Monthly Archives: June 2013

Today in Music History, 1943

Posted on June 30, 2013 by Marie

Today in music history, 1943, Florence Ballard is born. A founding member of the Motown group The Supremes, she was posthumously inducted to the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 1988. Enjoy her birthday with a top single in … Continue reading →

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Happy Birthday, Colin Hay

Posted on June 29, 2013 by Marie

Happy Birthday to Colin Hay, b. 1953, best known as the lead vocalist of the Australian band Men At Work. Hay was born in Scotland and moved to Australia at age 14 with his family. Celebrate his birthday with Men … Continue reading →

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Today in Music History, 1902

Posted on June 28, 2013 by Marie

Today in music history, 1902: Birthday of Richard Rodgers, an American composer and winner of several awards of the entertainment industry. Among his works are the beloved musicals Carousel (1945), South Pacific (1949), The King and I (1951), and The … Continue reading →

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Today in Music History, 1913

Posted on June 27, 2013 by Marie

Today marks the one hundredth anniversary of country artist Elton Britt‘s birth. Born in Arkansas, Britt was a singer, songwriter, and radio and television performer. Enjoy this little ditty.

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Happy Birthday, Patty Smyth

Posted on June 26, 2013 by Marie

Happy Birthday to American singer/songwriter Patty Smyth, who began her career in the 1980s as the lead singer for the band Scandal. In the 1990s, she won a Grammy and an Academy Award for her songwriting efforts. Here, she sings … Continue reading →

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Poaching Students

Posted on June 25, 2013 by Marie

Here is the scenario: Johnny began taking piano lessons at a private school. His teacher was moving and mentioned it in passing to Johnny’s mother. They were happy to learn that the teacher was moving closer to Johnny’s house. “Can we … Continue reading →

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Happy Birthday, David Paich

Posted on June 25, 2013 by Marie

Happy Birthday to extraordinarily gifted American musician David Paich, b. 1954, who has contributed as a keyboardist, vocalist, songwriter, producer, and arranger to the works of many artists in the music industry including Cher, Rod Stewart, Quincy Jones, and Michael … Continue reading →

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Today in Music History, 1846

Posted on June 24, 2013 by Marie

This day in music history, 1846, Paris, France: The saxophone is patented by Belgian-born Adolphe Sax. Today, the saxophone is popular in blues, soul, rhythm and blues, reggae, ska, and funk. Long Live Lisa Simpson.

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Happy Birthday, Kris Kristofferson

Posted on June 22, 2013 by Marie

Happy Birthday to Kris Kristofferson, b. 1936, who, with Waylon Jennings, Willie Nelson and Johnny Cash, formed The Highwaymen. In 2004, he was inducted into the Country Music Hall of Fame. Celebrate by enjoying this little ditty written by him:

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Happy Birthday, Musicians!

Posted on June 20, 2013 by Marie

If today is your birthday, you share it with Beach Boy Brian Wilson (b.1942), Commodore Lionel Richie (b.1949), Van Halen bassist Michael Anthony (b. 1954), and Duran Duran bassist John Taylor (b.1960). Happy Birthday! Celebrate by enjoying some beautiful a … Continue reading →

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