Nathaniel Adams Cole was an American jazz pianist and vocalist. He recorded over one hundred songs that became hits on the pop charts. His trio was the model for small jazz ensembles that followed. Take a look below for 30 more fun and interesting facts about Nat King Cole. 1. Cole acted in films and…
30 Fun And Interesting Facts About Ray Charles
Ray Charles Robinson was an American singer-songwriter, musician, and composer. Among friends and fellow musicians, he preferred being called “Brother Ray.” He was often referred to as “The Genius.” Take a look below for 30 more fun and interesting facts about Ray Charles. 1. Charles was blind from the age of seven. 2. He pioneered…
30 Fascinating And Interesting Facts About B.B. King
Riley B. King was an American blues singer, electric guitarist, songwriter, and record producer. King introduced a sophisticated style of soloing based on fluid string bending and shimmering vibrato that influenced many later electric blues guitarists. Take a look below for 30 more fascinating and interesting facts about B.B. King. 1. King was inducted into…
30 Interesting And Fun Facts About Frank Sinatra
Francis Albert Sinatra was an American singer, actor and producer who was one of the most popular and influential musical artists of the 20th century. He is one of the best-selling music artists of all time, having sold more than 150 million records worldwide. Take a look below for 30 more interesting and fun facts…
30 Interesting And Awesome Facts About Frederick II
Frederick II was King of Prussia from 1740 until 1786, which is the longest reign of any Hohenzollern king. His most significant accomplishments during his reign included his military victories, his reorganization of Prussian armies, his patronage of the arts and the Enlightenment in Prussia, and his final success against great odds in the Seven…
30 Fun And Interesting Facts About Louis Armstrong
Louis Daniel Armstrong was an American trumpeter, composer, singer and occasional actor who was one of the most influential figures in jazz. His career spanned five decades, from the 1920s to the 1960s, and different eras in the history of jazz. Take a look below for 30 more fun and interesting facts about Louis Armstrong….
30 Interesting And Fascinating Facts About Johann Sebastian Bach
Johann Sebastian Bach was a composer and musician of the Baroque period, born in the Duchy of Saxe-Eisenach. He’s known for instrumental compositions such as the Brandenburg Concertos and the Goldberg Variations as well as for vocal music such as the St. Matthew Passion and the Mass in B minor. Take a look below for…
30 Fun And Interesting Facts About Keanu Reeves
Keanu Charles Reeves, born September 2, 1964, is a Canadian actor, director, producer and musician. He gained fame for his starring role performances in several blockbuster movies, including comedies from the Bill and Ted franchise; action thrillers Point Break, Speed and the John Wick franchise. Take a look below for 30 more fun and interesting…
26 Interesting And Fascinating Facts About Jamie Dornan
James Dornan, born May 1, 1982, is an actor, model and musician from Northern Ireland. He played Sheriff Graham Humbert in the ABC series Once Upon a Time, and serial killer Paul Spector in the BBC Two and RTE One crime drama series The Fall, the latter of which got him nominated for the British…
30 Fun And Interesting Facts About Tom Hiddleston
Thomas William Hiddleston, born February 9, 1981, is an English actor, film producer and musician. At the beginning of his career, he appeared in West End theater productions of Cymbeline and Ivanov. He won the Laurence Olivier Award for Best Newcomer in a Play for his role in Cymbeline and was also nominated for the…