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July 25, 1980 – AC/DC Releases Studio Album Back In Black

AC/DC released their sixth internationally released studio album Back In Black. It was the first AC/DC album recorded without former lead singer Bon Scott who died on 19 February 1980 at the age of 33. The album has sold an estimated 49 million copies worldwide to date, making it the second highest-selling album of all…

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Pop music has greater power to change people and to affect people because it’s a universal language. You don’t have to understand music to understand the power of a pop song. Paul Epworth Happy Birthday to Paul Epworth, born today in 1974 – Paul Epworth is an English music producer, musician, and songwriter. He has…

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“A master of British songwriting has left us. Here’s to the great Les Reed, a beautiful, gentleman who gave us giants like ‘There’s a Kind of Hush,’ ‘Delilah’ and ‘The Last Waltz.’” Gary Kemp, Spandau Ballet (comment on the death of Les Reed) Born July 24, 1935, English songwriter Les Reed. His major songwriting partners…

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July 24, 1976 – ‘Don’t Go Breaking My Heart’ Goes to No. 1 in the UK

Elton John scored his first UK number 1 single with ‘Don’t Go Breaking My Heart’ a duet with Kiki Dee. It was written by Elton John and Bernie Taupin under the pseudonym “Ann Orson” and “Carte Blanche” and was Elton’s first UK No.1 after 16 Top 40 hits. John had met Dee when she was…

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Melodic Creativity Secrets, Lessons: Kevin Estrella, Pyramids on Mars

Kevin is the guitarist and composer of instrumental rock band Pyramids on Mars. His music is hard rock, industrial, and metal infused with lead guitar melodies inspired by violin melodies of Baroque classical composers Bach & Vivaldi. His lessons feature classical style lead techniques with Neo-Classical influences. Kevin loves Yngwie Malmsteen. He wanted to learn…

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July 23, 1966 – Frank Sinatra’s ‘Strangers in The Night’ Goes to No. 1

Frank Sinatra went to No.1 on the US album chart with ‘Strangers In The Night’. This LP was certified Platinum for 1 million copies sold in the US, making it the most popular of his career. The title track earned him two Grammy awards for Record Of The Year and Best Male Vocal Performance.

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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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