Living Between Notes

The origin stories of Plastic Jesus™  are murky - full of myth and legend. He was the brain-child of  Ed Rush and George Cromarty in 1957. But  Rush has given two accounts of the conception of  Plastic Jesus.™   According to one story, the song was inspired by a radio program in Del Rio, Texas, in the mid-1950s. The program was run by a dentist and religious fanatic who " sold the most outrageous stuff imaginable, all with magical healing properties. "  One particular broadcast contained the line " ...leaning on the arms of Jesus, wrapped in the bosom of the Lord... "

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Eddie Cochran Eddie Cochran Birth name: Ray Edward Cochran Born: October 3, 1938 Albert Lea, Minnesota, US. Died: April 17, 1960 (aged 21) Bath, Somerset, England Occupation: Singer-songwriter, musician Instruments: Guitar, vocals Years active:1952–1960 Eddie Cochran   was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 1987. Two of his songs, "C'mon Everybody" and "Summertime Blues," appear on the Hall of Fame's 500 Songs That Shaped Rock list and are among Rolling Stone magazine's 2003 choices of the  500 Greatest Songs of All Time .

Link Wray Link Wray Birth name: Fred Lincoln Wray, Jr. Born: May 2, 1929 Dunn, North Carolina, U.S. Died: November 5, 2005 (aged 76) Copenhagen, Denmark Occupation: Musician, songwriter Instruments: Guitar, vocals, steel guitar, bass guitar Genres:  Rock and roll, rockabilly, instrumentals Rolling Stone ranks Link Wray   number 45  of the 100 Greatest Guitarists. His hit, "Rumble," is among the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame and Museums   500 Songs  That Shaped Rock & Roll. Bob Dylan once called "Rumble " the best instrumental ever . "

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Generation X:  Also known as Gen X Origin: Chelsea, London, United Kingdom Genres: Punk rock, pop punk, new wave Years active: 1976–1981 Label: Chrysalis Original members:   Billy Idol Tony James,  John Towe,  Bob Andrews,  Mark Laff Generation X was part of the first wave of U.K. punk rockers. They were one of the first punk bands to appear on the British TV music program Top of the Pops. Their song, "Wild Youth," was ranked  number 20   in Mojo's list of the best punk rock singles ever.

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Buddy Holly Born: Charles Hardin Holley September 7, 1936 Lubbock, Texas, US. Died: February 3, 1959 (aged 22) Clear Lake, Iowa, US. Occupation: Pioneer of Rock and Roll Singer-songwriter Instruments: Vocals, guitar Years active: 1952–1959 Buddy Holly  defined the traditional rock-and-roll lineup; two guitars, bass, and drums. He significantly influenced popular music.  The Beatles took inspiration for their name from his band, the Crickets .  The Hollies took his name. The Rolling Stones ' first hit was his song "Not Fade Away." 

Jim Dandy Single: LaVern Baker From the Album: LaVern Baker Released: 1956 Genre: Rhythm and blues Label: Atlantic Songwriter: Lincoln Chase In 1956 "Jim Dandy" by LaVern Baker reached the top of the R&B chart and peaked at number 17 on the pop charts in the United States. It was named one of The Rock and Roll Hall of Fame's 500 Songs that Shaped Rock and Roll and was ranked number 352 on Rolling Stone's 500 Greatest Songs of All Time.

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I Love the Nightlife Single by Alicia Bridges From the album: Alicia Bridges B-side: Self Applause Released: June 19, 1978 Songwriters: Alicia Bridges, Susan Hutcheson Alicia Bridges is  openly lesbian and a One Hit Wonder. Her song, "I Love the Nightlife (Disco Round)," reached  number 5 on the Billboard Hot 100 in 1978. The August 1998 MTV countdown of the Top 54 Dance Songs of the Disco Era ranked "I Love the Nightlife" number 37.

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