John Mayall, English blues guitar player was born today. For more than 50 years, John Mayall has been acknowledged as the Godfather of British Blues. People such as Eric Clapton, John McVie, Mic Fleetwood, and Mick…
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On 1748, Etienne Joseph Floquet, French opera composer, was born in Aix-en-Provence, France. (d. 1785). He began his career by writing sacred music. He was in Paris by 1767 and soon gained recognition, having sacred and…
On November 20th, 1974, Keith Moon, also known as Moon the Loon, drummer for The Who, collapsed during a concert after his drink was spiked with animal tranquillize
Carl Maria von Weber was born today in 1786. He was born in a musical and theatrical family. His father and mother were musicians. His aunts and uncles were also musicians.
Led Zeppelin IV, was released on 8 November 1971 by Atlantic Records. Produced by guitarist Jimmy Page, it was recorded between November 1970 and January 1971 at several locations, most prominently the 18th-century house Headley Grange. The…
Every Christmas, our theatres are always packed of public and awainting ansiously the presentation of one of the most beautiful ballet masterpieces that represents vividly the spirit of Christmas: The Nutcracker. Our today’s character, was the…
Since we do not know, as per today’s news, who is our President, the only thing sure is my list of Today’s Event on Music History. 1847 Felix Mendelssohn passed away. He was a composer, pianist,…
1291 Philippe de Vitry was a French composer from the Medieval Period. He also called Philippus De Vitriaco. He was Prelate and a music theorist. Vitry was known as a poet and composer and was considered one…