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, Jim Steinman songwriter for several acts including Meatloaf.
Born today in 1944, Mike Burney saxophonist with Wizzard.
Born today in 1945, Richard “Ric” Grech bassist with Blind Faith
Born today in 1947, Bob Weston guitarist with Fleetwood Mac.
Born today in 1954, Chris Morris guitarist with Paper Lace.
Born today in 1963, Rick Allen drummer with Def Leppard.
Today in 1968, George Harrison released his first solo album "Wonderwall Music”.
Today in 1969, Elvis Presley went to number 1 in the US with "Suspicious Minds".
Today in 1969, The Beatles went to number 1 on the US album chart with “Abbey Road”.
Today in 1975, Elton John went to number 1 in the US with "Island Girl".
