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Heads up notice to all. It's on the way. If your wondering what to get the string playin' musician friend, family member or neighbour, a gift from globalstrings is a great choice. From Gift Certificates to a wrapped 2 or 3 pack (We can also include a stringwinder and or a choice of picks as well) your giftee will smile from nut to bridge. Always nice to get new strings. All the favourites are here like Dean Markley, DR, Elixir, Ernie Ball, Hannabach, John Pearse, Savarez, SIT and Thomastik-Infeld and so many more. Shop www.globalstrings.com for the holidays. All the Best.
Today in Music History
1805 - Opera "Thais" 1st American performance
1847 - Opera "Marta" is produced (Vienna)
1902 - Franz Lehrs opera "Wiener Fraueen," premieres in Vienna
1949 - "Rudolph, the Red-Nosed Reindeer" appears on music charts
1965 - Harrods department store in London closed to the public so The Beatles could do their Christmas shopping.
1969 - John Lennon returned his MBE to The Queen on the grounds of the UK's involvement in the Nigeria Biafra war, America in Vietnam, and against his latest single 'Cold Turkey' slipping down the charts.
1976 - The Band made their final performance; 'The Last Waltz' the show also featured Joni Mitchell, Dr John, Neil Young, Van Morrison, Neil Diamond, Eric Clapton and others. Martin Scorsese filmed the event.
1984 - The cream of the British pop world gathered at S.A.R.M. Studios, London to record the historic ‘Do They Know It’s Christmas?’ The single, which was written by Bob Geldof and Midge Ure, featured Paul Young, Bono, Boy George, Sting and George Michael. It went on to sell over three million copies in the UK, becoming the bestselling record ever, and raised over £8 million ($13.6 million) worldwide.
Births in Music
1940 - Percy Sledge, soul singer (When A Man Loves A Woman)
1960 - Amy Grant, Augusta GA, gospel/rock singer (Glory of Love, Baby Baby)
1963 - Holly Cole, Canadian jazz singer
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Read more... [November 25th, 2009]
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Good Morning Canada,
From your instrument (guitars, basses, mandolins, violins, ukelele's) string headquarters. Whatever strings (Dean Markley, DR, Elixir, Ernie Ball, Hannabach, Savarez, SIT, Thomastik-Infeld to name a few) you need for whatever instrument you need them for you can always count on www.globalstrings.com. Not only do we have all strings from our great catalogue in stock but they'll be shipped out immediately and we guarantee to save you money. Strings is what we do and we always do it better for you. Log on today and your choices will be on their way to your mailbox. Let globalstrings take the worry out of string shopping. Gift Certificates and gift packages are always available. Great Christmas gifts for the musician on your list. All the Best.
Today in Music History
1961 - Blues singer Howlin Wolf arrived in London for his first UK tour.
1966 - The Beatles get together for the first time since their return from the summer tour of the United States, ready to record a new album. The first song selected for recording is John's 'Strawberry Fields Forever', which will end up, not on the album, but on The Beatles' next single. This day's session is devoted entirely to ‘Strawberry Fields Forever.’
1991 - Freddie Mercury died of complications from aids at his home in London's Holland park aged 45, just one day after he publicly admitted he was HIV positive. Mercury was openly bisexual and enjoyed a colourful rock star lifestyle; during his career with Queen he scored over 40 Top 40 UK singles including the worldwide No.1 'Bohemian Rhapsody'.
1993 - US blues guitarist Albert Collins died aged 61.
1999 - during a Bonhams of London rock auction, Buddy Holly's first driving licence sold for £3,795; and a copy of The Beatles 'White Album' numbered 00000001, sold for £9,775.
Births in Music
1868 - Scott Joplin, US, ragtime pianist/composer (The Entertainer)
1941 - Donald "Duck" Dunn, TN, bassist (Booker T and the MG's)
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Read more... [November 24th, 2009]
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Good Morning All,
Are you tired of paying too much money for your instrument strings? Well, globalstrings has the answer to that question. We are Canada's leading on-line string site. We have the best prices for you, fast, inexpensive shipping and all the strings you need. Dean Markley, DR, Elixir, Ernie Ball, Hannabach, Savarez, SIT, Thomastik-Infeld and lots more for guitars, basses, mandolins, violins and even ukelele's. Sign in now to www.globalstrings.com, order your favourites and they'll be on their way to your mailbox. Saving you money and time. All the Best.
Today in Music History
1911 - Opera "Lobetanz" 1st American performance
1930 - Sjostakovitch' opera "The Nose," premiers in Lenningrad
1956 - Fats Domino appeared on the US TV Ed Sullivan Show performing 'Blueberry Hill.'
