King

On TV today, Carole King with David Letterman (1982)

August 26, 1982 - you do not want to miss Carole King chatting and performing "Locomotion/One Fine Day," "Read Between the Lines" and "It's a War" backed by Robert McEntee...

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Geffen Records publish B.B. King’s twenty fourth album : ‘One Kind Favor’ produced by T-Bone Burnett (2008)

B.B. King's 'One Kind Favor' is his twenty fourth studio album produced by T-Bone Burnett and released on August 26, 2008 by Geffen Records. Track listing : 1.See That My...

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B.B. King visits Norway (1985)

August 24, 1985 - you can catch B.B. King and his Blues Band at Molde International Jazz Festival in Norway

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Warner Bros publish Jane’s Addiction’s debut album : ‘Nothing’s Shocking’ (1988)

Jane's Addiction's 'Nothing's Shocking' is their first studio album co-produced by Dave Jerden and front man Perry Farrell released on August 23, 1988 by Warner Bros.Track Listing : 1.Up The...

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Otis Spann records the album ‘Walking the Blues’ for Candid (1960)

Otis Spann's 'Walking the Blues' is an album recorded on August 23, 1960 and released by Candid.Track Listing : 1.It Must Have Been The Devil (Otis Spann) - 03:46 ....

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Atco Records release Ben E. King’s third studio album : ‘Don’t Play That Song!’ featuring ‘Stand by Me’

Ben E. King's 'Don't Play That Song!' feat. 'Stand by Me' is his third studio album released on August 20, 1962 by Atco Records.Track Listing : 1.Don'T Play That Song...

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B.B. King plays in Newport (1984)

August 19, 1984 - B.B. King and his musicians will be at "Newport Jazz Festival" in Newport, RI

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Stax Records release Albert King’s ‘In Session’ recorded for Canadian television with Stevie Ray Vaughan (1999)

Albert King's 'In Session' is an album recorded live for Canadian television with Stevie Ray Vaughan and released on August 17, 1999 by Stax Records.Track listing : 1.Call It Stormy...

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Nat King Cole is recording his fifteenth album to be released next year by Capitol as ‘After Midnight’ (1956)

Nat King Cole's 'After Midnight' is his fifteenth album recorded in August–September 1956, produced by Lee Gillette and released in 1957 by CapitolTrack Listing : 1.Just You, Just Me (Jesse...

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We remember Elvis Presley. ‘King Singer’

This day (August 16, 1977), in Memphis, Tennessee, U.S., died Elvis Aaron Presley simply known as Elvis Presley and even 'the King' , an American singer and actor. Tracklist :...

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On web TV today, Jon Bon Jovi enrols the Kings of Suburbia (2020)

August 14, 2020 - if in front of a computer, do not miss Jon Bon Jovi and the Kings of Suburbia - that is Everett Bradley (perc), Greg Mayo (g),...

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British television tapes Talking Heads (1979)

August 13, 1979 - British ITV program "The South Bank Show" is going to tape Talking Heads during their concert at Mudd Club in New-York City

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Céline Dion is ‘Taking Chances’ in Boston (2008)

August 13, 2008 - Céline Dion's "Taking Chances" world tour stops at TD Banknorth Garden in Boston

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We Remember King Curtis

August 13, 1971 - Mr.Curtis Ousley a.k.a. King Curtis, an American rhythm and blues saxophonist was killed aged 37. He is remembered.Tracklist : 1 . Memphis Soul Stew 2 ....

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On TV today, Nat King Cole “à la French” (1957)

August 13, 1957 - you do not miss Nat King Cole singing in French on the "Nat King Cole Show" specially dedicated to Paris

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B.B. King plays & sings at Newport Jazz (2007)

August 12, 2007 - B.B. King brings the blues at "Newport Jazz Festival" in Newport, RI

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BB King meets Peter Frampton (2013)

August 11, 2013 - B.B. King and Peter Frampton will share the bill (and eventually play together) at Wolf Traps Performing Arts Center in Vienna Virginia

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Jack White rocks an auto repair parking (2012)

August 8, 2012 - if you need a car fix, be aware that Jack White and band will give a surprise concert outside at Isdajo Automotive on West Colfax Avenue...

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Dubbing With The King

Jamaican Dub illuminates the twilight of the 1960s with sonic alchemy, wrapping reggae in reverb and echo while instrumental remixes serve as the backbone. Dub pioneers like King Tubby and...

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Talking Heads release their third album : ‘Fear of Music,’ produced with Brian Eno and featuring ‘Life During Wartime’ (1979)

Talking Heads' 'Fear of Music' is their third studio album produced with Brian Eno and released on August 3, 1979 by Sire.Track Listing : 1.I Zimbra (David Byrne, Brian Eno,...

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