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21763_ThomasCushing | march february american lawyer merchant statesman boston massachusetts active boston politics represented city provincial assembly dissolution serving lower house speaker years role speaker signature documents protesting british policies leading officials london consider dangerous radical engaged extended communications times lobbied behalf legislature interests london seeking ways reduce rising tensions american revolution represented massachusetts voted opposed independence despite remained politically active independence continuing serve state government war responsible military position family merchant business elected state lieutenant governor politically associated fellow merchant governor remained lieutenant governor death briefly serving acting governor resignation election early years thomas born boston capital massachusetts bay march second seven children family deep roots province descends emigrated norfolk england thomas father named thomas city wealthiest merchants leading member city frequent town meetings accepted behalf city boston gift large market building public meeting space served colonial assembly massachusetts speaker mother prominent boston family thomas got early education attended harvard graduated studied law admitted bar entered family merchant business october married children political career entered politics winning election boston continued office elected politically associated attendance political discussions boston particular eventually formed lifelong relationship charismatic seen dominant political personality contributed financially political spending preferred stand background let receive credit political opponents later years characterized little french indian war came end british government sought recover costs posting troops colonies imposing taxes colonies early opponent taxes opposition economic terms reflection merchant observer trade ties binding parts british_empire wrote extant high duties payment widely new_england merchants significantly harmed economies britain north_america west_indies significant quantities scarce hard currency duties wrote steady constant busy interest liberty opposition famed secrecy talent intelligence speaker house chosen speaker assembly assembly chose governor bernard rejected choice named compromise candidate tenure speaker frequent correspondent assembly agent london given job late addition official correspondence petitions men exchanged opinions political developments respective areas broadly agreement need dealing british government franklin acquired letters written royal including governor lieutenant governor seeking colonial blame matters away british government royal governor franklin letters specific instructions shown people saw included radical engineered eventual publication letters lieutenant governor highly suggestions colonial rights needed resulting scandal political tensions sides atlantic prompted petition assembly recalled brought franklin resignation colonial agent conversion pro independence view publicly role affair held post speaker assembly dissolved october governor succeeded assembly members met governor permission formed body constitute facto government massachusetts state constitution adopted despite opposition british policies strongly support revolution moderate views refused serve named despite lack revolutionary elected delegate second associated radical cause london political figures massachusetts speaker signature petitions result orders issued april arrest radical leaders included pursue orders arrest leaders detained revolution continued maintain weak attitude independence cost seat december heated election campaign defeated committed independence loss decisively handed pro independence forces majority massachusetts delegation propelled firmly camp continued oppose independence return massachusetts delays polling process state formally called declaration independence president rewarded loyalty securing appointment commissioner marine affairs role oversaw gun frigates appointed chief responsible supplying massachusetts troops post held years appointed chief responsible supplying french troops newport rhode_island behavior similar merchants involved military supply positions substantially family merchant business granting favorably priced supply contracts involved regional conventions attempted stem decline value continental dollar setting wage price controls attempts failed states refused implement convention recommendations involved unsuccessful attempt create new constitution state effort rejected state eligible voters variety reason continued calls towns demanding new constitution involved detailed drafting state constitution adopted charter member president elected election districts failed elect senators refused serve nineteen senators sworn senate session october nineteen senators sworn fourteen voted elected president resigned president november order lieutenant governor massachusetts lieutenant governor stood election lieutenant governor election vote candidate received majority votes cast choice given decide candidate refused post second choice choice went ballot served post time serving friend death early offered resignation legislature partly political maneuver claimed suffering particularly bad case time legislature insist remain office resulting actually resigning acting governor served months term election governor highly political divisive portrayed opponents principally supporters little creature bidding election electorate prevailed decision making won lieutenant governor office served terms dominated rebellion uprising caused harsh fiscal policies poor economic conditions rural parts state returned politics elections reelected lieutenant governor time office funded rebuilding boston devastated british occupation given credit effort known played significant role rebuilding effort death legacy died boston february serving lieutenant governor buried boston maine named honor | Thomas Cushing | History | World history | Historical figures: politicians |
21947_WilliamB.Washburn | january october american businessman politician massachusetts served terms united_states house_of_representatives 28th governor massachusetts won election united_states senate special election succeed recently deceased moderate republican partially supported radical republican agenda american civil war followed yale graduate early business success furniture manufacture banking railroads based connecticut river valley town major proponent railroads northern western massachusetts sitting board years playing oversight role construction described day connecticut river god role leading regional businessman politician early life born january massachusetts whitney father hat maker family deep colonial roots governor massachusetts distant cousin died educated attended graduating member employed store clerk business uncle orange established chair factory operating dollars investment wood products business annual production exceeded board sat moved elected president later post hold rest life married couple children surviving adulthood political career won election served years elections state legislature supported proponents ran congress republican winning election 38th congress opposition reelected times winning time wide margins viewed relatively moderate comparison delegation served chairman 41st congress ran governor massachusetts republican_party dominant state politics number known politicians party nomination replace outgoing governor prominent congressman american_civil_war general disliked conservative state republican establishment support continued issuance currency backed silver gold frequently populist tactics upset convention proceedings butler opponents eventually united nomination won general election vote margin labor candidate reelected terms despite republican ranks resulted splitting fielded convention particularly affected actions butler supporters prevailed comfortably reelected victories butler conventions marked low point career major event tenure governor destroyed acres prime commercial real estate city november legislature called special session enable provision state assistance measures passed included bill establishment insurance companies blaze bill authorizing city issue bonds speed rebuilding effort brought new round state funding fund final completion state alcohol prohibition laws establishments new prison concord mental hospital salem signed legislation establishing women supporter women suffrage matter seriously considered legislature term supported legislation reforming state child labor education laws widely opposed enactment labor bill limiting work hours day subject regular labor tenure united_states senator died march state senate chose state senators met choose replacement long contentious debate involving thirty ballots chosen succeed compromise candidate acceptable supporters resigned governorship leaving lieutenant governor acting governor served april term ended march refused run reelection activities long leaving governorship appointed state commission established investigate finances operations construction originally estimated million instead cost million financing involvement state complete commission filed report legislature served times trustee yale funded harvard_university conferred law degree member number missionary societies major estate funding construction building funds died springfield massachusetts october attending session member buried | William B. Washburn | History | World history | Historical figures: politicians |
21972_AsaLovejoy | march september american pioneer politician region state oregon best remembered founder city portland oregon attorney boston massachusetts traveling land oregon legislator oregon mayor general war followed massacre candidate provisional governor founded lost election continued political career territorial period member chambers served speaker delegate held paved way oregon entry union owner newspaper worked railroad development leaving politics street downtown portland named honor early life born massachusetts march parents née lawrence doctor attended college studying law passing maine bar attorney leaving boston moved west missouri left lands state poor health traveled oregon trail wagon train led white arrived eastern trip briefly held captive immigrant native americans arriving mission agreed join trip return east winter returned oregon great migration helped open oregon trail large settling returning region set law practice seat government period portland traveling companion split claim acres km2 tract site later downtown portland held land settled soon sold share held famous coin toss decide city claim desired area hometown portland maine won toss town site known portland oregon sixteen blocks town year later sold stake married children william elizabeth administrator young estate death precipitated formation oregon political career elected represent ran newly created office governor replaced adoption second organic laws oregon won election received votes followed finally votes lost election governor elected mayor year returned legislature served speaker body ran governor second time lost election served general war war resulting elected final session held late early representing north resigned session started september traveled group california returned aboard brig january weeks california session resigned selected supreme judge government february served provisional government dissolved following month arrival territorial government government arrived march new legislature chambers established elected session legislature serving lower chamber representing district speaker returned legislature serving upper chamber council following year remained council elected politician house_of_representatives served final session democratic_party member represented oregon constitutional convention salem convention created oregon constitution preparation territory state democrat served boundaries committee served committee responsible matters concerning legislature convention finished september submitted finished document vote public november vote approved constitution february oregon entered union 33rd state later life legacy later years involved variety business ventures oregon including major newspaper vice president died september age buried section lone fir cemetery portland street portland named character reverend simpsons named street fountain fountain park downtown portland named honor | Asa Lovejoy | History | World history | Historical figures: politicians |
21990_JohnHugill | october january canadian lawyer politician served attorney general province alberta born england came canada studied law setting practice calgary prominent resident city served years city council early 1930s prominent respectable support ran candidate provincial election won named attorney general time member dominated differences opinion believe social credit legally implemented provincial government support government attempts asked lieutenant governor considered government acts constitutional replied honestly prompted request resignation outspoken opponent government seek election election retired practice law died early life born yorkshire october studied canada settling nova scotia attended king collegiate school complete attended earned later doctor civil law beginning worked steamship operator canada england political agent london returned canada read law calgary office future prime minister canada called bars alberta subsequently earned bachelor laws called bar worked years lawyer opened practice calgary king counsel july july married children active calgary society specifically calgary branch canadian authors major outside calgary member london included golf polo big game hunting held lifetime membership awarded reaching summit consul sweden vice consul netherlands years political career served calgary term twice acting mayor calgary occasions included visit calgary 1st governor general early 1930s members calgary social business elite support burgeoning despite social credit monetary theories joined viewed vehicle reform concerned provincial government banking monetary issues advocated sought account received assurances legislation forthcoming government historian suggest initial support born belief allegiance allegiance radio share taste fine humour objected belief particular practice eventual presence cabinet said imagine discomfort experienced moderate political views absorbed principally duties confronted cabinet hot presided election surface movement provincial election found team lacking mainstream legal expertise recruited run candidate calgary campaign attracted attention refusing instructions like candidates accept questions floor political meetings took note practice commenting irritating gentleman like bar king counsel skilled experienced art debate free use august elected calgary members initial ballot count fifth place candidates votes accordance single vote system use calgary time fell sixth place elected eighteenth final count named attorney general days later sworn rest cabinet september attorney general service attorney general brief days swearing embarked ottawa meet bennett prime minister seek federal loan prevent alberta bond payroll obligations despite needing million secured million bennett set detroit meet financed projects involving banks sworn enemies arrival discovered away summer home returning home need funding authorized negotiate services montreal successfully assisted government newfoundland emerging dire financial straits acceptance month appointment raised loyal social credit douglas saw tool eastern financial interests man inside government financial advice led government conservative budget decidedly keeping social credit ideals partly response situation british social visited alberta advise government implement social credit cabinet meeting present expressed canadian constitution provinces sufficient powers implement social credit use federal power banking currency referring election promises implement social credit responded surely public ought told meeting account request prepared point plan implementing social credit alberta rejected caucus invited explain meeting featured following exchange realise scheme putting forward legal interested legal arguments legislation parliament dissolved way government dissolved sending troops throw physically neck crop steps parliament house attorney general suggest authority ottawa circumstances march troops alberta caucus frustrated government failure implement social credit steps sided cabinet colleagues come defense presentation precipitated revolt caucus threatened bring government failure introduce social credit revolt muted creation oversee introduction social credit legislation recommended included provided provincial licensing supervision banks prohibited banks employees legal proceedings act prohibited challenges alberta legislation believe acts province legislative avoided saying publicly response question posed legislature province authority banking said answer academic question referred caucus meeting response request assure feels position count recommend lieutenant governor gives open beliefs august acts approved legislature lieutenant governor alberta requested meeting granted royal legislation asked considered bills constitutional replied negative immediately said personal responsibility legislation granted journalist telling left meeting premier said resignation accepted according said know means don words resigned later afternoon historians debated actions government legislation miller believe refused answer question letter alberta law set duties cabinet duties conflicting responsibility legal adviser giving honest opinion oath took citing rules dating stating lieutenant governor use consider powers reservation dominion officer advice ministers including attorney general speculates aware rule criticizes federal government monitoring situation advising proper use power reservation post resignation having left government left caucus served rest term independent joined collection mainstream elements opposed ran nominally independent candidates elections denounced government dictatorship premier man met acts attorney general attending toronto meeting response comments government refused expenses trip later received word going publish expose government authored threatened cancel contracts print alberta school textbooks company expose published later life seek election conclusion term returned practicing law calgary second world war served board retired victoria year death wife died | John Hugill | History | World history | Historical figures: politicians |
22049_JackDormand | baron august december known british labour_party politician coal mining area county durham north east england member parliament constituency retirement described old style centre right socialist working class child progressed grammar school education study oxford harvard career educational administrator entering parliament age noted advocate education mining areas achieved ministerial office skilled administrator played significant role government whip 1970s chair party opposition 1980s staunch republican reluctantly accepted life retired house_of_commons active working peer death years later early life born near club village father bernard steward educated locally later took rugby skilled youth good professional trials sport remained major life death remained member playing games age training teacher called military service world war teaching reserved occupation war improved qualifications taking certificate education 1950s studied oxford awarded diploma public social administration distinction won scholarship harvard second year friend future senator worked teacher coal mining community teaching old school renamed gave teaching education advisor moved adviser stayed years returning durham education director education president branch political career member labour_party age elected parish council age rural district council year old veteran labour member parliament constituency announced contest general election secretary constituency labour_party 1960s presumed successor selected new labour candidate contest ultra safe seat elected votes general election labour government defeated returned house_of_commons barely reduced share vote education maiden speech july focused education needs durham district particular classed slow received secretary state education seen making notes views education supportive comprehensive education july urged abolition private schools attacking particularly labour mps sent children educated privately opposed britain membership time referendum membership advocate united_kingdom leaving rejoining main work opposition member select committee industries knowledge skills won respect committee left wing chair february called employment miners redundant secretary later described republican long remember having interest politics long serving secretary party parliamentary republican group spoke opposition monarchy declaring royal establishment queen downwards lock stock barrel tomorrow extended criticism hereditary february fellow labour took required oath declaring allegiance queen admitted meant year criticised number royal servants appeared honours lists calling instead scores miners honoured worthy government whip labour returned government february general election appointed assistant government whip promoted lord treasury government whip october election post whip normally required silence chamber house_of_commons february involved difficult situation required explanation conservative opposition called vote secretary state industry reducing salary appointed count vote conservative opposite number lost true count announced confusion speaker speaker agreed hold vote labour mps stayed hear result longer present resulting conservatives winning vote majority government decided result true indication house opinion overturned vote days later succeeded wilson prime minister resigned replaced promoted whip office pairing whip job involved agreed mps party outcome parliamentary votes affected home secretary urged appoint chief whip role pairing whip remained crucial government slim majority turned minority defeats elections credited central role helping government stay office telling wilson bloody end day record events surrounding late night votes january named report arms having assisted blocking division attempt prevent vote government legislation power scotland free votes help government july voted bill brought direct elections opposition labour lost general election served years opposition whip active opposition particularly vocal criticising effects government economic policy manufacturing industry northern region june said policies region scene devastation specifically called chancellor sir abandon parliamentary labour_party chair 1970s opposed left wing labour_party foreign affairs pro american pro nato time party left wing increasingly hostile october stood vacant position chairman supported centre right manifesto group labour mps strength left wing constituency labour parties time spurred manifesto group improve organisation nominated prime minister defeated main challenger left wing votes withdrew candidates votes votes votes withdrew second ballot held held retired house_of_commons difficult job trying unite parliamentary party time labour_party growing unpopular november amidst rumours majority labour mps wanted replace party leader gave radio interview insisting absolutely doubt vast majority think man job moment general election response foot critics noted use words moment speaker general election played key role accession nomination post opposition whip working government whip office late 1970s appointed government supporting pointed labour cheers man ensure rights july worked conservative opposite number chairman committee agree increase mps pay government proposed like labour mps opposed decision president national strike supported miners durham local joined strike accused prime minister washing hands dispute like despite age remained physically active 1970s campaigned successfully establishment parliamentary gym continued playing cricket rugby age house_of_commons flat near leader house_of_commons recounted strips setting abandoned bicycle london heavy traffic took walking instead house_of_lords labour leader expected ask government chief whip labour won general election thought right retire age successor area staunch republican forms social privilege including hereditary accepted offer seat house_of_lords reluctance receiving life baron october lords serving numerous select committees including education trade industry liaison procedure committees appointed deputy chairman acres km2 land included constituency corporation later condemned labour having left legacy limited inappropriate development areas expertise included film industry tourism continuing work begun chair party parliamentary tourism committee seeking promotion tourism previously overlooked parts united_kingdom member select committee committee structure house_of_lords chairman end later labour peer representative shadow cabinet brought christian allegiance continued adulthood sat church council described adoption result years considerable thought freed fear religious constituents outspoken lords july called church_of_england helped form vice president teacher sought schools religions seeking described propagated death wrote pursued causes prejudice warm affection continued live leaving moved closer house_of_lords described traumatic remained active lords death pursuing interests education continuing opposition monarchy labour peers opposed monarchy outspoken asking government november referendum abolition monarchy lord chancellor answer lords asked march consider future monarchy recovered double heart bypass received honorary doctorate letters july contribution house_of_lords debates november criticised situation having borrow money state undertake degree course considerable poorer families following week awarded honorary doctorate laws taking opportunity repeat criticism funding students saying important young people prevented going university visit native went hospital days later died december aged described life long servant labour_party asked journalist choose answer care home named family married née pearson teacher survived previous marriage | Jack Dormand | History | World history | Historical figures: politicians |
