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 1931, singer, songwriter, pianist and guitarist Izear “Ike” Turner.
Born today in 1941, singer Arthur “Art” Garfunkel one half of Simon and Garfunkel.
Born today in 1943, Pablo Gomez drummer with Los Bravos.
Born today in 1946, Gram Parsons(Ingram Connor III) singer, songwriter, guitarist, and pianist with The Byrds, The Flying Burrito Brothers and solo.
Born today in 1947, Peter Noone songwriter and singer with Herman's Hermits.
Born today in 1948, Donnie McDougall songwriter, singer and guitarist with The Guess Who.
Born today in 1956, Helen O'Hara (Helen Bevington) violinist with Dexys Midnight Runners.
Born today in 1959, singer, songwriter and guitarist Bryan Adams.
Today in 1966, The Monkees went to number 1 in the US with “Last Train To Clarksville”.
Today in 1970, Atlantic records released “Immigrant Song” by Led Zeppelin in the US.
Today in 1974, Eagles released “Best Of My Love.”
Today in 1983, Billy Joel went to number 1 in the UK with “Uptown Girl”.
Today in 1988, The Beach Boys went to number 1 in the US with “Kokomo”.
Died today in 2005, guitarist, singer and songwriter Fred “Link” Wray aged 76.
