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 1944, Denny Laine (Brian Hines)singer, songwriter and guitarist with several groups including The Moody Blues and Wings.
Born today in 1946, Peter Green (Peter Greenbaum) singer, songwriter and guitarist with John Mayall’s Blues Breakers and Fleetwood Mac.
Born today in 1949, James Williamson songwriter and guitarist with The Stooges and Iggy Pop.
Born today in 1955, Kevin DuBrow songwriter and singer with Quiet Riot.
Today in 1965, The Who released the single “My Generation”.
Died today in 1971, Duane Allman guitarist with The Allman Brothers Band (and session work with other acts)aged 24.
Today in 1973, The Who's double album "Quadrophenia" was certified Gold.
Today in 1978, Rush released their sixth studio album “Hemispheres”.