22200_VasilLevski | bulgarian originally spelled pronounced born july february bulgarian revolutionary national hero bulgaria dubbed freedom revolutionary movement liberate bulgaria ottoman rule founding sought nationwide uprising network secret regional committees born sub balkan town middle class parents orthodox monk join bulgarian serbia bulgarian revolutionary groups abroad acquired nickname working teacher bulgarian lands propagated views developed concept bulgaria based revolutionary organisation innovative idea superseded foreign based detachment strategy past romania helped institute composed bulgarian tours bulgaria established wide network committees ottoman authorities captured inn near executed hanging looked act liberation envisioned pure sacred bulgarian republic ethnic religious equality concepts described struggle human rights inspired progressive french revolution 19th century western european society commemorated monuments bulgaria serbia numerous national institutions bear topped nationwide television poll time greatest bulgarian historical background medieval ceased exist falling ottoman domination ottoman system laws turned subjects second class citizens religious differences created cultural empire 19th century economic hardships prompted sick man europe meant ottoman state residents suffered muslim subjects reforms planned faced difficulties bulgarian nationalism gradually emerged mid-19th century economic bulgarian merchants development bulgarian funded popular education struggle autonomous political actions formation separate bulgarian state laid foundation autonomous serbia late greece established independent state wake greek war independence support gaining independence armed struggle ottomans universal revolutionary sentiment concentrated largely educated urban sectors populace support organized revolt merchants traders feared ottoman economic stability widespread rural land ownership biography early life education born july july town ottoman_empire european province namesake maternal uncle superior abbot parents née came family clergy members emerging bulgarian middle class eminent struggling local died younger brothers older sister sister maria died childhood fellow revolutionary later described adult medium height having appearance light blue eyes blond hair small added smoking drinking memories appearance supported contemporaries revolutionary writer teacher differences claimed tall medium height noted light brown eyes appeared began education school studying local apprentice uncle envoy monastery took attended school worked servant afterward joined clerical training course december orthodox monk monastery religious promoted later inspired informal nicknames bulgarian legion educational work inspired revolutionary ideas left serbian capital belgrade spring belgrade assembling bulgarian legion military detachment formed bulgarian volunteers revolutionary workers seeking overthrow ottoman rule abandoning service monk enlisted volunteer time relations serbs ottoman tense turkish forces entered city legion distinguished militant conflicts belgrade eventually resolved disbanded ottoman pressure september courage training fighting earned nickname legion disbandment joined detachment returned belgrade discovering plans invade bulgaria failed spring returned bulgarian lands brief stay romania uncle reported rebel ottoman authorities imprisoned months released help doctor russian vice consul officially relinquished religious office march worked teacher near supported gave shelter persecuted organised patriotic groups population activity caused suspicion ottoman authorities forced spring spring taught villages near detachment second bulgarian legion november visited revolutionary bands led bulgarian community romania invade bulgaria organise anti ottoman resistance recommendation selected standard bearer detachment april band crossed danube moved region reached band fled serbia august serbia government favourable bulgarian revolutionaries aspirations allowed establish belgrade organisation similar predecessor goals prominent member legion february april suffered condition required surgery participate legion training legion disbanded political pressure attempted reunite arrested briefly imprisoned release went romania revolutionary detachments reasons including stomach problems strategic differences participate winter acquainted poet revolutionary lived abandoned near bulgarian tours work romania rejecting detachment strategy internal propaganda undertook tour bulgarian lands engage layers bulgarian society successful revolution december travelled steamship istanbul starting point trek lasted february returned romania reconnaissance mission thought visited establishing links local patriots month stay returned bulgaria second tour lasting august tour carried printed romania political figure representative bulgarian provisional government travelled according researchers established earliest secret committees tour assumptions based uncertain data late august following year active romanian capital contact revolutionary writer journalist participation foundation bulgarian literary society approved writing publications gathered number followers initiated foundation revolutionary organisation included founding member statute disagreement planning departed spring began action concept internal revolutionary network despite insufficient documentation activities known spent year half establishing wide network secret committees bulgarian cities villages network centred called bulgaria provisional government goal committees prepare coordinated uprising network committees central bulgarian regions particularly revolutionary committees established parts macedonia peripheral urban centres committees purchased armaments organised detachments volunteers according study organisation members early 1870s members intellectuals traders layers bulgarian society represented individuals obtained membership secrecy initiation ritual involved formal oath allegiance gospel christian cross gun knife treason death secret police monitored member activities clandestine channels reliable people relations maintained revolutionary community internal correspondence employed conventional signs fake personal committee names headed organisation shared administrative responsibilities assistants monk turned revolutionary adventurous young semi legendary stories surround creation persecuted ottoman authorities offered turkish death capture resorted evade arrest travels example known dyed hair worn variety national costumes autumn published instruction workers liberation bulgarian people draft statute containing ideological sections sent local committees community discussion political experience amassed evident correspondence dating time views revolution clearly matured expanded coordinated activities based initiative general assembly called april assembly delegates approved programme statute elected organisation leader authorised executive body legitimate representative bulgarian lands attending assembly returned bulgaria reorganised internal structure accordance recommendations reduced regular local committee region wide revolutionary centres founded lack funds precipitated organisation crisis man important strategic tactical matters increasingly questioned capture execution situation assistant robbed ottoman postal convoy pass september approval leadership movement robbery successful provided perpetrators soon arrested preliminary investigation trial revealed revolutionary organisation size close relations prisoners confession revealed leading role realising danger decided flee romania meet discuss events collect important documentation committee archive constitute important evidence seized ottomans stayed nearby village inn surprised arrested morning december starting writings accepted version priest named betrayed police theory disputed researchers lack evidence initially taken interrogation sent january taken trial acknowledged identity reveal details related organisation taking blame ottoman authorities sentenced death hanging sentence carried february february stands location grave uncertain 1980s writer campaigned burial place concluded possible death intensified crisis bulgarian revolutionary movement committees soon years hanging russo turkish war secured liberation bulgaria ottoman rule wake april uprising treaty san march established bulgarian state autonomous bulgaria ottoman revolutionary theory ideas end 1860s developed revolutionary theory saw bulgarian liberation movement armed uprising ottoman_empire insurrection prepared controlled coordinated internally central revolutionary organisation include local revolutionary committees parts bulgaria operate independently foreign factors theory resulted repeated failures implement ideas effectively use foreign based armed detachments provoke general revolt idea entirely independent revolution enjoy approval entire population fact prominent bulgarian revolutionary advocate instead regarded intervention great powers feasible solution envisioned bulgaria democratic republic occasionally finding common ground declaration rights man citizen largely reflecting liberal ideas french revolution contemporary western society said free complete liberty bulgarian lives bulgaria macedonia people ethnicity live heaven equal rights bulgarian flag says pure sacred republic time single deed achieve french brothers seeking held religious ethnic groups free bulgaria turks jews enjoy equal rights reiterated bulgarian revolutionaries fought sultan government turkish people religion driving away turkish people faith emperor laws word turkish government ruling way prepared sacrifice life revolution place bulgaria bulgarian people personal interests shall win shall win entire people shall lose shall lose liberated bulgaria national leader high ranking official free order ducks isn right spirit planned assist oppressed peoples world liberation bulgaria advocated strict regular accounting revolutionary organisation tolerate corruption commemoration cities villages bulgaria contributions liberation movement commemorated numerous monuments streets bear monuments exist outside bulgaria belgrade serbia serbia romania paris france washington united_states buenos_aires argentina museums dedicated organised monument erected site execution institutions bulgaria named honour include football club bulgaria national stadium bears national stadium bulgarian circulation featured portrait monument reverse town villages country named honour place names commission bulgaria named ridge peak islands respectively life widely featured bulgarian literature popular culture poet revolutionary dedicated work hanging poem probably written late prose poetry writer devoted ode revolutionary titled published cycle epic forgotten inspired works writers songs devoted found folklore tradition macedonia february nationwide poll conducted great television local spin greatest named greatest bulgarian time motions saint historian emphasised post life martyr incompatible orthodox concept makes reference threatened wealthy death endorsed theft rich pragmatic revolutionary purposes voluntarily gave religious office devote secular struggle liberation hanging observed annually bulgaria february instead february erroneous calculation 19th century julian calendar dates bulgaria adopted calendar location grave determined hair exhibit gave shaved hair mother later sister preserved personal items silver christian cross copper water vessel revolver austria hungary imprisonment exhibited military history museum sabre seen regional museum | Vasil Levski | History | World history | Historical figures: politicians |
22241_MikhailSuslov | russian november november january soviet statesman cold war served second secretary communist_party soviet_union unofficial chief party death responsible party democracy power separation communist_party attitude change foremost anti soviet leaders born rural russia member studied economics 1920s left job teacher pursue politics time soviet politicians took mass repression begun regime impressed soviet leadership extent pre eastern soviet union secretary administrative area war headed local guerrilla movement member years later elected lost recognition influence earned following soviet leadership death late 1950s risen leader opposition leadership ousted supported establishment collective leadership supported inner party democracy opposed man rule seen considered party chief second command death january viewed starting battle succeed post general secretary early years career born rural locality russian_empire november began work local organisation eventually member working nearly years member graduating studied economics summer graduating institute graduate student research fellow economics teaching abandoned teaching favour party apparatus inspector communist_party peasants main task large numbers personal cases discipline appeals expulsion party directed commission charged party provinces purge organised chairman author contends involved setting trials contributed party members party line meaning left wing orders city secretary communist_party wartime activities eastern world war known russia great patriotic war member military soviet led headquarters local guerrilla movement according soviet historiography years guerrilla fighter highly successful participants differ official account participants claim number problems reduced effectiveness battlefield war spent time workers fight german invaders guerrilla movement led operated regional party cells liberation maintained close contact war supervised muslim minorities chaired anti soviet literature height power 1970s accuse personally responsible killings nationalist political opponents soviets course soviet entry baltic states drive berlin words historian brutally aftermath great patriotic war protégé member immediately head year appointed head propaganda harsh critic jewish anti fascist committee post war years transferred moscow elected retain seat rest life confidence entrusted task speaking behalf meeting fourth anniversary death september editor chief central member commission created investigate charges levied moscow local communist_party secretary russian historian speculates book secret heir june elected supreme soviet promoted later known following 19th party congress suffered temporary reversal died dismissed continued work chairman years immediately following death era recovered authority elected seat bypassing customary candidate membership 20th party congress delivered famous cult personality ideological report february updated criticism personality cult caused considerable harm ideological party work role masses role party collective leadership undermined inner party democracy suppressed party members initiative enterprise led lack control work individuals prevented development criticism self criticism gave rise sided times mistaken decisions hungarian revolution operated close proximity order direct activities soviet troops lend assistance new hungarian leadership attended meeting elected telegram soviet leadership acknowledged situation dire content dismissal general secretary choice successor supreme soviet criticised concessions new revolutionary government despite initial reservations eventually supported decision intervene hungary militarily replace government leadership june backed struggle led later wrote memoirs convinced support telling emerge winner support following october accused minister defence removed party government posts removal effect firmly armed forces party control speech january officially proposed dissolve reform particular soviet ideology socialist society cooperative ownership property considered lower form public ownership state ownership proposal expand cooperative ownership ran contrary theory interpreted supported economic policy regarded proposal unacceptable ideological grounds election speech march refused recognise ideological significance reform preferring instead focus reform practical benefits improving productivity unlike party leaders avoided mentioning reform convened january wanted consider draft new seven year plan demonstrated statement country developed socialist state development higher state communist development saw view flawed countered view approved party discredit assertion deferred teach communism doesn appear suddenly comes existence matures develops passes development definite stages phases new period development soviet society marked gradual drawing forms socialist property state process social changes long end course seven year period progressively critical policies political campaign eliminate left old guard deep seated foreign domestic policy opposed idea improving soviet united_states relations attempts yugoslavia domestically opposed policy economic scheme visited united_kingdom visit success leader labour_party travelled soviet_union later year guest sino soviet relations long strained told reports matter leadership recently developed tendencies degree maturity socialist relations china elements shortcomings largely explained atmosphere cult personality accounts come believe compared growing personality cult seen years following failure leader opposition faction known moscow faction leadership able hold power conceding opposition demands times crisis incident cuban missile crisis aftermath crisis able remove replace new anti members position greatly weakened failure cuban missile crisis power greatly increased campaign office initiated leader opposition fallen seriously ill trip previous year instead led opposition era collective leadership october ousted played crucial role event alongside premier secretary influential soviet politicians 1960s following having led opposition years acquired great power rose power interested leader soviet_union content remain man scenes term people seat collective leadership founded immediately consisting secretary head government later head state beginning vocal critic man rule seen condemned man rule equally criticised policy strong supporter democratic prevented taking post head government members unofficial communist_party leadership increasingly blocked radical reforms soviet economic reform initiated opposed undermined socialist world revolution opposed sort radical reforms attempted leaders voted soviet military intervention initially prague spring regarded according pope orthodox communists political career increasingly concerned soviet_union leading role communist movement compromised book path power argues russian nationalist believed russia centre universe given unofficial title chief communist_party spent time followed party line supported retreat beliefs examples ideological retreat include end single party approved natural science versions biology chemistry physics existed tight ideological control literature included literature critical soviet rule work routinely censored later life death beginning 1980s political economic turmoil seriously eroded authority position matter carried particular weight chaired established august deal polish crisis members commission included high ranking soviets minister defence minister foreign affairs long time associate august commission considered soviet military intervention region secretary able persuade commission soviet military intervention situation agreed argument stating troops introduced mean think share unanimous opinion discussion introduction troops able persuade polish leadership establish martial law poland january revealed deputy chairman shielded children corruption investigations facts revealed challenged statement matter threatened expulsion communist_party died january challenge statement days later died january diabetes death viewed starting battle succeed assumed post party second secretary sidelined days rule buried january wall expressed great sadness passing recognition awarded decorations medals life hero awards orders order october revolution degree order patriotic war awarded gold medal awarded highest state awards personal life married worked director life badly suffered internal diseases especially diabetes severe form ignored physician recommendations lithuanian born requested cases renowned foreign doctor invited visit expressed gratitude work avoided meeting person representative country children born named russian revolution second child maya born named day | Mikhail Suslov | History | World history | Historical figures: politicians |
22262_WilliamLowndesYancey | august july journalist politician diplomat american leader southern movement member group known effective defenders slavery early critic late 1830s began identify struggle forces anti slavery movement firm supporter southern address adamant opponent compromise 1850s referred demonstrated ability hold large audiences spell hours time leading opponent concept popular sovereignty instrumental splitting party northern southern factions convention phrase sovereignty speech gave describe popular sovereignty american civil war appointed confederate president head diplomatic delegation europe attempt secure formal recognition southern independence efforts unsuccessful frustrated return america elected confederate states senate frequent critic suffering ill health life died war age youth mother lived family home nicknamed located near falls georgia december married lawyer south_carolina served uss quasi war france born years later october father died yellow fever probably named represented south_carolina congress time born widowed mother married reverend april temporarily relocated south_carolina operate academy william student spring entire family moved reverend took position new_york worked reverend movement 1830s involved contacts marriage marred domestic unrest abuse led considerations divorce finally permanent separation atmosphere affected children caused william reject step father teachings biographer historian speculates character later career result low self esteem search public approval went childhood experiences reverend fall enrolled northwestern massachusetts year old admitted sophomore based required entrance examinations williams participated debating society short time editor student newspaper autumn took steps politician working campaign whig overall successful stay williams academically marred frequent disciplinary problems despite selected senior class left school spring weeks graduation early career returned south relocating south_carolina originally lived uncle plantation served uncle strong family including birth father july fourth july celebration stirring address openly attacked state talking repercussions crisis listen voice raise americans affection longer mutual shrine freedom longer exist citizens republic result political activities appointed editor south_carolina november editor attacked chief architect compared referred fallen arch angels efforts tear country rule resigned newspaper august married received slaves quick entry class winter removed plantation alabama near time relocate result financial position seriously damaged cotton prices fell cents pound low cents pound early took southern democrat editorial strong defense slavery current economic perspective began identify anti slavery movement negatively issues establishment national bank internal improvements expanding federal power nationalist moved states rights position changed attitude role gag rule debates began attack support attacks southern slavery like members class strong believer personal code honor september returned brief return visit political private conversation teenage relative party confronted relative wife uncle conversation turned violence armed ended killing doctor street brawl tried sentenced year jail pardoned months incarcerated wrote newspaper spirit man taught preserve honor character person acted spirit dictated returned paper march sold couple months later moved alabama intent resume life suffered huge financial reversal slaves poisoned result feud neighboring slaves killed months unable afford replacements debts newspaper forced sell slaves recovered open public office increasingly interested politics personal politics moved radical wing influenced fell social political circle included political leaders state april started weekly campaign newsletter supported democrat whig election emphasizing slavery important political economic concern south longer elected served year march sold newspaper increasing debt career editor faced problem fellow editors obtaining collecting opened law practice instead ran elected vote special concern election effort determine state legislature based federal ratio slave counting person currently whites counted change benefit generally largest division large continue alabama convention elected united_states house_of_representatives fill vacancy winning vote elected receiving votes field candidate congress political ability unusual gifts gained recognition delivered speech january selected democrats respond speech whig north_carolina opposed texas annexation offended tone speech refused clarify intended honor challenged duel accepted exchange pistol fire occurred nearby maryland injured congress effective spokesman opposing internal improvements supporting states rights start mexican american war conspiracy theories northern intentions helping provide ammunition starting believe conspiracy resigned seat partly financial reasons partly disgust northern democrats