Showing posts with label 1941. Show all posts
Showing posts with label 1941. Show all posts

Thursday, February 11, 2016

Sérgio Mendes Was Born On February 11, 1941


Sérgio Mendes:
Sérgio Santos Mendes (Portuguese pronunciation: [ˈsɛʁʒju ˈsɐ̃tuʒ ˈmẽdʒiʃ]; born February 11, 1941) is a Brazilian musician. He has over 55 releases, and plays bossa nova heavily crossed with jazz and funk. He was nominated for an Academy Award for Best Original Song in 2012 as co-writer of the song "Real In Rio" from the animated film Rio.

Monday, February 8, 2016

Tom Rush Was Born On February 8, 1941


Tom Rush:
Tom Rush (born February 8, 1941) is an American folk and blues singer, songwriter, musician and recording artist.
Rush is credited by Rolling Stone magazine with ushering in the era of the singer/songwriter. In addition to performing his own compositions, he sang songs by Joni Mitchell, Jackson Browne, James Taylor, Murray McLauchlan, David Wiffen and William Hawkins, helping them to gain recognition early in their careers.

Thursday, January 21, 2016

Richie Havens Was Born On January 21, 1941



Richie Havens:

Richard Pierce "Richie" Havens (January 21, 1941 – April 22, 2013) was an American singer-songwriter and guitarist. His music encompassed elements of folk, soul, and rhythm and blues. He is best known for his intense and rhythmic guitar style (often in open tunings), soulful covers of pop and folk songs, and his opening performance at the 1969 Woodstock Festival.
Does anyone know if Lean on Me is on any of Ritchie Havens recordings? If so, which one?