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Today in Music History for Dec. 11: In 1882, Gilbert and Sullivan's operetta "Iolanthe" was performed at the Bijou Theater in Boston, the first U.S. playhouse to be lighted exclusively by electricity.
A defining singer-songwriter of the early 2000s, John Mayer wrote or co-wrote his most successful acoustic-driven hits, ...
While Frank Sinatra is a musical legend today, during his lifetime, he was a sensation; performing to packed houses and embarking on a world tour (sponsored by no less a brand than Chivas Regal whisky ...
Karly B. is a music news journalist at Collider, specializing in the Western and Asian music industries. With a Bachelor of Science degree in Digital Media and Web Technology, she has dedicated part ...
Before Frank Sinatra, nobody was calling the American songbook “great.” Popular songs were considered ephemeral—heard and enjoyed, then quickly forgotten. But Sinatra was among the first to realize ...
All eyes are on a never-before-seen side of “Ol’ Blue Eyes.” A 1964 letter Frank Sinatra penned on the kidnapping of his son is being offered at Bonhams’ Unplugged & Unforgettable Music Auction, which ...
Blue Note Napa presents Her Way — a tribute to Frank Sinatra interpreted through the voice and vision of local jazz vocalist Kellie Fuller. With lush arrangements by local Mike Greensill, performed by ...
Frank Sinatra and Elvis Presley were musical giants at the same time. Consequently, they had a bit of a competitive rivalry as they were the future of popular music. Even though they shared these ...
A 9-year-old dog at the SPCA of Southwest Michigan is looking for a forever home. Frank Sinatra, not to be confused with the singer, is described as an old man with a young soul, according to SPCA ...
Fans almost saw Frank Sinatra do it, his way. Although fans know Bruce Willis for playing the iconic role of John McClane in the 1988 action/thriller “Die Hard,” it turns out that 20th Century Studios ...