accused sacrificing principles economic interests alabama platform address people alabama months resignation moved montgomery purchased acre dairy farm establishing law partnership longer remained owning slaves suggested resignation active role politics forever found impossible recognized significance south talk presidential candidate surfaced saw possibility bringing southern political movement cross party lines clear support taylor taylor denouncing taylor announced seek whig nomination december michigan leading democratic candidate endorsed policy popular sovereignty available candidate sufficiently opposed secured adoption state democratic convention alabama platform endorsed alabama georgia democratic state conventions florida virginia platform declared federal government restrict slavery territories territories prohibit slavery point meeting convention draft state constitution order petition congress alabama delegates democratic convention oppose candidate supporting popular sovereignty allowed territories exclude slavery point federal government specifically mexican anti slavery laws actively protect slavery national convention held baltimore nominated fourth ballot proposal convention adopt main points alabama platform rejected vote alabama delegate left convention protest efforts stir party movement state failed opening new level conflict occurred december massachusetts introduced bill abolish slavery district_of_columbia south rhetoric resistance north escalated spread delivered famous southern address signed persuaded june state democratic_party meeting endorse address instrumental calling scheduled june opposed compromise disappointing results making strong stand hoped simply advocated extending pacific_coast helped create concept originated south_carolina alabama pursue agenda convention held february alabama associations produced radical address people alabama address began legacy old party organization lead members avoid decisive action great slavery question south party success opposition address hit main points ultimately winter especially treatment union degraded contact slaves association northern man great work extending institution slavery vast plains west despite efforts popularity compromise failure acceptance moderate georgia platform south led victories alabama south party support georgia southern rights platform drew votes road continued support radical southern positions generally included group referred fire notes remained forefront longest thomas characterized fire cause purpose preservation south existed revolutionary means rejection existing political order conflicts known erupted spoke publicly support efforts raise men kansas fight southern interests head platform committee state democratic anti know convention succeeded having convention alabama platform june participated rally condemning praising nearly death united_states senate chamber june spoke rally opposing actions territorial governor kansas july spoke graduation distinctive characteristics northern southern people union january participated rally supporting famous nicaragua calling central american enterprise cause south behalf mount ladies association union organization eventually purchased restored helped raise project editor fellow fire leader establishing 1850s meeting called reopening international slave trade convention montgomery responding speech opposing slave trade address spanned days following points slavery right right raise slaves sale appear right import let statute book mark enemies placed want sic cheap want supply cotton demand world supported plan originated creation league alternative national political parties june letter friend publicly circulated referred scarlet letter wrote save fathers organize committees safety cotton states hope effective movement shall fire southern heart southern mind courage proper moment organized action cotton states revolution ill remainder early southern commercial convention passed resolution repeal state federal regulations banning slave trade contribute editorials july able speak publicly columbia south_carolina favor restrictions organized winter upcoming national convention chose lead basis alabama platform popular sovereignty immediate targets recognized necessary black republican gain white house spreading pro slavery message years absence national conventions democratic_party attended charleston convention april douglas faction refused accept platform modeled alabama platform committed protecting slavery territories platform committee presented proposal convention voted floor vote alabama delegation left hall followed delegates mississippi louisiana south_carolina florida texas delegates delaware day georgia delegation majority arkansas delegation withdrew states years preparation despite brief finally destroyed democratic_party failing nominate candidate convention baltimore june effort obtain party unity douglas supporter unauthorized offer run vice president turned entire delegation alabama refused credentials favor pro douglas slate headed south_carolina delegation denied credentials louisiana virginia north_carolina tennessee left convention southern representatives baltimore june adopted platform charleston convention nominated president speech convention characterized douglas supporters like head sand sovereignty know great ugly ragged abolition body exposed thirty public addresses delivered campaign certainly national figure figure making clear follow election speaking tour favor confined south wilmington delaware stated stand dark platform southern slavery ask allowed let let negro sic insult coming marrying daughters october new_york advised interested preserving union enforce strengthen police force conflict stealing cited southern fears power master slave water rocks underground found wells warned crowd republican southern whites enemies race fields blood unfortunate people hall boston defended practices slavery allowed whip children allowed whip sic cruelty practice sic children negro sic work work society boston tour included stops albany syracuse louisville nashville new_orleans finally returning montgomery november news election reached city asked public protesting results shall remain union slaves shall wait bear share common god february alabama legislature passed joint resolution requiring governor election delegates state convention republican elected president waiting official electoral votes counted governor called election delegates place december convention meet january convention convened guiding spirit delegates split insisting immediate versus cooperation southern states frustrated wicked men midst shall oppose alignment abolition power federal government safety demands looked dealt public enemies eventually ordinance passed objections vote newly established met later month montgomery establish formal union delegate delivered address welcome selected provisional president arrival montgomery fire opposed selection relative moderate like davis accepted good choice speech indicated selection davis man hour met hope prosperity honor victory await administration historians agree wrote davis met montgomery helm revolution changed hands stirred waters davis sail ship war diplomat confederate president met february davis starting executive branch government turned cabinet position indicated interested diplomatic post argues davis displayed tone appointing ignorant world realized wholly experience personality diplomacy davis feared political opponent wanted country march formally appointed head diplomatic mission england france mission diplomatic experience delegation assembled london end april confederate secretary state official instructions convince europe legality southern viability militarily strong confederacy value cotton virtually duty free trade south willingness observe treaty agreements effect britain united_states portion requiring aid african slave trade diplomatic recognition argues president davis selected qualified southern leaders contrast favorable conduct stated conduct england consistently arrogant demanding arriving britain days ahead news attack delegation met informally british foreign secretary lord emphasized points instructions denied questioned russell intent reopen slave trade russell non queen_victoria announced british neutrality combined recognition state existed news arrived confederate victory bull run attempted arrange meeting russell forced present arguments writing argues badly benefits slavery world general britain particular august response directed representatives styled confederate states america russell merely reiterated previous determination remain neutral critics maintain mission failed adequately exploit openings presented union secretary state antagonist attitude great_britain address british concerns concerning effect war great_britain late august little submitted resignation events trent affair leave replacements selected president davis july aware intent arrived january attempt meet russell wake trent affair russell replied delegation decline enter official communication originally optimistic mission observations conversations british papers forced conclude slavery issue primary obstacle formal diplomatic recognition told brother anti slavery sentiment universal uncle tom cabin read believed ought come kind thing suit understand people ways england elected return home union blockade found landing pass near texas louisiana border way richmond stopped new_orleans public speech fact europe looked confederacy issue slavery stating look sympathy help abroad rely march served sessions reluctantly supported confederate conscription act april instrumental allowing state draft unpopular exemption slaves exemption applied men unsuccessfully argued excessive use secret sessions congress generally pursued states rights position regard exercise national war powers general supplies slaves federal confederate government particular military matters wanted details provided congress reports execution trials confederate soldiers general questioned reasons virginia brigadier generals alabama authored resolution condemning army joined demands davis account complaints military administration gradually ran president davis matters policy extreme critics differences accelerated series letters exchanged final resolution reached congress georgia previously clashed differences bill intended create physical violence hill hit head glass floor senate ensuing investigation hill returned alabama congress end june extremely ill continued correspondence president davis finally july weeks ninth birthday died kidney disease funeral july brought city montgomery buried cemetery goat hill near original confederate capitol law office montgomery alabama designated united_states unauthorized interior renovations later designated remains listed national_register_of_historic_places | William Lowndes Yancey | History | World history | Historical figures: politicians |
22462_WyndhamRobertson | january february acting governor state virginia served twice second time american civil war whig advocate union crisis precipitated civil war lincoln troops advocated war member committee helped usher virginia union descendant published book near end life defense tracing ancestry descendants biography early life family born near manchester virginia son descendant father member attended private schools richmond graduated mary married daughter captain brothers governor louisiana congressman studied law admitted bar short trip paris london career elected march senior member body lieutenant governor virginia governor resigned day governor elected governor democratic whig elected term replaced elected session elected successive sessions ending service moved wife home south southwest virginia justice july appointed trustee leased king years returned richmond elected session virginia struggling idea united_states staunch tried prevent later wrote friend peace union actively opposed south_carolina fact present henry clay banquet april president present called union followed short speech proposed following union states harmony spheres laws creation sing glad great joy world light joy darkness order falls chaos south_carolina states started winter advocated virginia follow suit january presented resolution known rejected stated federal government states virginia fight duly adopted president abraham_lincoln troops april time forth active measures defence state troops precisely scenario detailed anti resolution virginia elected sessions ending opposed helped defeat bill fix prices food believed committee citizens presented resolution asking representatives support similar bill resign refused found colleagues resigned constituents house requested resignation withdrawn wishes constituents determined formal poll held determined majority support bill retained seat war moved reconstruction member committee led sought virginia union issue new state constitution included white males committee successfully negotiated federal government clause voted separately accept new constitution rejoin union died february buried legacy writings early donor later endowed prize medal encouraging american_civil_war northern writers began questioning validity rescue story captain attacking accounts historical role played husband movement led descendant rival descendant replied northern attacks disturbed prepared detailed study wrote alias descendants marriage traced descendants included branches pages family thesis descendants notable history poetry art wrote investing day present halo surpassing library dedicated | Wyndham Robertson | History | World history | Historical figures: politicians |
22660_StephenMallory | november served united_states senate senator democrat florida home state outbreak american_civil_war period chairman time rapid naval reform insisted ships united_states_navy capable great_britain france foremost navies world time wrote bill guided congress provided compulsory retirement officers meet standards profession leader movement followed state union formed named secretary navy administration president held position existence confederacy indifference naval matters confederacy able shape according principles learned serving senate ideas incorporation armor warship construction successful standard navies world hand navy handicapped administrative war weakened politically congressional investigation failure defense new_orleans months taking testimony investigating committee concluded evidence wrongdoing resigned confederate government fled richmond end war colleagues cabinet imprisoned charged treason year prison public mood granted parole president returned florida supported family final years practicing law unable hold office terms parole continued opinions known writing letters newspapers health began deteriorate end died november father representative senator florida early life born trinidad parents charles father construction engineer originally connecticut met married irish born trinidad couple sons family moved united_states settled florida young stephen sent school near mobile alabama education interrupted father death elder brother john died time support surviving son ellen opened boarding house seamen sent son away schooling academy pennsylvania life practicing catholic praise education received academy years mother longer afford pay tuition schooling ended returned home adulthood florida young prepared profession reading law office judge geographical position sought port refuge ships caught storms reason near frequent recognized authority maritime law particularly applied laws wreck salvage argued admiralty cases reputed best young trial lawyers state career courted member wealthy spanish speaking family living pensacola marriage produced children died young surviving adulthood daughters margaret sons buddy buddy followed father politics eventually serve senator florida held minor public offices beginning selection town marshal paid positions inspector customs earned dollars day later president appointed marriage joined army took war elected judge years differences eventually culminated civil war led convention held nashville tennessee purpose defining common course action southern slave holding states held statewide offices regarded sufficiently powerful state democratic_party chosen alternate delegate convention personal considerations kept attending expressed agreement purposes convention letter widely reprinted florida newspapers senate term office senator florida expired sought aligned strongly fire commercial interests state favored working union dominated florida politics successfully sought place radical selection process florida state legislature somewhat irregular protested carrying protest way senate body determined florida legislature acted authority seated senator florida senate described typical sponsorship legislation benefit state sponsorship senate passed bill aid railroads florida sell live oak reservations maintained federal government navy bills failed house_of_representatives successful bills aimed ongoing campaign indians problem bills provide compensation persons suffered indian raids process removing state introduced bills provided marine hospitals port cities florida considered exceptional era placed assignment significant president message congress december recommended congressional action issues problem ineffective officers navy time promotion based solely policy existed removing officers fulfill duties second issue discipline enlisted rates practice outlawed previous congress old captains believed discipline warships deteriorating wanted return old ways reasonable substitute enable exert authority major speech congress favor return argued needed order captain able control seamen battle position unpopular nation congress refused lift ban views good ill forgotten turned energies second president proposals reforming officer corps navy time chairman law congress passed recognized coming hand established senior naval officers examined qualifications commissioned officers deemed incapable rank placed retired list compulsory retirement history navy accounts board work officers adversely affected agree forced early retirement crippled sea study ocean currents formed basis new science enlisted senators support cases debate renewed end views prevailed parliamentary skills lasted remainder lives distorted performance civil war men sided south tenure came time great innovation naval warfare kept abreast developments navies sure navy incorporate latest thinking new ships britain france foremost navies world process converting fleets sail steam screws committee recommended passage bill providing addition new screw frigates fleet delivered considered best frigates world committee persuaded senate authorize war entered navy beginning verge civil war innovation considered armor somewhat ahead time enthusiastically supporting iron ships fledgling metals industry country supply quantities armored vessels commissioned senate fault lay spoke extending armored vessel intended defense named stevens battery designer builder laid incomplete gave argument pleading unsuccessful senate agree continue funding project supporting speech expressed principles guided thinking later confederate secretary navy crisis representing state hardly avoided taking public stance issues tearing nation apart occasion arose senate considered admission kansas union constitution allow slavery kansas citizens extending practice new territories seized widespread irregularities adoption procedure oppose senator new_york mounted hour attack constitution southern policy general following replied biographers describe probably effective speech senate segment talk presented rationale slave holders accept majority rule addressing question constitution ratified people said states conferred time political power minority dependent tenure estate payment tax militia duty color skin state chooses political authority people decline relative power slave holding states time believe necessarily lead concluded remarks pledge follow south happened indicate path south wisdom pursue sir heart find undivided affections despite willing adherence southern position issues dividing country prominent movement advocated reconciliation moment florida passed ordnance occurred january making florida state south_carolina mississippi leave union january delivered farewell speech united_states senate days abraham_lincoln took office parties states disagreed proper course action concerning forts domains florida forts remained possession united_states_army fort taylor dry near pensacola proposed taken immediately force needed beginning fort cooler heads hoped avoid gain possession negotiation words selected secretary state incoming administration florida senator senators alabama sent respective governors urging caution southern senators lent support president elect agree end won attack fort hardly political opponents later perceived stance excuse attack confederate secretary navy nomination confirmation governmental structure newly formed like parent united_states executive branch departments headed secretary equivalent advise president constitution provided navy directed department president nominated confederate states secretary navy chosen principal reasons extensive experience nautical affairs home later washington second florida bow principle states rights davis spread representation cabinet states requirement geographical representation meant best person available selection process worked case nomination secretary navy submitted soon act establishing navy passed despite evident qualifications drew significant opposition detractors cited fort incident evidence strongly pro ultimately confirmed naval organization operations persons confederate government interested naval matters free shape department navy controlled according views result product prior experience organized separate offices equivalent bureau system united_states_navy navy orders detail dealing personnel function met porter served chief naval title start position officially established title end war functions lay outside bureau system small marine_corps men sent europe acquire vessels reported directly torpedo bureau start faced problems encountered chairman united states high ranking officers old sea came confederacy created navy promising men resigning navy enter old rank hoping avoid result promotion process proposed promotion depend solely conduct war proposal quickly law completely satisfied initiated creation effect established officer corps officers advisers deemed incapable combat retained young presumably aggressive officers transfer officers fighting ships drawn promoted regard served distinction able shape naval policy doctrine viewing manufacturing facilities confederacy union set forth plan navy send commerce raiders destroy enemy marine build ironclad vessels southern shipyards defensive purposes obtain purchase construction abroad armored ships capable fighting open seas employ new weapons techniques warfare attacks union commerce start main efforts counter blockade ports believed attacking merchant shipping carried trade northern ports force union counterpart secretary navy divert small fleet defend raiders early days war confederacy tried enlist services private service offering letters issuance letters aware saw plan reasons success hoped ventured war success ceased end year directly involved activities commissioned raiders ships sent destroy capture enemy commerce proposed use early april avoided union blockade new_orleans june war small group raiders plundered union shipping inflicting damage american merchant marine present day failed primary purpose maintained union blockade international trade continued carried ships flying foreign flags naval reform ironclads aspect tenure secretary navy better known advocacy armored vessels argued confederacy produce ships compete industrial union ship ship basis saw south build ships individually far superior opponents dominate words perfection warship combination greatest known ocean speed greatest known floating battery power resistance hoped armored warships prove ultimate weapon opponents produce armored vessels rapidly important parts navies furthermore navies notably great_britain france stepped conversions fleets wood iron certainly change way civil war broke legacy consists forcing change sooner ironclad created urging virginia burned scuttled raised armored built hull armament carried guns fitted iron ram march attacked union fleet enforcing blockade near norfolk sank major union warships uss cumberland congress minnesota grounded attempt action damages suffered day battle demonstrated basic validity belief armored warships destroy best wooden ships damage return known virginia returned battle day intending finish minnesota encountered union monitor armored vessels fought demonstrating flaw argument ultimate weapon truly decisive virginia confederate ironclads best limited success complete failures particularly embarrassing contracted built service mississippi_river arkansas entered combat way intended crew steam tennessee destroyed stocks mississippi hastily launched burned avoid capture louisiana merely floating battery battle forts jackson fate new_orleans decided blown surrendered parties confederacy acquitted losses bear large blame poor administration foremost reasons delays hindered completion vessels failing construction allowed louisiana mississippi compete scarce resources delegate responsibility details construction virginia letting problems concerning ships unresolved accepted role assigned service secondary army navy work materials funds left army satisfied needs mission europe backward condition shipyards states convinced look abroad obtain vessels thought able challenge selected men primary representatives lieutenant north disappointment proved effective agents confederacy europe sought england acquire ships purposes government working framework neutrality laws host nation raiders purchased britain florida