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 1940, songwriter, singer and multi-instrumentalist Frank Zappa.
Born today in 1943, Albert Lee songwriter, singer and guitarist as a solo artist and considerable session/touring work.
Born today in 1946, Carl Wilson songwriter, singer, and guitarist with The Beach Boys.
Born today in 1951, Nick Gilder songwriter and singer with Sweeny Todd and solo.
Today in 1966, The Beach Boys had the single “Good Vibrations” and the albums “Little Deuce Coupe” and “Shut Down, Vol. 2” certified gold.
Today in 1974, Harry Chapin went to number 1 on the US single chart with “Cat's In The Cradle”.
Today in 1974, Mud went to number 1 on the UK singles chart with “Lonely This Christmas”.
Died today in 1988, Paul Jeffreys bassist with Cockney Rebel on Pan Am flight 103 which crashed over Lockerbie Scotland due to a terrorist bomb.
Today in 1991, Queen went to number 1 on the UK singles chart with “Bohemian Rhapsody/These Are The Days Of Our Lives”.
Died today in 1992, songwriter, singer and guitarist, Albert King aged 69.
Died today in 2012, Lee Dorman songwriter and bassist with Iron Butterfly and Captain Beyond aged 70.
