Today in News History
On June 26, several notable moments in the history of News stand out. In 1903, Big Bill Broonzy, American singer-songwriter and guitarist (died 1958) was born. In 1934, Dave Grusin, American pianist and composer was born. In 1942, Gilberto Gil, Brazilian singer-songwriter, guitarist, and politician, Brazilian Minister of Culture was born. In 1943, Georgie Fame, English singer, pianist, and keyboard player was born. In 1949, Adrian Gurvitz, English singer-songwriter and producer was born. In 1956, Clifford Brown, American trumpet player and composer (born 1930) passed away. In 1979, Ryan Tedder, American singer-songwriter, pianist, and producer was born. In 1991, Dustin Martin, Australian rules footballer was born. In 2021, Mike Gravel, American politician (born 1930) passed away. In 2022, Margaret Keane, American artist (born 1927) passed away. Together, these milestones provide historical context for today's news news and ongoing narratives.
‘Eddie Cochran: Don’t Forget Me’ Director Kirsty Bell on How Legendary Musician Influenced New Generation of ‘Rock Stars’ Like Yungblud

When pioneering producer and filmmaker Kirsty Bell set out to make a film about legendary American musician Eddie Cochran, she didn’t want to merely chronicle his brief career. Looking back at the musician’s work, who died while touring the U.K. in 1960, aged just 21, Bell felt she needed to “bring him back to life.” []
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