July 20 in the history of rock and metal music

Carlos Santana

July 20 in the history of rock and metal music

Born in Mexico in 1947. Virtuoso guitarist, founder and leader of the band Santana.

John French Segall (Jay Jay French)

July 20 in the history of rock and metal music

Born in the USA in 1952. Guitarist and one of the founders of the heavy metal band Twisted Sister.

Dave Evans

July 20 in the history of rock and metal music

Born in the UK in 1953. The first vocalist of the band AC/DC. After leaving, he was a member of the band Rabbit and released solo works.

Vesa Ranta

July 20 in the history of rock and metal music

Born in Finland in 1973. Former drummer of the band Sentenced (1989-2005). Also engaged in design and photography.

Michael Feldman

July 20 in the history of rock and metal music

Born in 1979. Bass guitarist of doom death metal band Novembers Doom.

Antti Warman

July 20 in the history of rock and metal music

Born in Finland in 1982. Former guitarist of Children of Bodom. Currently a member of Warmen and Exlibris.

Morten Lowe Sorensen

July 20 in the history of rock and metal music

Born in Denmark in 1983. Drummer of the bands Amaranthe and Dragonland.

Chester Bennington died

July 20 in the history of rock and metal music

The lead singer of the band Linkin Park died on July 20, 2017. The cause of death was suicide by hanging. He was 41 years old.