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 discuss 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 1947, David Byron (David Garrick) songwriter and singer with Uriah Heep and Rough Diamond.
Born today in 1949, Tommy Ramone (Tamas Erdelyi) songwriter and drummer with The Ramones.
Born today in 1953, Louie Perez songwriter, drummer and guitarist with Los Lobos.
Born today in 1961, Eddie Jackson bassist with Queensryche.
Today in 1969, Fleetwood Mac had their first and only number 1 on the UK singles chart with “Albatross”.
Today in 1972, the triple album “The Concert For Bangladesh” by George Harrison and Friends went to number 1 on the UK album chart.
Today in 1979, 16-year-old Brenda Spencer killed two people and wounded nine others when she shot into the entrance of a school. When asked why she did it she replied, “I don’t like Mondays”. Inspiring Bob Geldof to write the song of the same name.
Today in 1983, “Business As Usual” by Men At Work went to number in the UK album chart and “Down Under” also went to number 1 on the UK singles chart. The album and single were also at number 1 in the US at the same time, a feat last achieved by Rod Stewart in 1971.
Died today in 1992, songwriter, singer, double bassist and guitarist Willie Dixon. He was major influence on both the blues and rock. He wrote over 500 songs many of which have become blues/rock standards.
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