She had no idea who the piano player was. He knew who she was though. In fact, they’d met before. Now he wanted to make her his ‘Uptown Girl.’
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The 1973 instrumental hit, which actually featured guitar and banjo, became popular when it was included in a key scene in the harrowing film ‘Deliverance’
As 1965 dawned, with the Beatles having redrawn the map, the singer-songwriter from Minnesota knew he wanted to try something different
Although they were American, the Walker Brothers set up shop in England and were swept into fame as part of the British Invasion.
They were already on top in the US with “I Want to Hold Your Hand.” Then they replaced themselves. And then they did it again! The fab chart story
He was a steady presence on country radio in the ’70s + ’80s, and crossed over to Top 40 with such hits as “The Gambler.” He also sang on “We Are the World”
When Janis heard Kris Kristofferson’s song she had to record it. A few days later she was dead, but it went on to become her only #1 single
He was only 25, and one of the most promising guitarists in rock. One night in Florida he boarded a small plane and it didn’t end well. RIP.
“We were passing the [album] jacket around. Then we saw the blanket. That’s us!”—said her husband, Nick
Gregg Allman leaves behind five children. Four of them are following in their father’s musical footsteps. Meet Elijah Blue, Michael, Devon and Layla Allman.