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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 1944, Lenny Davidson songwriter and guitarist with The Dave Clark Five.

Born today in 1955, Nicky “Topper” Headon drummer with The Clash.


Today in 1964, “Love Me Do” by The Beatles went to number 1 in the US.

Died today in 1980, Carl Radle bassist with Delaney and Bonnie and Friends, Derek And The Dominos and Eric Clapton’s touring band aged 37.

Today in 1992, The Black Crowes went to number 1 on the US album chart with “The Southern Harmony And Musical Companion”.

Died today in 2003, singer, songwriter and record producer Mickie Most (Michael Hayes) aged 64. He worked with The Animals, Herman’s Hermits, Donovan, Lulu, The Yardbirds, Suzi Quatro, Hot Chocolate, Kim Wilde, Jeff Beck and many others.

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