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 1943, songwriter, singer and pianist Randy Newman.
Born today in 1949, Hugh McKenna songwriter and keyboardist with The Sensational Alex Harvey Band.
Born today in 1959, Richard Grossman bassist with several groups including Divinals.
Today in 1960, Elvis Presley went to number 1 on the US singles chart with“Are You Lonesome Tonight?”.
Today in 1966, “I'm A Believer” by The Monkees was certified gold.
Today in 1970, Dave Edmunds went to number 1 on the UK singles chart with “I Hear You Knocking”.
Died today in 1993, Jerry Edmonton drummer with Steppenwolf aged 47.
Died today in 2005, Tony Meehan drummer with The Shadows aged 62.
Died today in 2016, Ray Columbus singer and songwriter with Ray Columbus and the Invaders aged 74.
