Aretha Louise Franklin (March 25, 1942 – August 16, 2018) was an American singer, songwriter, and pianist widely known as the “Queen of Soul.” Celebrated for her powerful voice and emotional performances, Franklin became one of the most influential artists in the history of popular music. Early Life Aretha Franklin was born in Memphis, Tennessee […]
aretha franklin april 24th Read More »
Antoine “Fats” Domino Jr. (February 26, 1928 – October 24, 2017) was an American pianist, singer, and songwriter who became one of the pioneers of rock and roll. Known for his warm voice, boogie-woogie piano style, and friendly stage presence, Domino was one of the best-selling rhythm and blues artists of the 1950s and helped
fats domino april 17th Read More »
Thomas Earl Petty (October 20, 1950 – October 2, 2017) was an American singer, songwriter, guitarist, and record producer best known as the leader of Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers. Known for his distinctive voice, memorable songwriting, and blend of rock, folk, and Southern influences, Petty became one of the most successful and respected rock
tom petty april 10th Read More »
Walter Carl Becker (February 20, 1950 – September 3, 2017) was an American musician, songwriter, and record producer best known as the co-founder of the rock band Steely Dan. Renowned for his sophisticated songwriting, jazz-influenced guitar playing, and sharp lyrical wit, Becker helped create some of the most critically acclaimed albums in rock history. Early
walter becker april 3rd Read More »
Merle Ronald Haggard (April 6, 1937 – April 6, 2016) was one of the most influential figures in American country music. Known for his honest songwriting and distinctive voice, Haggard helped define the Bakersfield sound, a style of country music that emerged in California during the 1960s as a raw, electric alternative to the polished
merle haggard march 27th Read More »
Prince Rogers Nelson (June 7, 1958 – April 21, 2016) was one of the most innovative and influential musicians in modern popular music. Known simply as Prince, he was a singer, songwriter, multi-instrumentalist, producer, and performer whose work blended funk, rock, pop, R&B, soul, and new wave. His flamboyant stage presence, powerful songwriting, and musical
Joe Cocker (born John Robert Cocker on May 20, 1944, in Sheffield, England) was one of rock and blues music’s most distinctive and soulful voices, celebrated for his raspy, gritty delivery, emotive phrasing, and wildly expressive—often spasmodic—stage presence that made every performance feel raw and urgent.Growing up in a working-class family in Sheffield (the youngest
Joe Cocker march 13th Read More »
Glenn Frey (born Glenn Lewis Frey; November 6, 1948 – January 18, 2016) was an American singer, songwriter, guitarist, and actor, best known as a founding member and co-lead vocalist of the iconic rock band Eagles. Born in Detroit, Michigan, and raised in nearby Royal Oak, Frey showed early musical talent, starting piano lessons at
glen frey march 6th 7pm Read More »
Jack Bruce (born John Symon Asher Bruce; May 14, 1943 – October 25, 2014) was a Scottish musician, singer, songwriter, and composer, widely regarded as one of the greatest bassists in rock history.Born in Bishopbriggs, near Glasgow, Scotland, he grew up in a musical family and showed prodigious talent early on. By age 10 he
Jack bruce Friday February 27th Read More »
David Bowie (born David Robert Jones; January 8, 1947 – January 10, 2016) was an English singer, songwriter, actor, and producer, widely regarded as one of the most influential and innovative musicians of the 20th century, often called the “chameleon of rock” for his constant reinvention of personas, styles, and sounds. Born in Brixton, London,
David Bowie February 20th 7pm Read More »