georgia alabama probably liked record shows commissioned adequate efforts purchase built ironclad warships unsuccessful despite best efforts buying seriously considered royal_navy care best ships foreign power matter favorably disposed contracts private shipyards britain france build confederate naval specifications ultimate purpose disguised directly violated neutrality laws american union officials immediately informed governments existence majesty government chose turn blind eye developments union victories caused reconsider september ambassador sent message foreign minister lord informing ironclads leave point means war ship permitted leave later seized royal_navy french government agreed follow britain lead concerning north_america contracts new weapons civil war provided testing ground numerous innovations warfare position provide support advocacy armored vessels described development closely associated encouraged development weapons example favored use rifled guns opposed muzzle favored gun rifle designed head lieutenant rifle gave rebel gunners advantage yankee counterparts persisted end war torpedo office officially named developed underwater explosive devices known torpedoes time mines today office initially led enemy later lieutenant ship lost mines december subsequently vessels types lost combat mines torpedoes causes combined army captain supported general developed small boat carry torpedo craft known david successfully exploded torpedo uss new severely damaging later famous lee torpedoes sink uss ship sunk submarine provided active support lee experiments successful result led use torpedoes ships fleet favorably rebel cause torpedoes immediately adopted october sink ironclad investigation navy department loss new_orleans came tremendous shock confederacy followed members congress noting failure ironclads blamed navy particular suggested need separate hoping proposal able persuade congress instead investigate conduct department house members investigating committee chairman senator known friends representative partially balanced representative persistent critic entire davis administration weighing senator chairman member investigating committee appear prosecution witness committee continued meet months ended finding neglect investigation weakened politically certainly diverted duties drive office replace absorbed shafts aimed president davis retained cabinet end war surrender lee army remained davis cabinet members fled deeper south virginia north_carolina charlotte south_carolina finally washington georgia submitted resignation went georgia temporarily reunited wife children war capture imprisonment large population northern states believed davis government involved assassination abraham_lincoln evidence political reality dealt result political able force government prosecute led war union confederate leaders charged treason things sleep midnight taken custody taken confined political prisoner months demand public vengeance increased feared face death penalty convicted bill specify precisely acts constituted treason presented increasingly clear confederate government guilty president period vengeance passed trial hope revived prison cell began write letters personal campaign gain release petitioned president directly enlisted support colleagues senate wife angela visited washington president johnson persons influence johnson granting popular harsh punishment began end year march johnson granted partial parole longer jail required stay daughter connecticut oath allegiance release return florida june visited washington called old friends political adversaries including president johnson secretary war received got permission return florida return somewhat delayed problems health july arrived home pensacola terms parole permitted hold public office living reopening old law practice nominally excluded politics managed views known writing letters editorials florida newspapers urged acceptance union policies reconstruction soon came opposition particularly black suffrage long suffered occasional attacks continued plague postwar years winter began complain heart health began deteriorate remained active end came quickly said november night began fail morning november died buried pensacola florida | Stephen Mallory | History | World history | Historical figures: politicians |
23094_JosephDudley | september april english colonial administrator native massachusetts son founders leading role administration overthrown boston revolt served briefly council new_york oversaw trial convicted rebellion spent years england lieutenant governor including year member parliament returned new_england appointed governor provinces massachusetts bay new_hampshire posts held rule massachusetts characterized hostility tension political enemies opposing attempts gain regular salary regularly making complaints official private actions tenure dominated war provinces lines suffered series major minor french indian raids orchestrated unsuccessful attempt capture capital port royal raised provincial militia forces successful capture directed unsuccessful expedition quebec governorship pattern hostility royal governance massachusetts frequently issue salaries crown officials colonial legislature routinely challenged disputed governor hostility affected governors massachusetts american revolutionary war end british rule rule new_hampshire comparatively early life born massachusetts bay colony september mother née father founders leading colony father elderly seventy born raised mother reverend married father death graduated admitted freeman member general court representing elected colony council assistants king philip war broke commissioner accompanied colonial troops field indians present great swamp fight tribe decisively defeated served years commissioner sent administration diplomatic missions neighboring indian communities served committee negotiated boundary massachusetts neighboring colonial charter colony governance come increased scrutiny king charles_ii beginning came substantial threat late crown agent sent new_england collect customs duties enforce documented list issues took complaints london colonial leadership divided answer threat moderate faction brother law supported king demands opposed opposed attempts crown interfere colony business factions separated class lines land owners merchants dominated legislature upper house called court assistants favoring accommodation representative lower house favored elected member massachusetts sent london agents represent case brought letter introduction plymouth governor colonial secretary favorable relationship established contributed future success colonial administrator raised suspicions colony motives ability represent interests authority agents limited insisted colonial administration agents authorized negotiate modifications colonial charter legislature dominated refused demand led directly issuance quo writ demanding surrender colonial charter brought news boston end heated debate began legislature party prevailing leadership included influential reverend particular like enemies colony richards despite hostile reception agents received london sided hatred focused resulted council assistants election episode led accusations secretly london charter vacated means personal advancement claimed discussed form replacement government discussion place quo writ issued treated evidence hostile present order colony working commission colonial agent discussions perceived favorably came believe election loss meant good crown servant result rumors began circulating boston late appointed governor deputy charter began planning combine new_england colonies single province called work progress king took throne difficulties drafting commission intended governor sir prompted propose interim appointment chosen post based recommendation october commission issued president territories covered commission included massachusetts new_hampshire maine country disputed territory present day southern rhode_island appointed long list subsidiary posts including secretary colony considerable power colony president arrived boston charter formally took charge massachusetts rule begin number massachusetts named council refused serve unable reconcile refused according opinion god suffer land country began arbitrary manner assert power higher time elections colonial military officers compromised refused serve number judicial appointments generally favoring political supported accommodation king wishes battle old charter renewed treaties indians northern new_england traveled june formally establish authority significantly hampered inability raise revenues dominion commission allow introduction new revenue laws massachusetts government anticipating loss charter repealed laws furthermore people refused pay remaining methods income grounds enacted old government invalid attempts introduce church_of_england largely unsuccessful lack funding hampered perceived political danger imposing existing churches use enforcement conducted adhere letter laws understanding provisions acts unfair example resulting payments multiple duties violations overlooked suggested laws modified conditions massachusetts economy harmed vigorous enforcement acts eventually falling matters related trade administration religion treated worse wrote comparing governed based petition council decided include colonies rhode_island connecticut dominion commission issued june given annex commission instructions incorporate authority service governor governor arrived december immediately assumed power sat council served judge superior court censor press sat committee worked legislation dominion appointed council intended represent combined territories difficulties travel failure government travel expenses meant council dominated representatives boston plymouth widely regarded significant reign position judge brought criticisms complaints particular enforced unpopular laws concerning taxes town meetings land titles imposed word glorious revolution arrived massachusetts mob rose arrested april away city arrested return ill released house arrest payment bond mob descended home carried jail stayed jail months safety sent england command king william dominion leaders colonial authorities brought charges agents london prepared responsibility making charges court dismissed men freed defense prepared charges demonstrated willingness ability follow crown policy stranded london limited connections appealed assistance asked business associate help finding new position proprietor considered post lieutenant governor connections eventually recommended chief council new governor new_york position took addition council duties negotiated new_york indians sat chief judge trial led rebellion lieutenant governor trial controversial role enemies convicted high treason sentenced death governor initially opposed immediately executing main ally son law preferring decision king pressure anti forces council changed mind men executed claimed influential force arguing execution disputed testimony anti councillor left new_york home established connections political friends like appointed lieutenant governor newly chartered sir patronage returning england embarked series regain office new_england religious elements london political establishment formally joining church_of_england acquired patron baron engineered appointment lieutenant governor appointed governor assisted politically worked advance agenda london worked promote principal activity engaged documented manipulation parliamentary election processes island chosen candidates elected process highly unpopular continued governorship death tried assist financial difficulties unsuccessfully father law gain permission mint use colonies principal object intrigue removal massachusetts governor hide colony agents rule massachusetts unpopular recalled england answer variety charges opponents caused arrested shortly arrival inflated charges withheld customs crown died february charges heard optimistic named governor point enemies new_york massachusetts joined forces deny opportunity son london attempting father estate reversed assistance massachusetts agent bill introduced parliament debate included review trial forced appear defend role afterward wrote talked governor appointment replace went instead lord continued active behalf secured election member parliament representing possible expand political connections london managed temporarily political fences began lobbying massachusetts governorship death successful receiving commissions governor massachusetts new_hampshire april governor massachusetts new_hampshire served governor administration marked particularly earlier years regular conflict general court instruction colonial office gain regular salary governor succeeding royal governors unsuccessful concession provincial legislature regular source friction representatives crown colony pressed complaint letters london complained men love crown government england manner obedience letter son paul provincial attorney general wrote country worth living lawyers gentlemen till charter taken away letter discovered published provincial opposition rule angered powerful family awarded presidency harvard instead consistently vetoed election speakers general court acted increasing massachusetts contrast tenure governor new_hampshire popular legislature specifically praised queen learning complaints massachusetts opponents queen anne war active managing colonial defenses queen anne war attempted french orchestrated indian hostilities meeting indians bay june french begun rallying indians cause war began raids settlements southern maine august called militia massachusetts new_hampshire extending southern maine fortified french indians raided february prompting calls retaliation authorized aging indian fighter lead expedition settlements engaged protracted negotiations return captives taken french sought wider ranging agreement specifically refused church permission attack capital commercial center port royal accused boston merchants league traders illegally trading french sought criticisms sent colonial militia fruitless expedition port royal bitter attack administration published london entitled state new england reason governor campaign recalled rallied provincial militias planned expedition quebec supporting expedition england called support england arrived successful siege port royal led fall beginning boston organizing point expedition quebec combining british provincial forces expedition failed transports shores saint lawrence river war authorized expeditions northern new_england largely war extent fall port royal small raiding parties hitting frontier communities peace came treaty negotiated separate peace portsmouth new_hampshire seeking separate western french influence adopted fairly hard line threatening trade vital survival reiterated claims british sovereignty treaty portsmouth resulted negotiations repeats claims sovereignty evidence implications sovereign claim explained explicitly land claims negotiations response claims french ceded lands claimed responded french said wonder away asking succeeding governors treated british subjects friction persisted british colonial expansion maine war issues war worsened currency finance problems massachusetts province issuing paper currency issuance large amounts currency causing relative precious metals deal divided colonists governor resolved business leaders borrowed money happy pay later currency sought reforms stabilize currency major proposal floated opponents land bank secured holdings properties issue currency opposed scheme instead convinced provincial legislature issue bills credit financially powerful interests upset prove downfall surveys determined border massachusetts connecticut colony incorrectly sited 17th century massachusetts consequently distributed lands actually belonged connecticut connecticut governor negotiated agreement massachusetts retain lands grant connecticut distribution equivalent land equivalent lands amounted acres km2 land area present day northern massachusetts southeastern vermont southwestern new_hampshire lands auctioned april connecticut proceeds fund following death commission lieutenant governor like royal commissions expired months later governor council dominated political opponents point asserted authority february assumed control government provisions provincial charter concerning governance absence governor lieutenant weeks later news arrived england commission temporarily confirmed king george reinstated march political opponents especially involved land bank proposal active london convinced king appoint colonel governor later year commission proclaimed boston november ending commission colony governance fell commission renewed brother son law william resign commission april leaving england new commission issued promised oppose attempts introduce land bank arrived colony assumed post governor october lieutenant retired family home acted informal advisor governor arrival appearances public private functions died april buried ceremony appropriate position father family legacy married survived years children survived adulthood son paul served attorney general chief justice massachusetts massachusetts named sons paul william death owned large tracts land massachusetts principally properties purchased partnership granted land purpose settling french oxford frequently position especially president dominion governor province ensure titles lands interested cleared practice benefited friends relatives business partners wrote impossible bring titles land trial rights concerned judges parties nineteenth century historian wrote united rich intellectual attributes soul political connections relationships early years purpose advancement capitalized favorable family connections leadership massachusetts establish connections england betrayed massachusetts connections necessary quest power later served provincial governor wrote extensive history massachusetts wrote virtues consist great honour power biographer wrote spite temper possessed good deal personal charm failed transform enemy friend portrait portrait seen documented having painted portrait remained family creation direct line descent 20th century sold public auction numerous internet sites reversed 19th century black white photograph portrait father thomas following text inscribed reverse portrait supposed painted property restored incorrect recorded cambridge massachusetts son hair long right hand body photo boston memorial reunion owned gilbert mass | Joseph Dudley | History | World history | Historical figures: politicians |
23114_ReginaldWeaver | july november australian conservative served years serving entered cabinet secretary mines minister forests returned opposition following success election returned secretary minister health stevens ministry dropped ministry later elected speaker holding office lost power witnessed death leader new democratic_party involved negotiations form future ultimately successful leader april served briefly dying heart attack november early life born station twelfth child english born parents wife educated sydney joining brothers stock station agency forbes branching member entered politics elected municipal council later april married andrew cathedral sydney early political career living contested seat defeated stood candidate seat narrowly defeated candidate contested result accusing manipulating rolls inquiry found fault accusations instead found organisers guilty roll moving established real estate business march entered election candidate seat pro rejected medically unfit eventually enlisted august raising discharged army december seat abolished election contested new multi member electorate receiving seat electorate suspicious establishment embodied joined right wing election elected increased margin gaining place served citing business reasons retired parliament april minister crown soon returned politics october election elected seat rising prominence party gained reputation independent minded powerful house crossing floor issues appointed premier april secretary mines minister forests taking dispute northern believed struggle communist inspired possible unemployment relief child attempted resolve industrial dispute supporting use non union labour coal resultant protests led riot death suspension unemployment relief gained enemies promotion proved short lived defeated october election returned opposition witnessed end elected deputy leader new new_south_wales dismissed governor new south wales sir early election called premier leader june election returned stevens gained seats won government stevens appointed secretary minister health competent controversial member cabinet minister health travelled extensively concentrated expansion hospitals director determination exert control hospitals banning honorary doctors local hospital boards brought conflict branch strict control hospital administrators brought conflict medical community eventually dropped cabinet february premier stevens found extreme personal independence possessing sharp tongue returned won election election increased margin july king george advice governor new south wales lord granted retention title honourable having served years later career sir retired parliament elected speaker august cleared judicial inquiry chaired sir allegations fraud corruption sale state enterprises secretary election returned served speaker succeeding government defeated election returned seat poor results federal federal election large number members formed democratic_party new_south_wales led opposition leader moved democratic_party merged january conservative vote split half little chance resigned democratic_party leader february replaced party leader led party election won vote seats retained seat efforts merge democratic_party questions party organisation party leader december parties merged new_south_wales branch newly formed formed elected leader april term leader newly formed party prove short lived suffering mild heart attack chamber evening november drove home died week later november survived wife son daughters resulting election december retained candidate single independent candidate | Reginald Weaver | History | World history | Historical figures: politicians |
