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Today in Music History (June 19th)
In 1717, Violinist, Composer and Conductor Johann Stamitz was born in the Czech Republic. He was the Director of the Mannheim School and instrumental in developing the style of composition and playing that became known as the Mannheim Steamroller.
The premier performance of Edward Elgars Enigma Variations at Queens Hall in London in 1899 (this piece has been used an A LOT of movie soundtracks youd recognize it if you heard it).
In 1902, Band Leader Guy Lombardo was born in London, Ontario.
Hearts Ann Wilson was born on this day in 1950.
On this day in 1965, the Beatles recorded Yesterday.
In 1966, Paperback Writer by the Beatles reached Number One on the Charts.
In 1968, "Jumping Jack Flash" by the Rolling Stones reached Number 1.
In 1971, Carole Kings "Its Too Late" reached number 1.
In 1973, The Edgar Winter Group received a Gold Record for the song "Frankenstein".
In 1984, today was the Premier of Leonard Bernsteins opera A Quite Place at La Scala.
In 1717, Violinist, Composer and Conductor Johann Stamitz was born in the Czech Republic. He was the Director of the Mannheim School and instrumental in developing the style of composition and playing that became known as the Mannheim Steamroller.
The premier performance of Edward Elgars Enigma Variations at Queens Hall in London in 1899 (this piece has been used an A LOT of movie soundtracks youd recognize it if you heard it).
In 1902, Band Leader Guy Lombardo was born in London, Ontario.
Hearts Ann Wilson was born on this day in 1950.
On this day in 1965, the Beatles recorded Yesterday.
In 1966, Paperback Writer by the Beatles reached Number One on the Charts.
In 1968, "Jumping Jack Flash" by the Rolling Stones reached Number 1.
In 1971, Carole Kings "Its Too Late" reached number 1.
In 1973, The Edgar Winter Group received a Gold Record for the song "Frankenstein".
In 1984, today was the Premier of Leonard Bernsteins opera A Quite Place at La Scala.
