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 1944, songwriter, singer and harmonic player Charlie Musselwhite.
Born today in 1946, Terry Kath songwriter, singer and guitarist with Chicago.
Born today in 1951, Phil Manzanera (Phillip Targett-Adams) songwriter, producer and guitarist with Roxy Music.
Born today in 1954, Adrian Vandenberg songwriter and guitarist with Whitesnake, Manic Eden and Vandenberg.
Born today in 1956, Johnny Rotten (John Lydon) songwriter and singer with The Sex Pistols.
Today in 1970, Edison Lighthouse went to number 1 on the UK singles chart with “Love Grows (Where My Rosemary Goes)”.
Died today in 1970, Slim Harpo (James Moore) songwriter, singer, guitarist and harmonic player aged 46.
Today in 1981, Blondie went to number 1 in the US with “The Tide Is High”.
Today in 1987, Paul Simon’s “Graceland” went to number 1 the second time on the UK album chart.
Died today in 2009, Dewy Martin (Walter Midkiff) drummer and with Buffalo Springfield aged 68.
Died today in 2017, John Wetton songwriter, singer and bassist with many groups including UK, King Crimson, Roxy Music and Asia aged 67.
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