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 1939, James Gurley songwriter and guitarist with Big Brother And The Holding Company.
Born today in 1944, Barry Jenkins (Colin Jenkins) drummer with The Nashville Teens and The Animals.
Born today in 1946, Rick Nielson songwriter and guitarist with Cheap Trick.
Today in 1962, The Tornados became the first British group to have a number 1 single in the US with their instrumental “Telstar”.
Died today in 2002, Joe Strummer songwriter, singer and guitarist with The Clash aged 50.
Died today in 2014, singer John “Joe” Cocker aged 70.
