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5 hours ago · The invention of the phonograph by Thomas Edison in 1877 marked a significant turning point in the evolution of musical instruments. This invention allowed for the mass production of recorded music, which revolutionized the music industry and led to the development of new instruments, such as the synthesizer.
1 day ago · William Ewart Gladstone FRS FSS ( / ˈɡlædstən / GLAD-stən; 29 December 1809 – 19 May 1898) was a British statesman and Liberal politician. In a career lasting over 60 years, he served for 12 years as Prime Minister of the United Kingdom, spread over four non-consecutive terms (the most of any British prime minister) beginning in 1868 and ...
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- Liberal (1859–1898)
- Sir John Gladstone, Anne MacKenzie Robertson
5 hours ago · I was amazed today to be informed that phonograph cylinders are still being manufactured. Madame Pamita dropped us a line a while back and surprised us with some cool music recorded on Cylinders by Peter Dilg, of the Edison Historical Site, and it looks like others are joining in the fun. Thanks to cylinder user Tom Rodwell for this information.
1 day ago · In the 19th century, the development of the phonograph and the growth of the music industry allowed for the mass production and distribution of recordings of singers. This marked a significant turning point in the history of non-instrumental singing, as singers became celebrities and the music industry became a major economic force.
5 hours ago · CBS Broadcasting Inc., commonly shortened to CBS (an abbreviation of its original name, Columbia Broadcasting System), is an American commercial broadcast television and radio network serving as the flagship property of the CBS Entertainment Group division of Paramount Global and is one of the company's three flagship subsidiaries, along with namesake Paramount Pictures and MTV.
- United States
- CBS Entertainment Group
1 day ago · Frank Vincent Zappa (/ ˈ z æ p ə / ZAP-ə; December 21, 1940 – December 4, 1993) was an American musician, composer, and bandleader.In a career spanning more than 30 years, Zappa composed rock, pop, jazz, jazz fusion, orchestral and musique concrète works; he also produced almost all of the 60-plus albums that he released with his band the Mothers of Invention and as a solo artist.
5 hours ago · Programming, as we know it today, is an essential part of the digital age. With the advent of computers, programmers have played a crucial role in shaping and developing the world of technology. While many pioneers have contributed to the field of programming, one name stands out as the first programmer in computer history: **Ada […]
