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A Short History of The Animals
They started as the Kansas City Five with Alan Price (pianist), John Steel (drummer), and Eric Burden (vocalist). In 1962, Eric left to try his luck in London and Alan Price formed The Kontours which became the Alan Price R&B Combo with big Bryan “Chas” Chandler (bassist) and John Steel on drums.
Marc Bolan (1947 - 1977) (T.Rex)
John Hammond – The Most Influential Music Man of the Twentieth Century
John Henry Hammond II (Born Manhattan, New York City, December 15, 1910 - Died Manhattan, New York City, July 10, 1987) was an American talent scout and producer, whose achievements in the record business will never be surpassed. As well as producing several significant American musical icons, he was a civil rights activist, a music critic, a philanthropist, and had a career that spanned six decades. His name is synonymous with Columbia Records (now Sony Records), and with artists from Billie Holliday to Stevie Ray Vaughan.
Joan Baez rounds off UK tour at Brighton Dome Theatre
Leaving the theatre I heard two or three fans remarking that the 71 year old Queen of Folk can still sing.
I can't tell whether it was the last night of a 21 date tour, or the natural ageing process which had introduced some new huskiness into that purest of pure voice.
Bruce Springsteen – On The Boss
Cat Power - The Too-Tortured Artist?
