Patsy Cline was an American singer known for her rich, emotive voice and her contributions to the country music genre. Born in Virginia in 1932, Cline began performing as a teenager, and by the late 1950s, she had become a popular country music artist. Her hits included “Walkin’ After Midnight,” “Crazy,” “I Fall to Pieces,”
John Lennon (1940-1980) was a singer, songwriter, and musician who became a cultural icon as a member of the Beatles. Born in Liverpool, England, Lennon was known for his wit, sarcasm, and creativity, which he channeled into his music. Along with Paul McCartney, he wrote some of the most memorable songs of the 20th century
Little Richard, born Richard Wayne Penniman, was an American singer, songwriter, and pianist who became known as one of the pioneers of rock and roll music. He started his career in the early 1950s and quickly gained popularity for his energetic performances and unique vocal style. Hits like “Tutti Frutti,” “Long Tall Sally,” and “Good
Al Green is a legendary American singer, songwriter, and record producer, known for his soulful voice and R&B hits in the 1970s. Born in Arkansas in 1946, Green began his music career as a gospel singer before transitioning to secular music in the late 1960s. He quickly rose to fame with hits like “Tired of
Otis Redding was an American singer, songwriter, and musician, widely considered one of the greatest soul singers of all time. Born in Georgia in 1941, he began his career as a musician playing with local bands before landing a recording contract in the early 1960s. Redding’s raw, emotional vocals and powerful stage presence quickly made
By Megan Sayles, AFRO Business Writer, msayles@afro.com In 2017, Baltimore native Kreskin J. Torres took a trip to England to stay with a friend and explore London. He ended up staying a month, taking in the food, sights and culture. When it came time to return to the states, Torres, who drove for ride-hailing companies
By Megan Sayles, AFRO Business Writer, msayles@afro.com JPMorgan Chase held the grand opening of its new branch at Howard University (HU) on March 21, marking the first college-based branch for the financial institution. During the ceremony, the firm also announced a $3.5 million philanthropic investment to Congress Heights Community Training and Development Corporation (CHCTDC). “What
By Jim Mustian, The Associated Press In the conservative corner of northern Louisiana, where reverence for law enforcement runs deep and Blue Lives Matter flags often fly alongside the Stars and Stripes, the case of five White officers charged in the deadly 2019 arrest of Black motorist Ronald Greene is seen as anything but a
By The Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — President Joe Biden welcomed a high-wattage collection of singers, authors, artists and humanitarians to the White House on Tuesday to present them with medals — and then stole the show himself with a quip about seeking reelection. Bruce Springsteen, Julia Louis-Dreyfus, Mindy Kaling and Gladys Knight were among
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