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Friday, September 9, 2022

Music History Today: September 9, 2022

September 9, 1975: Michael Bublé was born in Burnaby, British Columbia, Canada.
Michael Bublé became the preeminent neo-crooner of his generation. Influenced by classic singers such as Frank Sinatra and Tony Bennett as well as more modern artists (most notably Harry Connick, Jr.).
Michael Bublé b&w
Michael Bublé

Tuesday, February 1, 2022

Music History Today: February 2, 2022

February 2, 2012: Bryson Andres - a street musician from Spokane, Washington - uploaded a violin cover of "Secrets" by  OneRepublic that went viral and has over 7.5 million views.

With a growing YouTube following, Bryson Andres has made a name for himself as a violinist for the digital age.

Bryson Andres

Thursday, April 29, 2021

Music History Today: April 30, 2021

April 30, 2015: R&B legend Ben E. King passed away at 76. 

King was born Benjamin Earl Nelson in Henderson, North Carolina, in 1938, and sang with his church choir before the family moved to Harlem in 1947. In junior high, he began performing with a street corner doo wop group called the Four B's, which won second place in an Apollo Theater talent contest.

Ben E. King
Ben E. King

Thursday, September 17, 2020

Music History Today: September 18, 2020

September 18, 1970: Jimi Hendrix died in Kensington, London, England. He was in an ambulance after taking too many sleeping pills when he choked to death on his vomit. He was 27 years old.

Red wine is usually praised as an indulgence that is actually good for you. 

Jimi Hendrix Cellphone Wallpaper b/w

Saturday, June 20, 2020

Music History Today: June 21, 2020

June 21, 1966: The Beatles record "She Said She Said," a song inspired by a party where Peter Fonda, John Lennon, Ringo Starr, and George Harrison were taking acid. 
Regarding “She Said She Said,” John Lennon remembers: “That was written after an acid trip in L.A. during a break in The Beatles tour where we were having fun with The Byrds and lots of girls. 
Beatles