Category: Heaven & Earth

Christine McVie was an English singer, songwriter, and keyboardist who is best remembered for her work with British-American rock band, Fleetwood Mac. Some of the hits she sang (as a member of Fleetwood Mac) include “Say You Love Me”, “Don’t Stop”, “Everywhere”, and today’s attached song link. In 1998, along with other members of the band, she was officially inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. On this very day, July 12th 1943, Christine Anne Perfect (known professionally as Christine McVie) was born in Greenodd, Lancashire, England. In…

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Richie Sambora is an American musician and songwriter who is best known for his long-time role as lead guitarist for Bon Jovi. Some of this band’s biggest hits include “Livin’ on a Prayer, “You Give Love a Bad Name”, “I’ll Be There for You”, “Bad Medicine”, “Always”, and today’s attached song link. In 2018, Sambora left the band (for personal reasons) and was replaced by Canadian guitarist, Phil X. In 2018 (as a member of Bon Jovi), he was officially inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. On this very…

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Kim Mitchell is a singer, songwriter, and musician who initially gained fame as lead vocalist for the Canadian rock band, Max Webster. The group’s highest charting single, “Let Go the Line” is an under-rated track that I personally consider as their greatest release. After Max Webster disbanded (in 1981), Mitchell went on to launch a successful solo career, recording hits like “All We Are”, “Go for Soda”, “Rock and Roll Duty”, and today’s attached song link. Throughout his career, he has won a total of 3 Juno Awards, including “Male…

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Jack White is an American singer, musician, and songwriter who gained fame as lead vocalist for American rock duo, The White Stripes. Throughout his career, he has won 12 Grammy Awards, and three of his solo albums have reached #1 on the Billboard 200 chart. In 2012, The New York Times called him “the coolest, weirdest and savviest rockstar of our time” On this very day, July 9th 1975, John Anthony Gillis (known professionally as Jack White) was born in Detroit, Michigan. In celebration of his birthday, I’ve chosen a unique alternative…

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Toby Keith was an American singer and songwriter who became one of the most successful and well-known figures in the history of country music. Some of his biggest hits include “How Do You Like Me Now”, “Courtesy of the Red, White and Blue”, “Beer for My Horses”, “As Good as I Once Was”, and today’s attached song link. Throughout his career, he sold over 40 million albums, including twenty #1 hits (on Billboard’s Hot Country Songs chart). On this very day, July 8th 1961, Toby Keith was born in Clinton,…

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Syd Barrett was a singer and songwriter who was born in Cambridge, England on January 6th, 1946. He is best remembered as the co-founder and original frontman for Pink Floyd. Unfortunately, his mental health issues and erratic behavior led to his departure from Pink Floyd (in 1968). In the beginning, he was the band’s primary songwriter, who was known for his whimsical style of psychedelia. As a guitarist, he employed various sound effects like dissonance, distortion, echo, and feedback. In 1996, he was posthumously inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall…

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50 Cent is an American rapper who’s known for his gritty lyrics, distinctive flow, and his early association with Eminem and Dr. Dre. His most popular tracks include “21 Questions”, “P.I.M.P.”, “Disco Inferno”, “Candy Shop”, “Just a Lil Bit”, and today’s attached song link. Throughout his career, he has sold over 30 million albums worldwide and garnered many accolades, including 4 BET Awards, 3 AMAs, and a Grammy Award (in 2010). On this very day, July 6th 1975, Curtis James Jackson (known professionally as 50 Cent) was born in New York…

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Huey Lewis is an American singer and songwriter who is best known as lead vocalist for American pop-rock band, Huey Lewis and the News. Some of this group’s greatest hits include “The Heart of Rock & Roll”, “I Want a New Drug”, “Heart & Soul”, “The Power of Love”, and today’s attached song link (to name just a few). In an interview with David Letterman, Huey Lewis spoke about his hitchhiking adventures (across America) and how he learned to play harmonica (while on the road).  On this very day, July 5th 1950, Hugh…

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Barry White was an American singer, songwriter, and composer who was born in Galveston, Texas on September 12th 1944. Known for his sensual style and distinct baritone vocals, his most popular songs include “Can’t Get Enough of Your Love, Babe”, “Never, Never Gonna Give You Up”, and today’s attached song link. On September 12th, 2013, which would have been his 69th birthday, Barry White was posthumously awarded a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame, and in 2023, Rolling Stone magazine added him to their list of the “200 Greatest Singers…

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Jim Morrison was an American singer and songwriter who was born in Melbourne, Florida on December 8th, 1943. He is best remembered as lead singer for American rock band, The Doors. His distinctive voice, poetic lyrics, and charismatic stage presence helped him become a pop culture phenomenon. Some of the Doors’ most popular hits include songs like “Break on Through”, “Light My Fire”, “Hello, I Love You”, “Riders on the Storm”, and today’s attached song link. In 1993, Jim Morrison was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame (as a…

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Alan Longmuir was a pop-rock musician who was born in Edinburgh, Scotland on June 20th, 1948. He is best remembered as the original bassist (and a founding member of the Bay City Rollers). His time with the band lasted from its formation (in 1966) until ten years later (in 1976), when he left the group. Some of the band’s most popular songs include “Saturday Night”, “Money Honey”, “I Only Wanna Be with You”, and today’s attached song link. On this very day, July 2nd 2018, Alan Longmuir died at 70…

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Deborah Harry is an American singer and songwriter who is best known as lead vocalist for the new wave band, Blondie. Together, this group achieved international success with hits like “Heart of Glass”, “Rapture”, “The Tide is High”, “One Way or Another”, and today’s attached song link. Throughout their career, Blondie sold approximately 40 million records, and in 2006, they were inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame. On this very day, July 1st 1945, Angela Trimble (known professionally as Deborah Harry) was born in Miami, Florida. In…

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Fantasia Barrino is an American R&B singer who gained national attention (in 2004) as winner of the reality TV series, “American Idol”. Her most popular songs (to date) include “I Believe”, “When I See U”, and today’s attached song link. Throughout her career, she has received several Grammy Awards, including “Best Female R&B Vocal Performance” (for her 2010 single, “Bittersweet”).Top of Form On this very day, June 30th 1984, Fantasia Monique Barrino was born in High Point, North Carolina. In celebration of her birthday, I’ve chosen a soulful ballad that…

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Colin Hay is a singer and songwriter who is best known as lead vocalist (and principal songwriter) for Men at Work. This band’s most popular material was during the 1980s, which included tracks like “Down Under”, “Overkill”, and today’s attached song link. In 1983, based heavily on Hays’ charismatic influence, Men at Work won the Grammy Award for “Best New Artist”. On this very day, June 29th 1953, Colin James Hay was born in Ayrshir, Scotland. In celebration of his birthday, I’ve chosen a song that topped the Billboard charts…

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Kellie Pickler is an American singer and songwriter who came to prominence (in 2006) as a contestant on the reality TV show, “American Idol”. Since then, she has produced a string of notable songs including “Red High Heels”, “Don’t You Know You’re Beautiful”, and today’s attached song link. In addition to “American Idol”, she also appeared on another reality TV show, “Dancing with the Stars” (which she won in 2013). On this very day, June 28th 1986, Kellie Dawn Pickler was born in Albermarle, North Carolina. In celebration of her…

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