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, Roy Lynes keyboardist with Status Quo.

 

Born today in 1944, Jon Anderson singer, songwriter and multi-instrumentalist musician with Yes.

 

Born today in 1949, Glenn Tipton songwriter and guitarist with Judas Priest.

 

Born today in 1946, John Hall drummer with The Equals.

 

Born today in 1950, Chris Norman songwriter, guitarist and singer with Smokie.

 

Born today in 1951, Richard Lloyd songwriter and guitarist with Television.

 

Born today in 1955, Matthias Jabs guitarist with Scorpions.

 

Born today in 1960, Christina Amphlett songwriter and singer with Divinyls.

 

Today in 1986, Bon Jovi went to number 1 on the US album charts with “Slippery When Wet”.

 

Died today in 2014, Jack Bruce singer, songwriter and bassist with several groups including Cream and West, Bruce and Laing aged 71.

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