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 1940, Brian Bennett drummer with The Shadows.
Born today in 1942, songwriter and singer Carole King (Carol Joan Klein).
Today in 1979, UB40 played their first gig, at the Hare & Hounds pub in Kings Heath, Birmingham.
Died today in 1981, singer Bill Haley aged 55.
Died today in 1997, Brian Connolly songwriter and singer with Sweet aged 51.
Died today in 1997, songwriter, singer and guitarist Jack Owens (L. F. Nelson) aged 92.
Died today in 2012, session guitarist Joe Moretti who recorded with many acts including Johnny Kidd and The Pirates, Tom Jones and Vince Taylor aged 73.