23305_LeoRyan | november american teacher politician served representative member democratic_party represented california 11th congressional district shot death members shortly mass suicide november days ryan election fourth term sitting member assassinated office ryan took job substitute school teacher investigate document conditions area investigated conditions california prisons held pseudonym presiding chairman assembly committee oversaw prison reform time congress ryan traveled newfoundland investigate practice seal hunting ryan famous vocal criticism lack congressional oversight cia authored hughes passed awarded congressional gold medal posthumously early life education ryan born lincoln nebraska early life family moved frequently illinois florida new_york wisconsin massachusetts graduated prairie wisconsin received officer training served united_states_navy ryan graduated nebraska served teacher school administrator city taught english marching band washington participate president inaugural parade ryan inspired kennedy service inaugural address decided run higher office career state california ryan elected mayor served year mayor taking seat 27th district winning assembly race margin votes previously run lost republican ryan served delegate held assembly seat elected united_states house_of_representatives elected times united_states congress california state senator ryan aide described ryan style investigation ryan went area took job substitute school teacher investigate document conditions area pseudonym ryan arrested detained strip searched investigate conditions california prison system stayed days presiding chairman assembly committee oversaw prison reform ryan served chairman legislative hearings presided hearings involving later successor congressman ryan pushed important educational policies california authored came known established independent regulatory commission monitor educational state united_states congress time congress ryan went newfoundland investigate killing seals famous vocal criticism lack congressional oversight cia hughes required extensive cia congress planned covert operations congressman ryan told leaking state secret appropriate way member congress block ill conceived operation ryan supported senator delivered application presidential pardon attorney reports widespread abuse human rights violations peoples temple led cult leader began filter organization ryan friends father temple member mutilated body found near train tracks october days taped telephone conversation houston wife leaving temple discussed ryan interest aroused custody battle leader concerned relatives group jones following congressional white paper written detailing events ryan write prime minister behalf later reading article ryan declared intention agricultural roughly temple members resided ryan choice influenced group consisted primarily temple members characteristic social injustice according san_francisco_chronicle investigating events repeatedly ryan attempts find going told fine characterized possible action united_states government creating potential legal controversy ryan partially rejected viewpoint later article chronicle ryan described having local democratic establishment administration order prepare investigation travels november ryan announced visit government investigation received permission government funds journey role chairman congressional jurisdiction citizens living foreign countries asked members congressional delegation join investigation declined invitation ryan asked friend indiana congressman future vice president accompany served ryan unable trip party initially planned consist members congressman staff press congressional delegation media learned trip entourage include concerned relatives temple members congressman ryan traveled relatives members newspaper reporters nbc team legal counsel jones attempted impose restrictive conditions visit ryan responded traveling jones permitted ryan stated position settlement deep bush reasonably run authoritarian lines residents settlement allowed come pleased asserted situation free captives jungle ambush assassination november according report ryan left washington arrived georgetown capital located miles away congressional delegation government officials media representatives members night delegation stayed local hotel despite confirmed reservations rooms canceled reassigned leaving delegation sleeping lobby days ryan continued negotiation jones legal counsel held meetings embassy personnel officials georgetown ryan visited temple georgetown headquarters suburb gardens ryan asked speak jones radio highest ranking temple member present told ryan present visit november ryan aide april united_states embassy deputy chief mission officer journalists representatives delegation boarded small plane flight airfield port miles outside temple legal counsel allowed plane eventually entire entourage including reporting nbc allowed initially welcome warm temple member handed note nbc correspondent stated help listing temple member night media delegation returned airfield accommodations following jones refusal allow stay night rest group remained morning ryan continued interviews morning met woman secretly expressed wish leave family family local time media delegation returned took interviewing members temple posing boarded truck taken ryan wishing stay night assist wished leave shortly failed knife attack congressman ryan occurred family dispute leaving ryan protests deputy chief mission ordered ryan leave promised return later address dispute entire group left arrived local time exit transport planes twin engine arrive smaller seat end runway occupants opened fire inside wounding concurrently members escorted group began open fire transport plane killing congressman ryan journalists temple member wounding including gunmen congressman ryan body bullets shooting face passengers subdued surviving people planes fled nearby fields attack afternoon news public wife ryan aide received threatening phone calls allegedly stated tell husband meal ticket brains blown better careful fled lake later ranch houston returned san_francisco following takeoff report attack ambassador went residence prime minister morning army cut jungle reach settlement discovered inhabitants dead individuals died united_states house_of_representatives described mass suicide murder ritual conviction brother author member convicted conspiracy murder temple boarding truck warned way close jones member tried united_states criminal acts relating murders convicted different murder related counts march sentenced concurrent sentences life prison aiding murder congressman conspiracy murder internationally protected person deputy chief mission united_states years prison related counts time eligible parole years june motion set aside conviction ground denied effective assistance counsel second trial denied california spending eighteen years prison released custody april memorial honor veterans peace chapter named burial body returned united_states interred golden gate national cemetery california official ryan compiled book held remarks ryan younger sister shannon said surprised number supporters attended funeral real honest sorrow legacy honors ryan posthumously awarded congressional gold medal united_states congress member congress killed line duty bill signed president ronald_reagan president reagan remarks medal said typical concern constituents investigate personally rumors reportedly affected district ryan daughters erin helped garner support time fifth anniversary ryan death california named honor congressional bill passed unanimously signed president reagan ryan aide elected won special election congress california 12th congressional district ryan constituency designated state 14th congressional district daughters shannon eldest daughter joined movement moved oregon joined known december married member lived received washington later served retirement executive director california 1980s got involved volunteer eventually served president went afterward working intelligence analyst worked new_york chef years joined california senator politics working aide 25th anniversary death special memorial tribute held honor california ryan family friends including daughters attended san_francisco_chronicle reported today people described great man continually exceeded constituents expectations near end memorial service parents died stood honor thank congressman ryan giving life trying save children service ended mounted police escorted family friends laid commemorative rock honors ryan year daughter aide attended memorial died held cemetery oakland anniversary congressman ryan death daughter friend visit grave golden gate national cemetery 30th anniversary sponsored bill designate facility south avenue california president signed law october november spoke dedication ceremony post office said thirty years passing question motives wisdom actions criticism fine leo thought popular interested knew right popular culture ryan portrayed films mass murder suicide including actor film crime century miniseries story jim jones assassination discussed documentaries life death peoples temple history channel documentaries dangerous devotion paradise lost production witness aired 30th anniversary ryan assassination mass electoral history source published works books usa stand readings paperback book understanding california government politics pages congressional reports nato pressures southern tier report study mission europe august pages published vietnam korea human rights assistance study mission report pages published united_states oil shortage arab israeli conflict report study mission middle_east october november pages published | Leo Ryan | History | World history | Historical figures: politicians |
23350_V.S.SrinivasaSastri | september april indian politician administrator educator indian independence activist acclaimed command english language born poor temple priest village near india completed education worked school teacher later madras entered politics joined served member later resigned protest movement founding members later days strongly opposed partition india served member functioned india delegate member united_kingdom agent gained worldwide fame prowess english language close follower close friend associate addressed elder brother writings companion honour freedom city london conferred received freedom city edinburgh early life educational career born town madras presidency india september father poor hindu priest educated graduated class degree english sanskrit graduation found employment teacher salem married married married renowned indian scientist nephew sir appointed served period years period achieved fame proficiency english good administrative skills late years served vice chancellor tenure vice chancellor demonstrated scholarship sanskrit oriental literature persuaded head translate epic poem tamil poem translated metre published delivered lectures widely remembered politics established term pioneers operative movement started india operative society society met indian independence activist time drawn joined organization president joined secretary member congress instrumental bringing pact congress nominated opposed act empowered government india trial delivered appreciated speech denouncing bill appointed member united_kingdom resigned membership leadership issue non cooperation established consequently served president accompanied visit england demanding home rule india participated second round table conferences international delegation indian visited england indian delegation second session member british delegation participated speeches political situation india accused british agent attacked mob hastily escorted away mounted police government india sent australia new_zealand canada order investigate conditions indians living countries efforts passed commonwealth electoral act franchise include natives british india visited sir delegation signed cape town agreement government south_africa result agreement south_africa gave class area bill intended indians south_africa initially prime minister refused treat par european delegate departure south_africa india agent recognized respected man south_africa sent states report conditions indian labourers country delegation submitted controversial report titled conditions indian labour malaya published madras year author report criticized indian nationalists reluctance comment length political social status indians malaya agent south_africa behest lord india appointed india agent arrived south_africa june served agent till january soon taking successfully south african government withdraw section immigration indian relief provision bill empowered south african immigration officers boards cancel registration certificates efforts indian education appointed november support encouragement british indian association founded december later merged south african indian congress section liquor bill prohibiting indians entering licensed premises withdrawn established investigate conditions indians early tenure number laws passed targeting indians indian immigrants south_africa period witnessed establishment number trade unions campaigned racial segregation indians got class area bill indians withdrawn returned india january succeeded later life death appointed member labour india participated london discuss india future instrumental bringing appointed vice chancellor university served peak second world war participated member indian delegation appealed british prime minister winston_churchill provide dominion status india strongly opposed demands partition india june government madras appointed committee headed frame set general principles words scientific technical terms vernacular languages constitution committee strongly condemned madras presidency tamil secretary felt biased favour sanskrit committee submitted report months recommending retention existing sanskrit tamil rejecting need replaced provoked widespread madras presidency committee eventually minister soon demise balanced introduction members supporting replacement sanskrit loan words health began deteriorate early january admitted madras died april age british_empire known mastery english language student corrected passages english grammar visit united_kingdom consulted mastery english language recognized king george winston_churchill lord rated best english language century master smith swore realized beauty english language heard lord remarked listening realise heights english language rise conferred silver british_empire called united_kingdom inspirations william_shakespeare sir indian sage author hindu epic relation tenure developed close attachment addressed elder brother despite friendship tenure president opposed presence sought advice launching non cooperation movement later years advised accepting demand partition corrected mistakes manuscript story experiments truth english translation autobiography successive issues magazine edited death paid tribute message death removed world india best sons honours member united_kingdom january companion honour offered commander declined offer governor madras offered acting chief minister madras presidency declined offer declined offer membership council secretary state india freedom city london conferred followed freedom city edinburgh january works self government india british flag servants india society scheme exposition servants india society conscience clause indians indian education codes servants india society kenya question report australia new_zealand results address meeting specially studying indian affairs london brief biography rights duties indian citizen lectures university calcutta condensed poet words report conditions indian labour malaya government india life krishna print pub tamil life times sir master model publications biographies builders modern india government india right honourable political biography centenary servants january hindu volume indian freedom fighters struggle independence isbn | V. 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23391_HumphreyAtherton | september early held highest military rank colonial new_england appeared records march freeman representative speaker house representing springfield massachusetts chosen assistant governor member lower house served magistrate judiciary colonial government remained death member held ranks lieutenant captain years rising rank major general organized militia massachusetts unclear born presumed came lancashire england active governance colony taking acquisition native american lands persecution convictions accidental death seen punishment god persecution idea repeated play successful land new_england colonies wife mary number children new_england families traced ancestry interred oldest new_england origin emigration date place birth uncertain presumed born lancashire england prominent great migration states come close proof origin date given date birth england died leaving heir year old son named history massachusetts stated years old died hand pointed freeman granted property time reached majority descendant said wife young children arrived colony ship james august record descendant said wife years old married record having james wales referred brother law assumed wife mary wales sister term daughter married identity wife unknown political military life active public life having power taking law making enforcing interpreting affairs colony subsequent acceptance freeman frequently treasurer years member gave appointment governors judicial power criminal civil matters governor assistant speaker house leader lower house representing springfield massachusetts long justice peace marriages marriages member organized trained band militia major general senior military officer new_england included responsibilities controlling native americans criminals accused sent cook arrest try hoped complaint treatment exaggerated said passing large persons assembled ministers witness passage troops prisoners stationed apart fired heads token victory old burying ground said believed felt duty owed god country poor creatures accusations brought punishment opinion richly said capacity assistant instrumental bringing execution wealthy widow executed june later fictionalized scarlet letter book depicted sister governor involved persecution incidents particular wrote relationship case executed returning boston despite assistant governor time hanging said remarked hangs like flag understood comment insulting secondly case repeatedly returned massachusetts despite trial end execution sentenced death law changed soon executed sentenced death massachusetts believed altercation accused trial outcome trial circumstances death writer wrote death sentenced die cruel purposes mention spoke judgment god coming major general putting death passed sentence recreated trial play included accused relationship native americans history said great experience skill treatment indians public duties brought frequent contact manifested humanity sympathy ignorant degraded condition exercised great energy decision character necessary colonists sided war wiped people early tensions building met representatives consult indian problem appointed plymouth chairman new_england colonies exception rhode_island formed confederation called united colonies new england rhode_island according proceedings island historical society excluded reasons religious differences founder banished massachusetts denying right lands indians owners obtained lands boundaries rhode_island putting motion series events began promise aid supported war declared war ensuing war captured brought commissioners obtaining captive find excuse putting death avoid responsibility referred case decision convention ministers boston sic states killed near blow head connecticut settlers demanded land return assistance states obtained nearly township services successor declared war colonies fined causing hostilities unable pay sent commissioners colonies armed men enforce payment stated arnold history rhode_island vol forced way pistol hand seizing hair dragged threatening instant death resistance offered debt settled giving mortgage lands commissioners colonies came contact native americans appointed post superintendent indian affairs overseeing praying indians indians converted christianity held position death terror indians trusted friend disposed helping education guarding rights immense personal influence successful treaty maker land speculation successful land land owned included large portion owned share massachusetts awarded acres km2 public service town massachusetts given new grant additional acres km2 represented springfield probably owned land springfield died estate worth pounds including land played key role fighting removing indians land later owned friends including connecticut governor purchases land native americans western rhode_island claimed group referred rhode_island law acquiring land natives loan commissioners colonies transferred ownership mortgage land company mortgage land included property bounds rhode_island rhode_island found land illegal prevented sale land years company changed eventually sell acres km2 land immigrants began colony called lost land determined claim illegal death died september head injuries sustained fall horse traveling way home drilling troops mount collided cow aforementioned author old burying ground said persecution believed horrible death god wrath credits author following account death trial bid defiance heaven saying gone pronounced lord god suddenly surprised having certain day exercising men returning home evening near place usually cart horse suddenly threw violence instantly died eyes head brains coming nose tongue hanging mouth blood running ears taken brought courthouse place active sentencing innocent death blood ran floor exhibiting spectators shocking instance divine vengeance daring hardened fearful example divine judgment openly despised treated disdain repeated sentiment account death final scene scene governor speaking asks true dead confirms adds horse took threw ground brains street responds judgment wife mary died interred north burying place boston engraved following words lies magistrate troop horse comes worth love companies foot mourning march grave let read sure faith christ lives crowned legacy wife mary children born probably born england married elizabeth married margaret married mary born married rest born married increase baptized february died sea born married son hope born minister massachusetts married son consider married watching born married patience born married family family included history pope family traced ancestry article founder national society quarterly volume issue volume descendants included volume ancestry traced claimed descent new england historical register notable descendants woman suffrage advocate lecturer rocket scientist space pioneer inventor liquid fueled rocket king king physicist secretary war aka entertainer songwriter singer 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23581_WilliamEustis | june february early american physician politician statesman massachusetts trained medicine served military surgeon american revolutionary war notably battle bunker hill resumed medical practice war soon entered politics terms state legislature won election united_states congress serving moderate democratic republican briefly returned state politics losing reelection chosen secretary war president inexperience managing army lack military failures early months war laid shoulders leading resignation madison appointed minister netherlands post held period congress elected governor massachusetts popular successor long serving died office boston mansion built royal governor known house early years military service born june cambridge massachusetts prominent boston doctor second surviving son children educated entered graduated harvard belonged undergraduate militia unit called graduation studied medicine known patriot political leader battles lexington concord sparked american revolutionary war april warren worked field tending injured revolutionaries warren secured commission regimental surgeon rebel artillery helped care wounded june battle bunker hill warren killed served continental_army new_york new_jersey campaign refusing lieutenant colonel commission offered artillery chief continental_army service met established enduring friendship new_jersey native placed command military hospital established residence north new_york_city remained duration war september played minor role events surrounding flight traitor treated arnold wife seemingly sudden departure husband discovery plot war returned medical practice boston called serve military matters rebellion broke western massachusetts surgeon militia force raised general rebellion early months vice president post held legislator elected state legislature left sick political body chosen serve years ran seat united_states house_of_representatives successful campaign charged production letters formed threatened uprising continental_army publicly denied author letters silent role affair later admitted writing letters acknowledged years later plot moderate democratic republican seek significant reforms radical republicans wanted demonstrated voting president repeal judiciary act bill passed late days john adams administration greatly expanded number seats federal bench reelected defeating rematch election defeated fewer votes house managers appointed house_of_representatives conduct proceedings action succeed judge new_hampshire argued favor merchant vessels headed west_indies secretary war president sought enhance status democratic republicans new_england end chose secretary war good choice post lacking necessary administrative skills detailed military background difficult relations senior army commanders major push update military field changed revolutionary war acquiring copies published use armies commissioned translation lobbied adoption new based french tactics new manual ready use received officer corps war broke year tensions grew united_states great_britain modest moves improve military readiness distinguish introduce initiatives proposals war began army logistics overall commander forcing detailed decisions military districts war began poorly surrender general detroit severely criticized treasury secretary wrote total want confidence felt public service resignation december secretary state took duties assumed office february netherlands minister appointed minister united_states netherlands president madison serving madison believed post important sounding conditions europe historical use neutral ground negotiations instructed track european diplomatic sentiment status dutch declined defeat napoleon post particularly active unsuccessfully pursued claims dutch american goods ships taken place reign claims eventually acknowledged france elected member ambassador france negotiated new commerce treaty dutch government ratified disadvantage lack french language skill recalled dutch government reduced american delegation head renewed acquaintance served revolutionary war later offices return europe purchased mansion built royal governor known house elected congress special election called resignation representative served presiding chairman debate admission missouri state leading speech opposition proposed language forbidding entry free blacks state ran unsuccessfully governor massachusetts times losing time popular moderate won seat highly contentious contest unpopular arch republicans presented moderate successor brooks partisan highlighted revolutionary war experience carried strongholds hampshire essex counties nearly defeated boston victory election combined republican sweep legislature following year marked effective end massachusetts popular governor continuing brooks moderate policies nominated lieutenant governor state high court won reelection representative lieutenant governor received old friend toured united_states march april popularity honored single vote democratic republican party caucus party candidate vice president upcoming died boston pneumonia governor february funeral temporary took place boston friend later lexington old cemetery personal life revolutionary war close friends friendship deepened exchanged letters intimate subjects recommending potential romantic partners sharing taste educated women aided occasion helping find accommodations young woman mother involved relationship placed boston area boarding school subject teenage crush daughter shared intimate details life including medical conditions difficult pregnancy adulthood years confirmed bachelor described charming married children sister married sister ann daughter prominent portsmouth new_hampshire merchant judge wife survived years boston property divided relatives mansion fell decay acquired restored 19th century late 20th century house museum | William Eustis | History | World history | Historical figures: politicians |
