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 1948, Danny Seraphine drummer with Chicago.
Born today in 1949, Hugh Cornwell singer, songwriter and guitarist with The Stranglers.
Today in 1968, The Doors were awarded a Gold record for "Hello, I Love You".
Today in 1968, The Beach Boys went to number 1 on the UK singles chart with “Do It Again”.
Born today in 1969, Jack Black (Thomas Jacob Black)singer, songwriter and guitarist with Tenacious D.
Today in 1973, Deep Purple received a Gold record for "Smoke On the Water".
Today in 1993, Billy Joel went to number 1 on the US album charts with "River of Dreams".
Died today in 2014, Glenn Cornick bassist with Jethro Tull aged 67.