1975 - Bruce Springsteen made his live debut in the UK at London's Hammersmith Odeon.
1983 - R.E.M. made their first appearance outside the US when they appeared on Channel 4 UK TV show 'The Tube'. The following night they made their live UK debut when the played at Dingwalls, London.
1993 - Nirvana recorded their MTV unplugged special at Sony Studios, New York.
2007 - 22-year-old X Factor winner Leona Lewis set a British record for the fastest-selling debut album with Spirit. The singer sold more than 375,000 copies in seven days, 12,000 more than the Arctic Monkeys' 2006 release Whatever People Say I Am, That's What I'm Not. Oasis still had the overall record for the fastest selling British album, selling 813,000 copies in 1997.
Births in Music
1926 - Dorothy Collins, Windsor Ontario, singer (Your Hit Parade)
1950 - Graham Parker, musician (Live Sparks, Mercury Poisoning)
1962 - Kirk Hammett, US heavy-metal guitarist (Metallica-Master of Puppets)
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Read more... [November 18th, 2009]
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Good beautiful November morning,
Here's our blog from this day last year. Thought it would be fun to read.
Hello Winter and Good Morning Canada,
Well, We got hit with the snow this weekend here in Southern Ontario. From rainy, mild weather one day to Ice, snow and cold the next. So glad you could drop in to www.globalstrings.com, Doesn't matter what the weather's like when you order your instrument strings from us. Acoustic, Electric guitars and basses, mandolins, banjo's and so much more. From Dean Markley, DR, Elixir, Ernie Ball to Hannabach, John Pearse, Savarez, SIT, Thomastik-Infeld and again, lots more. We ship 'em out to you fast and we save you money. You'll never buy strings at a retail store again once you get a load of our prices. Shop globalstrings like many Canadian musicians already do. We know strings and we'll make sure we get you yours. All the Best.
Today in Music History
1771 - Premiere in Milan of the opera Ascanio in Alba, composed by Wolfgang Mozart, age 15.
1839 - Giuseppe Verdi's opera "Oberte Conti Di," premieres in Milan
1842 - Opera "Linda di Chamounix" is produced (London)
1866 - Opera "Mignon" is produced (Paris)
1876 - Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky's patriotic Slavonic March is given its première performance in Moscow, to a warm reception by the Russian people.
1963 - John Weightman, the Headmaster of a Surrey Grammar School, banned all pupils from having Beatle haircuts saying, "this ridiculous style brings out the worst in boys physically. It makes them look like morons."
1980 - John Lennon releases "Double Fantasy" album in UK
2003 - George Michael signed a new contract with the record company he took to court in 1993. The singer re-signed to Sony in a deal that included his extensive back catalogue. Michael had failed in his court wrangle with Sony after accusing it of "professional slavery"; his contract was bought out by Virgin Records.
2003 - 21 year-old Britney Spears became the youngest singer to get a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame. The only other performer to get a Hollywood star at her age was Little House on the Prairie actress Melissa Gilbert.
2005 - Italy's national anthem, Il Canto degli Italiani, becomes official for the first time, almost 60 years after it was provisionally chosen following the birth of the republic.
Births in Music
1938 - Gordon Lightfoot, Ontario Canada, folksinger, musician, songwriter (Sundown)
1962 - Dédé Fortin, Canadian singer (Les Colocs) (d. 2000)
1963 - Randy Black, Canadian drummer (Annihilator)
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Read more... [November 17th, 2009]
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Hello Monday,
Good Morning Folks. What a great weekend. Busy, busy, busy. Seems we've got a new artist on our hands. We've met and are now working with a very lovely 16 year old who writes her own songs and has a great voice. Stay tuned for this soon to be everywhere country artist and she'll be out there to sing for you. Now... back to strings. We here at www.globalstrings.com are ready and waiting for your instrument string orders. Dean Markley, DR, Elixir, Ernie Ball, Hannabach, John Pearse, Savarez, SIT, Thomastik-Infeld and many more. We ship fast and just check out our prices - we can't be beat. Whenever your guitars or basses, mandolins or violins need new strings, just log on to globalstrings.com and your string order will be on the way. Have a great day and All the best. |
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Well Good Morning All,
Sunny Days and Fridays? Glad you could drop in to www.globalstrings.com, We carry the World of strings and ship them right to your door, AND, We save you money. What could be better. Was sad a year ago yesterday to hear of the death of drummer Mitch Mitchell, the last surviving member of the Jimi Hendrix Experience. He was 62. All the Best to his family and friends. That was a once in a lifetime band and would not have been the same with out any of the three of them. History. Wow! Before we go, just a reminder that if you don't want to pay retail for your instrument strings, sign on with globalstrings and we'll make sure you save on all the world's best strings. Dean Markley, DR, Elixir, Ernie Ball, Hannabach, John Pearse, Savarez, SIT, Thomastik-Infeld and so many more are now available to you and your guitars, basses, mandolins, violins, etc. - on-line in Canada. Order soon and order lots. At these prices... well... You know. Have a great day and we'll ship to ya soon.
