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Subject: 0315 - Today in Black History - March 15
1912 - Sam Hopkins is born in Centerville, Texas. He will become a blues
guitarist, better known as Lightnin" Hopkins, and be considered one
of the last blues singers in the grand tradition of "Blind" Lemon
Jefferson, with whom he played as a child.
1933 - Cecil Taylor is born. He will become a international jazz pianist
concert artist and composer. He will also teach African American
music and lead the Black Music Ensemble at the University of
Wisconsin, Antioch College, and Glassboro State (in New Jersey).
He is considered to be one of the most controversial figures in
"jazz". For many observers, his work ranks as some of the most
profound art ever produced.
1944 - Sylvester "Sly Stone" Stewart is born in Dallas, Texas. He will
become a popular disc jockey in the San Francisco Bay area.
This popularity will fuel his career as a musician and singer.
He will achieve fame with his group: Sly & The Family Stone and
record the hits "Dance to the Music," "Everyday People," "Hot
Fun in the Summertime," "Thank You," and "Family Affair."
1946 - Howard Scott is born. He will become a Rhythm and Blues
singer, guitarist, and best known for his performances as part
of the group "War."
1959 - Saxophonist and major influence on the "Cool School" of jazz,
Lester "Prez" Young joins the ancestors at the age of 49 in New
York City.
1962 - Terence Trent D'Arby is born in New York City. He will become
a popular Rhythm and Blues singer, music producer, songwriter,
and composer. He will be best known for his recording "Wishing
Well."
1968 - "LIFE" magazine calls Jimi Hendrix "the most spectacular guitarist
in the world."
1970 - The musical, "Purlie" opens a run of 680 continuous performances
on Broadway in New York City.
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