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 1939, Grace Slick singer and songwriter with Jefferson Airplane, Jefferson Starship and Starship.
Born today in 1946, Chris Slade (Christopher Rees) drummer with many bands including AC/DC, The Firm, Asia and Manfred Mann’s Earth Band.
Born today in 1947, Timothy B. Schmidt singer, songwriter and bassist with The Eagles.
Today in 1971, Pink Floyd released their sixth studio album “Meddle”.
Today in 1982, Men At Work went to number 1 in the US with "Who Can It Be Now?"
Died today in 2013, Peter Haycock songwriter, singer and guitarist with Climax Blues Band aged 62.
