Author: DJ Rays Music

Pete Townshend is an English musician who is best known as the principal songwriter (and guitarist) for legendary rock band, The Who. Founded in 1964, this group is known for many popular songs including “My Generation”, “I Can See for Miles”, “Won’t Get Fooled Again”, and today’s song choice. In 1990, he was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, and in 2001, he received the Grammy Lifetime Achievement award. On this very day, May 19th 1945, Peter Townshend was born in Greater London, England. In celebration of…

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Chris Cornell was an American singer and songwriter who was born in Seattle, Washington on July 20th, 1964. He is best known as lead vocalist for the rock bands, Audioslave and Soundgarden. Founded in 1984, Soundgarden became a pioneer of the Seattle grunge scene. Their biggest hits include songs like “Spoonman”, “Fell on Black Days”, and today’s song choice. On this very day, May 18th 2017, Christopher John Boyle (known professionally as Chris Cornell) died of suicide (after hanging himself in his Detroit hotel room). He was 52 at the…

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Donna Summer was an American singer and songwriter who was born in Boston, Massachusetts on December 31st, 1948. Often referred to as the “Queen of Disco”, she released a string of popular dance hits, including “I Feel Love”, “Hot Stuff”, “She Works Hard for the Money”, and today’s song choice (to name just a few). In 2013, she was posthumously inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame (in recognition for her many contributions to the music industry). On this very day, May 17th 2012, Donna Adrian Gaines (known…

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