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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 1945, Ray Royer guitarist with Procol Harum and Freedom. He recorded “A Whiter Shade Of Pale” with Procol Harum before being sacked along with Bobby Harrison with who he formed Freedom.
Born today in 1948, Johnny Ramone (John Cummings)songwriter and guitarist with The Ramones.
Born today in 1949, Hamish Stuart songwriter, singer and guitarist/bassist with The Average White Band.
Today in 1964, Roy Orbison went to number 1 on the UK singles chart with “Oh Pretty Woman”.
Today in 1988, "Dark Side Of The Moon" by Pink Floyd dropped of the US Billboard Hot 200 Album Chart after a record 741 weeks.
Today in 1988, Def Leppard went to number 1 in the US with “Love Bites"
Died today in 1990, Barrie “B J” Wilson drummer with Procol Harum, following a car accident aged 43.
Died today in 2013, Philip Chevron (Philip Ryan) guitarist and songwriter with The Pogues aged 56.
