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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 in 1951, Pete Way songwriter and bassist with UFO.
Born today in 1958, Bruce Dickinson songwriter and singer with Iron Maiden.
Today in 1965,Herman's Hermits went to number 1 in the US with "I'm Henry VIII, I Am".
Today in 1975,“Made In The Shade”by The Rolling Stones was certified gold.
Today in 1976, Elton John and Kiki Dee went to number 1 in the US with “Don't Go Breaking My Heart’.
Today in 1982, Dexy's Midnight Runners went to number 1 in the UK with “Come On Eileen”.
Today in 1982, Fleetwood Mac went to number 1 on the US album chart with “Mirage”.
Today in 1996, “Eliminator” by ZZ Top was certified Diamond for sales of 10 million in the US.
