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Often called the 'godfather of British blues,' the musician band the Bluesbreakers was a training ground for the likes of Eric Clapton, Mick Fleetwood, and more.

2024 Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Inductee Dies Ahead of Ceremony: John Mayall Was 90

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[Note: Unless otherwise indicated, the commentary and quotes in this article are from the author's interview with those mentioned.]. Elizabeth Montgomery was one of the most popular actors from the 1950s to her unfortunate passing from cancer in 1995. Before, during, and after her benchmark Emmy-nominated role as twitch-witch Samantha Stephens on TV's Bewitched (ABC, 1964-1972), Montgomery made over 200 additional appearances in other weekly shows, TV-movies, and feature films.

'Bewitched' Star Elizabeth Montgomery Received Death Threats for Protesting the Vietnam War

Eddie, along with his brother Alex, formed the band Van Halen, catapulting to fame with their electrifying performances and revolutionary sound. Eddie's groundbreaking guitar skills redefined the rock genre. 2 / 7. Van Halen. Debut Album 'Van Halen'(1978):. The self-titled debut album showcased Eddie's virtuoso guitar work, featuring the iconic...

Eddie Van Halen: What Was The Rockstar's Cause Of Death?

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Styx may have started as a simple neighborhood band, but they evolved into something much bigger. With a career spanning more than 50 years, the group has delivered a bevy of hit songs and platinum albums. They may have been the model of consistency in terms of material, but their lineup has regularly been in flux.

Styx Lineup Changes: A Complete Guide

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The 1960s were a tough time for many. While the Flower Power and Free Love movements were growing, the great impact of drugs and the Vietnam War took over the United States. From residents to popular music artists, people were dying left and right. Here below, we wanted to explore...

3 Forever Artists Who Died Too Soon in the 1960s

Making music isn’t cheap, especially when it comes to creating iconic rock albums. From the ’60s through the ’90s, some bands spent vast amounts of money to produce records that would stand the test of time. These records weren’t just expensive—they were among the most elaborate and finely crafted musical works ever produced. Let’s take a look at some of the most expensive classic rock records ever made.

10 Priciest Rock Records Ever Produced

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Adam Rich was born on October 12, 1968, lived a troubled life, and died on January 7, 2023, at only 54 years old. This is his story. He lived in the Granada Hills area of Los Angeles with his parents and younger brother. The Rich family resided for a time in Florida where Adam studied acting at the local gym.

A Look Back at the Tragic Life and Death of Former Child Star Adam Rich (TV's 'Eight is Enough')

One of the most beloved Hollywood stars in the history of television, in particular, was actress Frances Bavier, who died in 1989 at age 85. The likable actress became best known for her compassionate and nurturing role as Aunt Bee on The Andy Griffith Show (CBS, 1960-1968).

Beloved 'Andy Griffith Show' Actress Frances Bavier ("Aunt Bee"): A Look Back at Her Life and Career

We are shocked to learn of the death from sepsis of Chris Pollard, former publisher of Gramophone magazine and an all-round enthusiast for everything to do with classical music and opera. Chris, who had been ill for some time, was admitted to hospital last night and failed to pull through.

Death of Gramophone chief, 66

The Ensemble Intercontemporain has announced the death of Maryvonne Le Dizès, a violinist in the group for more than two decades and soloist in several concerts conducted by Pierre Boulez. The fist woman to win the Paganini Competition, she performed the UK premiere of Luciano Berio’s Corale in a...

A Boulez violinist dies

It's been two decades since beloved actor Brian Kelly died of pneumonia at 73 in 2005. Best known as Porter Ricks in the classic TV family show Flipper(NBC, 1964-1967), Kelly had once suffered a paralyzing motorcycle accident that ended his acting career. However, he rechanneld his creative talent and became a producer. This is his story.

The Paralyzing Accident & Tragic Death of TV's 'Flipper' Father Brian Kelly: Two Decades Later

Learning songs is the best way to master the guitar. You develop techniques as you go, expanding your musical vocabulary. When it’s time to play your first concerts, there will inevitably be a cover or two. But some tracks are best left in the practice space. Maybe they've been...

“Heart pulled it off. But that’s Heart. If anyone else tries this celestial epic, well, they’ll think your stairway doesn’t reach all the way to heaven…” 10 songs you should never cover (or at least think twice before trying)

[Note: The quotes and commentary that appear in this article are from an interview the author conducted with David White in 1989.]. Actor David White, who died in 1991, found great success for his best-known and likable performance as the devious advertising executive Larry Tate on the classic TV sitcom,Bewitched (ABC, 1964-1972).

'Bewitched' Actor David White Forever Mourned the Tragic Pan Am/Lockerbie Death of His Son

The standard work on the Russian composer for the past four decades has been the four-volume study by David Brown, an English musicologist at the University of Southampton. Brown was a proponent of the narrative that Tchaikovsky died not, as officially decreed, of cholera, but by poison or suicide to suppress a homosexual scandal.

Tchaikovsky gets Browned off

The world’s most productive conducting teacher celebrated his latest birthday this weekend – with a concert, of course. If you follow through the Instagram chain, you will find ex-pupil Mikko Franck bashing the percussion.

Jorma Panula turns 94

The Australian tenor performed on stages across the globe and worked with some of Australia's most respected conductors, including Simone Young and Sir Charles Mackerras.

Singer Steve Davislim Has Died

Charles Edward Anderson Berry was born on October 18, 1926, in St. Louis, Missouri. Growing up in a vibrant musical environment, Berry was influenced by blues, jazz, and gospel music, which would later shape his revolutionary sound. His early interest in music was complemented by a love for performing, and he began playing guitar during his teenage years.

Retro Blast: Chuck Berry's Cause Of Death

The orchestra management has issued a brutal demand to Michael Lam, 63, oboist and cor anglais player, to attend a reaudition or be dismissed without pension. The orchestra’s MD, Ofer Amsalem, wrote to him that he had failed a probationary three months after music director, Julian Rachlin, criticised his playing. The only option now was to play an audition for his own job, as other players are having to do.

Jerusalem Symphony humiliates senior player

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Some famous figures spend a lifetime cultivating their craft before reaching crowning achievements later in life. Others, however, show an […]

This Child Prodigy Signed a Record Contract at Age 11

Spanish cellist Salvador Bolón has begun playing this month on tour with the London Symphony Orchestra. Also joining the LSO this season is flute player Imogen Royce.

LSO puts Spaniard in the works

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Record legend dies, 97

Robert Peter Munves, a record executive who made millions out of old classics, died this week at the age of...

Record legend dies, 97

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