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Delius, Frederick

(Encyclopedia) Delius, FrederickDelius, Frederickdēlˈyəs [key], 1862–1934, English composer, of German parentage. Influenced by Grieg, Delius combined romanticism and impressionism in his music,…

Robert Johnson

blues singer, guitaristBorn: 5/5/1911Birthplace: Hazelhurst, Mississippi Robert Johnson may well have been the most influential blues musician of all time. Although he only recorded 29 songs,…

1999 Major League Baseball Preview

American League Preseason Picks MVP: Alex Rodriguez, SS, Seattle Rookie of the Year: Eric Chavez, 3B, Oakland Cy Young: Pedro Martinez, Boston Red Sox A.L. Champion: New York Yankees Wild Card…

B.B. King

(Riley B. King)legendary blues musicianBorn: 9/16/1925Birthplace: Indianola, Miss. One of the most influential guitarists of all time, King remains an icon and a model for Eric Clapton, David…

Andorra Chiefs of State & Cabinet Members

Chiefs of State and Cabinet Members of Foreign Governments Date of Information: 9/29/2022[source] Head of State (Co-Prince) Emmanuel Macron Head of State (Co-Prince) Joan-…

James Herbert BUDD, Congress, CA (1851-1908)

BUDD, James Herbert, a Representative from California; born in Janesville, Rock County, Wis., May 18, 1851; moved to California in 1859 with his parents, who settled in Stockton; attended the…

Waters, Muddy

(Encyclopedia) Waters, Muddy, 1915–83, African-American blues singer and guitarist, b. Rolling Fork, Miss., as McKinley Morganfield. As a teenager he began singing and playing traditional country…

2006 Olympics: Speed Skating

The Olympic demolition derby by Mike Morrison and Christine Frantz Dan Jansen Related Links 2006 Winter Olympics 2006 Short Track Medal Standings 2006…

2010 Olympics: Speed Skating

The Olympic demolition derby by Mike Morrison and Christine Frantz Dan Jansen Related Links 2010 Winter OlympicsQuiz: 2010 Winter OlympicsSpeed Skating Through the…

Wade HAMPTON, Congress, SC (1818-1902)

Senate Years of Service: 1879-1891Party: DemocratHAMPTON, Wade, (grandson of Wade Hampton [1752-1835]), a Senator from South Carolina; born in Charleston, S.C., March 28, 1818; received…