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 1944, Beverley “Bev” Bevan drummer with Electric Light Orchestra.
Born today in 1959, Steven Rothery songwriter and guitarist with Marillion.
Today in 1967, Strawberry Alarm Clock went to number 1 on the US singles chart with “Incense and Peppermints”.
Today in 1976, The Band performed their final concert. It was recorded and released as“The Last Waltz”.
Died today in 2011, songwriter, singer and guitarist Coco Robicheaux (Curtis Arceneaux) aged 64.
