Music

Born 15 June 1937: Waylon Jennings

Sending a twangy birthday shout-out to the legendary Waylon Jennings! Born on June 15th, 1937, this Texan singer-songwriter wasn’t just…

Read More »

Born 9 June 1934: Jackie Wilson

Jackie Wilson, a pioneering figure in the evolution of soul music, was born Jack Leroy Wilson Jr. on June 9th,…

Read More »

Born 7 June 1917: Dean Martin

Dean Martin, born Dino Paul Crocetti on June 7th, 1917, in Steubenville, Ohio, USA, was one of the most celebrated…

Read More »

Born 2 June 1857: Edward Elgar

Edward Elgar, a towering figure in English music, was born on June 2nd, 1857 in the small village of Lower…

Read More »

Born 11 May 1888 – Irving Berlin

Irving Berlin, a musical titan who shaped the Great American Songbook, was born Israel Beilin on May 11, 1888, in…

Read More »

Bing Crosby

Did you know that Bing Crosby, the legendary crooner, was originally named Harry Lillis Crosby Jr. when he was born…

Read More »

Born 25 April 1917 – Ella Fitzgerald

Ella Fitzgerald, hailed as the “First Lady of Song” and the “Queen of Jazz,” graced the world with her unmatched…

Read More »

Born 14 April 1932 – Loretta Lynn

Loretta Lynn (1932-2022) was a country music powerhouse whose voice and songwriting championed the experiences of rural women. Born Loretta…

Read More »

Born 4 April 1913 – Muddy Waters

Muddy Waters, born McKinley Morganfield on April 4, 1913, in Issaquena County, Mississippi, stands as a monumental figure in the…

Read More »

Born 31 March 1685 – Johann Sebastian Bach

Johann Sebastian Bach, born on March 31, 1685, in Eisenach, Germany, within a highly musical family, grew to become one…

Read More »

Born 25 March 1942 – Aretha Franklin

Aretha Franklin (1942-2018), the undisputed “Queen of Soul,” reigned supreme with her powerful vocals and electrifying performances for over five…

Read More »

Michael Jackson

Have you ever wondered how one of the most iconic pop stars, Michael Jackson, began his journey into stardom? Born…

Read More »

Kurt Cobain

Kurt Donald Cobain was born on 20 February 1967 at Grays Harbor Hospital, in Aberdeen, Washington, USA.  His younger sister,…

Read More »

Freddie Mercury

“I won’t be a rock star. I will be a legend.” – Freddie Mercury Farrokh Bulsara, known to everyone in…

Read More »

Jimi Hendrix

“When I die, I want people to play my music, go wild, and freak out an’ do anything they wanna…

Read More »

Amy Winehouse

“Every bad situation is a blues song waiting to happen.” – Amy Winehouse Amy Jade Winehouse was born to Jewish…

Read More »
Back to top button

By continuing to use the site, you agree to the use of cookies. more information

The cookie settings on this website are set to "allow cookies" to give you the best browsing experience possible. If you continue to use this website without changing your cookie settings or you click "Accept" below then you are consenting to this.

Close