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 1935, Al Jackson drummer with Booker T. and The MGs.
Born today in 1942, singer, songwriter and guitarist Jimi Hendrix.
Born today in 1959, Charlie Burchill songwriter and guitarist with Simple Minds.
Today in 1968, Steppenwolf's self-titled debut album was certified Gold.
Today in 1970, George Harrison released his first post-Beatles album "All Things Must Pass".
Died today in 2012, guitarist Mickey “Guitar” Baker (MacHouston Baker) aged 87.
