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 1938, songwriter, singer and guitarist Eddie Cochran.
Born today in 1941, singer Chubby Checker (Ernest Evans).
Born today in 1945, Antonio Martinez Salas guitarist with Los Bravos.
Born today in 1949, Lindsey Buckingham guitarist, songwriter and singer with Fleetwood Mac.
Born today in 1951, songwriter, singer and guitarist Keb' Mo’ (Kevin Moore).
Born today in 1954, guitarist, singer and songwriter Stevie Ray Vaughan.
Born today in 1954, guitarist Dawayne Bailey who has recorded and toured with several acts including Chicago and Bob Seger.
Born today in 1962, Tommy Lee (Thomas Lee Bas) songwriter and drummer with Motley Crue.
Died today in 1969, singer, songwriter, pianist and guitarist Nehemiah "Skip" James aged 67.
Died today in 2000, Benjamin Orr (Benjamin Orzechowski) singer and bassist with The Cars aged 53.
