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Monthly Archives: August 2013
Happy Birthday, Many Musicians!
If you today is your birthday, you share it with Ali Score, b. 1952, English drummer for A Flock of Seagulls Dennis Drew, b. 1957, American keyboard player for 10,000 Maniacs The Edge, b. 1961, Irish singer-songwriter and guitarist for … Continue reading
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Today in Music History, 1913
Today marks the one hundredth anniversary of the birth of swing and jazz guitarist George Van Eps. Born in New Jersey, Van Eps was a session musician and “Father of the Seven String Guitar,” an instrument which allowed for more freedom … Continue reading
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How to Practice New Piano Pieces
Practicing new pieces by yourself may feel a bit overwhelming. Your teacher isn’t there to encourage and correct you. You rely on the sheet music, the scribbles that were made on the page as reminders, and your memory of the … Continue reading
Today in Music History, 1996
Today in music history, 1996: American punk rock band the Ramones performed their 2,263rd and final concert. It was recorded and released as the fourth and final live album We’re Outta Here. The concert also featured musicians of other rock … Continue reading
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Today in Music History: 1957
Today in music history, 1957: American Bandstand debuts on ABC. Hosted by Dick Clark, teenagers danced to Top 40 radio hits on the show, and at least one musical guest lip-synced a recent single. American Bandstand ran for 37 years, … Continue reading
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Happy Birthday, Butch Vig
Happy Birthday to American musician and record producer, Butch Vig, b. 1955. He has worked with numerous bands by producing and mixing their albums, such as Nirvana’s Nevermind, House of Pain’s Shamrocks and Shenanigans, The Smashing Pumpkins’s Gish and Siamese … Continue reading
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Today in Music History, 1981
Today in Music History, 1981: At 12:01 am, the best of television combined with the best of radio, MTV, Music Television, aired its maiden broadcast. The first words broadcasted were, “Ladies and gentlemen, Rock and roll.” Then played the all-too … Continue reading
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