Musician. Born James Joseph Brown Junior in Barnwell, South Carolina. Known as the 'Godfather of Soul', his hit songs include 'Papa's Got a Brand New Bag' and 'It's a Man's Man's Man's World'.
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James Brown
This is the former site of the..... 1960s - Flamingo Club where Georgie Fame ...
Born Eutin, Germany, died London, from tuberculosis. A sick man he came to London to write the English opera Oberon which received an enthusiastic reception at Covent Garden in April 1826.
Electronic dance music group. Two brothers from Sevenoaks Kent: Phil and Paul Hartnoll.  Split up in 2004 but reformed in 2009.  Performed at the opening ceremony for the London 2012 Paralympic Ga...
Pop music venue in the 1960s. The Who made some of their early performances here, as well as many other artistes including Adam Faith and Screaming Lord Sutch. It is now known as the Shepherd's Bus...
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Rock group.  Lead singer was Freddie Mercury. The band, including Freddie and Brian May, played their first public performance under the name Queen at Imperial College, though Wikipedia says: "On 2...
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