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How Did People Listen to Music in the 60s?

1960s, a time when music wasn't just tunes but a big change in how people felt and thought. Like a refreshing breeze introducing something...

History of Celtic Rock Music

Celtic rock is a music sub-genre that falls under a folk-rock. It is a form of Celtic fusion that mixes Celtic music themes and...

One-Hit Wonders: Just Us

Introduction Chip Taylor (real name James Wesley Voight, most known for penning songs such as “Wild Thing”; also the brother of actor Jon Voight and...

One-Hit Wonders: Dexys Midnight Runners

Introduction Dexys Midnight Runners are best known as one hit wonders especially in the United States, through their single "Come on Eileen" which was one...

One-hit Wonders: Barry McGuire

Introduction Barry McGuire is a rock and contemporary Christian singer-songwriter and musician known for his only #1 hit, the protest song "Eve of Destruction," which...

Artist Biography: Brewer & Shipley

Introduction Mike Brewer and Tom Shipley are members of the folk duo Brewer & Shipley who are known for their Billboard top 10 pop hit...

The Life and Music of Gene Cotton

Introduction Gene Cotton was an American pop/folk singer and songwriter born  in Columbus, Ohio in 1944  but later moved to Tennessee in the late 1970s....

The Music Career of Dean Friedman

Introduction to Dean Friedman Dean Friedman (born in 1955 in Paramus, New Jersey) is an American singer-songwriter best remembered for his Top 40 hit “Ariel”...

Burl Ives, the Beloved American Entertainer

Introduction Burl Ives (1909 – 1995) was an American entertainer, with a career that spanned in over sixty years. He expanded his talent into in...

Introduction to Rickie Lee Jones

Introduction: Rickie Lee Jones is an American singer-songwriter, musician and producer who covered many genres such as R&B, pop, soul and jazz. Once a mainstream...

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Bizarre Medieval Superstitions: Beliefs That Shaped the Middle Ages

The Middle Ages were a period marked by a deep belief in the supernatural. Superstitions played a significant role in everyday life, influencing decisions...

The Enigma of Medieval Manuscripts: Hidden Secrets and Bizarre Illustrations

Medieval manuscripts contain cryptic languages and intricate illustrations, and their secrets are still not fully understood. Works like the undeciphered Voynich Manuscript and the...

The Impact of Barry White: 70s Love Songs and Smooth Vocals

Barry White's deep, velvety voice and timeless love songs have left an indelible mark on the 1970s music scene. As a defining figure of...
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