Ray Thomas (harmonica, vocals), John Lodge, and Michael Pinder keyboards, vocals) were members of El Riot & the Rebels in Birmingham in the early 60s. The group disbanded when John Lodge went to technical college and Mike Pinder left to join the army. Mike Pinder and Ray Thomas later formed the Krew Cats and recruited Denny Laine, Graeme Edge and Clint Warwick. They appeared as the Moody Blues in 1964 for the first time in Birmingham.
Different Forms of Horse Racing and How They are Run
Written by Chris Baxter
Horse racing includes a number of different racing forms, classes and types of races. In this guide, we’ll take you through the main types of horse racing and how each one is run, to give you a better understanding on which to watch and which to bet on (using Timeform)
The Spanish Christmas Lottery officially referred to as el Sorteo Extraordinario de Navidad and casually known as the El Gordo (the Big One), is one of the world’s largest lottery draws. The event which has happened every year on 22nd December, which dates back to the 18th century when King Carlos III brought in the fundraising tradition for Spanish troops from Naples.
Day at the Races: A Short History Of Horse Racing
Written by Chris Baxter
Humans and horses have coexisted and worked together for thousands of years across many different cultures, although you might assume that the racing of horses for sport was something that could not be justified until relatively recently.
How the Game of Roulette Could Become More Punk
Written by Chris Baxter
When writing down which video games are best for punks, the casino game of roulette probably isn't going to be on there. The game may be enjoyed by popular musicians and it may have red and black two popular punk colours, but it's a game with rules and dealers who dress in suits. Punks will probably play music games such as Guitar Hero and Rock Band.
Janis Lyn Joplin was born in Port Arthur, Texas, in 1943. She had two younger siblings, Michael and Laura Growing up her parents felt Janis needed more attention than their other children and at school, she was never part of the crowd and proved to be a misfit.
- Janis Joplin
- Leadbelly
- Bessie Smith
- Big Mama Thornton
- Texas
- Blues
- Beat Poetry
- San Francisco
- Haight Ashbury
- Jefferson Airplane
- Peter de Blanc
- Psychedelic
- Big Brother
- The Grateful Dead
- Monterey Pop Festival
- Country Joe and the Fish
- Cheap Thrills
- Kozmic Blues Band
- Woodstock
- 1960s
- Icons
- Swinging Sixties
- Vintage
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