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John SebastianJohn Sebastian was destined for a musical career; his father was a noted classical harmonica player and Sebastian grew up in Greenwich Village in New York City surrounded by the likes of Burl Ives and Woody Guthrie.

In addition to forming and leading The Lovin’ Spoonful, Sebastian also played harmonica for The Doors on Roadhouse Blues and made a...

George ThorogoodThe first George Thorogood song I ever heard was One Bourbon, One Scotch, One Beer; I’m not sure if it was the driving guitar, the gravelly-voiced blues-laden lyrics or just the subject matter, but straight away I was hooked.

And I’m not the only one – since 1977 he’s sold over 15 million records and recorded hard blues/rock classics like Who Do...

63477419Today is the 51st birthday of Seal Henry Olusegun Olumide Adeola Samuel, better known to you and I as simply Seal.

Born in London to a Nigerian mother and Brazilian father, Seal began singing in local clubs and bars in the 80s before joining funk band Push in 1987. His big break came when he collaborated with producer Adamski on the single Killer,...