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 1933, Marshall Lytle songwriter and bassist with Bill Haley & His Comets.
Born today in 1941, singer and songwriter Roy Head.
Born today in 1955, Bruce Foxton singer, songwriter and bassist with The Jam and solo.
Born today in 1960, Joseph Williams songwriter and singer with Toto.
Today in 1962, Tommy Roe went to number 1 in the US with "Sheila".
Died today in 2005, songwriter, singer and guitarist R.L. Burnside (Robert Lee Burnside) aged 78.