23697_GeorgeMadison | june october sixth governor kentucky governor kentucky die office serving weeks little known madison early life member influential madison family virginia second cousin president served distinction wars revolutionary war northwest indian war war twice wounded war taken prisoner following michigan madison political experience governor consisted year tenure state military service extremely popular kentucky sought higher office citizens insisted run governor challenger race dropped early madison overwhelming popularity madison elected opposition weeks later kentucky governor die office opponents lieutenant governor mounted popular unsuccessful challenge slaughter succeeding madison office early life born june portion virginia eventually parents john madison brother james episcopal bishop virginia president brother captain second cousins president madison educated local schools received instruction home legally old enlist entered continental_army private revolutionary war known madison moved kentucky land records indicate brother married children william george died service northwest indian war madison served kentucky militia army american defeat battle november retreat soldier named found madison sitting log pursued indians madison run madison known constitution stood reveal badly wounded bleeding quickly retrieved abandoned horse seen helped madison horse escaped later war madison served major november men near fort ambushed indian force command ordered retreat rallied men divided groups ordered madison turn enemy flank failed madison wounded battle following withdrew fort report brigadier general wrote madison bravery conduct need comment known political career governor appointed madison public accounts march served capacity state government years sought higher office 19th century historian said office gift people easily attained madison appointed trustee december served grand jury case conduct find grounds treason charges madison appointed director later year war governor called volunteers serve army northwest colonel raised regiment madison commissioned second command regiment known 1st rifle regiment fought battle winchester captured general men madison repelled charges british madison men believed won victory observed white flag midst british force flag winchester order madison force surrender madison discovered winchester waving flag refused order surrender grounds prisoner winchester authority issue demanded madison surrender madison insisted terms surrender include protection american prisoners indian allies british initially surrender madison promise americans sell lives possible taken prisoners soldiers little power enforce terms agreed american non commissioned officers return home madison officers taken fort prison quebec american wounded march left care american physicians shortly battle indians looted american provisions included large quantity whiskey drunk violent slaughtered american wounded known massacre madison freed prison year capture prisoner exchange returned kentucky following release honored public dinner september resigned public accounts failing health submitting public demand candidate governor later year candidate office withdrew race madison popularity elected opposition death aftermath madison traveled blue springs health soon election weak return inauguration justice peace administered oath office september springs madison official act office appointment colonel secretary state died october weeks term governor state die office buried cemetery opponents lieutenant governor immediately challenged governorship claimed governor allowed serve having elected office people measure calling special gubernatorial election easily passed state house_of_representatives failed senate vote slaughter allowed exercise powers governor government officials citizens state refused title opting acting governor lieutenant governor instead | George Madison | History | World history | Historical figures: politicians |
23887_StephenHopkins(politician) | politician march july governor colony rhode_island chief justice declaration independence prominent rhode_island family grandson served colony years deputy assistant speaker major great grandfather original providence sailing england cousin governor rhode_island colony royal charter child reader student sciences mathematics literature surveyor involved taking measurements transit venus sun began public service early age justice peace newly established town rhode_island soon justice serving times speaker president active civic affairs owner iron successful merchant portrayed satirical painting appointed justice chief justice body elected term governor colony served total years capacity contentious political issues day use paper money versus hard currency bitter political rival championed hard currency advocated use paper money rivalry men heated sued ward lost case pay costs contention men distraction government colony realizing attempted initially success ultimately agreed run office elected governor colony compromise candidate chief justice tenure principal player colony handling affair group rhode_island citizens boarded british revenue vessel burned waterline given additional important responsibility rhode_island delegates known colonies years earlier published pamphlet entitled rights colonies examined critical taxation policies summer hands signed declaration independence holding right hand left saying hand heart served september failing health forced resign strong colony rhode_island later named school ardent supporters institution chancellor died providence age buried called rhode_island greatest statesman ancestry early life born providence colony rhode_island second children william grandfather named prominent colonial affairs having served years deputy providence assistant speaker major grandmother daughter providence sister wealthy providence merchant aunt deputy governor great grandfather baptized somerset england son william arnold orphaned early age raised uncle sailed new_england arnold relatives including cousin governor colony royal charter early life spent wooded northern providence known area rhode_island schools area time books belonging family supplemented small circulating collection provided reading material consumed called close severe student filling spare hours life reading wrote attached early youth study books men reading gained skills surveying grandfather surveying skills revise streets create map later providence responsibility youth age given acres land father grandfather bestowed additional acres interest surveying interest astronomy scientific endeavors illustrated event older american revolutionary war june involved observation rare astronomical event transit venus face sun event determine distance earth sun case improve measure latitude providence noted scientific accomplishments commercial enterprise able obtain complete set necessary instruments including reflecting observatory erected hill providence street later named transit street honor event laid brown assisted group individuals including interested science observation able accurately determine latitude providence nearest second arc determined comparing observations similar observations cambridge england political pursuits began public service age justice peace newly formed town position held continuously clerk position held years moving providence following tenure justice peace justice general sessions sitting court clerk body years positions held time period include president deputy speaker elected deputy providence position held seven years speaker years sold farm moved settled providence devoted energy commercial interests help small providence grow merchant built owned outfitted ships owner vessel partnership sheriff providence son colonel boston commissioned group sea captains merchants including create satirical painting men stopped major trading port north coast south_america living time figure tavern scene showing affluent traders enterprises later life manufacturer partner brothers moses nicholas joseph establishing hope enterprise concerned iron works pig iron cannons use revolutionary war establishment son managed business decades elected term governor defeating predecessor small margin year occupied legislation work related pending war france defeat occupation crown point led colony send forces albany late previous year attorney general delegates rhode_island meeting new_york called convened discuss common defense collective colonies hold conference nations indians secure assistance french considered early plan uniting colonies principles plan rejected colonies great_britain war france developed february general_assembly ordered raising rhode_island men expedition new_york years office defeated governorship died office february governor divisive political issue day use hard money versus use paper money sided group issue newport interests versus providence interests years locked bitter rivalry westerly strong supporter hard currency champion newport town origin bitter animosity men commenced action ward putting damages case moved massachusetts fair trial judgment went default paid costs years men head powerful party went forth governor colony ward led wealth newport represented growing strength providence men likened arena life eventually lost ward finally elected governor won governorship signs reason men appeared following year ward wrote proposing resign chief seat government day knowledge letter wrote ward inviting accept position deputy governor vacated death man accepted proposal stage set future cooperation end term contentious issues age arose uniting divided elements common cause early stamp act passed houses parliament england act scheme colonies directing commercial legal documents valid court law written stamped paper sold fixed prices governmental officers directing duty applied newspapers parliament assuming right tax colonies additional duties sugar coffee articles required lumber iron colonies exported england news act infuriated colonists invited colonies congress delegates meet new_york discuss relief taxes august ward governor passed resolutions following lead virginia rhode_island appointed stamp distributor attorney general refused execute office sovereign lord people island general assembly met september choosing delegates new_york congress appointing committee consider stamp act committee reported resolutions pointed allegiance british crown grievances removed ultimately act repealed news reaching colonies public conflict independence delayed abandoned event great importance future rhode_island colony found agreement act incorporating college rhode_island passed men strongly supported institution higher learning colony trustees appearing list trustees school generous supporters school chancellor position held death rhode_island election contested beat ward widest margin previous elections proposed ward men relinquish claims elections agree compromise candidate ward accepted proposal elected governor adversaries met united friendship remainder lives rights colonies examined november pamphlet published pamphlet broad distribution criticism taxation parliament directed primarily stamp act helped build reputation revolutionary leader text begins words liberty greatest blessing men enjoy slavery heaviest curse human nature capable goes present clear logical review relationship american colonies mother country paper received widespread circulation brought approval colonies called remarkable document issued period preceding war revolution massachusetts governor wrote paper conceived higher strain sent colonies paper rhode_island massachusetts virginia paper printed widely recognized leaders public opinion colonies chief justice appointed justice long title general delivery chief justice court position held governor following total years governor years appointed chief justice court served october simultaneously serving delegate important events dealt final tenure chief justice march deputy governor working providence sent letter concern governor newport having consulted chief justice sessions expressed alarm british schooner cruising disrupting traffic stopping searching commercial ships letter sessions wrote consulted chief justice opinion commander vessel right use authority body colony previously applying governor showing warrant sworn exercise office informs common custom colony sessions went request governor measures bring ship commander account chain threatening correspondence ensued governor commander lieutenant commander superior admiral night june party colonists attacked vessel burned waterline officially sessions outraged incident offered colony assistance bringing perpetrators justice retribution british authorities rhode_island officials took visible steps find burned ship scenes sessions attempts identify find attackers royal commission appointed british investigate incident demanded indicted person sent england trial threat local liberty prompted colonists form loyalist massachusetts governor aggravated colonists urging britain rhode_island charter sessions conferred chief justice lawyer moses brown men drafted letter massachusetts statesman replied urging rhode_island remain defiant stall matters appealing creation royal commission governor head commission sessions attempts aims commission coordinated efforts lose evidence threaten potential witnesses discredit testified vast majority rhode_island citizens supportive attackers kept quiet identities year incident royal commission terminated single indictment convened ward chosen delegates rhode_island age senior delegate delegates attended albany congress years earlier previous years developed hands greatly affected ability write seating congress wrote sits oldest form bent thin locks forehead age honorable service hands shake lap congress called protest actions great_britain secure rights privileges colonies ward predicted independence come war associates congress said powder ball decide question gun bayonet finish contest engaged bring minds mode adjusting quarrel better retire time elected delegate met following april attacks concord lexington congress convened manage war effort eventually declare independence great_britain july national postal system devised adopted appointed general idea implemented rhode_island month earlier december committee report plan colonies naval armament knowledge shipping business particularly useful member naval committee established congress purchase outfit man operate ships new participation committee instrumental framing naval legislation drafting rules regulations necessary govern fledgling organization american war independence american naval squadron launched february influence secure position commander chief new navy brother appointment proved unfortunate nearly unanimous vote rhode_island colony declared absolute independence great_britain exactly months later july performed supreme act adopting united_states declaration independence aged stephen support right hand left signed document remarking hand heart gathering founding fathers depicted famous declaration independence easily distinguishable gentleman standing wearing hat future united_states president appreciated contributions congressional sessions writing governor rhode_island seventy years age kept alive business experience judgment useful kept conversation till clock custom drink day till clock evening jamaica spirit water gave wit humour anecdotes science learning read greek roman british history familiar particularly pope flow soul reading bring read eat drink days gentlemen temperate drank excess drank immediately converted wit sense knowledge good humour inspired similar qualities slavery like declaration independence slave owner mentioned slaves consisting negro man woman little boys bequeathed close members family tender instructions care highly unusual coming slave owner negro woman wife anne treated negro man oldest son treated life rendered easy comfortable proved lived years circumstances changed instrument provisions october wrote following document principally finding goodness god blessed gospel jesus christ lord blessed spirit taught honestly obey keeping rational creatures capable taking care providing state freedom sic inconsistent holy felt self sufficient rational creatures god thought freedom slaves responsibility end refused slave woman cost membership meeting rationale simple children needed appears remaining slaves freed death living semi independently years death serving introduced bill prohibited slaves colony anti slavery laws new united_states pressures occurring colony led greater restrictions slave trade greatest pressure applied comprised large percentage rhode_island population second wife consequence active follower faith likely compelling reason begin freeing slaves introduce bill forces acting institution included influence minister poor profit margin derived trade new_england death legacy september poor health forced resign return home rhode_island remained active member rhode_island general assembly died home providence july age buried helped found subscription library member town rhode_island later named liberty ship named honor ship sink german surface warship world war largely self educated instrumental establishment college english colony rhode_island founding trustee fellow reverend moses brown baptist reverend baptist reverend reverend served brown chancellor home originally located corner providence moved twice death times locations street located street corner benefit street edge campus diary reverend wrote knew man penetrating sic genius subtlety deep intriguing adding man noble resolution glorious patriot given strong accolades numerous historians including arnold simply called greatest statesman rhode_island fiction musical tells story drafting signing declaration independence stephen main character played veteran character actor depicted meaning politician readily alcoholic owns loyal dog allowed wait inside independence hall force personality helps continental congress asked vote opening debate virginia resolution independence representative rhode_island declares seen heard issue dangerous couldn talked hell yes debating present providence mob decided attack case charles ward family age married daughter scott great great granddaughter early providence wife youngest sister famed minister said providence sarah seven children lived maturity sarah died september age following death married daughter widow unrelated anne children younger brother commander chief brother william celebrated merchant seven children wife included oldest child married october great granddaughter men came found providence married second john married cousin died smallpox spain wife daughter robert granddaughter wealthy providence merchant great granddaughter early providence died infancy married great grandson early providence baptist minister killed indians nova scotia simon died boy george born married daughter father second wife ancestry ancestry comes dictionary rhode_island descends king edward england mother great grandmother | Stephen Hopkins (politician) | History | World history | Historical figures: politicians |
23951_WellingtonR.Burt | august march wealthy lumber baron michigan time death wealth estimated million time early 1900s ranked wealthiest men america best known lumber mills timber holdings involved iron mining railroads salt mines finances politician holding offices mayor east member final years lived mansion servants estranged friends family nicknamed lone pine michigan officially died age unusual bizarre finely wrought court annals contained spite clause conceived avenge family feud specified wait years children grandchildren dead bulk fortune descendants effect children grandchildren estate small conditions met death descendants finally received estate worth million legacy today mixed seen old man generous city famously wealthy american entrepreneur biography born august town pike near rochester new_york ninth thirteen siblings eldest son father mother poor farmers came old new_england line tracing settled scotland lineage included notable michigan surveyor described father age seven moved parents michigan worked family farm michigan years old subsequent life career generation identified growth progress new state wellington father died guidance mother farm manager entered struggle incident pioneer life attended years college age decided world obtained work sailor abroad australia new_zealand recall australia favorite foreign country returned home age found burgeoning timber industry michigan green gold rush took job earning month lumber camp near michigan month promoted camp double wages tall strong knew orders savings started lumber company buying acres founded community melbourne near michigan named favorite city australia melbourne largest complete mills world destroyed fire unknown origin time thought end fortunes owned timber land including minnesota turned favourable heart immensely valuable iron range addition timber iron holdings fortune salt industry railroads foreign bonds banking investments invested running time owned system bought railways russia china plans build sugar factory michigan idea failed come fruition political career included time mayor east unsuccessful fusion candidate position governor michigan elected member michigan state senate 22nd district fusion ticket democratic candidate representative michigan 8th district capitol account read conspicuous political distinguished act said tried hard politics strange joked meant kick man later life lived story brick mansion demolished today parking lot failing hearing taken care servants isolation family social circles later years known lone pine michigan radical stomach surgery age death certificate lists cause death buried forest lawn cemetery michigan usa plot section plot married twice seven children daughters wife daughter younger sons second wife wife married second married february bizarre american legal history contained spite clause specified wait children grandchildren dead estate dispersed descendants lifetime children receive relatively small favorite son received annually daughter got secretary received annually children cook received annually stipulated majority estate held trust years death surviving alive time death condition met years november death time legal negotiations fortune finally distributed descendants estate estimated total million million split descendants weighted based age included great grandchildren seven great great grandchildren great great great grandchildren youngest oldest biggest received million smallest million end thirty descendants including children grandchildren missed inheritance ineligible died conditions met entirely clear unusual newspaper records suggest family feuds likely core decision challenged children died legal hole found estate composed iron minnesota minnesota law long standing portion estate amounting million distributed children grandchildren son daughters additional taken trust settlement suit filed heirs estates descendants legacy legacy mixed hand famous successful business man contributed community ways generally regarded lifetime hand best known today bizarre giving reputation old man historian said sic took selfish rich guy picture emerges threw community tough children originally devised millions city retracted officials increased property assessment million years died known story recounts ordered horses lumber mill worked death horses fat reportedly said trim sir logs dispose refused kill horses fired found carry generous life honored death charitable giving lifetime extensive including funding city auditorium women hospital later town michigan named street borders block home carries use today community center trips steamer popular day excursion inducted hall fame | Wellington R. Burt | History | World history | Historical figures: politicians |
