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20th Century

The History of Pop Music – 1996

11th September 2020 Phil the Ex Test Manager 0

  A History of Pop Music – 1996 Firstly, apologies for the rather long delay between these music articles.  Normal service will now be resumed. This is a series of articles looking at pop music [more…]

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Kenneth (Ken) Essex Hits a Century!

10th July 2020 Going Postal 0

Kenneth Essex, one of the most respected viola players of our time, celebrates his 100th birthday on Monday 20th July 2020. Born the son of a Co-op baker and confectionery manager in Hinkley, Leicestershire he [more…]

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The History Of Christmas Number Ones 1952 – 1999, Part Two: 1976 – 1999

6th December 2019 Going Postal 0

Through the years I have enjoyed many things about Christmas and if I were to be asked my favourite thing, I guess I would have to name not just one, but a few. Some of [more…]

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The History Of Christmas Number Ones 1952 – 1999, Part One: 1952 – 1975

29th November 2019 Going Postal 0

Holy mince pies and brandy butter Batman! Is it bauble and tinsel time again already? It seems like we just got the last of the pine needle out of the carpet and here we go [more…]

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20th Century

The History of Pop Music – 1995

11th October 2019 Phil the Ex Test Manager 0

Featured song: Oasis – Some Might Say This is a series of articles looking at pop music from 1955 when in my opinion proper pop music began up to 1999 when they stopped making it. [more…]

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20th Century

The History of Pop Music – 1994

4th October 2019 Phil the Ex Test Manager 0

Featured song: Elton John – Circle of Life This is a series of articles looking at pop music from 1955 when in my opinion proper pop music began up to 1999 when they stopped making [more…]

20th Century

The History of Pop Music – 1979

29th March 2019 Phil the Ex Test Manager 0

Featured song:  Pink Floyd – Another Brick In The Wall – Live This is a series of articles looking at pop music from 1955 when in my opinion proper pop music began up to 1999 [more…]

20th Century

The History of Pop Music – 1978

22nd March 2019 Phil the Ex Test Manager 0

Featured song: ELO – Mr Blue Sky This is a series of articles looking at pop music from 1955 when in my opinion proper pop music began up to 1999 when they stopped making it. [more…]

20th Century

The History of Pop Music – 1977

15th March 2019 Phil the Ex Test Manager 0

Featured song: Eagles – Hotel California This is a series of articles looking at pop music from 1955 when in my opinion proper pop music began up to 1999 when they stopped making it. One [more…]

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