by Robert Wilkinson Today we celebrate the lives of 4 major league musical talents! We have legends from the east coast, the west coast, and everywhere in between! For your enjoyment, we have some of the best of the best of the Nat, the Lovin’ Spoonful, the Jefferson Airplane, and the Smashing Pumpkins. Nat “King” Cole (March 17, 1919 – February 15, 1965) was an accomplished jazz pianist but was primarily famous for his smooth as silk baritone voice. Inspired by Earl Hines, he started playing as a teenager in the 30s and never looked back. He was a pioneer in being one of the first men of color to have his own television show, and was universally loved when he died too young of lung cancer. Here are a few of his best! And they’re almost all live performances!! From the days when they were “The King Cole Trio,” check out this action! "Route 66" From 1946, the Nat King Cole Trio giving us a couple of hot ones! "It's Better To Be By Yourself"/"Solid Pota...
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