On this day in music history: 4 July
Today's dose of music history celebrates Alan Wilson of Canned Heat.
4 July 1943: Alan Wilson was born in Arlington, Massachusetts, USA. He was a musician best known as the co-founder, leader, co-lead singer, and primary composer of the blues band Canned Heat.
Wilson sang and played harmonica and guitar with the group live and on recordings. Wilson was the lead singer for the group's two biggest U.S. hit singles: "On the Road Again" and "Going Up the Country".
Previous doses of music history for 4 July:
1966: The Lovin' Spoonful released the single "Summer in the City".
1986: Aerosmith teamed up with Run-DMC to create a new version of its 1970s hit, “Walk This Way”.
I’ve found that no matter what life throws at me, music softens the blow. ~ Bryce Anderson