Known for her wildcat eyes and her signature song “At Last,” Etta James was born on January 25, 1938. From an early age she developed a loved of music. In 1950 following a move to San Fransisco, California, Etta and two other girls formed a singing group. A short time later, the trio would audition [...]
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Rock and Roll music of the 1950′s
Known as the music that shook up the world, the genre of Rock and Roll came of age in the 1950′s. This musical style is a combination of Rhyum and Blues, Jazz, Gospel and Country. First played in small clubs and juke joints, then later played on radio and telivision, this music became a worldwide [...]
Bob Dylan Biography
Known for songs such as “Watchtower,” “Like a Rolling Stone” and “Blowin in the wind,” Bob Dylan is one of the most talented musical artist of modern times. When he came of age, he left home to pursue an college education there in Minnesota, but ended up dropping out of college to pursue a career as a professional musician. While performing in the clubs [...]
Sun Records – Memphis TN
The Memphis based Sun Records is known as the birthplace of many musical legends, in the genres of Rockability and Rythum & Blues. Sam Phillips the owner of Sun studios is credited for discovering Bluesmen such as Howlin’ Wolf, Little Milton, and B.B. King. He is also known for discovering Rockability artist such as Carl [...]
Chess Records
Owned by the Chess Brothers, and home to musical legends such as Chuck Berry, Howlin’ Wolf, Bo Diddley, and Etta James, Chess Records was known for producing some of the most memorable music. Initially, Leonard Chess was part owner of the predecessor to Chess records called Aristocrat records. Then in 1950 Leonard’s brother joined him [...]
