(Encyclopedia) Bowie, David, 1947–2016, British rock-and-roll singer and songwriter who successfully, merged rock, art, and fashion, b. London as David Robert Jones. After singing with five different…
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(Encyclopedia) Zappa, Frank
Vincent, 1940-1993, American guitarist, bandleader, and
composer, b. Baltimore, Md. Zappa's family relocated several…
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The 51st Annual Grammy Awards were presented at Staples Center in Los Angeles on Feb. 9, 2009; the winners are listed below. Eligible recordings were released between Oct. 1, 2007, and Sept. 30,…
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