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On August 5th, 2013, Keyboardist, composer, singer-songwriter and record producer George Duke passed away at age 67. Duke worked extensively with Frank Zappa, Cannonball Adderley, Stanley Clarke, and violist Jean-Luc Ponty.
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On August 4th, 1967, Pink Floyd released 'The Piper At the Gates of Dawn', their debut album. Most of the songs were penned by Syd Barrett. 'The Piper At the Gates of Dawn' has been recognized as one of the seminal psychedelic rock albums of the 1960s.
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On August 4th, 2005, Blues and R&B singer and guitarist Little Milton passed away at age 70. Milton is best known for his number-one R&B single "We're Gonna Make It". His other hits include "Baby, I Love You", "Who's Cheating Who?", and "Grits Ain't Groceries (All Around The World)".
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On August 2nd, 1957, Musician and actor Mojo Nixon was born in Danville, VA. Nixon is known for "Elvis is Everywhere", "Don Henley Must Die", Stuffing Martha's Muffin" and "Debbie Gibson Is Pregnant with My Two-Headed Love Child". Mojo passed away February 7th, 2024.
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"My mother said, to get things done, you'd better not mess with Major Tom" On August 1st, 1980, David Bowie released “Ashes To Ashes" b/w “It’s No Game (Pt. 1)”or “Move On” on 45rpm. The lyrics revisit Bowie's Major Tom character from 1969's "Space Oddity".
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On August 2nd, 1962, Aretha Franklin makes her television debut, singing "Don't Cry Baby" and "Try A Little Tenderness" on American Bandstand.
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