Archive for May, 2012

ERIC BURDON TURNED 71 TODAY

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Burdon

The Animals lead singer Eric Burdon was ranked in 57th place on Rolling
Stone’s
list of The 100 Greatest Singers of All Time.


1964

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ORGANIZATION FORMED ON THIS DAY IN 1927

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forming the academy

Hollywood film industry leaders gathered in a hotel ballroom to organize the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences.


The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences (AMPAS) is a professional
honorary organization composed of over 6,000 motion picture professionals
dedicated to the advancement of the arts and sciences of
motion pictures. It
is known around the world for its annual
Academy Awards, informally known
as the "Oscars".

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OSCARS

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GROUP’S TV DEBUT ON THIS DAY IN 1965

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FAMED DANCER/SINGER BORN ON THIS DAY IN 1899

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                   Fred Astaire
(born Frederick Austerlitz) 

                           (May 10, 1899 – June 22, 1987)

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TWO LEGENDARY RADIO PERSONALITIES!

Bob Swanson and Barney Keep

Bob Swanson (seated) (May 20, 1942 – September 11, 2001) and Barney
Keep (January 9, 1917 – July 22, 2000). Both had worked at radio KEX
1190 prior to retirement, Swanson in 1994 after 27 years with the station
and Keep in 1979 ending 35 years on the air as KEX’s morning-drive king.

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