Laurie Holloway, musical director for Engelbert Humperdinck, Parkinson and Strictly Come Dancing
Laurie Holloway, who has died aged 86, was an outstandingly sensitive pianist whose career covered several octaves, from Soho ...
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How Jimi Hendrix’s Cover of “All Along the Watchtower” Overwhelmed Bob Dylan
All Along the Watchtower” remains the most-played from Bob Dylan’s enormous catalog, and his live take has long leaned heavily on Jimi Hendrix’s 1968 adaptation, which reimagined Dylan’s anxious poem ...
How Steely Dan made sure to follow The Beatles’ example “to the letter”
Here, we explore how the Steely Dan story perfectly aligns with that of The Beatles following their disastrous 1966 world tour.
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3 of Paul McCartney’s Most Famous Guitars
Paul McCartney has used quite a few stellar, legendary guitars through the years. These three were just a few famous examples.
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Motown Records, Founded on This Day in 1959, Broke Racial Barriers in Pop Music With Its Beloved Hits
On January 12, 1959, Berry Gordy Jr. started Tamla Records with the help of an $800 loan from his family, starting a journey ...
Sam Moore, who sang 1960s hit ‘Soul Man’ in legendary Sam & Dave duo, dies at 89
Sam Moore, the surviving half and higher voice of the 1960s duo Sam & Dave that was known for such definitive hits of the era ...
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Mc Eith's Six-Four: The Impala that Defined Hip-Hop Style
Dive into the world where hip-hop meets classic cars with Mc Eith and his legendary 1964 Chevy Impala. Discover how this "six ...