Sly Stone

Today in Music: January 30th (Can we say “Willie Dixon”?)

January 29th, 2018 by

Music history and highlights that have happened on January 29th… from the birthplace of the blues… and rock n’ roll. 1781:  Mozart’s opera “Idomeneo” opens in Munich. 1917:  Actor, singer and Bonnie Raitt’s father, John Raitt born in Santa Ana, California. 1936:  Motown, Funk Brothers bassist and major musician James Jamerson born in Charleston, South […]

Keep reading

Clarksdale born hip hop artist, Rick Ross.

Today in Music: January 28th (Hbday Rick Ross!)

January 28th, 2018 by

Music history and highlights that have happened on January 28th… from the birthplace of the blues… and rock n’ roll. 1956:  Elvis Presley first appearance on national TV (The Dorsey Bros Stage Show). 1927:  Jazz musician and heralded London jazz club owner Ronnie Scott born. 1936:  Singer songwriter and greatest Canadian early rock n’ roller […]

Keep reading