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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.
Born today in 1944, Vivian Prince drummer with The Pretty Things.
Born today in 1946, Marinus "Rinus" Gerritsen songwriter, bassist and keyboardist with Golden Earring.
Born today in 1954, Peter Thomas drummer with Elvis Costello.
Today in 1980, AC/DC went to number 1 on the UK album chart with “Back In Black”.
Today in 1986, Queen gave their last ever performance with Freddy Mercury.
Died today in 1995, Jerry Garcia singer, songwriter and guitarist with The Grateful Dead aged 53.
Today in 1994, Lynyrd Skynyrd released their acoustic album “Endangered Species”.
Died today 2002, Paul Samson (Paul Sansom) songwriter, singer and guitarist with Samson aged 49.
Died today in 2010, bassist Calvin "Fuzz" Jones aged 84. He worked with Muddy Waters, Elmore James, Howling Wolf and many more artists.
Died today in 2023, Robbie Robertson singer, songwriter and guitarist with The Band aged 80.
