History: Oscar Peterson dies in 2007 On this day in 2007, Oscar Emmanuel Peterson passed away. Peterson was a Canadian jazz pianist and composer. He released over 200 recordings, won eight Grammys and numerous other awards and honors. He is…
Happy 94th Birthday, Günther Kieser ! Günther Kieser was born in 1930 in Kronberg, near Frankfurt. Trained at the Werkkunstschule in Offenbach, Kieser began his career as a freelance artist in 1949 and founded a studio with Hans Michel in…
History: Oscar Peterson died in 2007 On this day in 2007, Oscar Emmanuel Peterson passed away. Peterson was a Canadian jazz pianist and composer. He released over 200 recordings, and won eight Grammys and numerous other awards and honors. He…
History: Jimi Hendrix dies in 1970 On this day in 1970, American musician Jimi Hendrix died after collapsing at a party in London. He was 27 years old. Hendrix was born in Seattle, Washington, but rose to fame in Britain…
Today in History: Oscar Peterson born in 1925 Oscar Peterson was a Canadian jazz pianist and composer who released over 200 recordings, won eight Grammy Awards, and received numerous other awards and honors. He is considered one of the greatest…
Happy 93rd Birthday, Günther Kieser ! Günther Kieser was born in 1930 in Kronberg, near Frankfurt. Trained at the Werkkunstschule in Offenbach, Kieser began his career as a freelance artist in 1949 and founded a studio with Hans Michel in…
History Today: Oscar Peterson dies in 2007 On this day in 2007, Oscar Emmanuel Peterson passed away. Peterson was a Canadian jazz pianist and composer. He released over 200 recordings, won eight Grammys and numerous other awards and honors. He…
History Today: Jimi Hendrix dies in 1970 On this day in 1970, American musician Jimi Hendrix died after collapsing at a party in London. He was 27 years old. Hendrix was born in Seattle, Washington, but rose to fame in…
Happy 92nd Birthday, Günther Kieser ! Günther Kieser was born in 1930 in Kronberg, near Frankfurt. Trained at the Werkkunstschule in Offenbach, Kieser began his career as a free-lance artist in 1949 and founded a studio with Hans Michel in…
History: Bob Marley born in 1945 On this day in 1945, the Jamaican singer and songwriter Bob Marley was born. Considered one of the pioneers of reggae, Marley's contributions to music increased the visibility of Jamaican music worldwide and made…