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Friday, December 16, 2016

Happy Birthday Berry Gordy

“Motown was about music for all people - white and black, blue and green, cops and the robbers. I was reluctant to have our music alienate anyone” - Berry Gordy
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Berry Gordy was born as Berry Gordy Jr. on November 28th 1929 in Detroit, Michigan, USA.
Image result for berry gordy young(Gordy as a teenager)
In 1957 Gordy wrote a song for Jackie Wilson “Reet Petite”. Gordy also wrote “Lonely Teardrops” for Jackie Wilson.
Image result for berry gordy and jackie wilson(Gordy (Right) and Jackie Wilson (Center))
He also wrote “All I Could do is Cry” for Etta James. Also in 1957 Gordy discovered the Miracles. In 1959 Gordy created the labels “Tamla” and “Motown”.
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In 1960 he merged the two labels to make “Motown Record Corporation”. Also in 1960 he signed Mary Wells.
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In 1961 he signed the Marvelettes. Throughout the 1960’s Gordy signed the Supremes, Marvin Gaye, The Temptations, the Four Tops, Gladys Knight & the Pips, the Commodores, Martha & the Vandellas, Stevie Wonder and the Jackson 5.
Image result for berry gordy and michael jackson(Gordy (Center Right) with Diana Ross (Left), Michael Jackson (Center Left) and Marlon Jackson (Right))
In 1972 he moved the label to Los Angeles, CA. Also in 1972 he produced the movie Lady Sings the Blues.
Image result for berry gordy 1972(Gordy (Left) with Diana Ross (Center) and Billy Dee Williams (Right))
In 1975 he produced the movie Mahogany. In the 1980’s Gordy signed Lionel Richie as a solo artist and Rick James. In 1985 he produced the movie The Last Dragon.
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In 1988 Gordy sold Motown to MCA records for $61 million. Also in 1988 Gordy was inducted into the Rock and Roll hall of fame.
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In 1994 Gordy published his autobiography To Be Loved. In 1998 Gordy was inducted into the Junior Achievement U.S. Business Hall of Fame.
Image result for berry gordy 1998(Gordy (Left) with Diana Ross (Right))
In 2013 Gordy received the Songwriters Hall of Fame's Pioneer Award. Also in 2013 Gordy developed “Motown: The Musical”.
Image result for berry gordy 2013(Gordy (Right) with Smokey Robinson (Left))
In 2016 Gordy received the National Medal of Arts from President Obama.
Image result for berry gordy 2016(Gordy (Left) with President Obama (Right))
Today he turns 87 years old and we would all like to say happy birthday Berry Gordy.

Books by Berry Gordy
  • To Be Loved (1994)
Videos of Berry Gordy



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Happy Birthday Jimi Hendrix

“When the power of love overcomes the love of power the world will know peace” - Jimi Hendrix
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Jimi Hendrix was born as Johnny Hendrix on November 27th, 1942 in Seattle, Washington, USA.
Image result for jimi hendrix young(Hendrix (Right) with his father (Left))
In 1946 his name was changed to “James Hendrix”. His family frequently moved around Seattle. When Hendrix was 9 years his parents divorced. In 1957 he found a ukulele while working with his father and began to play it. In 1958 his mother died. At 15 years old he started to play acoustic guitar. He then formed a band called “The Velvetones”. In 1959 he got an electric guitar.
Image result for jimi hendrix young(Hendrix in 1959)
His 1st gig was in a synagogue basement. He then joined another band called “The Rocking Kings”. In 1961 he joined the army. He was verbally and physically abused due to his obsession over his guitar.
Image result for jimi hendrix 1961(Hendrix in 1961)
In 1962 he was awarded the screaming eagles patch. He was the honorably discharged from the army. In 1963 he moved to Tennessee and formed a band called “The King Kasuals”. Hendrix then started to learn to play guitar with his teeth. Hendrix also played backup for artists like Wilson Pickett, Sam Cooke and Jackie Wilson. Hendrix then moved to Harlem. In 1964 he won the 1st prize in the Apollo amatuer contest. He then became a guitarist for the Isley Brothers. He later joined Little Richard’s band.
Image result for jimi hendrix and little richard(Hendrix (Right) with Little Richard (Left))
In 1965 he made his 1st TV appearance with Little Richard’s band. He was fired from Little Richard’s band due to disputes. He then joined “Curtis Knight and the Squires”. In 1966 he moved to Greenwich Village. Also in 1966 he moved to London and started to form his band “The Experience”. His band had its 1st gig at the Novelty in Evreux. They were signed to Track Records and the 1st single “Hey Joe” was released. Also in 1966 Hendrix 1st started to use LSD.
Image result for jimi hendrix 1966(Hendrix in 1966)
In 1967 they released “Purple Haze” and “The Wind Cries Mary”. During a performance to end the show he lit his guitar on fire.
Image result for jimi hendrix guitar on fire(Hendrix in 1967)
The same year they released the album “Are You Experienced”. Also in the same year they released their 2nd album “Axis: Bold as Love”. Hendrix wanted to show his Native American heritage on the cover of the album but when he told them to portray “American Indian” themes they used actual Indian themes. Also in 1967 Hendrix began to regularly smoke Marijuana and use LSD while on tour. In 1968 they released “Electric Ladyland”. It reached No. 1 in the USA. He also released the singles “All Along the Watchtower” and “Voodoo Chile”.  Also in 1968 Hendrix was involved in a brawl due to him being drunk.
Image result for jimi hendrix 1968(Hendrix in 1968)
In 1969 the Experience broke up. Also in 1969 he was the world’s highest paid Rock musician. He also performed at Rock concert “Woodstock”. He played the “Star Spangled Banner” at the concert.
Image result for jimi hendrix woodstock(Hendrix in 1969)
Also in 1969 he was arrested for drug charges in Canada. He was acquitted of the charges. In 1970 he released “Band of Gypsys”. He then released the single “Stepping Stone”. Also in 1970 he made his own recording studio called “Electric Lady Studios”. He made his last performance with the band “War”.
Image result for jimi hendrix 1970(Hendrix in 1970)
On September 18th, 1970 Jimi Hendrix died of asphyxia while intoxicated in London, England. He was 27 years old.
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Today is his 74th birthday and we would all like to say happy birthday and rest in peace Jimi Hendrix.
Albums by Jimi Hendrix
  • “Are You Experienced” (1967)
  • “Axis: Bold as Love” (1967)
  • “Electric Ladyland” (1968)
  • “Band of Gypsys” (1970)
Videos of Jimi Hendrix


