Jimi Hendrix

Jimi Hendrix at Olympic Studios in London (1967).

Today in Music: February 3rd (Papa was a Rollin’ Stone)

February 3rd, 2018 by

Music history and highlights than have happened on February 3rd… from the birthplace of the blues… and rock n’ roll. 1809: Composer and pianist Felix Mendelssohn forn in Hamburg, Germany. 1911:  Blues singer Jesse “Babyface” Thomas born in Logansport, Louisiana. 1935:  Johnny “Guitar” Watson born in Houston. 1943:  The Temptations lead singer Dennis Edwards born […]

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Aretha Franklin at 2007 Rock and Roll Hall of Fame induction ceremony.

Today in Music: January 21st

January 21st, 2018 by

Music history highlights that have happened on January 21st from the birthplace of the blues… and rock n’ roll. 1927:  1st national broadcast ever from a U.S. opera venue (Faust from Chicago). 1941:  Opera tenor Placido Domingo born in Madrid. 1941:  Folk singer Richie Havens born in Brooklyn. 1956:  Victor Borge’s “Comedy in Music” show […]

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