Category Archives: Birthdays

Today in Music History, 1659

Posted on September 10, 2013 by Marie

Today in music history, 1659: Baroque composer Henry Purcell was born in England. He wrote nearly seven hundred compositions including operas, anthems, theater music, and hymns. Purcell is regarded as the greatest English composer of his time. This air is … Continue reading →

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Happy Birthday, Chrissie Hynde

Posted on September 7, 2013 by Marie

Happy birthday to American musician Chrissie Hynde, b. 1951, best known as the lead singer and rhythm guitarist for the rock band The Pretenders. She and the band were inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 2005. … Continue reading →

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Happy Birthday, Dolores O’Riordan

Posted on September 6, 2013 by Marie

Happy birthday to Irish musician Dolores O’Riordan, b. 1971, best known as the lead singer for the rock band The Cranberries. She has released two studio albums as a solo artist. Celebrate her birthday with the first single from The … Continue reading →

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Happy Birthday, Brad Wilk

Posted on September 5, 2013 by Marie

Happy birthday to American musician Brad Wilk, b. 1968, best known as drummer for rock band Rage Against the Machine. He recorded and toured with Audioslave and collaborated with Black Sabbath as a session drummer. Enjoy this documentary clip from … Continue reading →

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Happy Birthday, Merald Knight

Posted on September 4, 2013 by Marie

Happy birthday to American musician Merald “Bubba” Knight, b. 1942, best known as a member of Gladys Knight & The Pips. He was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 1996. Celebrate his birthday with a song … Continue reading →

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Today in Music History, 1915

Posted on September 3, 2013 by Marie

Today in music history, 1915: American musician Memphis Slim was born. He served a leader for numerous bands, recorded over 500 blues songs, and was posthumously inducted in to the Blues Hall of Fame. Celebrate his life with this blues … Continue reading →

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Happy Birthday, Lars Frederiksen!

Posted on August 30, 2013 by Marie

Happy birthday to American musician Lars Frederiksen, b. 1971, best known as guitarist for the punk band Rancid. He fronts two other punk bands, Lars Frederiksen and the Bastards and The Old Firm Casuals, and has produced albums for Agnostic … Continue reading →

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Today in Music History, 1958

Posted on August 29, 2013 by Marie

Today in music history, 1958: American singer Michael Jackson was born. The eighth of ten children, Jackson was born into a musical family and eventually became the most successful entertainer of all time. His singing and dancing has influenced generations … Continue reading →

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Happy Birthday, Florence Welch

Posted on August 28, 2013 by Marie

Happy birthday to English musician Florence Welch, b. 1986, best known as lead singer of Florence + the Machine.  Enjoy the sixth single from the band’s debut album, Lungs:

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Happy Birthday, Tony Kanal

Posted on August 27, 2013 by Marie

Happy birthday to British-born musician Tony Kanal, b. 1970, best known as the bass guitarist for the ska band No Doubt. He has worked with other artists such as Pink and Weezer. Celebrate his birthday with a video from No … Continue reading →

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