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 1944, Alan Henderson bassist with Them.

Born today in 1946, Keith Hopwood songwriter and guitarist with Herman’s Hermits.

Born today in 1952, Bobby Bandiera singer, songwriter and guitarist with South Side Johnny and The Asbury Dukes and touring member with Bon Jovi.

Born today in 1953, Keith Strickland songwriter and multi-instrumentalist with The B-52’s.

Today in 1974, Bad Company went to number 1 on the US Cashbox Best Sellers chart with “Can’t Get Enough”.

Died today in 1994, singer, songwriter and multi-instrumentalist Wilbert Harrison aged 65.

Today in 2008, AC/DC went to number 1 on the UK album chart with “Black Ice”.

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