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Brewer & Shipley were a folk rock duo of the late 1960s through 1970s, consisting of singer-songwriters Mike Brewer and Tom Shipley. They were known for their intricate guitar work, vocal harmonies and socially conscious lyrics, which reflected the concerns of their generation -- especially the Vietnam War, and the struggles for personal and political freedom. Their biggest hit was the song "One Toke Over the Line" from their 1970 album Tarkio. They also had two other singles which made the Billboard charts: "Tarkio Road" (1970) and "Shake Off the Demon" (1971). They continue to perform, both separately and together,...

Teresa Salgueiro (b. 8 Jan 1969, Amadora, Portugal - aka Tereza Salgueiro, she changed first-name spelling), is the former lead singer of Madredeus (1987 to 2007), now pursuing a solo career. As a young girl, Salgueiro sang fado / bossa nova, in Lisbon's streets & taverns. In 1985 (at 16 y/o), she moved to old Lisbon, to live with friends & continued singing. Her latest release is "Você E Eu" ('07, with João Cristal & his septet). In 1987, Salgueiro met guitarist / producer Pedro Ayres Magalhães & they formed Madredeus, with Francisco Ribeiro (cello), Gabriel Gomes (accordion) & Rodrigo...

Blues guitarist Brewer Phillips, best known for his recordings and live performances as a member of Hound Dog Taylor and the Houserockers, died of natural causes in his South Side apartment on Monday, August 30, 1999. His signature tune, "Phillips' Theme" was featured on Taylor's 1971 debut album, HOUND DOG TAYLOR AND THE HOUSEROCKERS for the then-brand-new label, Alligator Records. That album was inducted into the Blues Hall Of Fame in 1996. The song (as well as "Phillips Goes Bananas") was recently included on DELUXE EDITION, a collection of Hound Dog Taylor's greatest recordings. Phillips' unique style -- alternating between...

The Spanish opera singer Teresa Berganza (born 16 March 1935) is one of the foremost soprano/mezzo-sopranos of the third quarter of the 20th century known for her luminescent, smooth and creamy voice. With certainty a dramatic value her personal elegance made her known for her performances on stage. She is most closely associated with the roles of Rossini, Mozart, and Bizet. She is admired for her technical virtuosity, musical intelligence and beguiling stage presence. María Teresa Berganza was born in Madrid. She studied piano and voice at the Madrid Conservatory, where she was awarded first prize for singing in 1954....