January 25th, 2018 by Warren Matthews
Music history and highlights that happened on January 25th from the birthplace of the blues… and rock n’ roll. 1858: Felix Mendelssohn’s “Wedding March” plays at Queen Victoria’s wedding in Great Britain (it was the first time “Wedding March” was played). 1899: Blues musician “Sleepy” John Estes born in Ripley, Tennessee. 1927: Composer Antonio Carlos […]
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January 16th, 2018 by Warren Matthews
A little bit of music history… from the birthplace of the blues. 1938: First jazz concert ever held in Carnegie Hall, and it was Benny Goodman. 1937: Ventures bassist Bob Bogel born. 1942: U.S. R&B singer Barbara Lynn born. 1943: Country singer Ronnie Milsap born in North Carolina. 1957: The Cavern Club opens in Liverpool, […]
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