Category: Pop
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Gene Autry
From Rodeos to Radio: How Gene Autry Defined the Role of the Singing Cowboy
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John Denver
John Denver: The Voice of the Mountains Who Brought Folk and Country to the Mainstream
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Nina Simone
From Classical Piano to Civil Rights Icon: The Unstoppable Legacy of Nina Simone
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Henry Burr and the Peerless Quartet
The Golden Age of Music: How Henry Burr and the Peerless Quartet Shaped Popular Song
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The Shirelles
The Shirelles: How They Broke Barriers and Set the Stage for Girl Groups in Pop Music
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Billy Eckstine
Billy Eckstine: The Velvet Voice That Bridged Jazz and Pop with Elegance
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Guy Lombardo
Guy Lombardo (1902-1977) was a Canadian-American bandleader and violinist best known for his “sweet” big band music and the distinctive “Lombardo Sound” that became synonymous with New Year’s Eve celebrations in the United States. Leading his band, The Royal Canadians, Lombardo sold over 100 million records during his career and became an icon of popular…
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Herb Alpert and the Tijuana Brass
Herb Alpert’s Musical Revolution: How the Tijuana Brass Redefined Instrumental Pop
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Connie Francis
Connie Francis: The Voice That Captured a Generation and Redefined Pop Music
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Lionel Richie / Commodores
Lionel Richie is a highly acclaimed American singer, songwriter, and record producer who rose to fame in the 1970s as a member of the Commodores before launching a successful solo career in the 1980s. Known for his smooth voice, soulful ballads, and pop sensibilities, Richie has become one of the most successful artists of all…