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 1934, songwriter, singer and guitarist Earl King (Earl Silas Johnson IV).
Born today in 1948, Jimmy Greenspoon keyboardist with Three Dog Night.
Born today in 1949, Alan Lancaster songwriter and bassist with Status Quo.
Born today in 1959, Brian Travers saxophonist with UB40.
Died today in 1959, songwriter and singer Guitar Slim (Eddie Jones).
Born today in 1962, David Bryan (David Bryan Rashbaum) keyboardist with Bon Jovi.
Today in 1970, Shocking Blue went to number 1 on the US singles chart with “Venus”.
Today in 1970, Led Zeppelin went to number 1 on the UK album chart with “Led Zeppelin II”.
Today in 1976, Paul Simon had his first solo number 1 in the US with “50 Ways to Leave Your Lover”.
Today in 1981, John Lennon posthumously went to number 1 on the UK singles chart with “Woman”.
Died today in 2000, “Lonesome” Dave Peverett songwriter, guitarist and singer with Savoy Brown and Foghat aged 56.
Died today in 2015, Joe Mauldin bassist with Buddy Holly And The Crickets aged 74.
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