Ray Charles’ “Georgia On My Mind” peaks to No.1 on the Hot 100 in 1959
First recorded in 1930, it was with the Ray Charles version that “Georgia On My Mind” knew the popularity that stands to this day
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The Life And Career Of Janis “Pearl” Joplin
She paved the way for the modern female Rock Star, through her attitude, looks and voice, her unique vocals and charisma have placed her on the Rock Stardom Pantheon, we look back at the force of nature that was Janis Joplin
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Top 10 Autumn Songs
We created a Top 10 list of Autumn songs to celebrate the Autumn Equinox with music. Check our list now
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B.B King’s Birthday Blues
Remembering the legendary Blues Master B.B King on his 98th Birthday
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Remembering the genius of Alan Wilson
The “Blind Owl” one of the most talented musicians, singers and songwriters of his generation and Canned Heat founder was born on this day in 1943, and between 1969 and 1971 he was the second notable rocker to die at age 27, just over a year after Brian Jones and one month before Jimi Hendrix
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The legendary and influential Willie Dixon was born on this day in 1915
Willie Dixon has influenced and continues to influence generations of Blues and Rock artists. His songs have been covered extensively since the 1960’s by some of the most important artists and bands and he is one of the most important important links between the Blues and Rock
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The legendary Howlin’ Wolf was born on this day in 1910
Howlin’ Wolf stands as one of the best Chicago Blues artists ever and several of his songs, including “Spoonful”, “Little Red Rooster” or “Back Door Man”, became both blues and rock staples
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The Top 10 Cream songs
We look back at the Top 10 Cream songs remembering Bruce on his 80th birthday
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The legendary Jazz singer “Lady Ella” Fitzgerald was born 106 years ago today
Ella Fitzgerald was born in Virginia but was raised in New York where she gained a taste for Jazz music. The Queen of Jazz was born on this day in 1917
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Revisiting The Rolling Stones 1964 debut album, that marked the beginning of their amazing journey
In 1964 the Rolling Stones began their amazing journey with their debut album “The Rolling Stones”. Essentially a Blues and Rock N’ Roll covers LP, the album also included some of the first compositions by the Stones and Jagger/Richards. We revisit this essential classic Rock album released on this day 59 years ago
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Celebrate Eric Clapton’s 78th Birthday with his Top 10 Songs
To make a Top 10 list of Eric Clapton’s best songs it’s a hard task, and perhaps for some will never possible. To celebrate the Rock Legend Eric Clapton we picked 10 of some of his very best songs solo or with the several bands he had been in.
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Legendary performer Nina Simone was born on this day in 1933
The Amazing Nina Simone was born on February 21, 1933, in Tryon, North Carolina. Simone released a bevy of albums like “The Amazing Nina Simone” (1959), “Nina Simone Sings Ellington!” (1962), “Wild Is the Wind” (1966) and “Silk and Soul” (1967).
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The Doors’ Solid Rock of “Morrison Hotel”
On February 9, 1970, The Doors redefine and reinvent themselves with a solid Rock album that was a drastic departure from their previous (and failed) attempt at making orchestral music. We look back at this timeless Rock classic that even inspired the name of a famous restaurant chain
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The influential Blues artist Lead Belly was born on this day
Lead Belly was the first American Blues artist to achieve success in Europe, he was born in 1888, wrote a large part of his repertoire while doing time in prison and became one of the most influential artists to musicians from all genres including the Alternative Rock and Grunge bands of the early 90’s.
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The Life And Career Of Janis “Pearl” Joplin On Her 80th Birthday
She paved the way for the modern female Rock Star, through her attitude, looks, and voice, her unique vocals and charisma have placed her on the Rock Stardom Pantheon, we look back at the force of nature that was Janis Joplin on the day that marks her 80th birthday
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15 Quotes By Janis Joplin
Janis Joplin only lived for 27 years, but those years were as intense as it gets. She loved to sing, she loved to live and she loved to see people having fun. She also gave many society outcasts a voice not just through her singing but also her own personal words. We’ve assembled 15 quotes by one of Rock’s most ferocious voices ever
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The influential Long John Baldry was born on this day in 1941
Long John Baldry might be remembered by some only for his 1967 hit “Let The Heartaches Begin”, but he was much more than that. He gave some of the first professional opportunities to artists such as members of The Rolling Stones, Rod Stewart and Elton John and served as their mentor; Elton adopted John as his name to honor him. We look back at his influential life and career on his birthday
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The extraordinary Bo Diddley was born on this day
Bo Diddley created a signature guitar playing style that keeps influencing Rock music to this day and influenced artists from Buddy Holly to the New York Dolls. We look back at the career of one of the most influential Rock guitarists of all time on his birthday
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