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 1933, singer, songwriter and multi-instrumentalist John Mayall.
Born today in 1944, Twink (John Alder) drummer, singer and songwriter with several acts including The Pretty Things and Pink Fairies.
Born today in 1947, Ronnie Montrose singer, songwriter and guitarist with Montrose, Gamma and session work for other acts.
Born today in 1951, Barry Goudreau guitarist with Boston.
Today in 1963, The Beatles released “I Want to Hold Your Hand” in the UK.
Today in 1969, The Beatles went to number 1 in the US with the double-A side “Come Together / Something”.
Today in 1986, Bon Jovi went to number 1 on the US singles chart with “You Give Love A Bad Name”.
Today in 1986, Bruce Springsteen went to number 1 on number on the US album chart with “Live / 1975-85”.
Died today in 2001, George Harrison songwriter, singer and guitarist with The Beatles, The Travelling Wilburys and solo aged 58.
