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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 1942, Holmes “Sterling” Morrison songwriter and guitarist with The Velvet Underground.
Born today in 1945, Chris Copping bassist and organist with Procol Harum.
Today in 1970, Edwin Starr went to number 1 on the US singles charts with “War”.
Died today in 1976, singer, songwriter and guitarist Jimmy Reed aged 50.
Today in 1987, Def Leppard went to number 1 on the UK album chart with “Hysteria”.
Today in 1987, Los Lobos went to number 1 on the US singles chart with “La Bamba”.
Today in 1989, The Rolling Stones released their album “Steel Wheels”.
Died today in 2011, singer, songwriter and guitarist David "Honeyboy" Edwards aged 96.