23977_BlasOple | february december filipino journalist politician held high ranking positions executive legislative branches philippine government including senate president secretary death perceived leftist nationalist onset career public service final years vocal supporter allowing limited united_states military presence philippines american initiatives war terror including invasion iraq enduring role nineteen years secretary later minister labor employment administration president philippine labor laws overhauled enactment labor code philippines helped author early life career born february repaired boats wife graduated grade school class invasion philippines japan world war secondary schooling teenage joined movement fought del regiment founded finished high school studies worked degree liberal arts manila graduation pursued career journalism desk editor daily_mirror author tales column twenties youngest newspaper era established public relations consulting firm soon known nationalist views founded organization frequently spoke issues nationalism social justice 1950s joined president movement volunteer group supporting presidential campaign heading working candidates election joined government special assistant secretary labor technical assistant labor affairs secretary labor appointed commissioner president appointed secretary labor employment position renamed minister labor employment resigned briefly run unsuccessful campaign election appointed post retaining position time appointment perceived leftist nationalist leftist credentials enhanced founded philippine soviet friendship society labor secretary instrumental framing labor code philippines codified labor laws country introduced innovations prohibiting termination workers legal cause instituted labor policies technical education workers initiated program overseas employment filipino workers tenure labor created obtained recognition stint labor minister elected president 60th general assembly filipino hold post organization awarded close adviser president later associated corruption government perceived corrupt created international headlines december admitted press stricken point unable major initiatives president illness placed philippines kind responded days later chest cabinet television cameras rumors seriously ill undergone surgery elected interim representing central reelected presidential elections served political campaign manager president running shortly outbreak people power revolution dispatched washington lobby american government behalf president outbreak revolt advised secretary state resign publicly reiterated support american media week member following success installation presidency relieved cabinet post returned philippines immediately attempted position leader political opposition nonetheless accepted offer president serve drafted new philippine constitution congressional elections ran second time banner nationalist led grand alliance democracy coalition defeated attempt returned private life serving chairman policy research institute senator philippines ran senate elected year term senate served chairman senate president won election senate resignation ill president senate capacity key proponent visiting forces agreement philippines united_states allowed american forces enter philippines short term training exercises yielded senate presidency later year sat senator judges trial ally president votes trial successfully voted block opening envelope believed contain proof corruption charges public anger senate vote triggered leading accession vice president presidency secretary july president appointed member political opposition senate secretary cabinet appointment controversy weeks earlier hand picked vice president resigned secretary voicing disagreement plan philippine united_states governments allow american troops help combat islamic terrorist groups war terror earlier vocal supporter visiting forces agreement perceived plan addition left wing labor activists denounced appointment citing era role promoting overseas employment filipino workers said resulted abuses inflicted filipino workers abroad stint secretary forefront negotiations led deployment american military forces inside philippines insisted american troops participate combat missions watch american filipino governments signed agreement provided immunity citizens facing charges international vocal supporter iraq war pushed deployment small filipino contingent iraq predicted november baghdad transformed symbol brutal new shining symbol human freedom sacrifices invested liberation iraq significant contribution fully time death months prior death longtime chain suffered ill health attended international conferences wheelchair night december difficulty breathing lost consciousness aboard flight tokyo flight diverted international airport taiwan rushed nearby hospital initially pronounced dead arrival given medical treatment nonetheless efforts revive futile death sunday december announced family president architect philippine foreign policy finest tradition pragmatic diplomacy secretary state hailed pivotal figures late twentieth century philippine history critical secretary general leftist coalition called political tried pass nationalist pro american nonetheless acknowledged consistent brilliant politician recalled skill political survival trademark extraordinary eulogy said height washington reported manila president support reagan administration falling responded asking reach contacts soviet government rebuffed time noted declined help philippines soviet colony years berlin wall fell buried president named daughter employment | Blas Ople | History | World history | Historical figures: politicians |
24174_JamesSloanKuykendall | december february american farmer lawyer democratic politician state west_virginia twice elected member west virginia house delegates representing served terms mayor later fulfilled position city attorney born west_virginia oldest families county dutch descent raised family farm engaged agricultural pursuits educated rural public schools subsequently completed post secondary education washington graduated completed course practiced law north_carolina establishing law practice west_virginia elected represent west virginia house delegates term term consisting years mayor terms served city attorney elected terms member served commissioner county world war member participated liberty bond drives directed sales raise funds engaged management commercial peach orchard near known orchard died interred indian mound cemetery early life family born december springfield west_virginia eldest child son wife family dutch descent oldest families residing probably named maternal grandfather younger brothers younger sister years life resided family farm engaged agricultural pursuits education raised received primary education rural public schools commenced higher education studies virginia later attended washington lexington virginia subsequently engaged study lebanon tennessee received diploma completed similar course law north_carolina following course passed bar examination admitted bar north_carolina september law career following admission north_carolina bar commenced practicing law practiced little year returning west_virginia established law practice permanent residence argued case defense miller charged secured client encouraged young lawyer following case continued perform criminal defense lawyer according historian adhered rule defense reputation skill ability particular field defense attorney murder cases state state state secured clients state state state client found guilty sentenced life imprisonment political career elected term member west virginia house delegates representing eighth term west virginia house delegates member following standing committees education counties districts joint stock companies arts science state boundaries elected second term west virginia house delegates served thirty fourth mayor terms served city attorney took interest elected terms member served alongside commissioner lifelong democrat cast vote democratic_party presidential nominee united_states presidential election served term chairman west_virginia 2nd congressional district elected terms chairman delegate nominated party gubernatorial candidate delegate chairman nominated candidate united_states house_of_representatives strong proponent brown supported subsequent conventions elections presidential reelection world war member time assisted producing county prospective soldiers participated liberty bond drives directed sales raise funds agricultural pursuits according census peach crop west_virginia published engaged management commercial peach orchard near known orchard orchard produced heath peach varieties totaling later life death died february interred indian mound cemetery wife died march interred personal life married april november march born virginia daughter reverend wife williams father presiding elder south wife mary children including daughters son january december married june december june december february married june june january married april june wife belonged south raised presbyterian years superintendent sunday school | James Sloan Kuykendall | History | World history | Historical figures: politicians |
24382_ThomasE.Bramlette | january january 23rd governor kentucky elected guided state civil war beginning reconstruction outbreak war promising political career hold enlisted union_army raising commanding president abraham_lincoln appointed district attorney kentucky year later union democrats nominee governor election interference union_army gave landslide victory opponent year federal policies recruiting union_army writ corpus kentucky citizens caused abandon support lincoln administration declare state confederacy war issued general pardon state opposed ratification fourteenth establishment kentucky accomplishments related war aftermath reduction state debt establishment kentucky agricultural mechanical college following term governor returned legal practice louisville died january buried cave hill cemetery early life born january cumberland kentucky son colonel sarah father served terms kentucky senate terms kentucky house representatives studied law admitted bar age began practicing louisville kentucky september year married wives couple children thomas political career began elected represent general_assembly governor appointed commonwealth attorney resigned position continue legal practice relocating columbia kentucky whig nominee district seat house_of_representatives defeated democrat elected judge kentucky 6th judicial district serving distinction years military service resigned accepted commission colonel union_army august violation kentucky agreement remain neutral civil war raised commanded september 3rd kentucky marched lexington peace conference scheduled september arrest state junior senator delay allowed escape arrest enlisted shortly resigned military commission july tennessee returned louisville accept president abraham_lincoln offer united_states district attorney kentucky tenure position vigorously enforced kentucky wartime laws confederate governor kentucky union democrats chose candidate governor kentucky bell skeptical kentucky future union withdrew consideration party central committee chose replace bell declined commission brigadier general union_army race election union forces intimidated jailed supporters opponent governor result carried election margin nearly term turned offered seat nomination democratic candidate vice president civil war december addressed general_assembly declaring state fulfilled soldiers union army january following year proclaimed rebel held responsible guerrilla raids state specified stiff fines imprisonment found aiding assumed governorship staunch supporter union cause year issued proclamation state confederacy reasons reversal took issue general decision enlist kentucky military service asking measure taken kentucky failed meet situation worsened july president lincoln suspended writ corpus citizens commonwealth continually kentucky citizens interfering presidential election lieutenant governor state general_assembly convened january continued voice opposition union tactics urged passage thirteenth amendment maintaining institution slavery doomed reconstruction era despite disagreements lincoln administration proclaimed day prayer receiving news lincoln assassination general_assembly petitioned new president end martial law state tension state federal governments remained announced white male citizen years age resided commonwealth years eligible vote spurred democratic governor actions kentucky gave control houses general_assembly congressional seats democrats president johnson received message ending martial law restoring corpus kentucky general_assembly convened december sought restore harmony state issuing majority general_assembly opposed passage fourteenth fifteenth amendments protested establishment commonwealth proud accomplishments related civil war including reduction state debt establishment later supported construction financed government bonds development natural resources encouraged immigration obtain adequate labor support reconstruction efforts later life death following term governor conducted failed campaign senator married years death wife returned law practice louisville patron charitable organizations died louisville january following brief illness buried cave hill cemetery louisville | Thomas E. Bramlette | History | World history | Historical figures: politicians |
24447_ArchibaldDixon | april april senator kentucky represented houses elected 12th lieutenant governor kentucky serving governor nominated governor lost law partner represented kentucky constitutional convention capacity ensured strong slave property included kentucky constitution later general_assembly chose fill senate term served september march stand election short tenure major accomplishment convincing include language kansas nebraska act explicitly repealed prohibition slavery north latitude despite pro slavery views loyal union civil war represented county state number failed conventions sought resolve upcoming conflict began joined kentucky governor audience president abraham_lincoln protesting recruitment slaves union soldiers kentucky died april personal life born near north_carolina april son captain father grandfather fought revolutionary war enlisting age sixteen grandfather colonel commended light horse harry lee service battle later killed battle springs captain lost property moved family henderson kentucky educated mother attended common schools henderson began study law office admitted bar commenced practice henderson known skilled defense attorney employed number cases kentucky indiana married couple children second wife future kentucky governor daughter married representative virginia son henry elected state senator kentucky respected doctor henderson died october married paternal granddaughter lieutenant governor kentucky maternal granddaughter surveyor state kentucky additional children political career elected represent kentucky house representatives served consecutive year terms leaving house following returned law practice partnered represented henderson counties kentucky senate year returned kentucky house serving chosen whig nominee lieutenant governor ticket defeated opponent votes term whig party considered governor instead chose experienced defeated law partner voters chose represent state constitutional convention nominated chair convention lost democratic nominee vote large introduced numerous measures protect rights new constitution slave property property rights property constitutional absolute power property exist republic ideas challenged eventually found way kentucky constitution nominated governor democrats countered friends earlier days law partners traveled campaign entered contest representing wing clay drew votes won election small majority senate december submitted letter resignation seat effective september following year clay announcement came session intentional majority assembly whig clay knew resigned assembly session majority elect whig successor contrast waited september announce resignation assembly closed session governor democrat appoint temporary successor legislature convened years later assembly acted according clay plans vote chose democrat assume clay seat effective september clay died june commission stipulated effective date september governor proceeded clay successor period september chose democrat served months respect original commission issued legislature simply returning senate commencement session effectively relinquished seat lengthy senate debate validity commission having issued prior clay death effective date subsequent executive appointment successor sworn december served remainder clay term stand reelection major issue tenure senate admission union specifically question issue slavery allowed state slavery prohibited territory southern states opposed admission attempt southern fears introduced bill january included provision questions pertaining slavery territories new states formed left people residing appropriate representatives douglas hoped language allowed possibility slavery potential state specifically addressing issue saw douglas attempt unlikely result slavery allowed nebraska determine slavery legal state slavery forbidden missouri compromise long remained territory allowed territory unlikely state voters allow slavery constitution following line thought drafted amendment douglas bill repeal section section prohibited slavery north latitude promise support tennessee senator introduced amendment january forced douglas confront issue outright days later visited discuss position douglas reluctant repeal compromise ultimately convinced logic concluded interview god sir right incorporate bill know raise hell storm days douglas incorporated suggestion pro slavery measures kansas nebraska act president signed law later life june henderson met kentucky elected president company served resignation spring despite pro slavery views supported union lead civil war sons confederate sympathies home county henderson counties kentucky express feelings crisis county called assembly county courthouse november elected chair meeting immediately expressed sentiment committee appointed draft resolutions stating position second meeting week later chaired committee reported resolutions approved attempt civil war participated convention border states peace convention kentucky conventions unsuccessful outset war elected recommend course action commonwealth represented pro union position kentucky governor represented southern met men defeated proposal sovereignty convention recommended position neutrality general_assembly adopted march accompanied kentucky governor state attorney general audience president lincoln protest recruitment blacks ranks union_army governor eventually agreed allow practice whites failed meet draft recruitment blacks taking place commonwealth months concession little face saving gesture following end civil war retired public life died henderson april buried legacy namesake kentucky | Archibald Dixon | History | World history | Historical figures: politicians |
24789_RománBaldoriotydeCastro | february september noted puerto_rico foremost spokesman island right self determination received primary secondary education san_juan received scholarship moved spain continued studies returned puerto_rico began working professor island selected represent puerto_rico organized paris france elected deputy spanish parliament promoted abolition slavery founded able work months tried imprisoned fort san del accused publishing propaganda affected spanish government image released brief period jail time prison affected health contributed death september early years born poor family family moved san_juan young received primary education student noted educator completing elementary education enrolled time organized institution puerto_rico spent adolescent years studying finished best averages class granted scholarship study spain collected money necessary travel departed spain company fellow students professor establishing permanent residence madrid group traveled spanish provinces visited country tourist sites places visited locations met educator spain students traveled contracted smallpox shortly beginning academic studies cared youths died complications disease offered chance return puerto_rico declined continued studies survivor graduated degree physics mathematical sciences university founded puerto rican chapter los del called del puerto del puerto named organization correspondent spain march granted permission transfer france continue studies moved paris attended political professional careers seven years study returned puerto_rico married granddaughter hero return noticed political tension differences governor office political educational groups puerto_rico began promoting restructuring social political educational establishments contributions led colony incumbent governor offer position mayor island municipalities towns declined offer based ideals time government displayed interest promoting education island years earlier governor imposed del promoted ample labor base reducing unemployed citizens measure criticized elements increase wealth employers consequence merits said law group led selected decide validity member puerto_rico politics loved teaching taught agriculture maritime studies san_juan january professor november year puerto_rico commerce joint selected work professor taught maritime studies colonial government discovered fertile terrain islands discovery selected supervisor series experiments determine terrain components cattle industry puerto_rico began having difficulties number animals diminished significantly resolve problem island formed commission composed proposed geometry classes included curriculum elementary schools puerto_rico accepted authority january unanimously named secretary june organization named spokesman commission promote conservation island natural resources later year represented puerto_rico delegate serving years september certified applied mechanics professor worked salary thirty dollars month working position encouraged abolition slavery puerto_rico cuba drafting constitution guarantee political rights november named puerto_rico representative paris served critic subsequently wrote review titled universal provincial puerto_rico completing participation paris returned puerto_rico rising tensions groups supported abolition slavery island spanish colonial government led protests demands local population influenced revolutionaries led promote armed revolution instead choose debate conflicts issues diplomatic venues revolution attempts new superior provisional government established island government promoted union conflicting parties order establish reforms government structure line proposed solution proposed groups efforts unify opposing views unsuccessful traveled madrid political pressure presented island status situation respective authorities began writing documents strongly criticized colonial government wrote report listing elements felt administration affecting island social economic aspects january received communication puerto_rico superior instruction selected member charge monitoring tests issued physics natural sciences named deputy governor office revoked educator continued speak cause known father puerto rican autonomy november spanish minister overseas affairs presented proposal abolition slavery march spanish government approved proposal known law final years legacy returned puerto_rico went live founded newspaper law founder weekly paper called expressed ideas autonomy island founded named young upcoming politician position party secretary puerto_rico political parties puerto_rico pick government representative spanish government considered dangerous person jailed fort san del san_juan jail long soon released health suffered greatly imprisonment died september buried cemetery renamed cities honored memory naming called expressway main highway capital city expressway meets neighborhood constructed center city park surrounding honor bronze statue stands base statue gift people puerto_rico schools named areas puerto_rico province dominican_republic honored naming capital city secondary education institutions | Román Baldorioty de Castro | History | World history | Historical figures: politicians |
24815_JosephH.Allen | september april industrial businessman officer civil war town supervisor new_york allen born vermont parents british descent left home early age business ventures successful business selling mainly successfully ran supervisor town justice peace beginning civil war sales closed business enlisted union_army allen wounded multiple times service ended career rank lieutenant colonel returned home reopen factory instrumental industrial success hamlet mid late 19th century died age early life allen son john father native connecticut english origin mother originally vermont scottish descent left home years old fortune history new_york began work factory connecticut early age continued seventeen years old time purchased clock store traded horses vermont canada shipped horses west_indies ship wrecked horses lost placing badly debt soon obtained credit shipped number horses west_indies time successfully enabling pay debts earning profit war allen soon resumed place factory connecticut remained september moved new_york entered partnership manufacturing partnership continued following january allen purchased partner share continued business factory burned january allen purchased eagle flour mills historically important industrial building area eventually gave hamlet factory long history failed business attempts built mill flour wheat supplied brief success business closed building sat idle sold reopened building feed mill troubles sold building kept building idle time transferring property began manufacture bits unsuccessful abandoned business deed sold property began manufacturing monkey failed property sold miller nearby sold property allen smith later decided preferred mills consolidated factory located rocky banks kill creek commonly water power area allen new buildings erected creek water tunnels bedrock underneath buildings named enterprise converted mill bit factory point experimented producing cable chains files company soon ran legal difficulties dissolved allen reopened company having added machinery manufacture opened retail store site found successful market south demand high company newly named company considerable success nation came closer civil war demand dropped sales south impossible factory closed poor sales allen enlisted union_army public armed service allen presence noticeable march presided meeting incorporate church disciples christ village known simply summer church building erected cost allen supervisor position reelected held ran whig elected justice peace finish term decided serve civil war time ran democrat remained rest life early president lincoln troops answered allen september enlisted new york volunteer infantry chosen captain having organized company days came came surrounding towns residents town raised money necessary cover expenses incurred allen soldiers route war allen participated battles regiment took minor ones wounds received battle bones wrist shattered later incurred flesh wound wrist battle fort fisher wounded leg near ankle fort fisher musket ball remained death recovering injuries reassigned new_york recruit new soldiers promoted rank major june conduct fort fisher recommended promotion president lincoln lieutenant colonel march post war personal life allen returned war reopened company association ended production small percentage production closing allen charge manufacturing sales secured solid market share south prosperous trade resumed strong 1880s company eventually expanded began manufacturing lighter common general public adding heavy southern style line company success late 1890s extinct 1920s addition holding offices justice peace town supervisor said allen foremost supporters education town july married daughter connecticut couple children sarah allen died april buried road wife died buried based insignia carved specifically square allen mason | Joseph H. Allen | History | World history | Historical figures: politicians |
