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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 in1946, Alan “Bam” King songwriter, singer and guitarist with The Action, Mighty Baby and Ace.
Born today in 1949, Kerry Livgren songwriter and guitarist with Kansas.
Born today in 1952, Dee Dee Ramone (Douglas Colvin) songwriter and bassist with the Ramones.
Died today in 1970, singer, songwriter and guitarist Jimi Hendrix aged 27.
Today in 1971, The Who went to number 1 on the UK album chart with “Who's Next”.
Today in 1976, Boston released "More Than A Feeling".
Today in 1993, Meat Loaf went to number 1 on the UK album chart with “Bat Out Of Hell II”.
Died today in 1997, songwriter and singer Jimmy Witherspoon aged 77.
