Today in Rock History – 22nd FEBRUARY:

BIRTHDAYS
1953: John Sparks (Dr. Feelgood)
1953: Nigel Planer a.k.a. Neil (The Young Ones / Bad News)
1962: Michael Wilton (Queensryche)
1973: Scott Phillips (Creed)

EVENTS
1968: Jon Anderson & Chris Squire met at La Chasse club in London and went on to form Yes.
1968: Genesis failed to chart with “Silent Sun”, their first single.
1987: Death of artist, Andy Warhol [aged 58].
2022: Death of singer / songwriter, Mark Lanegan, of Screaming Trees / Queens of the Stone Age / The Gutter Twins / Mad Season [aged 57].

The seeds of Yes were planted 57 years ago. “Looking Around” was one of the first songs that Jon Anderson & Chris Squire wrote together. Right from the start of their career, you can hear how prominent Squire is on bass within the Yes sound. (Photo: Charles Hope, 1978)