Posts tagged with 50s
Who Is In The 27 Club? Every Musician Who Died Aged 27
Reluctant members of the “27 Club”, these artists all died tragically young, leaving behind the “what if?” of unfulfilled potential.
New Exhibit Celebrates Illinois Musical Greats Earth, Wind & Fire, Muddy Waters & More
The 'State Of Sound' runs through to 23 January at the Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library & Museum in Springfield, IL.
Best Jazz Musicians: 20 Revolutionary Talents That Changed The World
From dazzling hornblowers to soulful singers and visionary composers, the best jazz musicians were innovators who expanded the genre.
Woody Guthrie Tribute Album Coming 10 September
Woody Guthrie's groundbreaking 1940 album, Dust Bowl Ballads, is set to be reimagined with a tribute album featuring various artists, Home In This World: Woody Guthrie’s Dust Bowl Ballads, set for release on 10 September.
Don Everly, Of Iconic Rock ‘N’ Roll Duo The Everly Brothers, Dies Aged 84
Don Everly, of iconic rock 'n' roll and country music duo, The Everly Brothers, has died at the age of 84.
Best Ray Charles Songs: 20 Timeless Classics From The Genius Of Soul
Sitting at the crossroads between jazz, R&B, gospel and country music, the best Ray Charles songs invented soul music as we know it.
Black Music Month Begins With ‘From Doo-Wop To Hip-Hop’ Video
Rhino Records' Black Music Month kicks off with a video essay on Black American music's evolution
Best Everly Brothers Songs: 10 Classics That Define The Rock’n’Roll Era
Influencing everyone from The Beatles to Van Morrison, the best Everly Brothers songs sum up the innocence of 50s romance.
Best Wilson Pickett Songs: 10 Sock-It-To-’Em Soul Classics
The best Wilson Pickett songs helped put Southern soul on the maps, truly earning the singer his nickname, The Wicked Pickett.
Santa Baby: How Eartha Kitt Made Christmas Sexy With Just One Song
Sultry and seductive, Eartha Kitt caused controversy with Santa Baby. Now it’s a classic Christmas song that has birthed countless covers.
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