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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 1940, Dean Torrence singer with Jan and Dean.

Born today in 1943, Pete Nelson (Peter Lipscomb) singer and pianist with The Flowerpot Men and White Plains.


Born today in 1947, Tom Scholz (Donald Thomas Scholz) songwriter and multi-instrumentalist with Boston.

Born today in 1950, Edward “Ted” McKenna drummer with The Sensational Alex Harvey Band.

Today in 1972, “America” the self-titled debut album by America was certified Gold.

Died today in 2005, Danny Joe Brown songwriter and singer with Molly Hatchet.

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