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 1906, songwriter, singer and pianist Sunnyland Slim (Albert Luandrew).
Born today in 1945, singer, songwriter and multi-instrumentalist Al Stewart.
Born today in 1946, Freddie Mercury (Farrokh Bulsara) singer, songwriter and multi-instrumentalist with Queen.
Born today in 1946, Buddy Miles (George Miles) songwriter, singer and drummer with many groups including Electric Flag, Jimi Hendrix, Santana, and solo.
Born today in 1947, Melvyn “Mel” Collins saxophonist and flutist with King Crimson, Camel and the Alan Parsons Project.
Born today in 1949, Dave “Clem” Clempson guitarist with several acts including Colosseum and Humble Pie.
Today in 1964, The Animals went to number 1 on the US Billboard Hot 100 with “House of the Rising Sun”.
Died today in 1969, songwriter, singer and guitarist Josh White aged 55.
Today in 1981, Stevie Nicks’ solo album, “Bella Donna” went to number 1 on the US album chart.
Today in 1998, Aerosmith had their first US number 1 single with “I Don’t Want To Miss A Thing”.
Died today in 2009, Donald “Mickie” Jones bassist with Angel aged 57.
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