Ian Whitcomb ► Monday Musical Appreciation
Born on this day in 1941: Ian Whitcomb, still performing to this very day.
Ian Timothy Whitcomb was born in Woking, Surrey, England, to a family that already had show biz in its blood. His grandfather Jack founded British Screen Classics, an early entry in the motion picture business, which eventually bankrupt him. Before that, Ian’s father Pat worked there, and even co-starred in the 1929 flick, Mr. Nobody (not to be confused with the 2009 SciFi film), a movie ...
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George Gershwin ► Monday Musical Appreciation
Born on this date in 1898, by the time George Gershwin died at the all-too-early age of 38, he was known across the globe as one of the greatest composers ...
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George Gershwin ► Monday Musical Appreciation
Born on this date in 1898, by the time George Gershwin died at the all-too-early age of 38, he was known across the globe as one of the greatest composers ...
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Frank Zappa Graduates ► Monday Musical Appreciation
On this day in 1958 — 58 years ago — Frank Zappa graduated from Antelope Valley High School in Lancaster, California. That was also the alma mater of Don Vliet, ...
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Frank Zappa Graduates ► Monday Musical Appreciation
On this day in 1958 — 58 years ago — Frank Zappa graduated from Antelope Valley High School in Lancaster, California. That was also the alma mater of Don Vliet, ...
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Memorial Day ► Monday Musical Appreciation
On this Memorial Day, let’s remember what’s really important: PEACE!!!
“I’m fed up to the ears with old men dreaming up wars for young men to die in.”
― George S. McGovern
“Colorful ...
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The Lovin’ Spoonful ► Monday Musical Appreciation
The first album I ever bought with my own money was The Best of The Lovin’ Spoonful. I played the grooves right off it. I simply adored The Lovin’ Spoonful ...
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Pet Sounds ► Monday Musical Appreciation
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Brian Wilson ► Happy Birthday, Genius ► A Musical Appreciation
On this date 50 years ago one of the greatest LPs of the Rock era was ...
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Hank Snow ► Monday Musical Appreciation
Happy Birthday to Canadian Country singer Hank Snow, the man who discovered Elvis Presley. He would be blowing out 102 candles had he not died in 1999 at the age ...
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Happy Birthday Lesley Gore ► Monday Musical Appreciation
On this day in 1946 Lesley Sue Goldstein was born. We knew her better as Lesley Gore.
Discovered by Quincy Jones when she was only 16, Lesley Gore was still in ...
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The First Lady of Song ► Monday Musical Appreciation
Light up 99 candles because today we celebrate the birthday of the First Lady of Song, Ella Fitzgerald.
Let’s let her official website speak for her:
Dubbed “The First Lady of Song,” ...
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Richard Berry ► Monday Musical Appreciation
Further Reading:
A Song So Great They Named It Twice
When the final history of Garage Rock is written, today’s date will be remembered as an important milestone. On this day in ...
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