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, singer and guitarist Johnny “Guitar” Watson (aka Young John Watson).
Born today in 1943, Eric Haydock (Eric Haddock) bassist with The Hollies.
Born today in 1946 Stan Webb songwriter, singer and guitarist with Chicken Shack.
Born today in 1947, Dave Davies songwriter and lead guitarist with The Kinks.
Born today in 1949, Arthur “Killer” Kane bassist with The New York Dolls.
Died today in 1959, Buddy Holly, Richard Valens and The Big Bopper in a plane crash.
Today in 1964, The Beach Boys released “Fun, Fun, Fun”.
Today in 1968, The Lemon Pipers went to number 1 on the US singles chart with “Green Tambourine”.
Today in 1973, Elton John went to number 1 on the US singles chart with “Crocodile Rock”.
Today in 1979, Blondie went to number 1 on the UK singles chart with “Heart Of Glass”.
