Davies and his Rhythm and Blues All-Stars.
Today in 1971, Black Sabbath released their album “Paranoid” in the US.
Today in 1972, David Bowie released the single “Changes” in the UK.
Today in 1980, the Led Zeppelin album “In Through the Out Door” was certified Platinum.
Today in 1981, the Eagles’ live album “Eagles Live” was certified Platinum.
Died today in 2018, Buster Stiggs (Mark Hough) songwriter and drummer with several groups including The Swingers.
Please feel free to share this article to a social media platform of your choice. Help keep rock alive!