Today in Music History
1937 - NBC forms 1st full-sized symphony orchestra exclusively for radio
1971 - Appearing at The Pavilion, Bath, England, The Faces, tickets cost 75p.
1987 - Sonny and Cher reunite for a performance on TV show Late Night with David Letterman.
1999 - It was announced that Cliff Richard had signed up with Internet company Remotemusic.com, making him the first major artist to sign a deal with an online company.
Births in Music
1921 - Eddie Calhoun, jazz bassist
1956 - Aldo Nova,Canadian guitarist, keyboardist, vocalist (Blood on the Bricks)
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Read more... [November 13th, 2009]
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Good Morning Players,
Thanks for dropping in to www.globalstrings.com. Canada's leading on-line instrument string site. We sell for less, saving you money, time and headaches. Log on and check out our catalogue of the World's best strings. Dean Markley, DR, Elixir, Ernie Ball, Hannabach, John Pearse, Savarez, SIT, Thomastik-Infeld and many more. You'll find what you need and more and for any stringed instrument from guitar to bass, mandolin and right through to violin we've got it for you. Become a friend of globalstrings and start saving today. All the Best.
P.S. sign on to globalstrings.com on facebook and become a fan. See you there.
Today in Music History
1946 - Walt Disney's "Song Of South" released
1965 - after changing his name from Toby Tyler to Marc Bolan, the future T Rex star performed his first single 'The Wizard' on the UK TV show 'Ready Steady Go!'
1968 - UK book and record chain W.H. Smiths refused to display The Jimi Hendrix Experience album 'Electric Ladyland' due to the naked girls featured on the sleeve. The album was then made available as two albums with changed artwork after the complaints.
1971 - Appearing at The Locarno, Sunderland, England, Led Zeppelin, tickets cost 75p.
1973 - Mott The Hoople kicked off a 20-date UK tour at Leeds Town Hall with support group Queen.
Births in Music
1916 - Jean Papineau-Couture, French Canadian composer (d. 2000)
1945 - Neil Young, Canadian singer, songwriter and musician |
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Read more... [November 12th, 2009]
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Good Morning,
Please remember, pray and give thanks to our veterans and their families. We owe them alot.
Dean Markley, DR, Elixir, Ernie Ball, Hannabach, John Pearse, Savarez, SIT, Thomastik-Infeld - The World's best strings at the World's best prices for your guitars, basses, mandolins, violins.
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Today in Music History
1725 - Georg F Handels opera "Tamerlano," premieres in London
1862 - Opera "La Forza Del Destino" is produced (St Petersburg Russia)
1955 - Elvis Presley was voted the most promising new country & western artist by Billboard magazine.
1968 - John Lennon and Yoko Ono appear nude on cover of "2 Virgins" album
1969 - Beatles with Billy Preston release "Get Back" in UK
1972 - Allman Brothers bass player Berry Oakley was killed when his motorcycle hit a bus at the same intersection as former band member Duane Allman, who had died a year earlier. Oakley was 24 years old.
1978 - The Cars released the first picture- disc single commercially available, 'My Best Friend's Girl' which made No.3 in the UK charts.
Births in Music
1976 - Jesse F. Keeler, Toronto, Canada, bassist/musician |
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Read more... [November 11th, 2009]
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Good Morning from globalstrings.com
It's Tuesday morning, the day before Rememberance Day. All in all, a pretty beautiful day in Southern Ontario. Life goes on and so does work. Welcome to the World of Strings. We carry all the great names from around the world. Dean Markley, DR, Elixir, Ernie Ball, Hannabach, John Pearse, Savarez, SIT, Thomastik-Infeld to name a few and for any stringed instruments, you know, like, guitar, bass, mandolin, ukelele, violin. We like strings, we use 'em and we want you to like and use them to, to have the availability to try any string from around the world delivered right to your door. Our prices and shipping are very reasonable and our service is second to none. Once again, Welcome to the World of Strings. Sign in, become a member (no charge), order your favourites and we'll have them on the way. All the Best.
