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 1949, Mark Knopfler guitarist, singer and songwriter with Dire Straits and solo.
Born today in 1953, Jerry Speiser drummer with Men At Work.
Today in 1967, Fleetwood Mac made their stage debut at the National Jazz and Blues Festival in Windsor, England.
Today in 1968, Jimmy Page’s new band The New Yardbirds rehearsed together for the first time at a studio in London's West End.
Today in 1974, Bad Company released "Can't Get Enough."
Today in 1982, Alice Cooper went to number 1 in the UK with “School’s Out”.
Died today in 1997, guitarist and singer Luther Allison.
Died today in 2009, songwriter, guitarist, inventor and electric guitar and recording pioneer Les Paul aged 94.
Died today in 2010, Richie Hayward drummer with Little Feat aged 64.
