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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 1940, John Lennon singer, songwriter and guitarist with The Beatles and solo.
Born today in 1944, John Entwistle songwriter and bassist with The Who and solo.
Born today in 1948, multi-instrumentalist, singer and songwriter Clyde Jackson Browne.
Born today in 1952, Dennis Stratton songwriter, singer and guitarist with Iron Maiden, Lionheart and Praying Mantis.
Born today in 1954, James Fearnley accordion and mandolin player with The Pogues.
Today in 1965, The Beatles went to number 1 in the US with "Yesterday".
Today in 1971, Van Morrison released "Wild Night".
Today in 1971, Rod Stewart went to number 1 on the UK singles chart with “Maggie May”.
Today in 1973, "Loves Me Like A Rock" by Paul Simon was certified gold.
Today in 1976, Dr Feelgood went to number 1 on the UK album chart with their live album “Stupidity”.
Today in 1987, Bruce Springsteen released his eighth album “Tunnel Of Love”
