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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.
Today in Rock History is compiled by The Good Oil supporter Nechtan for your enjoyment.
Today in Rock History:
Born today 1941,Manuel “Manny” Charlton songwriter and guitarist with Nazareth.
Born today 1943, Jim McCarty songwriter and drummer with the Yardbirds.
Born today in 1946, Jose “Chepito” Areas songwriter and percussionist with Santana.
Born today in 1950, Mark Clarke songwriter and bassist with several acts including Colosseum, Uriah Heep, Billy Squier and Mountain.
Today in 1971, T Rex went to number 1 on the UK singles chart with “Get It On”.
Today in 1980, AC/DC released “Back In Black” their first album with Brian Johnson, who had replaced lead singer Bon Scott.
Today in 1981, "Jessie's Girl" by Rick Springfield, went to number 1 on the singles chart in the US.
Today in 1983, Metallica released their debut studio album “Kill 'Em All”.
Died today in 1984,songwriter and singer Willie Mae "Big Mama" Thornton aged 57.
Died today in 2003, Erik Brann singer, songwriter and guitarist with Iron Butterfly aged 52.
Died today in 2020, Peter Green singer, songwriter and guitarist with Fleetwood Mac and solo aged 79.
