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 1944, Charles “Chuck” Colbert songwriter and bassist with The American Breed.
Born today in 1950, Micky Moody songwriter and guitarist with Juicy Lucy, Whitesnake and other acts.
Today in 1975, Rod Stewart went to number 1 on the UK album chart with “Atlantic Crossing”.
Today in 1986, Steve Winwood went to number 1 in the US with "Higher Love".
Died today in 1988, Thomas "Papa Dee" Allen songwriter, percussionist and vocalist with War aged 58.
Died today in 1995, Sterling Morrison (Holmes Sterling Morrison) songwriter and guitarist with the Velvet Underground of cancer one day after his 53rd birthday.
