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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 1947, Alfred Gregory “Greg” Ridley songwriter, singer and bassist with Spooky Tooth and Humble Pie.
Born today in 1949,Würzel(Michael Burston) songwriter and guitarist with Motorhead.
Today in 1976, Chicago went to number 1 in the US charts with "If You Leave Me Now".
Today in 1993, Meat Loaf went to number 1 in the UK singles chart with "I'd Do Anything For Love".
Died today in 2013, Gypie Mayo (John Cawthra) songwriter and guitarist with Dr. Feelgood.
Died today in 2014, singer and guitarist Alvin Stardust (Bernard Jewry).
