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 1917, songwriter, singer and guitarist John Lee Hooker.
Born today in 1938, songwriter, singer and guitarist Dale Hawkins.
Born today in 1945, Ron Dante (Carmine Granito) singer with the 1960’s cartoon band The Archies.
Born today in 1947 Donna Godchaux (Donna Thatcher) singer with The Grateful Dead.
Born today in 1948, David Marks singer, songwriter and guitarist with The Beach Boys.
Today in 1966, “Revolver” by the Beatles was certified gold.
Today in 1979, Led Zeppelin released their 8th studio album “In Through The Out Door” in the US.
Died today in 2006, Bruce Gary drummer with The Knack aged 54.
Died today in 2018, Edward “Ed” King singer, songwriter, guitarist and bassist with Strawberry Alarm Clock and Lynyrd Skynyrd.
