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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 1941, singer and songwriter Roy Head.

Born today in 1944, James “Jimmy” Page producer, songwriter and guitarist with The Yardbirds, Led Zeppelin and solo.


Born today in 1948, Cassie Gaines backing singer with Lynyrd Skynyrd.

Born today in 1948, Paul King songwriter and multi-instrumentalist with Mungo Jerry.

Born today in 1950, David Johansen songwriter and singer with The New York Dolls.

Today in 1965, “Beatles’ 65” went to number 1 on the US album chart.

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