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 1932, pianist, singer and songwriter Otis Blackwell, he wrote many songs including “All Shook Up”, “Return To Sender”, “Don’t Be Cruel” and “Great Balls Of Fire”.
Born today in 1935, songwriter and singer Salvatore “Sonny” Bono.
Born today in 1960, Pete Willis songwriter and guitarist with Def Leppard.
Born today in 1961, Andy Taylor songwriter and guitarist with Duran Duran and The Power Station.
Today in 1982, The Jam went to number 1 on the UK singles chart with “A Town Called Malice”.
Today in 1985, Bruce Springsteen went to number 1 on the UK album chart with “Born In The USA”.
Today in 1993, Lynyrd Skynyrd released their seventh studio album “The Last Rebel”.
Died today in 1996, singer and guitarist Walter Brown “Brownie” McGhee.
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