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 1929, Paul Burlison guitarist with The Rock and Roll Trio.
Born today 1941, John Steel drummer with The Animals.
Born today in 1948, songwriter and singer Alice Cooper (Vincent Furnier)
Born today in 1951, Phil Ehart songwriter and drummer with Kansas.
Born today in 1952, Jerry Shirley songwriter and drummer with Humble Pie.
Today in 1977, Fleetwood Mac released their album “Rumours”.
Died today in 1982, Alex Harvey songwriter, singer and guitarist with The Sensational Alex Harvey Band one day short of his 47th birthday.
Died today in 2013,Reg Presley lead singer with The Troggs aged 71.
Today in 2017, Black Sabbath played their last concert before disbanding.
Died today in 2017, Steve Lang bassist with April Wine.
