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 1942, Dick Wagner songwriter and guitarist with Alice Cooper, Lou Reed and Kiss.
Born today in 1946, Jackie McAuley songwriter, singer and multi-instrumentalist with Them and Belfast Gypsies.
Born today in 1949, Cliff Williams bassist with AC/DC.
Born today in 1958, Peter “Spider” Stacy songwriter, singer and tin whistle with The Pogues.
Today in 1968, Iron Butterfly's “In-A-Gadda-Da-Vida” album was certified Gold
Today in 1972, “Born To Boogie” the movie starring T-Rex and directed by Ringo Starr premiered in London.
Today in 1979, The Clash released their third studio album “London Calling”.
Died today in 1997, Kurt Winter songwriter and guitarist and songwriter with The Guess Who aged 51.
