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 1918, songwriter, singer and pianist Professor Longhair (Henry Roeland "Roy" Byrd).
Born today in 1944, Alvin Lee (Graham Barnes) songwriter, singer and guitarist with Ten Years After and solo.
Born today in1944, Zalamn “Zal” Yanovsky songwriter, singer and guitarist with The Lovin Spoonful.
Born today in 1947, Jimmy Bain songwriter and bassist with several acts including Rainbow and Dio.
Today in 1960, Elvis Presley went to number 1 on the US album chart with “G.I. Blues”.
Today in 1965, The Beatles went to number 1 on the UK album chart with “Rubber Soul”.
Died today in 1993, Michael Clarke (Michael Dick) drummer with The Byrds, The Flying Burrito Brothers and Firefall aged 47.
Died today in 1997, Jimmy Rogers singer, harmonic player and guitarist with Muddy Waters and solo aged 73.
