Category Archives: Birthdays

Happy Birthday, Marky Ramone

Posted on July 15, 2013 by Marie

Happy birthday to American musician, Marky Ramone, born 1956, best known as the drummer for The Ramones. He has played with other bands such as Dust and the Misfits, and was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame … Continue reading →

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Today in Music History, 1950

Posted on July 12, 2013 by Marie

On this day in 1950, American musician Eric Carr was born in Brooklyn, New York. Best known as the drummer who replaced Peter Criss for the rock band Kiss, he took “Fox” as his stage persona and sang, played piano, … Continue reading →

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Happy Birthday, Richie Sambora

Posted on July 11, 2013 by Marie

Happy Birthday to American musician Richie Sambora, b. 1959, best known as lead guitarist and songwriter for Bon Jovi. He has produced albums with notable artists such as Cher and has released three solo albums. Celebrate with birthday with an … Continue reading →

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Today in Music History, 1942

Posted on July 10, 2013 by Marie

On this day in 1942, Ronnie James Dio was born in Portsmouth, New Hampshire. Known for his powerful vocals, he gave credit to proper breathing techniques that he learned from playing the French horn. He performed with many bands such … Continue reading →

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Happy Birthday, Jack White

Posted on July 9, 2013 by Marie

Happy Birthday to amazingly gifted American musician Jack White, b. 1975, who is best known as a vocalist and multi-instrumentalist for The White Stripes. He has played in numerous bands and collaborated in the production of tens of albums. Celebrate … Continue reading →

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Happy Birthday, Toby Keith

Posted on July 8, 2013 by Marie

Join us in wishing a happy birthday to American country music singer-songwriter Toby Keith, b. 1961. He has sold over 40 million albums worldwide, released sixteen studio albums, and recorded nineteen number one singles on the country music charts, including, … Continue reading →

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Happy Birthday, Stephen Pearcy

Posted on July 3, 2013 by Marie

Happy Birthday to rocker Stephen Pearcy, b. 1959, best known for his lead vocals of the 80s metal band Ratt. He worked with numerous other bands, collaborated with artists from other music genres, and has recorded as a solo artist. … Continue reading →

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Today in Music History, 1714

Posted on July 2, 2013 by Marie

Today in music history, 1714, Christoph Willibald Gluck is born in Bavaria, Germany. A trendsetter in operas, Gluck’s work influenced Sacchini, Berlioz, and Wagner among other composers. Enjoy this song from the opera Alceste, in which courtiers celebrate a king’s … Continue reading →

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Happy Birthday, Debbie Harry

Posted on July 1, 2013 by Marie

Happy Birthday to rocker and Miami native Debbie Harry, b. 1945. She is best known as the lead vocalist for the group Blondie, which had many radio hits such as “Heart of Glass,” “One Way Or Another,” “The Tide is … Continue reading →

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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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