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Russell, Lillian
(Encyclopedia) Russell, Lillian, 1861–1922, American singer and actress, b. Clinton, Iowa. Her original name was Helen Louise Leonard. She first appeared in light opera in 1879. In the early 1880s…Patti, Adelina
(Encyclopedia) Patti, AdelinaPatti, Adelinaădəlēˈnə pătˈē [key], 1843–1919, coloratura soprano, b. Madrid, of Italian parents. She was trained in New York City, where she made her debut in 1859,…Gatti-Casazza, Giulio
(Encyclopedia) Gatti-Casazza, GiulioGatti-Casazza, Giulioj&oomacr;ˈlyō gätˈtē-käzätˈsä [key], 1869–1940, Italian operatic manager. In 1893 he succeeded his father as director of the municipal…Galilei, Vincenzo
(Encyclopedia) Galilei, VincenzoGalilei, Vincenzovēnchĕnˈtsō gälēlĕˈē [key], d. 1591, Italian lutenist, singer, writer, and composer; father of Galileo. As a member of the Florentine camerata (see…Taylor, Koko
(Encyclopedia) Taylor, Koko, 1928–2009, African-American blues singer and songwriter, b. Bartlett, Tenn., as Cora Walton. Growing up, Taylor absorbed gospel music in church and the blues at local…Bob Merrill 1998 Deaths
Bob Merrillsongwriter prolific composer and lyricist of the familiar “How Much is that Doggie in the Window,” and Broadway musicals, includingFunny Girl, Carnival and New Girl in TownBorn:…Jack Micheline 1998 Deaths
Jack Micheline (Harvey Martin Silver)Age: 68 Beat poet whose writing career took shape in New York City in the late 1950s alongside good friend Jack Kerouac. His works include River of Red…Huey Newton Biography
Huey NewtonBlack activist Born: 1942Birthplace: Monroe, La. Newton, with Bobby Seale, founded the Black Panther Party for Self Defense. Illiterate when he graduated from high school, Newton taught…1961 Grammy Awards
Henry ManciniArchive PhotosRecord of the Year“Moon River,” Henry ManciniAlbum of the YearJudy at Carnegie Hall, Judy Garland (Capitol)Song of the Year“Moon River,” Henry Mancini and Johnny…Horsley, Samuel
(Encyclopedia) Horsley, SamuelHorsley, Samuelhôrzˈlē [key], 1733–1806, English prelate, noted as a scientist. He became bishop of St. David's in 1788, of Rochester in 1793, and of St. Asaph in 1802.…Trending
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