A gifted pianist, conductor, arranger, composer and producer, Dave Grusin covered a lot of ground in the music business, winning an Oscar and 10 Grammy Awards for his film and TV scores.
The independent concert promoter and landlord became a force in Denver’s live music scene, booking impressive talent into the area.
birthdays
A symposium at Fiske Planetarium convened members of Spontanuity, whose psychedelic light show provided visual background for the Dead’s 1969 concert in Boulder.
George Kealiher, Jr.’s relationship with management allowed him—and his camera—backstage when national acts were booked at the newly constructed Denver Coliseum, which started operation in 1952.
Freddie Jackson, the Grammy-nominated singer who rose to fame for heartfelt R&B love songs, died on October 5 at age 69.
Spike Robinson
Spike Robinson, a world-renowned saxophonist, lived in Boulder for years and was a fixture in area clubs before relocating to the United Kingdom, where he died in 2001.
On Record book series
Each volume of the award-winning On Record series gathers over 200 limited and extraordinary images and 100 interview-based profiles spotlighting an array of musical artists.
merchandise
Explore the Colorado Music Experience’s store, stocked with stylish products and gifts for music fans.
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