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 1943, songwriter, singer and guitarist Jim Croce.
Born today in 1945, Rod Stewart songwriter and singer with Shotgun Express, Steampacket, The Jeff Beck Group, The Faces and solo.
Born today in 1946, Aynsley Dunbar drummer with a great many groups/acts including Frank Zappa, Journey and John Mayall.
Born today in 1946, Bob Lang bassist with The Mindbenders.
Born today in 1947, Neal Smith songwriter and drummer with Alice Cooper.
Born today in 1948, Donald Fagen songwriter, keyboardist and singer with Steely Dan.
Born today in 1953, singer and songwriter Pat Benatar (Patricia Andrzejewsk).
Born today in 1955, Michael Schenker songwriter and guitarist with The Scorpions, The Michael Schenker Group, UFO and others.
Died today in 1976, Howlin Wolf (Chester Burnett) songwriter, guitarist, singer and harmonica player aged 66.
Today in 1981, John Lennon went to number 1 on the UK singles chart with “Imagine”.
Died today in 2016, songwriter and singer David Bowie (David Jones) aged 69.
Died today in 2018, “Fast” Eddie Clarke songwriter and guitarist with Motorhead and Fastway aged 67.
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