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 1934, songwriter, singer and guitarist Guitar Shorty (David Kearney).
Born today in 1945, Kelly Groucutt bassist with Electric Light Orchestra.
Born today in 1945, Ron "Pigpen" McKernan organist, harmonica player and singer with The Grateful Dead.
Born today in 1955, Benjamin Orr (Benjamin Orzechowski) songwriter, singer and bassist with The Cars.
Born today in 1956, “Wild” Mick Brown songwriter and drummer with Dokken and Ted Nugent.
Born today in 1958, Michael Lardie multi-instrumentalist and songwriter with Great White and Night Ranger.
Today in 1973, The Allman Brothers went to number 1 on the US album chart with "Brothers And Sisters".
Today in 1978, David Bowie released his second live album “Stage”.
Today in 1979, Led Zeppelin went to number 1 on the UK album chart with “In Through The Out Door”.
Today in 1990, Jon Bon Jovi went to number 1 on the US singles chart with “Blaze Of Glory”.
