The Queen of Rock and Roll turns 81 this month

November 2020 

Tina Turner better known as 'The Queen of Rock and Roll,'  turns 81 on November 26th, 2020. Tina's life story cannot be written in words alone. Music was an integral part of her life from a young age when she sang in the church choir and later moved on to become one of the most iconic singers of rock music. 

Tina (Anna- Mae Bullock) was born in Tennesse and lived in a town known as Nutbush in Tennesse.

 

 

She saw Ike Turner performing at a nightclub and later joined his band Kings of Rhythm. She was given the name Tina Turner and in 1960 she had her first hit with Ike Turner called "Fool in Love"

 

She married Ike Turner in 1962. Together they had a string of hits and were known as Ike and Tina Turner Revue.

 

 

Tina and Ike disbanded in 1976. Tina made her comeback as a solo artist in 1980 following which she had a chain of hits.

She collaborated with artists such as Bryan Adams, Mick Jagger, Rod Stewart, David Bowie among others.

 

Tina's stage performances have always exploded with energy and her distinctive voice has given her an edge over other female singers. Despite the struggles and abusive relationship with her ex-husband Ike Turner, Tina rose to fame making Rock & Roll music sound classy and trendy. She continues to be 'The Best.'

The Bachelor Boy turns 80 today

October 14, 2020

From tunes such as  Bachelor Boy to Living Doll and other hits like Evergreen Tree and Lucky Lips, Sir Cliff Richard has given his fans a musical treat for the last six decades. 

Sir Cliff Richard discovered his music talent back in the 50’s when his father gifted him a guitar. Born and brought up in Lucknow, he has a close connection with India and we have a close connection with his music. For those of us who have grown up in the 70’s and 80’s, Cliff Richard’s music was a part of our childhood. We recall those good old days when music casettes and casette players were popular. Cliff Richard’s music was the best of the lot with many of his music cassettes in our music collection.

As he turns 80 today, Sir Cliff Richard is like the Evergreen Tree, his voice is like The Young Ones and he is our favourite Bachelor Boy. Kudos to Sir Cliff Richard for six decades of a successful music career.

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The Legendary Voice of Soul Music

September 28, 2020 

It's the birth anniversary of the legendary soul singer Ben E King. One of his biggest hits 'Stand by me' was  released in 1961. King began singing in a choir and later recorded a string of soul hits as well as doo wop tunes as a solo artist and with his group The Drifters.

It's amazing to see how a music artist changes with time. From smashing hits to legendary performances, Ben E King's tremendous success and contribution to music is applaudable.

 

Ben E King's music will always have a special place in our music archives. 

Here are two recordings of Stand By Me by Ben E King; one performed in the sixties and the other in 2007.

 

Remembering Elvis 

January 1, 2020

January is the birth anniversary month of the legendary Elvis Presley.

'Elvis' the name itself brings to mind Elvis' charisma, his passion for music and his talent as a singer, performer, actor. Elvis loved the stage surrounded by fans who adored him and with his wholesome image he won many more fans than any other artist.

Elvis' rise to stardom in the early sixties, his waning popularity in the late sixties, his comeback in the 70's and the world of fans that loved him, sums up Elvis' life as the King. 

This month we remember Elvis and his tremendous contribution to music, every tune that he sang and his glorious journey as a singer and performer. 

Here are three of  Elvis' tunes. His versatility in rendering songs in different styles is what set Elvis apart from the others. 

'You are always on my mind' shows the true heart that he had. 

'Take my hand precious Lord' shows his spiritual side.

'Jailhouse Rock' shows the adventurous and hail hearty spirit of the King.

Elvis was and still is the true King. 

Music Legends

The Queen of Rock and Roll turns 81 this month

November 18, 2020

The Queen of Rock and Roll Tina Turner turns 81 on November 26th, 2020. Tina's life story cannot be written in words alone. Music was an integral part of her life from a young age when she sang in the church choir and later went on to become one of the most iconic singers in rock music. 

Tina (Anna- Mae) was born in Tennesse and lived in Nutbush, Tennesse.

 

She saw Ike Turner performing at a nightclub and later joined his band Kings of Rhythm. She was given the name Tina Turner and in 1960 she had her first hit with Ike Turner called "Fool in Love"

 

She married Ike Turner in 1962 and together they had a string of hits. 

 

 

Tina and Ike disbanded in 1976. Tina made her comeback as a solo artist in 1980 following which she had a chain if hits.

She collaborated with artists such as Bryan Adams, Mick Jagger, Rod Stewart and many more.