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 1932, songwriter, guitarist and singer Albert Collins (Albert Drewery).
Born today in 1934, Geoff Stephens songwriter with The New Vaudeville Band.
Born today in 1947, Rob Davis guitarist and songwriter with Mud.
Born today in 1947, Martin Turner songwriter, bassist, keyboardist and singer with Wishbone Ash.
Born today in 1947, Mariska Veres (Maria Ender) lead singer with Shocking Blue.
Born today in 1948, Michael “Cub” Koda singer, guitarist and songwriter with Brownsville Station.
Born today in 1956, Andy Walton drummer with Kenny.
Shot and killed today in 1975, Al Jackson Jr. drummer with Booker T And The MGs by a burglar in his home.
Today in 1988, Bon Jovi went to number 1 in the UK album chart with “New Jersey”.
Today in 1994, Eric Clapton went to number 1 on the US album chart with “From The Cradle”.
Died today in 2004, Bruce Palmer bassist with Buffalo Springfield aged 58.
