Chad Stuart of Chad & Jeremy died today, 12/22/20, at age 79, of pneumonia.  

December 23

Jorma Kaukon        80

(Jefferson Airplane & Hot Tuna)

Ron Bushy.               79

(Iron Butterfly)

Adrian Belew.           71

(King Crimson)

Dave Murray.            64

(Iron Maiden)

Eddie Vedder.           56

(Pearl Jam)

December 22

Rick Nielson.          72

(Cheap Trick)

Luther Campbell.   60

(2 Live Crew)

Jordan Sparks.      31

Meghan Trainor.    27

Also born December 21st:

Ray Hilderbrand (Paul&Paula)

Nick Gilder

Betty Wright

Patrick Murphy (Lemonheads)

December 21

Carla Thomas.       78

December 20

Bobby Colomby.           76

(BS&T)

Peter Criss.                   75

(Kiss)

Alan Parsons.              72

Billy Bragg.                   63

Chris Robinson.          54

(Black Crowes)

December 19

Jack McEuen.             75

(Nitty Gritty Dirt Band)

December 18

Keith Richards.          77

Elliot Easton.             67

(Cars)

DJ Lethal.                  48

(Limp Bizkit)

Christina Aguilera.   40

Billie Eilish.               18

December 17

Jim Bonfanti.           72

(Raspberries)

Paul Rodgers.          71

Wanda Vaughn.       69

(Emotions)

Mike Mills.                62

(REM)

Sarah Dallin.             59

(Bananarama)

Ludwig van Beethoven  -  250th Birthday Anniversary celebrated today

Beethoven is considered to be one of the greatest composers and musical geniuses of all time. He is credited with over 700 musical compositions over a 45 year period. His works spanned the classical and romantic eras of Western music. He was known for his innovation and improvisational skills. 

He is best known for his nine symphonies, a number of violin and piano concertos, chamber music, string quartets, and one opera, among his numerous compositions. His 9th Symphony, Ode to Joy, is often considered his greatest work as he was completely deaf at the time he composed it. As an innovator, Beethoven included a chorus at the end of this symphony; the first ever to do this.

Beethoven is my favorite classical composer. He still rocks!

https://youtu.be/3yffweMQHrI