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 1942, Marty Balin (Martyn Buchwald) songwriter, singer and guitarist with Jefferson Airplane and Jefferson Starship.
Born today in 1947, Steve Marriott songwriter, singer, harmonic player and guitarist with The Small Faces, Humble Pie and solo.
Born today in 1951, Phil Collins songwriter, singer and drummer with Genesis and solo.
Born today in 1951, Marv Ross songwriter and guitarist with Quarterflash.
Today in 1973, Gene Simmons, Paul Stanley, Ace Frehley and Peter Criss made their first appearance as KISS (previously they were called Wicked Lester) at the Popcorn Club in New York, for an audience of three.
Died today in 1980, singer, songwriter and pianist Professor “Fess” Longhair (Henry Byrd)
Died today in 1982, songwriter, singer and guitarist Lightnin’ Hopkins (Sam Hopkins).
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