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 1960, Adam Clayton bassist with U2.
Today in 1965, The Beatles went to number 1 on the US Billboard Hot 100 with “Eight Days A Week”.
Today in 1968, The Byrds received a Gold record for their "Greatest Hits" album.
Today in 1980, “The Wall” by Pink Floyd achieved Platinum status.
Today in 1993, Eric Clapton went to number 1 in the US with his "Unplugged" album.
Died today in 2013, Clive Burr drummer with Iron Maiden aged 56.
