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Joni Mitchell
Name at birth: Roberta Joan AndersonJoni Mitchell is the beloved singer-songwriter whose 1971 album Blue was rated as the 30th-best album of all time by Rolling Stone magazine. Joni Mitchell was…Helen Carter 1998 Deaths
Helen CarterAge: 70singer, songwriter, musician Helen was a member of the Carter family band that played a significant role in the development of country music. The band's influence is still…Townes Van Zandt 1997 Deaths
Townes Van Zandt singer, songwriter Van Zandt's spare delivery and melancholy lyrics influenced folk and rock musicians such as Steve Earle, Neil Young, Emmylou Harris and Willie Nelson,…Dar Williams
The Green WorldRazor & Tie Say this much about Dar Williams. She is taking the road less traveled. After all, who else is writing songs based on Isaac Bashevis Singer's book Satan in…Travis
The Man WhoEpic This Scottish quartet scored the biggest-selling British album of 1999 with this disc, and its belated release in the U.S. is a welcome one. The Man Who is a shimmering and…Appendix A. About the Brothers Grimm
Appendix A. About the Brothers Grimm The Brothers Grimm, Jacob (1785-1863) and Wilhelm (1786-1859), were born in Hanau, near Frankfurt, in the German state of Hesse. Throughout their lives…Bradley, William Aspinwall
Bradley, William Aspinwall[1878-1939](1)Born at Hartford, Conn., Feb. 8, 1878. Educated at Columbia University where he received the degree of A.M. in 1900. Married Miss Grace Goodrich in…Pancho Villa
A hero to some and a villain to others, Pancho Villa was a brutal modern-day version of Robin Hood. Born a peasant, Doroteo Arango got on the wrong side of the law early; according to legend he shot…Burl Ives
Burl Ivesactor, singer, writerBorn: 6/14/1909Birthplace: Hunt City Township, Illinois The beloved folk singer of such children's classics as “I Know an Old Lady (Who Swallowed A Fly),” Burl Ives…Laura Nyro
Laura Nyro(Laura Nigro)singer, songwriter Born: 10/19/1947Birthplace: New York City Nyro was a child prodigy. Her song “And When I Die” was recorded by Peter, Paul and Mary when Nyro was just…Trending
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