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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 1911, songwriter, singer and harmonica player Sonny Terry (Saunders Teddell).
Born today in 1930 songwriter, singer and guitarist J. P. Richardson (The Big Bopper).
Born today in 1936, songwriter, singer and guitarist James “Jimmy” Dawkins.
Born today in 1936, Bill Wyman (William Perks)bassist with The Rolling Stones.
Born today in 1946, Jerry Edmonton (Gerald McCrohan) drummer with Steppenwolf.
Born today in 1946, Robbie van Leeuwen songwriter and guitarist with Shocking Blue.
Born today in 1948, Dale “Buffin” Griffin drummer with Mott The Hoople.
Today in 1970, Santana went to number 1 on the US album chart with “Abraxas”.
Today in 1970, Pink Floyd went to number 1 on the UK album chart with "Atom Heart Mother".
Died today in 2017, singer, songwriter and pianist Antoine “Fats” Domino aged 89.
Died today in 2018, singer, songwriter and guitarist Tony Joe White.
