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Wynton Marsalis Biography

Wynton Marsalisjazz trumpeter, composerBorn: 10/18/1961Birthplace: New Orleans Grammy Award-winning jazz trumpeter known for his brilliant technique and championing traditional jazz forms.…

Robert Duvall Biography

Robert Duvallactor, writer, directorBorn: 1/5/1931Birthplace: San Diego, California Academy Award-winning actor whose passionate performances have made him one of Hollywood's most admired and…

American Music Timeline - 1960s

Part VI: The 1960s by David Johnson 1961 1963 1964 1965 1968 1969 Next: 1970-present 1961 Country singer Patsy Cline becomes mainstream popular (pop) music hit Top Circa 1963 Folk singer Bob…

Howard Clark 2001 Deaths

Howard ClarkAge: 84 business executive who transformed American Express from a young, unstable company into an industry giant. He took over as president and chief executive of the company in…

Willie Davenport 2002 Deaths

Willie DavenportAge: 59 four-time Olympic hurdler, who in 1980 reached his fifth Olympics as a member of the U.S. bobsled team, becoming one of eight athletes to participate in both the…

Al Hirschfeld 2003 Deaths

Al HirschfeldAge: 99 singular graphic artist whose caricatures of theater personalities graced dozens of publications for more than 75 years. His work most often appeared in the drama section…

Tyronee Tiger Bussey Biography

Tyronee “Tiger” BusseyAge: 20 Colorado linebacker diagnosed with leukemia shortly after signing with the Buffaloes 1994 recruiting class; received first of two bone marrow transplants one…

Baby Genuises

Director:Bob ClarkWriters:Bob Clark and Greg MichaelTriStar; PG; 94 minutesRelease:3/99Cast:Kathleen Turner, Christopher Lloyd, Kim Cattrall Swap Babe's chatty barnyard animals with toddlers…

Robbie Robertson Biography

Robbie Robertsonsongwriter, guitaristBorn: July 5, 1943Birthplace: Toronto, Ontario Jaime Robbie Robertson, the guitarist and principal songwriter for the Band, Bob Dylan's onetime backup quintet,…