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Today-Music-History-Nov04

Today in Music History for Nov. 4: In 1740, English clergyman Augustus Toplady, who wrote the hymn "Rock of Ages," was born. In 1847, composer Felix Mendelssohn died at Leipzig at age 38.
Skipton Brass Band has made a special appearance in the beloved television series All Creatures Great and Small.
A crowd of families, friends, and supporters gathered at Elizabethton High School on Saturday afternoon to welcome home Betsy ...
These hugely underrated bands from the 1960s have gotten some love after their heyday passed, but I can't help but think they deserved more.
Classic rock titans like AC/DC, Creed, Bruce Springsteen and more are hailed as dad-rock heroes. Here’s a rundown of some of ...
From Elton John to The Beatles and Queen, greatest hits albums continue to play an important role in securing an artist's ...
Despite some surprising omissions, this documentary grounds the impact of British girlbands in a valuable wider context.
October 1985 provided a showcase for many young bands to make their mark; check out these five standout albums as evidence.
But seconds later, the reference to the curly blonde wig she’s wearing hits as the American Idol champ begins singing a cover ...
The greatest movie soundtracks by famous bands include Queen's work on Flash Gordon and Daft Punk's work on Tron: Legacy, ...
Arts, entertainment, film, festivals and more events happening this week in the greater Capital Region from Thursday, Oct. 30 ...
At the Hot Club of New York, patrons revisit the music’s past by spinning shellac 78 RPM discs of recordings made in the ...