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 1926, singer and songwriter Willie Mae "Big Mama" Thornton.
Born today in 1948, Chester Thompson drummer and session/touring musician with many acts including The Mothers Of Invention and Genesis.
Born today in 1951, Philip “Spike” Edney keyboardist and guitarist, touring member with several acts including Queen.
Born today in 1958, Nikki Sixx (Frank Feranna. Jr) songwriter and bassist with Motley Crue.
Today in 1961, Elvis Presley went to number 1 on the US album chart with “Blue Hawaii”.
Born today in 1961, Dave King songwriter, singer and guitarist with Fastway.
Born today in 1926, singer and songwriter Willie Mae "Big Mama" Thornton.
Born today in 1948, Chester Thompson drummer and session/touring musician with many acts including The Mothers Of Invention and Genesis.
Born today in 1951, Philip “Spike” Edney keyboardist and guitarist, touring member with several acts including Queen.
Born today in 1958, Nikki Sixx (Frank Feranna. Jr) songwriter and bassist with Motley Crue.
Today in 1961, Elvis Presley went to number 1 on the US album chart with “Blue Hawaii”.
Born today in 1961, Dave King songwriter, singer and guitarist with Fastway.
