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Before they were famous – high school yearbook photos

Written by admin on March 11, 2011 – 9:40 am -

For many music stars, their image and persona is carefully crafted and an important factor in their success. Photographs of young, pre-fame stars can therefore be fun and revealing.

See if you can identify these stars before they were famous. Click on the images to enlarge and scroll down for the answers.

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The 2011 Grammy Hall of Fame inductees

Written by admin on December 10, 2010 – 10:13 am -

The Beatles, Fats Domino, Otis Redding and Joan Baez are among the artists whose recordings will be entered into the Grammy Hall of Fame in 2011.

The Grammy Hall of Fame Award was established by The Recording Academy’s National Trustees in 1973. The aim was to “honor recordings of lasting qualitative or historical significance that are at least 25 years old.” To date, 881 recordings have been inducted.

2011 Grammy Hall of Fame

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Posted in 60s pop, Awards, Folk, Motown, Rock 'n' roll, Soul, The Beatles | 1 Comment »


Farm Aid 25: Growing Hope for America

Written by admin on August 17, 2010 – 1:57 pm -

Farm Aid 25: Growing Hope for America A fine line up has been announced for the Farm Aid 25th anniversary concert, which will be held on Saturday, October 2, at Miller Park in Milwaukee, Wisconsin.

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