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Prince Rogers Nelson (June 7, 1958 – April 21, 2016) was an American singer-songwriter, multi-instrumentalist, record producer, actor, and director. Regarded as one of the greatest musicians of his generation, and guitar virtuoso, he worked across multiple genres performing in a flamboyant and androgynous persona, with a wide vocal range which included a far-reaching falsetto and high-pitched screams.

IT WAS MAY 6th … when Fishers Blend radio stations KJR & KOMO in Seattle swapped frequencies. KOMO was moved to 1000 kc where its power could be increased, while KJR, now at 950, was sold two years later to the department store Marshall Field … When the final episode of “I Love Lucy” aired for the first time on CBS-TV… When Johnny Carson signed a new deal with NBC which had his Tonight Show cut from 90 minutes to one hour, and his work week reduced to just 4 nights, while his pay was boosted to about $5 million a year… When after 5 years the finale of “Jake & the Fatman” ran on CBS-TV .. ..and when the 100th episode of “The Golden Girls” aired on NBC-TV. ALL the milestones for the date INSIDE.

Former KOMO News anchor Bill Brubaker, who spent over two decades at the station as one of the main on-air talent, died this weekend. his family members said Monday. He was 85.

My grandparents built their house in east Edmonton in about 1960. I grew up there. 

Kenneth Clark Loggins (born January 7, 1948)[3] is an American singer-songwriter and guitarist.[4] His early songs were recorded with the Nitty Gritty Dirt Band in 1970,[5] which led to seven albums recorded as Loggins and Messina from 1972 to 1977

IT WAS CINCO DE MAYO (May 5th) WHEN…. ‘Rhythm at Eight’ starring 24-year old Ethel Merman debuted on NBC radio …. When the 300th episode of syndicated TV’s ‘Soul Train’ was broadcast … When NBC-TV’s ‘Quantum Leap’ starring Scott Bakula aired for the last time.. When the same network ran the 100th episode of ‘Night Court’… When CBS-TV aired the 200th episode of ‘Walker, Texas Ranger’… ..and when the sitcom ‘Married With Children’ aired its final episode on Fox TV. ALL the milestones for Cinco de Mayo INSIDE.

As local papers close their doors, a morning newsletter defied the odds. Now its founder aims to push the model nationwide