#musicislegend — Public Fediverse posts

Twenty-eight years ago, Eddie Rabbitt died. During a career that produced more than 20 #1s, highlights included “I Love a Rainy Night.” Elvis Presley, Dr. Hook, Tom Jones, Kenny Rogers, Crystal Gayle, and Lynn Anderson recorded his songs. #MusicIsLegend
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Thirteen years ago, Grammy-, CMA-, and ACM-awarded singer George Jones, who had a five-decade string of #1s, died. Nicknamed Possum, the Country Music Hall of Fame member’s signature song was He Stopped Loving Her Today. Married to Tammy Wynette between 1969 and 1975, the pair recorded several hits. #MusicIsLegend
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Born today, 1932: the late Johnny Cash, Grammy, ACM, CMA-winning and Kennedy Center-honored singer & songwriter who was considered one of the most influential musicians of the 20th century. #MusicIsLegend #ManInBlack
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Born today, 1915: the late Frank Sinatra: multi-award winning singer, Oscar-winning actor, producer, and one of the most popular and influential musical artists of the 20th century. #MusicIsLegend #FlyMeToTheMoon https://youtu.be/-tJtsKngXJU
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Twenty-two years ago, superstar singer/songwriter Johnny Cash died. A Grammy, CMA, ACM, Kennedy Center Honors, and National Medal of Arts winner, he was one of the most influential musicians of the 20th century. #MusicIsLegend #TheManInBlack #HelloImJohnnyCash https://youtu.be/Xs7HXASE44o?si=zrzL3_fGqWvvDqtU
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Sixteen years ago, the US Mint launched a new coin featuring composer, pianist, and bandleader Duke Ellington. #MusicIsLegend #SirDuke

Twenty-three years ago, Rock and Roll Hall of Fame singer/songwriter/former Beatle George Harrison died. He had a successful career as a solo artist and later as part of the Traveling Wilburys. #MusicIsLegend #Something #HereComesTheSun #MySweetLord #HandleWithCare

Twenty-three years ago, Rock and Roll Hall of Fame singer/songwriter/former Beatle George Harrison died. He had a successful career as a solo artist and later as part of the Traveling Wilburys. #MusicIsLegend #Something #HereComesTheSun #MySweetLord #HandleWithCare

Twenty-three years ago, Rock and Roll Hall of Fame singer/songwriter/former Beatle George Harrison died. He had a successful career as a solo artist and later as part of the Traveling Wilburys. #MusicIsLegend #Something #HereComesTheSun #MySweetLord #HandleWithCare

Thirty-two years ago, Whitney Houston started a 14-week run at the top of the Billboard Hot 100 chart with the Dolly Parton-penned 'I Will Always Love You.' #MusicIsLegend #TheBodyguard

Nineteen years ago, an image of a naked John Lennon embracing Yoko Ono, taken on the last day of his life, was named the top US magazine cover of the past 40 years. #MusicIsLegend #AnnieLeibovitz

Forty-five years ago, Led Zeppelin's In Through The Out Door hit the #1 spot on the Billboard albums chart. #MusicIsLegend #InTheEvening

Forty-five years ago, Led Zeppelin hit #1 on the Billboard Top 200 albums chart for the sixth time with 'In Through The Out Door.' #MusicIsLegend #InTheEvening

Born today, 1899, the late Grammy-winning composer, bandleader, and pianist Duke Ellington, who worked with Louis Armstrong, Ella Fitzgerald, Dizzy Gillespie, and Billie Holiday. #MusicIsLegend #SirDuke

Born today, 1932: the late Johnny Cash, Grammy, ACM, CMA-winning and Kennedy Center-honored singer & songwriter who was considered one of the most influential musicians of the 20th century. #MusicIsLegend #ManInBlack

Fifteen years ago, the US Mint launched a new coin featuring composer, pianist, and bandleader Duke Ellington. #MusicIsLegend #SirDuke