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 discus 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.
So kick back and enjoy Nechtan’s Today in Rock History playlist and see what new gems you discover.
Today in Rock History:
Born today in 1949, Dennis Locorriere guitarist and lead vocalist with Dr Hook .
Born today in 1951, Howard Leese guitarist and keyboardist with Heart.
Born today in 1952, Russell Javors rhythm guitarist with Billy Joel.
Today in 1970, Mungo Jerry went to number 1 on the UK singles chart with “In The Summertime”.
Today in 1970, The Beatles went to number 1 on the US singles chart with “The Long And Winding Road”.
Today in 1992, Billy Ray Cyrus went to number 1 on the US album chart with “Some Gave All’. (It would stay at number 1 for the next 17 weeks)
Died today in 2013, Roger LaVern keyboardist with The Tornados aged 75.
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