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He found relief in listening as well as creating music and. —died July 10, 1987, New York), American record producer, promoter, talent scout, and music critic who discovered and promoted several major figures of popular music, from Count Basie and Billie Holiday in the 1930s to Bob Dylan and Bruce Springsteen during the rock era. During the mid-1960s, he wrote, performed, and produced many Billboard Top 20 hits for artists such as Barry McGuire, the Searchers, Jan and Dean, Herman's Hermits, Johnny Rivers, the. In Britain, blues developed a distinctive and influential style dominated by electric guitar, and made international stars of several proponents of the genre, including the Rolling Stones, the. 7 1998–2007: Lead singer and drummer replaced, Arrival and Generations. Adam Noah Levine (/ l ə ˈ v iː n / lə-VEEN; born March 18, 1979) is an American musician who serves as the lead vocalist, rhythm guitarist, and sole continuous member of the pop rock band Maroon 5. 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An in-house songwriter for music powerhouses like Dunhill Records and Screen Gems, Sloan (along with songwriting partner Steve Barri) churned out some of the most memorable and canonical ’60s tunes, many of which are still enjoying. Eamon Doyle was born in Staten Island, New York City, the son of Diane ( née Zizzo), an Italian American nurse, and Walter Doyle, a counselor with a private practice, of Irish descent. These songs came from the area near the. Carolyn Wonderland (born Carolyn Bradford, November 9, 1972) is an American blues singer-songwriter and musician. Sir Pelham Grenville Wodehouse, KBE (/ ˈ w ʊ d h aʊ s / WOOD-howss; 15 October 1881 – 14 February 1975) was an English writer and one of the most widely read humorists of the 20th century. His work focused on themes of American socialism and anti-fascism. [14] However, AllMusic separates it from jump blues because of R&B's stronger gospel influences. After signing with Columbia Records, the band's appearance at the Woodstock Festival in 1969 increased their. Cash; February 26, 1932 – September 12, 2003) was an American country singer-songwriter. Years active. S. S. Selena Quintanilla, often known simply by her stage name Selena, was born on April 16, 1971, in Lake Jackson, Texas. ), American pop singer who achieved wide and enduring popularity as an angelic-voiced crooner of romantic ballads. Blues Book of the Year from Living Blues. [note 1] (September 23, 1930 – June 10, 2004) was an American singer, songwriter and pianist. There James formed a girl doo-wop trio called the Creolettes,Bessie Smith was born in Chattanooga, Tennessee, in 1894 or 1895. ) American folksinger who moved from folk to rock music in the 1960s, infusing the lyrics of rock and roll, theretofore concerned mostly with boy-girl romantic innuendo, with the intellectualism of classic literature and poetry. One of the most influential singers of his day, Brown was an accomplished classical pianist whose career began in 1943 after he moved to Los Angeles. The first blues songs were called Delta blues. Often billed as "America's Number One Song. Fitzgerald also put out her first No. Lee. 35. Braxton has won seven Grammy Awards, nine Billboard Music Awards, seven American Music Awards, and numerous other. It was started by former African slaves from spirituals, praise songs, and chants. Died: June 25, 2009. Robert Leroy Johnson (May 8, 1911 – August 16, 1938) was an American blues musician and songwriter. Biography of Ma Rainey, Mother of the Blues. Woodrow Wilson Guthrie (/ ˈ ɡ ʌ θ r i /; July 14, 1912 – October 3, 1967) was an American singer-songwriter and composer who was one of the most significant figures in American folk music. (born November 29, 1980) is an American football coach and former wide receiver. Berlin Blondes. J. Name: Carrie Underwood. by Cub Koda. 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No specific year can be cited as the origin of the blues, largely because the style evolved over a long period and existed in approaching its modern form before the term blues was introduced and before the style was thoroughly documented. Maroon 5 is an American pop rock band from Los Angeles, California. Learn more about Pro. Bands are listed by the first letter in their name (not including the words "a", "an", or "the"), and individuals are listed by last name. Her first solo studio album, Can't Take Me Home (2000), was certified double-platinum in the United States. He is the eldest of three children, with a younger brother and sister. King on September 16, 1925, in Itta Bena, Mississippi. Among other works are Symphony No. Famed chiefly for his powerful, operatic vocal delivery and wildly theatrical performances of songs such as "I Put a Spell on You", he sometimes used macabre props onstage, making him an early pioneer of shock. He was best known for his tropical rock music, which often portrayed a lifestyle described as "island escapism" and promoted enjoying life and following passions. He began his musical career working behind the scenes for other artists, playing piano on Lauryn Hill's "Everything Is Everything", and making uncredited guest appearances on Jay-Z's "Encore" and Alicia Keys's "You Don't Know My Name". They come from different eras and include styles such as ragtime-vaudeville, Delta and country blues, and urban styles from Chicago and the West Coast. ’. Bob Dylan (born May 24, 1941, Duluth, Minnesota, U. Chester Arthur Burnett (June 10, 1910 – January 10, 1976), better known by his stage name Howlin' Wolf, was an American blues singer and guitarist. Scotland’s National Poet blends poetry, prose,. B. The Blues Foundation named Magness the B. Bessie Smith poses for a portrait circa 1925. Their music has been variously. Rainey was known for her powerful vocal abilities, energetic. Books. 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