Blues shouters were blues singers, usually men, capable of singing unamplified with a band. Their voice projected fervour and energy and got audiences to their feet, driven by the power of the music.
Arlene Phillips was a modern jazz dancer and as a teenager, had moved to London, where she quickly established herself as a successful teacher and choreographer. In 1970, while teaching dance,
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.
Tales of Aggro
