This is a series of posts that will talk about my favorite Keyboard players.
In Part One I chose; Keith Emerson, Rick Wakeman, Eumir Deodato, Gershon Kingsley, Jon Lord, and Elton John. I’ll keep it going here with some more excellent ticklers of the ivories!
Her uncle Bill Owens recognized her extraordinary talent, gave her a guitar, helped her obtain early performing opportunities.
Dolly Rebecca Parton was born on January 19, 1946, in Locust Ridge, Tennessee, near the Great Smoky Mountains, the fourth of twelve children born to Robert Lee Parton Sr., a sharecropper and laborer, and Avie Lee Owens Parton, who sang and played music for the family. The Partons lived in severe poverty in a small cabin, without many of the comforts that most families took for granted, but Dolly later
Four more losses to reflect on here early summer of 2026.
These guys were a jazz tenor saxophonist who was very influential; singer and songwriter known for songs like “Beauty and the Beast” with Celine Dion; a television director known for shows like Taxi, Frasier, Friends, and Cheers; and a journalist, television personality, film and book critic, and author known for his comedic approach.
James Earl Jones, an iconic figure in American cinema, television, and theater, is best known for his deep, resonant voice and commanding presence. His career spans more than six decades, making him one of the most respected and versatile actors of his time. James Earl Jones was born on January 17, 1931, in Arkabutla, Mississippi.
