(Encyclopedia) Terfel, Bryn, 1965–, Welsh bass-baritone, b. Pant Glas as Bryn Terfel Jones. One of the most acclaimed singers of his era, he has a voice of rare warmth, richness, and power. His rise…
(Encyclopedia) ToledoToledotəlēˈdō [key], city (1990 pop. 332,943), seat of Lucas co., NW Ohio, on the Maumee River at its junction with Lake Erie; inc. 1837. With a natural harbor and its railroads…
(Encyclopedia) Kelmscott Press, printing establishment in London. There William Morris led the 19th-century revival of the art and craft of making books (see arts and crafts). The first book made by…
(Encyclopedia) Bowie, David, 1947–2016, British rock-and-roll singer and songwriter who successfully, merged rock, art, and fashion, b. London as David Robert Jones. After singing with five different…
(Melbourne, Australia, Jan. 18-31, 2009) Find the men's and women's winners of the 2009 Australian Open, including the names of final match participants and their final…
(Wimbledon, England, June 22–July 5, 2009) Here are the men's and women's winners of the 2009 Wimbledon Championships, including the names of final match participants…
Biographies of U.S. representatives and senators from Mississippi Member Name Birth-Death ABERNETHY, Thomas Gerstle 1903-1998 ADAMS, Robert Huntington 1792-1830…
NFC Central Minnesota Vikings - It will be difficult if not impossible for the Vikings to have as good a regular season as they did in 1998. The Vikings went 15-1 and looked like…
musicians R.E.M. found success by producing music that defies typical labels. The band first formed in Athens, Georgia, where its members were attending college. After playing at parties and small…
Record of the Year“What a Fool Believes,” Doobie BrothersAlbum of the Year52nd Street, Billy Joel (Columbia)Song of the Year“What a Fool Believes,” Kenny Loggins and Michael McDonald,…
