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Shay is a media professional and creative A&R management consultant. Shay owns and operates thebuzzr.net and other companies. The companies support independent artists of all genres from around the globe. Shay is dynamic and creative, hosts a syndicated radio show, and is a professional writer.

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Music is music and you should always play what you want. Nick Menza Born on January 23, 1964 – Nick Menza, drums, Megadeth, (1990 UK No.13 single ‘No More Mr. Nice Guy’, 1992 US No.2 album ‘Countdown To Extinction’). Menza died on 21st May 2016 after suffering a “massive heart attack” on stage, while performing…

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A man with a briefcase can steal millions more than any man with a gun. Don Henley Born July 22, 1947 – Don Henley, singer, songwriter, and drummer with the Eagles, who had the 1977 US No.1 & UK No.8 single ‘Hotel California’, plus 5 US No.1 albums. The Eagles ‘Greatest Hits 1971-1975’ is the…

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July 22, 1964 – Legal Woes With The Beatle’s First Album Release

The Beatle’s first US album, Introducing The Beatles was pressed by Vee-Jay Records, who thought they had obtained the legal rights from EMI affiliate, Trans-Global Records. When it was finally released in January 1964, Capitol Records would hit Vee Jay with an injunction against manufacturing, distributing, advertising, or otherwise disposing of records by the Beatles….

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the buzzr playlist

Buzzr playlist additions. Ten Kills the Pack – When I Say You Are Killing Me (Official Music Video) 2.  Hurts – Redemption (Official Video) Yes, these are tracks I am listening to. Some are my favourite artists and bands are not on Spotify so we use YouTube for our public playlist. The list changes. Sometimes…

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Music is a lady that I still love because she gives me the air that I breathe. We need all sorts of nourishment. And music satisfies and nourishes the hunger within ourselves for connection and harmony. Cat Stevens Born July 21, 1948 – Cat Stevens, singer, songwriter, who had the 1967 UK No.2 single ‘Matthew…

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July 21, 1973 – Chuck Berry Leaves the Scene

Canned Heat, Nazareth, Edgar Broughton Band, Groundhogs, Sensational Alex Harvey Band, Medicine Head, all appeared at Buxton Festival in Derbyshire, England. Hell’s Angels arrived in force and drank the site dry. Initially, they paid for the booze, but when the money ran out they sent a deputation into the audience to collect donations of 10p…

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The most valuable possession you can own is an open heart. The most powerful weapon you can be is an instrument of peace. Carlos Santana Born July 20, 1947 – Carlos Santana, Mexican and American rock guitarist. Santana had the 1977 UK No.11 single ‘She’s Not There’, and their 1999 US No.1 single ‘Smooth’ spent…

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July 20, 1968 – Paul McCartney Gets the Boot on National Television

Jane Asher announced on the national British TV show, Dee Time, that her engagement to Paul McCartney was off. Paul reportedly was watching at a friend’s home and was surprised by the news. She was said to have inspired many of McCartney’s songs, such as ‘All My Loving’, ‘And I Love Her’, and ‘We Can…

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thebuzzr playlist

Yes, these are tracks I am listening to. Some are my favourite artists and bands are not on Spotify so we use YouTube for our public playlist. The list changes. Sometimes daily, sometimes monthly. All genres. Enjoy great music! [embedyt] https://www.youtube.com/embed?listType=playlist&list=PLJXjHJz_GvRgpzY73Ae_QExIXk2yFPmoL&layout=gallery[/embedyt]

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The guitar was my weapon, my shield to hide behind. Brian May Born July 19, 1947 – Brian May, guitarist, singer and songwriter with Queen. Queen had the 1975 UK No.1 single ‘Bohemian Rhapsody’, which returned to No.1 in 1991. The band scored over 40 other UK Top 40 singles. The 1980 US No.1 single ‘Crazy…

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