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Date: Sat, 15 Jun 2002 13:36:25 -0500
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Subject: 0615 - Today in Black History - June 15
1921 - Erroll Garner is born in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. He will become
an accomplished pianist who will play by ear. Much of his early
work will be lost because it will not be written down. His best
known composition will be "Misty." He will be an ASCAP Award-
winning jazz pianist. Some of his other hits will be "Dreamy,"
"That's My Kick," "Moment's Delight," and "Solitaire." He will be
honored on a stamp by the U.S. Postal Service.
1969 - O'Shea Jackson is born in Los Angeles, California. Known later as
"Ice Cube," he will be the first member of the seminal Californian
rap group N.W.A. to leave, and he will quickly establish himself as
one of hip-hop's best and most controversial artists. From the
outset of his career, he will court controversy, since his rhymes
were profane and political. As a solo artist, his politics and
social commentary will sharpen substantially, and his first two
records, "AmeriKKKa's Most Wanted" and "Death Certificate," will be
equally praised and reviled for their lyrical stance, which happens
to be considerably more articulate than many of his gangsta peers.
As his career progresses, Ice Cube's influence begins to decline,
particularly as he tries to incorporate elements of contemporary
groups like Cypress Hill into his sound, but his stature never
diminished, and he will remain one of the biggest rap stars
throughout the '90s. He will also become an actor and will have his
acting debut in John Singleton's "Boyz N the Hood."
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