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B.B. King life and wife

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Riley B. King (September 16, 1925 – May 14, 2015), known professionally as B.B. King, was an American singer-songwriter, guitarist, and record producer. King introduced a sophisticated style of soloing based on fluid string bending and shimmering vibrato that influenced many later electric blues guitarists. King was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 1987, and is one of the most influential blues musicians of all time, earning the nickname "The King of the Blues", and is considered one of the "Three Kings of the Blues Guitar" (along with Albert and Freddie King). King performed tirelessly throughout his musical career, appearing on average at more than 200 concerts per year into his 70s. In 1956 alone, he appeared at 342 shows. King was born on a cotton plantation in Itta Bena, Mississippi, and later worked at a cotton gin in Indianola, Mississippi. He was attracted to music and the guitar in church, and began his career in juke joints an

Christie Brinkley's Personal Life

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Christie Brinkley (born Christie Lee Hudson; February 2, 1954) is an American model, actress and entrepreneur. Brinkley gained worldwide fame with her appearances in the late 1970s Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Issues, ultimately appearing on an unprecedented three consecutive covers starting in 1979. She spent twenty-five years as the face of Cover Girl, has appeared on over 500 magazine covers, and has signed contracts with major brands—both fashion and non-fashion. Brinkley went on to work as an actress, illustrator, television personality, photographer, writer, designer, and activist for human and animal rights and the environment. Brinkley has been married four times, most notably between 1985 and 1994 to musician Billy Joel, several of whose music videos she appeared in. Her fourth marriage, to architect Peter Cook, ended in a much-publicized 2008 divorce. With a career spanning more than three decades, magazines such as Allure and Men's Health have named Brinkley one

Christie Brinkley Breaks Arm

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Christie Brinkley Breaks Arm in 'DWTS' Rehearsal. After Christie Brinkley revealed that her daughter Sailor will replace her in the "Dancing with The Stars" premiere after breaking her arm, Carlos Bustamante and Graeme O'Neil react during "ET Canada Live". Brinkley was born Christie Lee Hudson in Monroe, Michigan on February 2, 1954, the daughter of Marjorie (née Bowling) and Herbert Hudson. Her family moved to Canoga Park, Los Angeles, California, where her mother Marjorie later met and married television writer Donald Brinkley in Bel Air, Los Angeles. Donald adopted Christie and her brother Greg Brinkley. During this time, the family lived in Malibu and then the Brentwood neighbourhoods of Los Angeles. Brinkley was educated at Paul Revere Junior High School and attended Le Lycée Français de Los Angeles from 9th to 12th grade. After graduation in 1973, she moved to Paris, to study art. Brinkley was discovered in 1973 by American photo

Neal Casal's Life and Wife

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Neal Casal, the guitarist with Circles Around the Sun and Chris Robinson Brotherhood, died tragically on August 26 at the age of 50. Previously, Casal had been in Ryan Adams’ backing band, the Cardinals, from 2005 until 2009. No cause of death has been made public, but a source close to Casal confirmed to Heavy that the musician died by suicide by hanging. Casal was a native of Rockaway, New Jersey, where he graduated from Morris Knolls High School. At the time of his death, Casal had been living in Ventura, California. Casal’s death was confirmed in a tweet from his official account that read, “It’s with great sadness that we tell you Neal Casal has passed. As so many know, Neal was a gentle, soulful human who lived life through artistry & kindness.” The message continued, “His family, friends & fans will always remember the light that he brought to the world. Rest easy Neal, we love you.” Ashley Vigoda, a woman whose Facebook shows pictures of her kissing Casal, to

What size is lizzo?

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Singer and rapper Lizzo has been on the scene for a while but, if you're just getting acquainted the 'Juice' singer, here's everything you need to know about Lizzo's flute playing, real name, hometown, TV appearances and more. Lizzo is an American recording artist known best for songs like “Juice”, “Boys”, and “Good As Hell”. The talented singer and rapper often incorporates themes of confidence and self-love into her music. Lizzo is also a talented flautist, having studied the instrument from a young age. Lizzo will release her third studio album later in 2019 so here are some facts about the talented musician that you might not have known before. According to multiple online sources, Lizzo is 5 foot 10 inches tall. and weight is 85 KG.  You can catch Lizzo on Instagram at @lizzobeeating where she shares cute photos and videos, including ones of her playing the flute! You can also catch her on Twitter at @lizzo.

Musical career of Cesária Évora

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In the 1960s, she started singing on Portuguese cruise ships stopping at Mindelo and on the local radio. In 1985, at the invitation of Cape Verdean singer Bana, she went to perform in Portugal. In Lisbon she was discovered by the producer José da Silva and invited to record in Paris. She recorded the track "Ausência", composed by Yugoslav musician Goran Bregovic, which was released as the second track of the soundtrack of the film  Underground  (1995) by Emir Kusturica. Évora's international success came only in 1988 with the release of her first commercial album  La Diva Aux Pieds Nus , recorded in France. Before that album had been released, she recorded her first LP titled "Cesária" in 1987. This album was later released on CD in 1995 as Audiophile Legends. Her 1992 album  Miss  Perfumado sold over 300,000 copies worldwide. It included one of her most celebrated songs, "Sodade". In 1994, Bau joined her touring band and two years later,

Cesária Évora early life

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Cesária Évora  (Portuguese pronunciation 27 August 1941 – 17 December 2011), more commonly Cize, was a Cape Verde singer-songwriter. She had received a Grammy Award in 2004 for her album Voz d'Amor. Nicknamed the "Barefoot Diva" for performing without shoes, she was known as the "Queen of Morna" Évora began singing as a young woman in bars in her hometown of  Mindelo . Cesária Évora was born on 27 August 1941 in Mindelo, São Vicente, Cape Verde. When she was seven years old her father, Justino da Cruz Évora, who was a part-time musician, died, and at the age of ten she was placed in an orphanage, as her mother Dona Joana could not raise all six children. At the age of 16, she was persuaded by a friend to sing in a sailors' tavern. She grew up at the house in Mindelo which other singers used from the 1940s to the 1970s, at 35 Rua de Moeda. Other Cape Verdean singers came to the house, including Djô d'Eloy, Bana, Eddy Moreno, Luis Morais and Man