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artist of the week - February 10, 2020

Artist of the Week

The artist of the week is the one and only Prince, truly a legend. Prince was born and raised in Minneapolis, Minnesota where he developed a passion for music. He even wrote his first song "Funk machine" at the young age of seven will playing on his father's piano. Growing up in a home where your parents were jazz musicians it's no wonder Price picked it up so quickly. When he was just 19 Prince signed his first recording contract with Warner Brother Studios. In 1978 Prince released his first album "For You." From there he went on to be...

This Day In Music History

On this day The Beatles took the stage for the last time on a small rooftop in Savile Row, London. The band played a few hits some of which being "Don't Let Me Down," "Get Back," and "Dig A Pony." As soon as they started to play people all over stopped what they were doing to listen in on such an amazing event in music and Beatles history. In true John Lennon fashion after the band was down with the quick concert he said "I'd like to say thank you on behalf of the group and ourselves and I hope...

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January 11, 2020

Winter WonderFest

Are you wondering what to do on a chilly day like today? Look no further! Today and tomorrow will be the last two days to explore the extensive winter wonderland at Navy Pier. With plenty of fair rides and piles of decoration get your last Christmas fix!

This Day in Music History.

On this day November 26 in 1962 The Beatles recorded their second single "Please Please Me" and "Ask Me Why" at EMI Studio London. When it was first released in the US on the Vee-Jay label the band's name was spelled "The Beattles."

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April 27, 2019