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 1935, Johnny Kidd (Fredrick Heath) singer and songwriter with Johnny Kidd & The Pirates.
Born today in 1940, Jorma Kaukonen songwriter, singer and guitarist with Jefferson Airplane and Hot Tuna.
Born today in 1949,Luther Grosvenor (aka Ariel Bender) songwriter and guitarist with Spooky Tooth, Stealers Wheel,Mott The Hoople and Widowmaker.
Born today in 1949, Adrian Belew (Robert Belew) songwriter, guitarist and singer with King Crimson and a large amount of session/touring work.
Born today in 1958, Dave Murray guitarist with Iron Maiden.
Today in 1989, Phil Collins went to number 1 on the US singles chart with “Another Day In Paradise”.
Died today in 2020, Leslie West singer, songwriter and guitarist with Mountain, West Bruce & Laing and solo aged 75.
