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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 1910, songwriter, singer, harmonic player and guitarist Howlin Wolf (Chester Burnett).

Born today in 1944, Rick Price bassist with The Move and Wizzard.

Today in 1972, The Rolling Stones’ double album “Exile On Main Street” went to number 1 on the UK album chart.

Today in 1978, Joe Walsh released the single “Life's Been Good”.

Died today in 2004, songwriter, singer and pianist Ray Charles (Ray Charles Robinson) aged 73.

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