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 1936, songwriter, singer and guitarist Ted Hawkins.
Born today in 1937, singer, saxophonist and keyboardist Graham Bond.
Born today in 1941, Hank Marvin songwriter and guitarist with the Shadows.
Born today in 1945, Wayne Fontana (Glyn Ellis)singer with The Mindbenders.
Born today in 1947, George Glover keyboardist with Climax Blues Band.
Today in 1956, "Love Me Tender" went to number 1 in the US replacing "Don't Be Cruel"/"Hound Dog" making Elvis Presley the first artist to knock themselves out of the number 1 position.
Today in 1978, Nick Gilder went to number 1 in the US with"Hot Child In The City”
Died today in 2022, singer, songwriter and pianist Jerry Lee Lewis aged 87.
