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Arumbai refers primarily to a traditional plank-built fishing and transport vessel originating from the Maluku Islands of eastern Indonesia. It was widely used throughout the region and was historically present in areas such as Batavia Arumbai is also a notable piece of music by the Dutch-Molukse band Massada, originally released as a single in 1979.
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If there would be a King of Blues it probably would be Robert Johnson. He was also one of the first of the ‘Club of 27’ musicians who all died age 27. I wonder if anyone born after 1990 knows of this musical legend. The blues is no doubt the foundation of Rock N Roll
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Elvis Presley: The King of Rock and Roll Elvis Presley, known as the “King of Rock and Roll,” was born on January 8, 1935, in Tupelo, Mississippi. He was the only surviving child of Vernon and Gladys Presley, as his twin brother, Jesse Garon, was stillborn. Growing up in a modest, working-class household, Elvis was
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Quite a few musicians have travelled the Stairway to Heaven in 2025, these are just a few of them. Marianne Faithfull (29 Dec 1946 – 30 Jan 2025)English singer, songwriter, and actress whose career began in the 1960s. She gained international fame with her hit “As Tears Go By” and later reinvented her career with
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On December 4 ,1956 , Carl Perkins, who had had a big hit for the Memphis-based record label Sun that year with “Blue Suede Shoes,” had a recording session booked at Sun’s studio. Jerry Lee Lewis, not yet a star in his own right,had been hired to play piano. Elvis Presley — Sun’s breakthrough artist,
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It thought it was time for me to do a Saxy blog(pardon the pun). Om June 28 1846, Adolphe Sax patented the instrument named after him, the Saxophone. However this nearly didn’t happen, not because he forgot to submit it but because he must have been either the luckiest or unluckiest man,depending on how you
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It is hard to believe this musical giant passed away this day 34 years ago. I still vividly remember the news reports. It had only been a few days after it was announced he had aids that the world heard that Freddie Mercury died at the age of 45 at his home in Kensington. The official cause
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Paul Daniel “Ace” Frehley (April 27, 1951 – October 16, 2025) was an American guitarist, singer, and songwriter best known as the original lead guitarist and co-founder of the legendary rock band KISS. Revered for his fiery solos, futuristic persona, and trailblazing guitar innovations, Frehley helped define the sound and spectacle of 1970s rock and
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“A World Without Heroes” is a song by the American rock band KISS, featured on their 1981 concept album Music from “The Elder.” The song stands out for its departure from the band’s traditional hard rock style, leaning more toward a ballad with softer and more emotional tones. It was co-written by band members Paul
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It’s October, which means it’s time once again for the annual Rocktober festivities! This year, I’m kicking things off with a touch of the risqué—something to please both the eyes and the ears. For the first episode, we’ll be celebrating two of Ireland’s greatest rock legends: Gary Moore and Phil Lynott. Sadly, both were taken
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