Author: DJ Rays Music
HAPPY BIRTHDAY NANCY WILSON
Nancy Wilson is an American guitarist, singer, and songwriter, who is one of the founding members of Heart. Alongside her sister Ann, she helped the group become one of the most successful rock bands ever. Some of Hearts’ most reputable singles include songs like “Barracuda”, “Magic Man”, “Alone”, “Never”, and today’s song choice (to name a few). Throughout her career, she has received various accolades, including a 2013 induction into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. On this very day, March 16th 1954, Nancy Wilson was born in San…
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“SUCKER” by JONAS BROTHERS
The song “Sucker” is a catchy (and well-known) tune that was recorded by American pop band, the Jonas Brothers. It is particularly known for its infectious melody, energetic production, and the harmonious vocals between brothers, Kevin, Joe and Nick. It marked the bands’ first #1 single in the U.S., and in 2019, it won the award for “Best Pop Video” at the MTV Video Music Awards show. On this very day, March 16th 2019, it was the #1 song in America, topping Billboard’s Hot 100 chart. If you’d like to…
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HAPPY BIRTHDAY BRET MICHAELS
Bret Michaels is an American singer, songwriter, and musician who is best known as lead vocalist for the glam rock band, Poison. With Michaels as front man, this group achieved commercial success with hits like “Every Rose Has Its Thorn,” “Talk Dirty to Me”, “Something to Believe In”, and today’s song choice. Throughout his career, he has faced significant health challenges, including a brain hemorrhage that he dealt with in 2010. Despite these setbacks, he has continued to tour, and is considered a key figure in the glam metal genre…
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“BELIEVE” by CHER
The song “Believe” is a popular dance track that was recorded by legendary American singer, Cher. It is best known for its distinctive and pioneering use of Auto-Tune, a pitch-correction software, which was a novel sound at the time. The effect gives Cher’s vocals a robotic and synthetic quality, contributing to the song’s futuristic and dance-pop vibe. The lyrics within revolve around themes of heartbreak, resilience, and finding strength after a difficult breakup. On February 23rd 2000, it won the award for “Best Dance Recording” at the 42nd Annual Grammy…
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R.I.P. PERCY SLEDGE
Percy Sledge was an American soul and gospel singer who was born in Leighton, Alabama on November 25th, 1940. Some of his most popular hits include “Warm and Tender Love”, “Take Time to Know Her”, and today’s song choice. Due to his contributions to the R&B/Soul genre, in 2005, he was officially inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. On this very day, April 14th 2015, Percy Tyrone Sledge died of liver cancer (at his home in Baton Rouge, Louisiana). He was 74 at the time of his…
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HAPPY BIRTHDAY QUINCY JONES
Quincy Jones is an American composer (and record producer) who is one of the most influential and successful figures in the music industry, with a career that has spanned over seven decades. One of his most notable collaborations was with Michael Jackson. He produced Jackson’s albums, “Off the Wall”, “Thriller”, and “Bad”, contributing to some of the best-selling LPs of all time. Throughout his illustrious career, he has won a record 28 Grammys, including a “Grammy Legend” Award. On this very day, March 14th 1933, Quincy Delight Jones was born…
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