Rock Roots

From Early Blues through the British Invasion

Today in Rock Roots History – July 7

  • On this date in 1860, Austrian Composer, Gustav Mahler was born
  • On this date in 1913, American Blues Pianist and Singer, Pinetop Perkins was born
  • On this date in 1924, American Singer and Guitarist, Mary Ford was born
  • On this date in 1927, American Country Singer, Songwriter and Guitarist, Charlie Louvin of The Louvin Brothers was born
  • On this date in 1927, American Jazz Trumpeter and Composer, Doc Severinsen was born
  • On this date in 1930, American Saxophonist, Hank Mobley was born
  • On this date in 1940, British Drummer, Singer and Actor, Ringo Starr of The Beatles was born
  • On this date in 1947, British Drummer, Rob Townsend of Family was born
  • On this date in 1949, American Jazz Trumpeter, Bunk Johnson died
  • On this date in 1954, Elvis Presley had his radio debut when WHBQ in Memphis, Tennessee played his Sun Studios recording of “That’s Alright”
  • On this date in 2001, American Folk Singer and Songwriter, Fred Neil died
  • On this date in 2006, British Singer, Songwriter and guitarist, Syd Barrett of Pink Floyd died
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