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 1945, Stephen Stills singer, songwriter and multi-instrumentalist with Buffalo Springfield, Crosby, Stills, Nash & Young and solo.
Born today in 1946, John Paul Jones (John Baldwin) songwriter,bassist and keyboardist with Led Zeppelin.
Born today in 1957, Dave Dobbyn singer, songwriter and guitarist with Th' Dudes, DD Smash and solo.
Today in 1972, Don McLean's “American Pie” was certified gold.
Died today in 2012, Bob Weston songwriter and guitarist with Fleetwood Mac along with session/guest work with many other acts aged 64.
Died today in 2014, Phil Everly singer, songwriter and guitarist with The Everly Brothers aged 74.
