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 1942, Paul Butterfield singer and harmonica player with The Paul Butterfield Blues Band.
Born today in 1947, Jim Hodder singer and drummer with Steely Dan.
Born today in 1949, Paul Rodgers songwriter, guitarist and singer with Free, Bad Company, other acts and solo.
Today in 1971, David Bowie released his fourth album “Hunky Dory”.
Today in 1973, Slade went to number 1 on the UK singles chart with “Merry Xmas Everybody”.
Died today in 1982, songwriter, singer and guitarist “Big” Joe Williams aged 79.
Died today in 2005, Denis Payton saxophonist and harmonic player with The Dave Clark Five aged 63.
Died today in 2010, songwriter, singer and multi-instrumentalist Captain Beefheart (Don Vliet) aged 69.
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