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Ian Curtis of Joy Division

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Ian Curtis of Joy Division

Ian Curtis was the lead singer and lyricist of the iconic band Joy Division. Curtis left a huge mark on the post-punk music scene of the late 1970s. In this blog post, I will explore the life and legacy of Ian Curtis with drawings ! From the shedding light on his musical genius, stage presence and the tragic circumstances that surrounded his untimely death. Welcome Inside Ian Curtis ! Who was Ian Curtis? Ian Curtis was born on July 15, 1956, in Stretford, England. From a young age, he showed passion for music and began writing his own songs in...

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Nick Mason of Pink floyd

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Nick Mason of Pink floyd

When it comes to legendary Music bands, Pink Floyd is one of the most iconic and influential groups of all time. And at the heart of their unique sound is the incredible talent of their drummer, Nick Mason. With his innovative style and impeccable timing, Mason has left an indelible mark on the world of music. In this blog post, we'll delve into the life and career of Nick Mason, exploring his contributions to Pink Floyd and his lasting impact on the music industry. Who is Nick Mason? Nick Mason was born on January 27, 1944, in Birmingham, England. He...

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Phil Lynott : the Biography Portrait

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Phil Lynott : the Biography Portrait

Guess who just got back Today ? If you only needed one quote to present Phil Lynott, it would be this one : "Guess who Just got back Today ? " -  Phil Lynott From the first verse of the song "The boys are back in Town" by Thin Lizzy, Phil really appreciated these boys who came back to Town to animate the night.Through his legendary presence, he became a boy as he said and he liked to make the girl steamin' wherever he went. And if you look for it today, you can find it in two distinct places:...

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Ghetto Blaster Poster : vibrate the concrete

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Ghetto Blaster Poster : vibrate the concrete

Here is the little story of the portable sound system which was the icon of the 80s. Widely associated with Hip Hop and heavily concreted areas, here is the story of the ghetto blaster AKA the "Boombox".  Impossible to imagine the Hip Hop story without this huge box flanked by two speakers, wear on the shoulder, the cassette "K7" player, Graffiti and Breakdance dancers.The ghettoblaster or boombox is made for "vibrate the concrete" ! --- 1.Boombox origins : the portable cassette recorder invention. We must first congratulate Lou Ottens, engineer from Philips, an electronics company from the Netherlands. In the...

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Ludwig Van Beethoven Facts and Biography

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Ludwig Van Beethoven Facts and Biography

Beethoven biography illustrated with fun facts ! An incredible life of Classical and Music Feelings, from the young talent trained by his father to become a virtuoso child, bad romances, the terible fate of loosing hearing for a music composer but a will to perform romantic and Heroic music !. Here is the life of the romantic deaf composer with illustrated facts. 1.Beethoven on Youtube     2.What instruments did Beethoven play ?  Beethoven was multi-instrumentist : he plays the violin, cello but will mainly compose for the pianoforte, his favorite instrument which will become the favorite instrument of the...

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