Carol King

Elvis Presley inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame

Today in Music: February 11th (… when she calls me Sweet Daddy…)

February 11th, 2018 by

Music history and highlights that have happened on February 11th… from the birthplace of the blues… and rock n’ roll. 1911:  Blues, folk and gospel musician and civil rights activist Josh White born in Greenville, South Carolina. 1922:  Al Jolson’s “April Showes” hits No. 1. 1935:  Important early rock singer and guitarist Gene Vincent (“Be […]

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Today in Music: February 10 (Killing Me Softly with His Song)

February 10th, 2018 by

Music history and highlights that have happened on February 10th… from the birthplace of the blues… and rock n’ roll. 1878:  Tchaikovsky’s 4th Symphony in F opens. 1927:  Opera soprano Leontyne Price born in Laurel, Mississippi. 1932:  Zydeco singer Rockin Dopsie (Alton Jay Rubin) born in Carencro, Louisiana. 1937:  The Ventures’ guitarist Don Wilson born […]

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