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:
Born today in 1944, Gene Parsons multi-instrumentalist, singer and songwriter with The Byrds and solo.
Born today in 1945, songwriter, singer and guitarist Daniel Gatton Jr.
Born today in 1946, Gary Duncan (singer and guitarist) and Greg Elmore (drummer) with Quicksilver Messenger Service.
Born today in 1951, Martin Chambers drummer with The Pretenders.
Today in 1970, The Rolling Stones released their live album “Get Yer Ya-Ya's Out!”.
Today in 1971, Paul McCartney went to number 1 in the US with "Uncle Albert / Admiral Halsey".
Today in 1976, Fleetwood Mac went to number 1 on the US album chart with “Fleetwood Mac”.
Today in 1982, The Steve Miller Band went to number 1 on the US singles chart with “Abracadabra”.
Today in 1983, Survivor went to number 1 in the UK with "Eye Of The Tiger".
Died today in 2000, David Brown bassist with Santana aged 53.
Died today in 2015, Graham Brazier singer, songwriter and guitarist with Hello Sailor, The Legionnaires and solo aged 63.
