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Johnny Rzeznik is an American singer, musician, and songwriter who is best known as lead vocalist for the Goo Goo Dolls. Some of the dolls’ most popular songs include “Slide”, “Name”, and today’s song choice (that can be listened to by clicking on the provided link). Over the years, the Goo Goo Dolls have sold more than 15 million records worldwide, and in 2008, Johnny Rzeznik was inducted into the Songwriter’s Hall of Fame. On this very day, December 5th 1965, John Joseph Theodore Rzeznik was born in Buffalo, New…

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Jay-Z is an American rapper, songwriter, and record producer who is widely regarded as one of the greatest and most influential hip-hop artists of all time. In 1995, he co-founded Roc-A-Fella Records (which played a crucial role in launching his career). Some of his biggest singles include “Big Pimpin’”, “Izzo”, “Dirt off Your Shoulder”, “Empire State of Mind”, and today’s song choice (that can be listened to by clicking on the provided link). Throughout his storied career, he has won 24 Grammy Awards, and was the first rapper to be…

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Scott Weiland was an American musician, singer, and songwriter who was born in San Jose, California on October 27th, 1967. He is best remembered as lead vocalist for rock bands, the Stone Temple Pilots and Velvet Revolver. As frontman for STP, he recorded popular songs like “Plush”, “Interstate Love Song”, and “Vasoline”. After leaving the Pilots (in 2003), he joined forces with former Guns N’ Roses members to form Velvet Revolver. On this very day, December 3rd 2015, Scott Richard Cline (known professionally as Scott Weiland) was found dead on…

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Britney Spears is an American singer who rose to fame (in the late 1990s) and became one of the most iconic pop stars of her generation. Her most well-known hits include “Baby One More Time”, “Oops, I Did It Again”, “Stronger”, “Womanizer”, “Hold it Against Me”, and today’s song choice (that can be listened to by clicking on the provided link). Throughout her career, she has received many accolades, including 1 Grammy Award, 6 VMAs, 7 Billboard Music Awards, 15 Guinness World Records, and a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame. On this…

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