Chapter 01 — Today in music
On a day like today April 22
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1950
Peter Frampton is born, the face of the seventies' most famous live album
Peter Frampton was born in Kent, a Humble Pie prodigy who in 1976 released "Frampton Comes Alive!", for years the best-selling live album in history. His talk box on "Show Me the Way" defined an era's sound. Fame devoured him, and it took decades to recover the serious-guitarist respect he always deserved.
Peter Frampton
1936
Glen Campbell is born, the star session man who conquered his own name
Glen Campbell was born in Arkansas, a Wrecking Crew guitarist who played with the Beach Boys and Sinatra before shining solo with "Wichita Lineman" and "Rhinestone Cowboy". His public farewell with Alzheimer's, touring as the lyrics slipped away, was one of pop's most moving lessons in dignity.
Glen Campbell
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