by Meagan Paese | Nov 13, 2017 | Rock and Roll
Fats Domino 1928-2017 was an American pianist and singer-songwriter of Louisiana Creole. One of the pioneers of rock and roll music, Domino sold more than 65 million records. Between 1955 and 1960, he had eleven Top 10 hits. His humility and shyness may be one reason...
by Meagan Paese | Oct 23, 2017 | Rock and Roll
Your Song by Elton John Your Song by Elton John is a ballad composed and performed by English musician Elton John with lyrics by his longtime collaborator, Bernie Taupin. It originally appeared on John’s self-titled second album (1970). The song was released in...
by Meagan Paese | Oct 22, 2017 | Rock and Roll
The Who The Who are an English rock band that formed in 1964. Their classic line-up consisted of lead singer Roger Daltrey, guitarist and singer Pete Townshend, bass guitarist John Entwistle, and drummer Keith Moon. They are considered one of the most influential rock...
by Meagan Paese | Oct 22, 2017 | Rock and Roll
Venus by Shocking Blue Venus by Shocking Blue a 1969 song written by Robbie van Leeuwen. In 1970, the Dutch rock band Shocking Blue took the song to number one in nine countries. In 1981 it was sampled as part of the Stars on 45 medley. In 1986, the British female pop...
by Meagan Paese | Oct 22, 2017 | Rock and Roll
Richard Nixon Richard Nixon was the 37th President of the United States from 1969 until 1974, when he resigned from office, the only U.S. president to do so. He had previously served as the 36th Vice President of the United States from 1953 to 1961, and prior to that...
by Meagan Paese | Oct 16, 2017 | Rock and Roll
Movies Lawrence of Arabia Lawrence of Arabia is a 1962 epic historical drama film based on the life of T. E. Lawrence. It was directed by David Lean and produced by Sam Spiegel through his British company Horizon Pictures, with the screenplay by Robert Bolt and...