P.S. We've just added the Ernie Ball RPS10 regular slinky to our line. If you'd like to see more guages added, or more types, please let us know and we'll gladly get them in.
Today in Music History
1967 - The Beatles filmed three promotional films for their new single ‘Hello Goodbye’ at the Saville Theatre in London. Each of the three film clips featured different costumes and Beatle antics. In the first film they wear their "Sgt. Pepper" uniforms, for the second The Beatles are wearing everyday clothes, the third film clip features shots from the first two films, plus additional shots of The Beatles (especially John) doing the twist. A Musician's Union ban on lip-sync broadcasts prevented the film being used on British television.
1984 - After setting a new record for advanced orders, 1,099,500 copies, Frankie Goes To Hollywood went to No.1 on the UK album chart with their debut LP 'Welcome To The Pleasure Dome.' Also on this day Frankie Goes To Hollywood made their debut TV appearance on Saturday Night Live performing 'Two Tribes' and 'Born To Run'.
1997 - Session guitarist Tommy Tedesco died of lung cancer. One of the most-sought-after (and recorded) studio guitarists between the 1960s and 1980s. Worked with The Beach Boys, Cher, Frank Zappa, The Supremes and 5th Dimension.
Births in Music
1947 - Glen Buxton, American musician (Alice Cooper) (d. 1997)
1948 - Greg Lake, English rock vocalist/bassist (King Crimson, ELP)
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Read more... [November 10th, 2009]
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What a Day...
Good Monday, sunny, warm Monday. It is just beautiful today. Hope it`s the same in your part of the World. Very glad you could drop in to our blog ( http://stringsandmore.blogspot.com/ ) or site ( www.globalstrings.com ) or facebook ( http://www.facebook.com/pages/globalstringscom/170003302973?v=wall ) or myspace ( www.myspace.com/globalstrings ), etc. Welcome to our World of instrument strings where prices stay reasonably low, service is excellent and the shipping fast. Come check out the brands we carry for you - DR, Dean Markley, Elixir, Ernie Ball, Hannabach, Savarez, SIT, Thomastik-Infeld and many more. Tons of guages and types of strings for your guitars, basses, mandolins, violins and even ukes, Yes, They`re all here waiting to be shipped to you. There you go, Have a great day and All the Best.
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What a Day.....
We have been blessed with some fantastic weather today. We really hope you are being blessed as well, where ever you are. Welcome to www.globalstrings.com, If your looking for instrument strings for your instruments, be they guitar, bass, mandolin, uke, violin or whatever instrument needs strings, you've come to the right place. We carry all the world's greats....DR, Elixir, Ernie Ball, Hannabach, Savarez, SIT, Thomastik-Infeld, just for you, the Canadian string musician. The best prices and very reasonable shipping keep musicians coming back time and again, (of course it could be the excellent service). Order your favourites today and sign on to be a member. We'll be shipping to you soon. All the Best.
Today in Music History
1961 - Jimmy Dean started a five week run at No.1 on the US singles chart with 'Big Bad John', a No.2 on the UK chart. Jimmy went on to present a prime time variety show on US TV.
1967 - Working at Abbey Road studio in London, The Beatles mixed four songs, ‘Hello Goodbye’, ‘Your Mother Should Know’, ‘Magical Mystery Tour’ and ‘I Am the Walrus’. Due to the radio feed used in ‘I Am the Walrus’ being recorded in mono, the song changes from stereo to mono at the line "Sitting in an English garden".
1968 - The Monkees' three quarter of a million dollar feature film, Head opened in New York City. Instead of being aimed at their target audience of teeny boppers, the film contained a dark theme about the manipulation of the group with walk-on appearances by inappropriate guests and scenes of Vietnam War atrocities. Reviews were harsh and the picture was a box office disaster.
1973 - Michael Martin and Phil Kaufman were charged and fined $300 each for the theft of a coffin containing Gram Parsons body. The court heard that the two men were merely carrying out Parson's wishes to be cremated in the desert.
1975 - The Sex Pistols made their live debut at St Martins School Of Art in London, (the performance lasted 10 minutes).
2007 - Meat Loaf cancelled his European tour after being diagnosed with a cyst on his vocal cords. The 60-year-old had already scrapped two gigs on doctor's orders. Speculation had surrounded the tour after he cut short a gig in Newcastle, telling the audience it is "the last show I may ever do in my life".
Births in Music
1854 - John Philip Sousa, "The March King", American composer (d. 1932)
1861 - James Naismith, Canadian inventor of basketball (d. 1939) not a musician but...
1944 - Bill Henderson, Vancouver BC, rock vocalist/guitarist (Chilliwack)
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