Showing posts with label Alabama. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Alabama. Show all posts

Thursday, August 29, 2024

Born #OTD 1924: ‘Queen of the Blues’ Dinah Washington

Photo: Rhino Records

Undoubtedly one of the most versatile vocalists of all time and renowned for her strong personality, Dinah Washington was born Ruth Lee Jones 100 years ago today in Tuscaloosa, Alabama. Her voice, characterised by clear diction, emotional profundity, and distinct phrasing, has left a rich legacy of recordings that continues to enthrall listeners with their fiery intensity and technical mastery.

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Remembering Jack Buck, born 24 August 1924.

photo: Jack Buck speaking at Busch Stadium, 17 September 2001 “You can't get a job without experience and you can't get experience u...