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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, songwriter and singer Tina Turner (Anna Mae Bullock).
Born today in 1944, Alan Henderson bassist with Them.
Born today in 1945, John McVie bassist with John Mayall’s Bluesbreakers and Fleetwood Mac.
Born today in 1946, Burt Reiter songwriter and bassist with Focus.
Today in 1968, Cream played their last concert before disbanding.
Today in 1983,Quiet Riot went to number 1 on the US album chart with “Metal Health”.
Died today in 2005, Mark Craney drummer with Tommy Bolin, Jethro Tull and Gino Vannelli aged 53.
Died today in 2011 Keith “Keef” Hartley songwriter and drummer with The Keef Hartley Band aged 67.
