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Sonic Gems: Graham Park and the Rumour – Squeezing Out Sparks
On November 18, 1950, English singer-songwriter Graham Parker, of Graham Parker & the Rumour was born. Although seen as only moderately commercially successful, the energetic performances and witty working class approach of his debut album Howlin’ Wind is said to have … Continue reading
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Sonic Gems: The O’Jays – Back Stabbers
In 1958, the American R&B group The O’Jays formed in Canton, Ohio. The band consisted of Eddie Levert, Walter Williams, William Powell, Bobby Massey and Bill Isles. They made their first chart appearance with Lonely Drifter in 1963. It wasn’t until … Continue reading
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Sonic Gems: Ricky Nelson – Greatest Hits
Actor, Rock musician and singer-songwriter Eric Hilliard Nelson was born on May 8, 1940 and passed away on December 31, 1985. In the 1950s, he starred along with his family in the radio and television series The Adventures of Ozzie and … Continue reading
Sonic Gems: Blues Breakers With Eric Clapton
John Mayall and the Blues Breakers was an English Blues Rock band led by multi-instrumentalist John Mayall. The band became famous as an incubator for British rock and blues musicians. Among those who enjoyed a tenure with this band are … Continue reading
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Sonic Gems: Lynyrd Skynyrd – Pronounced ‘Lĕh-‘nérd ‘Skin-‘nérd
Formed in 1964 as My Backyard, Lynrd Skynrd is an American Southern rock band that popularized that genre throughout the 1970s. The band became famous for its live performances and the signature songs Sweet Home Alabama and Free Bird. A plane crash in … Continue reading
Sonic Gems: Carole King – Tapestry
American singer-songwriter Carole King fka Carol Joan Klein was born on February 9, 1942. She has written or co-written 118 pop hits on the Billboard Hot 100 between 1955 to 1999. Her songwriting career began in earnest in the 1960s … Continue reading
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Tagged Carole King, Gerry Coffin, Gershwin Prize, Pop Rock, Song Writing, Sonic Gems, Tapestry
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Sonic Gems: Elton John – Goodbye Yellow Brick Road
On March 25, 1947, Reginald K. Dwight was born and became the English singer, pianist and composer, Elton John. Together with lyricist Bernie Taupin, he has collaborated on more than 30 albums in his five decade long career. During this … Continue reading
Sonic Gems: Charles Ives – Symphony Number 2
Born on October 20, 1874, the American Modernist composer, Charles E. Ives, became one of the first American composers of international renown before his death on May 19, 1954. His work combines American popular and church music traditions of his … Continue reading
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Tagged American, Charles Ives, Experimental Music, Modernist, Sonic Gems, Sympony No. 2
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Sonic Gems: Herbie Hancock – Head Hunters
The American keyboardist, bandleader, composer and actor, Herbert Jeffrey “Herbie” Hancock was born on April 12, 1940. Shortly after starting his career with Donald Byrd, Hancock migrated into the Miles Davis Quintet and redefined the role of the jazz rhythm … Continue reading
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Tagged Chameleon, Crossover, Fusion, Head Hunters, Herbie Hancock, Jazz, National Recording Registy, Sonic Gems
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Sonic Gems: Genesis – The Lamb Lies Down On Broadway
In Charterhouse School, Godalming, Surrey, England, the rock band Genesis got together in 1967. The most commercially successful line up consisted of keyboardist Tony Banks, bass/guitarist Mike Rutherford and drummer/singer Phil Collins. Significant former members include Peter Gabriel and guitarist … Continue reading
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