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 1909, Clarence Leonidas “Leo” Fender inventor of the Fender Telecaster first produced in 1950 and the Fender Stratocaster produced in 1954. Fender users include Eric Clapton, Jimi Hendrix, Rory Gallagher, David Gilmour and Mark Knopfler.
Born today on 1947, Ian Anderson songwriter, guitarist, flautist and singer with Jethro Tull.
Born today in 1961, Jon Farriss drummer with INXS.
Today in 1968, Cream went to number 1 on the US album chart with “Wheels Of Fire”.
Today in 1970, Simon and Garfunkel went to number 1 on the UK album chart with “Bridge Over Troubled Water”.
Today in 1985, Bryan Adams went to number 1 on the US album chart with “Reckless”.
Died today in 2008, singer, songwriter and pianist Isaac Hayes aged 65.
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