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, Ray Sawyer singer with Dr. Hook
Born today in 1938, Jimmy Carl Black (James Carl Inkanish Jr.) drummer with The Mothers Of Invention.
Born today in 1950, Mike Campbell songwriter and guitarist with Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers and Fleetwood Mac.
Born today in 1950, Rich Williams guitarist with Kansas.
Born today in 1951, Fran Christina drummer with The Fabulous Thunderbirds.
Born today in 1951, singer, songwriter and guitarist Clyde “Sonny” Landreth.
Today in 1964, The Beatles went to number 1 on the US Top 100 singles chart with “I Want To Hold Your Hand”.
Today in 1964, Indiana Governor Matthew Walsh banned the Kingsmen’s version of “Louie Louie” calling it pornographic. The FBI investigated and found the lyrics “unintelligible at any speed.”.
Today in 1969, Tommy James and the Shondells went to number 1 on the US singles chart with “Crimson And Clover”.
Today in 1988, The Cars announced their break up.
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