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Born on this day ... - CRAZY-HORSE - 23-04-2015
Music Head Wrote:Iggy Pop (James Osterberg) - born on this day in 1947 in Michigan
that makes him 68
his highest charter, from 1986
#27 US/#10 UK/#11 AUS
here's the original version of "the wild one(real wild child)" by Aussie 1950s/60s rock artist Johnny O'Keefe
[video=youtube;ZF9rS90U3-U]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZF9rS90U3-U[/video]
Born on this day ... - Music Head - 23-04-2015
Ray Peterson - born on this day in 1939 in Texas
that would make him 76 if he was alive
but he's not, he's dead
cancer got him at the age of 65
#7 in 1960 here with this
[video=youtube;QNOPdyjhNUo]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QNOPdyjhNUo[/video]
Born on this day ... - Ruby - 23-04-2015
John Miles was born on this day in 1949. Powerful vocal chords this man has, which donât seem to have dissipated all that much over time. He is also an accomplished guitarist and pianist/organist. He is best known for his 1976 hit single âMusicâ which appeared on the album Rebel (produced by Alan Parsons) and which he still sings annually at the Night of the Proms events that are held across Europe and the USA. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=S-oqZz7Z-pU
In addition to his ten solo albums, he worked closely with Alan Parsons, contributing lead vocals on a number of APP tracks, and up until 2009, he toured extensively with Tina Turner as her music director (and taking to the stage with her on occasion).
Hereâs a lovely ballad from Stranger in the City â¦
[video=youtube;Rh9giBczy3M]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Rh9giBczy3M[/video]
Born on this day ... - jazzboCR - 23-04-2015
Nice write-up on this excellent artist. For 2 more tunes and a discog, see this (Item 27): http://www.music-discussion.com/showthread.php/16385-Blue-eyed-soul-singers/page6?highlight=John+Miles
Born on this day ... - Music Head - 24-04-2015
Barbra Streisand - born on this day in 1942 in Brooklyn, NY
that would make her 73
8 Grammy Awards
2 Peoples Choice Award
2 Academy Awards
5 Golden Globe Awards
#1 in 1973 with this
[video=youtube;qUBh0CRfj9E]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qUBh0CRfj9E[/video]
Born on this day ... - Ruby - 24-04-2015
Happy Birthday to virtuoso guitarist - John Williams.
Born in Australia in 1941, he moved to the UK as a young boy and was the fortunate recipient of tutelage (at the age of eleven, during his summer breaks) under none other than Andrés Segovia. He attended the Royal College of Music in London where he had to learn piano since there was no guitar department at that time. His technique is said to be technically almost flawless, and I should hope so, given his mentorship by one of the greatest guitar maestros of our time!
He is primarily a classical guitarist but was instrumental (pun intended) as a member of the classical/prog crossover group Sky, and heâs worked with a range of artists covering diverse disciplines and styles, from Flamenco to Pete Townshend, for example.
From Richard Harveyâs Concerto Antico (classical) - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dM2d-lhGvlU
With Sky - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VsWf0P71clA
⦠and last, but not least, heâs the guitarist on this one, which might be a bit more familiar â¦
[video=youtube;c6gpa8nUa70]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=c6gpa8nUa70[/video]
Born on this day ... - Music Head - 25-04-2015
Andy Bell - born on this day in 1964 in England
that would make him 51
member of Erasure
then went solo
from his first solo album
[video=youtube;ZjgPZU5h06M]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZjgPZU5h06M[/video]
Born on this day ... - CRAZY-HORSE - 25-04-2015
SIMON FOWLER BORN IN 1965,that makes him 50yrs old
member of Britpop group Ocean Colour Scene and occasional member of Paul Weller's studio/touring band
here's one of OCS's best IMO......
[video=youtube;GSCRUwJk1_Q]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GSCRUwJk1_Q[/video]
Born on this day ... - Ruby - 25-04-2015
Dereck William Dick, or âFishâ as he is better (and more happily) known, was born on this day in Midlothian, Scotland in 1958.
He joined Marillion in 1981, contributing greatly to their early success with his larger than life presence, gorgeous, rich lyrics and a vocal style which some say resembles that of Peter Gabriel. I can certainly hear clear influences from PG and others. The sterner critics say he does not have his own voice - a matter of opinion. He is highly literate, was always a voracious reader and is a respected lyricist with a poetic turn of phrase; the musical composition is mostly left up to others in his entourage, and he certainly knows how to surround himself with some of the best in the business.
Fish was the frontman for Marillion up until 1988 when he left to go solo. His diehard fans will say the band hasnât lived up to expectation since. Personally, I beg to differ on that score; however, to focus on the big Fish, he has some very creditable albums to his own name. He also has a record company, âChocolate Frog Recordsâ, has dabbled in acting, and was involved in broadcasting for a while.
I love his âPlague of Ghostsâ suite from 1999âs Raingods with Zippos; itâs a great album, altogether, from Mickey Simmondsâ magical piano work to Steven Wilsonâs guitar. And especially for those who like genre labels (lol!) â I guess neo-prog is the best description of this one. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZaKFCYGoTqc
His debut solo album, Vigil in a Wilderness of Mirrors, is wonderful too - he likes to tackle issues - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=COqZM9YktMs
From the early Marillion catalogue â¦
[video=youtube;Q7sIzWKHGwQ]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Q7sIzWKHGwQ[/video]
Born on this day ... - Music Head - 26-04-2015
Duane Eddy - born on this day in 1938 in New York
that would make him 77
thought this guy was long gone
His biggest hit, #4 in 1960
[video=youtube;bKm2_67xtVs]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bKm2_67xtVs[/video]