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Listen & Learn: Billy Joel

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Billy Joel is an American Rock n Roll pianist from New York City. Inspired from seeing the Beatles perform on T.V., he joined a band at the age of 16. Billy recorded his first solo album in 1970, but didn’t have major succes until 1977’s release of the album “The Stranger.” He followed that with […]

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Listen & Learn: Jamiroquai

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Jamiroquai is a band from London England The origin of the band name comes from the Native American tribe the Iroquois, and the English word “Jam.” Jamiroquai’s music is like acid jazz, funk and disco. Their music was influenced by Stevie Wonder. Jamiroquai’s singer is Jay Kay. Jay Kay’s mother was a famous jazz singer. […]

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Listen & Learn: Patsy Cline

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Patsy Cline was a famous Country musician. She was born in Virginia, U.S.A. in 1932. When she was born her 16 -year-old mother worked as a seamstress and her 43-year -old father worked as a blacksmith. Her father abandoned the family when Patsy was 15 years old. So she dropped out of school and became […]

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Listen & Learn: Bruce Springsteen

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Bruce Springsteen is an American musician. He is the singer and guitarist for the E Street Band. His nickname is “The Boss.” He was born in 1949 in New Jersey. In 1975, he released the album “Born To Run.” That album was his first successful album. In 1984, he released the album “Born In The […]

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Listen & Learn: Fleetwood Mac

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Fleetwood Mac is a British rock band that formed in 1967. Actually the only remaining original member is drummer Mick Fleetwood. Soon after starting they added bassist John McVie. They also added his wife, keyboardist Christine McVie. Early 1970s, they had modest success. However, some band members became tired and decided to leave the band. […]