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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:
Born today in 1944, Les Emmerson (Robert Leslie Emmerson) songwriter, singer and guitarist with Five Man Electrical Band.
Born today in 1950, Fee Waybill (John Waybill) songwriter and singer with The Tubes.
Born today in 1953, Steve Williams drummer with Budgie.
Died today in 1991, Rob Tyner (Robert Derminer) lead singer with MC5 aged 47.
Today in 1991, Guns N' Roses released the albums “Use Your Illusion I” and “Use Your Illusion II”.
Died today in 1996, singer and songwriter Jessie Hill aged 63.
Died today in 2013 singer and songwriter Marvin Rainwater aged 88.
