The Memphis-based Sun Records inked a deal with the Teen Kings in 1956. They redid their song “Ooby Dooby” for…
Father Orbie, an oil well driller, and mechanic, and mother Nadine, a nurse, welcomed their middle son Roy Orbison into…
McKinley Morganfield was born Muddy Waters in Issaquena County, Mississippi, in April 1913. In April 1983, he passed away. He…
McKinley Morganfield, better known by his stage as Muddy Waters, was a significant role in the post-war blues scene and…
American blues singer, composer, and pianist McKinley Morganfield, best known by his stage name Muddy Waters, played a vital part…
In April 1913, McKinley Morganfield was born as Muddy Waters in Issaquena County, Mississippi. He died in April 1983. He…
As the lead vocalist and frontwoman of the musical group Patti LaBelle and the Bluebelles, LaBelle Edwards’ wife became well-known.…
Pickett, who sang in Baptist church choirs, was born on March 18, 1941, in Prattville, Alabama. He termed his mother,…
Pickett was born in Prattville, Alabama, on March 18, 1941, and sang in Baptist church choruses. As the fourth of…
Vietnam Veterans of America received critical early support from the legendary rock star Bruce Springsteen. In the summer of 1981,…