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Monday, September 19, 2016

Anniversary of Jimi Hendrix's Death

“When the power of love overcomes the love of power the world will know peace” - Jimi Hendrix
Image result for jimi hendrix(Jimi Hendrix)
Jimi Hendrix was born as Johnny Hendrix on November 27th, 1942 in Seattle, Washington, USA.
Image result for jimi hendrix young(Hendrix (Right) with his father (Left))
In 1946 his name was changed to “James Hendrix”. His family frequently moved around Seattle. When Hendrix was 9 years his parents divorced. In 1957 he found a ukulele while working with his father and began to play it. In 1958 his mother died. At 15 years old he started to play acoustic guitar. He then formed a band called “The Velvetones”. In 1959 he got an electric guitar.
Image result for jimi hendrix young(Hendrix in 1959)
His 1st gig was in a synagogue basement. He then joined another band called “The Rocking Kings”. In 1961 he joined the army. He was verbally and physically abused due to his obsession over his guitar.
Image result for jimi hendrix 1961(Hendrix in 1961)
In 1962 he was awarded the screaming eagles patch. He was the honorably discharged from the army. In 1963 he moved to Tennessee and formed a band called “The King Kasuals”. Hendrix then started to learn to play guitar with his teeth. Hendrix also played backup for artists like Wilson Pickett, Sam Cooke and Jackie Wilson. Hendrix then moved to Harlem. In 1964 he won the 1st prize in the Apollo amatuer contest. He then became a guitarist for the Isley Brothers. He later joined Little Richard’s band.
Image result for jimi hendrix and little richard(Hendrix (Right) with Little Richard (Left))
In 1965 he made his 1st TV appearance with Little Richard’s band. He was fired from Little Richard’s band due to disputes. He then joined “Curtis Knight and the Squires”. In 1966 he moved to Greenwich Village. Also in 1966 he moved to London and started to form his band “The Experience”. His band had its 1st gig at the Novelty in Evreux. They were signed to Track Records and the 1st single “Hey Joe” was released. Also in 1966 Hendrix 1st started to use LSD.
Image result for jimi hendrix 1966(Hendrix in 1966)
In 1967 they released “Purple Haze” and “The Wind Cries Mary”. During a performance to end the show he lit his guitar on fire.
Image result for jimi hendrix guitar on fire(Hendrix in 1967)
The same year they released the album “Are You Experienced”. Also in the same year they released their 2nd album “Axis: Bold as Love”. Hendrix wanted to show his Native American heritage on the cover of the album but when he told them to portray “American Indian” themes they used actual Indian themes. Also in 1967 Hendrix began to regularly smoke Marijuana and use LSD while on tour. In 1968 they released “Electric Ladyland”. It reached No. 1 in the USA. He also released the singles “All Along the Watchtower” and “Voodoo Chile”.  Also in 1968 Hendrix was involved in a brawl due to him being drunk.
Image result for jimi hendrix 1968(Hendrix in 1968)
In 1969 the Experience broke up. Also in 1969 he was the world’s highest paid Rock musician. He also performed at Rock concert “Woodstock”. He played the “Star Spangled Banner” at the concert.
Image result for jimi hendrix woodstock(Hendrix in 1969)
Also in 1969 he was arrested for drug charges in Canada. He was acquitted of the charges. In 1970 he released “Band of Gypsys”. He then released the single “Stepping Stone”. Also in 1970 he made his own recording studio called “Electric Lady Studios”. He made his last performance with the band “War”.
Image result for jimi hendrix 1970(Hendrix in 1970)
On September 18th, 1970 Jimi Hendrix died of asphyxia while intoxicated in London, England. He was 27 years old.
Image result for jimi hendrix funeral(Hendrix’s funeral)
Today is the 46th anniversary of his death. Take time to remember this great musical artist today.
Albums by Jimi Hendrix
  • “Are You Experienced” (1967)
  • “Axis: Bold as Love” (1967)
  • “Electric Ladyland” (1968)
  • “Band of Gypsys” (1970)
Videos of Jimi Hendrix

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