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 1941, Jim Seals songwriter, singer and guitarist with Seals and Crofts.
Born today in 1941, Alan Howard bassist with Brain Poole and The Tremeloes.
Born today in 1942, Gary Puckett lead singer with The Union Gap.
Born today in 1946, Jim Tucker guitarist with The Turtles.
Born today in 1946, Mike Hossack drummer with The Doobie Brothers.
Today in 1964, Manfred Mann went to number 1 on the US single charts with "Do Wah Diddy Diddy".
Today in 1964, The Rolling Stones released their second American album “12 X 5”.