Music
From the Battlefield to Fame and Celebrity: 12 Famous World War II Veterans
http://www.thesmokinggun.com/documents/celebrity/lenny-bruces-gay-naval-ruse We often view celebrities and famous people solely through the lens of what we see on screen, or what…
12 of History’s Most Influential Poets, From Ancient Times Until the 20th Century
Throughout most of human history, before literacy became widespread, poetry was the most common means of cultural dissemination. Rhyming verse…
Kids in Battle: 10 American Child Soldiers of the Civil War
The US Civil War was the last conflict in which significant numbers of American children were utilized as soldiers: it…
Today in History: FBI Finishes Investigation into The Kingsmen’s ‘Louie Louie’ (1965)
"Louie Louie", a song made famous by the The Kingsmen and written by (and originally performed by) Richard Berry, is…
This is One of the Oldest Companies In the World…and It Might Surprise You
If you like seeing live music, or you are a musician yourself, you have probably heard of the Avedis Zildjian…
This Man Challenged Beethoven to a Musical Duel. One of Them Quit Halfway Through.
Daniel Steibelt was a German born classical pianist and composer. He apparently also had a huge ego because he challenged…
This Day In History: 73 Million Americans See The Beatles Debut Live On TV
On February 9, 1964, a British culture invasion was on the verge of becoming a full-blown reality. It took a…
This Day In History: John Lennon Is Murdered (1980)
On this day in 1980, John Lennon was assassinated outside his New York home. Lennon was one of the most…
This Day In History: John Lennon Is Allowed To Stay In The USA (1975)
On this day in 1975, a judge rejects a deportation order for John Lennon. The former Beatle and one of…
This Day In History: Elvis Pressley Dies (1977)
This day in history the best known and loved popular singer in American and in world history died. Elvis Pressley…