The Lagniappe Broadcast Network is
a network of independent Internet Radio stations dedicated
to providing quality music in multiple genres and formats.
Founded on the principles of promoting Internet Radio
and promoting exposure for Independent Artists, the
Lagniappe Broadcast Network is committed to fostering
and encouraging growth for the station operators, artists
and businesses that support Internet Radio.
At the Lagniappe Broadcast Network, we provide services
to station owners and artists who want to reach their
target market in a cost-effective, high visible manner.
Our professional strategic and creative approach to
the Internet Radio market help our customers spotlight
products and services in a way traditional media can't
match.
Tuesday, March 16, 2010
1932 - Betty Johnson - A singer who appeared regularly on radio (on Sunday evenings singing with the CBS Orchestra, as well as on Saturday mornings on the Galen Drake Show). In 1954, she joined the Csida-Grean management company, who at the time handled such big names as Eddy Arnold and Bobby Darin. This led to her first hit in November of 1954, "I Want Eddie Fisher for Christmas," but it was "I Dreamed" (issued two years later) that would become her biggest hit. Age 78
1942 - Jerry Jeff Walker - Singer and guitarist - "Mr. Bojangles", A native of New York, he is associated with the progressive ("outlaw") country scene that centered around Austin, Texas, in the 1970s and included such figures as Willie Nelson, Guy Clark, Billy Joe Shaver, the Lost Gonzo Band, Waylon Jennings,and Townes Van Zandt. Age 68
1954 - Nancy Wilson - Vocalist with the Rock group "Heart". In 1987 the group had a number 1 hit called "Alone". Age 56
1959 - John Lindberg - Bassist who's best-known for his work in the String Trio of New York. He studied music in Ann Arbor, MI, before moving to New York in 1977. Age 51
1892 - Isaiah 'Big Ike' Robinson was born on this day. Traditional jazz trombonist from Thibodaux, Louisiana. He played with the Kid Milton band and the Camelia Brass Band and Orchestra in 1920. He studied with Dave Perkins, and played in Chris Kelly's band until Chris' death in 1929. He then worked in the dance halls until he retired around 1938. He died in New Orleans in 1962.
1902 - Leon Roppolo was born on this day. Traditional jazz clarinetist and saxophonist from Lutheran, Louisiana. He is considered one of the immortals of jazz even though his career was short. He went to New Orleans at the age of 14, then played with the Brunies brothers' band and the Halfway House Orchestra. He then acquired fame with the 'New Orleans Rhythm Kings'. He shared composer credits on 'Tin Roof Blues' and 'Farewell Blues'. He spent the last eighteen years of his life in a sanitarium. He died in New Orleans on October 5, 1943.
1927 - Ruby Braff was born on this day. One of the great swing/Dixieland cornetists. He went through long periods of his career unable to find work because his music was considered old fashioned, but things got better by the 1970s. He died in 2003.
1930 - Tommy Flanagan was born on this day. Pianist known for his flawless and tasteful playing. He received long overdue recognition for his talents in the 1980s. During his career he worked regularly with Oscar Pettiford, J.J. Johnson (1956-1958), Harry "Sweets" Edison (1959-1960), and Coleman Hawkins (1961). Flanagan was Ella Fitzgerald's regular accompanist during 1963-1965 and 1968-1978, which resulted in him being underrated as a soloist. He died in 2001.
1942 - "The Jitterbug Waltz" was recorded by Fats Waller on this day.
1963 - The controversial, "Puff The Magic Dragon" was released by 'Peter, Paul & Mary' on this day. What does 'Puff' mean anyway?
1968 - Weeks after his untimely death, Otis Redding's '(Sittin' On) The Dock Of The Bay' hit #1 on the Billboard Charts.
1973 - David Cassidy played the first of six shows in Wembly, London.
1927 - Ruby Braff was born on this day. One of the great swing/Dixieland cornetists. He went through long periods of his career unable to find work because his music was considered old fashioned, but things got better by the 1970s. He died in 2003. ...see
more
Our Partners
Fundraising
The Lagniappe
Broadcast Network could always use some help paying for bandwidth. Help
us to bring you more and higher quality internet radio by using one of
our payment processors below to make your donation.
