Tag: music
-
On this day in history, German pianist and composer Ludwig van Beethoven dies in Vienna at age 56. March 26, 1827.
Image: Ludwig van Beethoven (Public Domain) On this day in history, March 26, 1827, German pianist and composer Ludwig van Beethoven dies in Vienna at 56. He is widely deemed one of the greatest musical geniuses of all time. His groundbreaking compositions blended vocals and instruments, expanding the sonata, symphonies, concertos, and quartets range. His…
-
7 Armed Men Attacked Reggae Musician Bob Marley’s Home in Kingston, Jamaica, 2 Days Before Appearing at the Smile Jamaica Concert. Marley and 3 Others Were Shot in the Attack, But All Survived. December 3, 1976.
Image: Bob Marley live in concert in Zurich, Switzerland, on May 30, 1980. (Public Domain). On this day in history, December 3, 1976, seven armed men attacked the residence of reggae musician Bob Marley in Kingston, Jamaica, at 8:30 p.m., two days before appearing at the Smile Jamaica Concert. The concert was an attempt to…
History Daily With Francis Chappell Black 