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b. Ann Green, 24 Dec 1912, Aylestone, Leicester, Britain, d. 4 June 1997, Britain. A popular vocalist with several Uk dance rings in the 30s and early 40s, Lenner produced a lot more than 100 recordings, the vast majority of them with Carroll Gibbons And His Savoy Orpheans. Delivered right …

England’s short-lived Blackstar rose in the ashes of grindcore pioneers Carcass, whose Jeff Walker (vocals/bass), Carlo Regadas (electric guitar) and Ken Owen (drums) wanted to continue exploring the techie death steel previewed on that band’s last album, the un-Carcass-like Swansong. After drafting tempo guitarist Tag Griffiths (ex-Cathedral), Blackstar released their …

Using their colorful 18th century-style costumes and rock-tinged arrangements of Baroque masterworks, Red Priest has achieved broad popularity throughout the world, both drawing comparison using the Rolling Stones and admiration from classical music lovers. Its collective virtuosity is definitely astonishing and its own highly individual and frequently daring plans make …