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Michael Jackson Didn’t Perform at Live Aid — Here’s the Real Reason Why by NWO Sparrow
The King Who Stayed Home: Why Michael Jackson Skipped Live Aid Back in 1985, the entire world stood still for Live Aid — a global, star-studded concert broadcasted to over 1.9 billion people in more than 150 countries. The biggest names in music came together to raise funds for famine relief in Ethiopia. Queen’s set is still talked about to this day. U2 made their mark. Prince Charles and Princess Diana were in the building. But there was one massive, elephant-in-the-room type absence that had people scratching their heads — where was Michael Jackson?
By NWO SPARROW6 months ago in Beat
The Day Michael Jackson Moonwalked Into History
When Michael Jackson took the stage on March 25, 1983, at the Motown 25: Yesterday, Today, Forever television special, the world didn’t just witness a performance; they witnessed the birth of an iconic moment in music and dance history. That night, Michael Jackson did the impossible: he moonwalked. And with that move, the King of Pop didn’t just change the world of music — he changed the way we dance, perform, and even view stardom.
By Muhammad Riaz6 months ago in Beat
With Ukraine at Heart: How Angela Is Using Music to Defend Her Culture and Language
"Being Ukrainian isn’t just a flag in your bio. It’s a daily choice. It’s action. It’s a sound that tells the truth,” says Angela. There’s no drama in her voice — just clarity. And purpose.
By Dena Falken Esq6 months ago in Beat
What Caused Chuck Mangione’s Death? Fans Heartbroken Over the Jazz Star’s Final Days
The jazz world is reeling with sorrow. Chuck Mangione — the flugelhorn master who gave the world one of the smoothest, most iconic instrumental hits of all time, “Feels So Good” — has died at the age of 84. His music brought comfort, peace, and timeless beauty to millions, and his passing has left fans heartbroken across generations.
By Bevy Osuos6 months ago in Beat
Chuck Mangione’s Cause of Death Revealed — What Really Happened to the Jazz Legend?
The world of jazz is in mourning. Chuck Mangione, the flugelhorn-playing legend who changed the sound of smooth jazz forever, has passed away at the age of 84. Known globally for his soulful 1977 instrumental “Feels So Good,” Mangione died peacefully in his sleep on July 22, 2025, at his home in Rochester, New York.
By Bevy Osuos6 months ago in Beat
“Feels So Good”
Introduction: Who Was Chuck Mangione? For those who didn’t grow up with a flugelhorn serenading your stereo or haven’t stumbled across his animated alter ego on King of the Hill, Chuck Mangione may be a new name—but one you’ll wish you’d known all along.
By Michael Phillips6 months ago in Beat
B.E.A.T. Productions Presents Christian Hip Hop Shop EP 2 (Part 3 of 3)
B.E.A.T. Productions Presents Christian Hip Hop Shop comes to a dramatic end with a stirring episode focused on the 2017 Kingdom Choice Awards in the last segment of this three-part special. The show, which was filmed on September 30, 2017, at Long Island University's renowned Kumble Theater in Brooklyn, New York, and is hosted and produced by Rickey Corporan, transports viewers to a hallowed setting where bars, beats, and biblical truth converge.
By B.E.A.T Productions6 months ago in Beat
Louder Than Legends: Why Ozzy Osbourne and Black Sabbath Were More Influential Than The Beatles
When it comes to musical influence, The Beatles are often worshipped as untouchable gods—the Mount Olympus of rock and pop. Their melodies, mop-tops, and psychedelic studio wizardry are burned into music history. But let’s be real: for countless working musicians, especially those who actually plug in an amp and bleed calluses onto their fretboards, Ozzy Osbourne and Black Sabbath rewired the entire musical universe in ways The Beatles never could.
By Michael Phillips6 months ago in Beat
Rikki La Rouge cover album of Willy Chirino songs “en Avenida de Willy Chirino”
this is Rikki La Rouge version of ‘s classic song Canta. It was released on Willy‘s 1993 album or 92 album South Beach. My version of is a flamenco one. I think it came out really well. My vocals were awesome, me playing the guitar on this song by the way and that’s me clapping in the background too. I hope that you enjoy what you’re here. This song was included on a cover album of Willy Chirino songs that I did called en Avenida de Willy Chirino or on Willy Chirino avenue. Recording this cover album of Willie Torino songs was a labor of love and a privilege to do so. The message of is just always stay positive and anything negative that comes your way. Just keep going it will always pass and just keep singing a happy tune.
By Rikki La Rouge6 months ago in Beat
