
Billie Holiday
“On this day in 1959, Billie Holiday died in a New York City hospital from cirrhosis of the liver after years of alcohol abuse, aged 43, (while under arrest for heroin possession, with police officers stationed at the door to…
“On this day in 1959, Billie Holiday died in a New York City hospital from cirrhosis of the liver after years of alcohol abuse, aged 43, (while under arrest for heroin possession, with police officers stationed at the door to…
With an incomparable voice, SHE dominated the charts in the 70s. She continued to perform for over 40 years, scoring hits in many genres, including pop, rock, opera, standards, rock, and country. She received 26 grammy nominations and 11 wins. In 2017,…
June 23 2004: A Fender Stratocaster that Eric Clapton nicknamed ‘Blackie’ sold at a Christie’s auction for $959,500 (£564,412) in New York, making it the most expensive guitar in the world. The proceeds of the sale went towards Clapton’s Crossroads addiction clinic,…
Another “patio concert” offering from Big Zephyr’s acoustic duo.
So “How did Big Zephyr get its name?” The name goes back to my childhood in New Orleans. ZEPHYR is actually the name of a great wooden rollercoaster at the Pontchartrain Beach Amusement Park. Here’s a brief video with some…