24888_MarcusMorton | february american lawyer politician massachusetts served terms governor massachusetts months acting governor following death served years associate justice running unsuccessfully democrat governor finally won election acquiring exactly number votes required majority win losing elections reelected narrow victory highly contributed long string defeats brief periods resulted substantive democratic supported reforms dominant reversed changes enacted terms opponent extension slavery split longtime friend issue eventually left party free soil movement considered potential vice presidential running mate early years born massachusetts son mary sources report day birth february december father farmer politically active serving time received early education home placed age fourteen academy reverend rochester massachusetts admitted sophomore class graduated time brown came adopt ideas making outspoken speech commencement read law year office judge entered law school connecticut served mentor friend years moving admitted bar opened practice december year married children later received honorary law degrees brown harvard entry politics partisan skills frequently speaking dominated massachusetts politics governor offered post district attorney office held teacher judge accept post offered nominated democratic republicans run congress lost wide margin seen strongly district years later surprise victorious rematch despite strength races reelected narrowly lost congress supported actions wars opposed personally opposed slavery let inform political decisions later life preferred instead focus efforts priorities despite written statements slavery matter contentious debate party factions democratic_party sought use 1840s early years proponent free trade like massachusetts politicians later adopted strong stance calling early period life runs governor elected massachusetts governor council following year elected lieutenant governor serving republican governor died office february served acting governor election months later election virtually eliminated force state wealthy republicans known predecessor disagreed trend calling national republicans aristocratic preferring style democracy instead refused stand election governor prevailed run lieutenant governor won post serving nominated republicans coalition unhappy termed whig accused lincoln tool aristocracy resigned lieutenant governorship lincoln promptly appointed associate justice post hold democrat justices having appointed despite wrote notable decisions wrote court decision charles river bridge case eventually went toll bridge constructed boston defendants competing bridge state issued charter argued defendant charter charter claimed state granted exclusive right control crossing split dismissed case heard supreme_court wrote decision favoring defendants pointing state going grant exclusive right explicitly case reasoning upheld lone commonwealth time nation convicted minister turned statements christians found offensive convicted trial court appealed highly trials ended hung conviction upheld appeals took case march representing argued statements rise level specified statute argued statute violated amendment united_states constitution chief justice writing court majority found speech satisfied legal definition narrow construction found law violate state constitution free speech religion dissent argued liberal reading article state constitution addressed religious freedoms argued person constitutional right discuss subject god deny existence agree man punished legal right governor refused pardon served days prison case frequently cited american cases perennial candidate governor political situation late 1820s 1830s fluid democrats highly major groups control party apparatus support base consisted mainly farmers industrial shipyard laborers recent immigrants second faction dominated consisted merchants wealthy coastal interests opposed whig interests faction successfully controlled party apparatus early years headed split john adams camp political aspects bridge controversy principal party organizing force perennial gubernatorial candidate running office year party supported organizing efforts friend served vice president adams jackson generally overt campaigning sensitive maintaining appearance neutrality judge able significant electoral lincoln years held governor seat principally opposition national republicans fragmented exemplified anti party particular significant numbers democratic votes election despite attempts national republicans democrats fold able mildly apparently recognize potential power despite significant electoral showing result democrats lacked voting strength national republicans democrats drew support attacking larger parties lack attention labor issues sufficiently repeated failures considered abandoning quest governorship convinced soldier broke ranks friend support believed based support slavery caused siding southern democrats closest came victory election lincoln stepped way race involving worcester congressman running national republican running principal opponents candidate candidates received required majority state legislature chose davis largest vote adams withdrew davis favor late 1830s activists abolition slavery grown potent political force state democrats including avoided issue pursuit political objectives began regularly requesting formal statements candidates office subject known personally opposed slavery gained votes elections despite answers gave requests opponent elections opposed slavery speech sympathetic rights faction democratic_party gained strength organizational skill historian successful moves spearheaded change methods lower level party leaders chosen resigned politically important post collector starting struggle party valuable patronage potential recipients eventually dropped suggesting instead western state attracted support democratic fold governor election unrelated issue came finally gave victory whig legislature passed bill promoted activists banned sale liquor quantities gallons effectively outlawed service bar bill seen instance class vote close performed ballots carefully ballot counted contained despite efforts whig partisans deny writer intended vote person found state refused persist certified winner votes exactly half cast votes scattered hostile whig dominated legislature reform agenda went proposals reductions poll tax number capital crimes defeated democrats able introduce fiscal discipline produced budget surplus years attacked proposals poor economic policy focus defeating convinced return run went defeat wide margin gains rematch candidate abolitionist party secured votes send election state legislature party large number state senate choose winner hoped use position balance power control outcome single whig vote fill senate led democratic majority chamber senate went choose governor called series reforms repeating including proposal transfer tax burden real personal property criticized mention slavery inaugural address term leaders democratic factions executive party appointments death president shortly taking office brought party divisions potential presidential nominees state support consequence reform agenda implemented despite nominally working democratic liberty coalition majority legislature lost opportunity party better opening massachusetts profit position election set whig lawyer rural chosen counter appeal rural voters liberty candidate won votes deny won vote majority election sent legislature legislature returned whig control elected promptly reforms enacted term later years following defeat finally decided stop running governor yielding nomination september traveled neighboring rhode_island agitated release leader sentenced hard labor democratic sympathies ammunition subsequent elections president appointed collector port boston served years approval nomination somewhat controversial southern senators earlier statements opposition slavery appointment approved began politically important post effort bring state party membership line vision succeeded widening existing party organization divide resulted delay confirmation political faction caused permanent break political relations state convention faction refused allow platform items opposing slavery quit party burgeoning free soil movement refuse support democrat free soil coalition saw election democrat governor free senator invited run vice presidential nominee free soil ticket refused arguing new needed geographic diversity finally chose wisconsin party convention chose massachusetts campaigned ended polling delegate elected free soil ticket serving term death legacy died home buried home later original building demolished 1960s hospital expansion son named marcus followed state supreme court eventually serving chief justice daughter mother novelist | Marcus Morton | History | World history | 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25251_FlemD.Sampson | january 42nd governor kentucky serving graduated opened law practice kentucky formed political alliance future prominent republicans eastern state serving state highest court having previously served county judge circuit court judge elevated chief justice served republican gubernatorial nominee democrats nominated governor senator challenge primary issue campaign outlaw betting state favored ban opposed political machine known backed key democrats party nomination won governorship votes republican ticket lost small results suggested carefully coordinated vote occurred ensure defeat proven term office tumultuous legislature dominated democrats particularly responsive proposals session indicted accepting gifts textbook companies charges later dropped removed democratic political boss post highway commissioner legislators stripping appointment powers johnson post later session proposed allow dam generate hydroelectric power general_assembly instead voted accept offer purchase falls turn state park assembly voted restrict powers end term complicated economic realities great depression called quell violent strike known following term returned elected circuit court judge died buried early life born log cabin near london kentucky ninth children born educated county public schools family moved kentucky thirteen age sixteen teaching attended enrolled class president years earned university policy awarded prior graduation studied year law office returned kentucky admitted bar june established legal practice city attorney college roommate joined partner law firm powers later accused assassination governor powers convicted partisan jury political martyr republicans connection heavily republican eastern kentucky later served president youngest person hold position served president september married couple daughters political career political career began elected county judge kentucky position held years elected circuit court 34th elected post later year elected court resort kentucky represented kentucky seventh district elevated chief justice january elected court governor kentucky congressman organized formidable republican faction eastern kentucky candidate republican gubernatorial nomination opponent tax collector lucas secured support kentucky senators backed longtime supporter coalition leaders supported betting horse races won primary margin democratic_party badly divided betting issue prohibition tax coal anti gambling faction democratic_party help editor united governor senator party gubernatorial nominee following nomination pro gambling anti prohibition democrats support sitting democratic governor elected help passive campaign refused support campaign particularly contentious contrasted humble roots aristocratic ones declaring plain old elected governor kentucky come office sit moral purity claiming smoked drank bet election promised protect horse racing commonwealth response opponents dubbed won election majority votes republican candidate lost small margins lieutenant governor race democrat defeated running mate votes cast estimated spent half million dollars defeat large majority versus close defeat republican candidates suggested type fraud proven legislative session clear support shown political convenience true conviction minor accomplishments session creation forerunner adoption old kentucky home state song sanctioned plan free textbooks fund proposals ban betting teaching evolution state schools defeated kentucky historian called legislative session session following session grand jury indicted accepting gifts textbook companies indictment eventually dismissed major controversy administration selection state highway commissioner employed thousand people spent nearly state budget legislators votes bought promises new road construction districts department primary vehicle patronage political supporters predecessor governor fields chosen retired congressman democratic political boss head department agreed retain exchange support felt powerful position left hands democrat removed johnson office december democrats general_assembly outraged legislative session convened immediately passed bill stripped power appoint highway commissioner giving person commission composed governor lieutenant governor attorney general outnumbered group confident democrats lose gubernatorial election democratic legislators stipulated bill appointment power return governor end term law passed house vote senate vote vetoed bill veto johnson returned position enemies backed plan dam generate hydroelectric power ally traditional southern power groups utility companies textbook manufacturers cited jobs gained plan plan opposed state state newspapers alternate plan proposed louisville born millionaire delaware senator offered purchase falls turn state park general_assembly passed legislation giving state park commission right eminent domain falls voted accept offer vetoed assembly action veto agenda session lost fights calls funding free textbook program compulsory mentally ill restrictions chain stores ignored instead legislature continued gubernatorial powers including power appoint members textbook commission nearly governor powers stripped away given person commission lieutenant governor facto governor remainder term general_assembly pursued agenda passing mandatory driver license law revised election law sales tax retail stores allocated funding purchase cave national park vetoed bills session legislature onset great depression worked control government costs endorsed highway progression severe drought left kentucky counties applying federal aid unemployment eastern coal fields climbed percent region owners began firing workers joined union workers gathered kentucky local sheriff added deputies staff helping enforce miners discourage organization union leaders petitioned remove sheriff county judge office violent striking union miners local authorities began early mid april guards killed shootout known days later called national_guard guards union miners union leaders arrested strike ultimately failed later political career following term governor returned legal practice elected circuit court judge sought election defeated republican primary appointed citizens advisory highway committee awarded governor distinguished public service age ninety served died kentucky buried cemetery | Flem D. 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25253_AndreiKirilenko(politician) | politician russian september august soviet statesman start end cold war born ukrainian working class family graduated 1920s local school mid late 1930s member like climbed soviet hierarchy industrial ladder 1960s vice chairman russian soviet socialist republic forced resignation chief lieutenant main objective ensure power base possible strengthen position party secretary communist_party soviet_union death responsible personnel selection detailed supervision economic planning appointed member forced resign active politics health reasons appointed general secretary pushed aside died moscow early life career born september village russian_empire working class family young boy worked graduated local schools years later graduated technical school mid late 1920s started working mining enterprise located active member years later member graduated started working design engineer aircraft factory active participant party politics eventually selected position second secretary following year voted secretary later year appointed second secretary ukrainian soviet role significant contributions development electrical engineering sorts industry great patriotic war directly involved evacuating industry safe zones member military soviet 18th contributed improving discipline soldiers improving support troops relocated moscow stay production advanced aircraft increased rapidly end war secretary succeeded future soviet leader secretary secretary appointed charge economic planning personnel selection urban areas socialist republic later promoted vice chairman benefited position win supporters conspiracy era rise prominence immediately collective leadership formed secretary head government replaced head state collective leadership voting member abolished chief lieutenant soviet official said chief concern maintaining strengthening position party men loyal loyal old protégé power rise soviet hierarchy provided detailed supervision new party personnel economy came board supervised economy mid late 1970s health beginning decline memory weakened despite failing health high standing member usually presided meetings world representatives treated second secretary communist_party duties secretary associated office past second secretary term seat position soviet leadership grown extent leading officials beginning worry tail socialist republic responsibilities led colleagues view threat department overseeing civilian economy military industrial complex position weakened drastically end year weakened position lead strengthening collective leadership weakening later career resignation leading position soviet leadership support economic reform country economy grew increasingly estranged believe growing economic faced soviet_union said argued resource allocation ailing economy common explanation grew estranged weakened position collective leadership led soviet delegation december congress officially doctrine congress important soviet_union compared development vietnam premier vocal opponents soviet intervention afghanistan blamed leadership rebellion claiming soviets gave disliked leadership tried justify actions grounds seen possible candidate post deputy chairman world observers tended significance office observation completely mark year old man chosen office deputy chairman instead later rule chairman gradually took functions eventually position soviet leadership lost unofficial office supervisor defence industry seen key candidate west replace soviet leader death removed ruling new general secretary deteriorating health having disease known disabled ensuing active politics protecting attacks death funeral mental condition deteriorated remember names leading members unable write properly later life asked write letter resignation unable decision remove taken rose power event died later forced resign reason decision son tried defect united_kingdom later life death recognition compared soviet politicians shared fate downfall according historian relatively easy fall power lying state subsequent funeral allowed stand family wasn member soviet leadership time public appearance given honorary retirement year mitchell believes gave honorary retirement win tail literally ranking offices years service lived rest life moscow died buried cemetery lifetime awarded hero socialist labour twice received orders order october revolution | Andrei Kirilenko (politician) | History | World history | Historical figures: politicians |
25382_NurMuhammadTaraki | muhammad muhammad july september politician statesman cold war born near educated started political career journalist later founding members elected party general secretary congress ran candidate parliamentary election failed secure seat published issue party newspaper closed shortly assassination led revolution initiate revolution establish communist presidency albeit short lived marked controversies launched land reform january proved highly unpopular government reforms led popular backlash initiated civil war despite repeated attempts reign proved unable persuade soviet_union intervene support restoration civil order beginning rule government divided factions leader majority minority shortly rule began started purge government party led high ranking members sent facto exile assigned serve overseas ambassadors reign marked cult personality centered cultivated relationship turned sour rule ultimately resulting murder september orders early life career born july peasant family afghanistan oldest children attended village school leaving age work port city bombay india met merchant family employed clerk encounter communism night courses met communist_party india members impressed discussions social justice communist values important event encounter nationalist leader neighboring india admirer works started working minister economics introduced russians later deputy head known country author poet best known book bang highlights socio economic difficulties facing workers peasants works translated russian language soviet_union work viewed scientific socialist themes hailed afghanistan visit greeted head communist_party soviet_union members prime suppression common language skills sent united_states months began denouncing government king accused government earned publicity united_states attracted unfavorable attention authorities home relieved post ordered repatriated stopped short placing arrest short period unemployment started working interpreter quit job established translation company years later started working quit focus establishment communist political party founding congress held home won competitive election post general secretary january second secretary ran candidate september parliamentary election win seat shortly election launched major left wing newspaper afghanistan paper banned month printing years founding split factions largest included masses led banner led main differences factions ideological supporting creation like state wanted establish broad democratic april prominent leftist named assassinated murder blamed republic afghanistan death served rallying point pro communist fearing communist coup état ordered arrest certain leaders including placing house arrest april revolution initiated reportedly house arrest khan killed day family rapidly gained control chairman role responsibilities president chairman literally prime minister western country renamed installing regime april presidency establishment purge appointed chairman chairman retaining post general secretary initially formed government consisted deputy chairman minister foreign affairs deputy chairman internal problems soon arose prominent accused faction government purge began faction prominent members sent country ambassador czechoslovakia ambassador iran internal struggle found tense rivalry begun faction control recalled czechoslovakia returning afghanistan went hiding friend ambassador yugoslavia feared execution returned followed consequently stripped official titles political authority socio economic changes land reform government initiated land reform january attempted limit land family exceeded limit saw property government compensation leadership believed reform meet popular approval rural population weakening power reform declared complete government proclaimed hectares approximately acres government declared families percent population negatively affected land reform contrary government expectations reform popular productive agricultural reform led rising discontent realized degree popular dissatisfaction reform quickly abandoned policy land reform gradually implemented later administration proportion land area impacted reform unclear reforms months following coup party leaders initiated radical policies challenged traditional values established traditional power structures rural areas introduced women political life end forced marriage ruled nation deep islamic religious culture long history resistance type strong centralized governmental control consequently reforms actually implemented nationwide popular resentment drastic policy changes triggered unrest country reducing government control limited area strength anti reform backlash ultimately lead civil war previous administration literacy program created launched objective eliminating years government attempted reduce time frame years unrealistic goal light shortage teachers limited government capacity oversee initiative duration project later lengthened seven years soviets aftermath soviet intervention cultural focus programme declared rubbish instead chose introduce political orientation utilizing left wing pamphlets basic reading material soviet relations signed year treaty friendship soviet_union december greatly expanded soviet aid regime following uprising contacted chairman asked practical technical assistance men armament unfavorable proposal basis negative political repercussions action country rejected attempts soviet military aid afghanistan following rejection requested aid general secretary communist_party soviet_union soviet head state warned soviet intervention play hands enemies advised ease drastic social reforms seek broader support regime attended conference havana cuba way stopped moscow march met foreign minister soviet officials rumoured present meeting attempt reconcile faction followers meeting successful negotiating soviet support including soviet armed divisions soviet border sending military civilian advisers specialists immediate delivery soviet armed equipment sold percent original price soviets pleased developments afghanistan impressed need party unity despite reaching agreement soviets continued reluctant intervene afghanistan repeatedly refused soviet military intervention borders rule later short rule break months april revolution close relationship reportedly remarked like nail flesh set constructing personality cult centered party government meetings referred great leader star east great titles given titles true disciple student later come realize created monster like personality cult created inspired overly confident believe brilliance began suggestions deep sense resentment relationship turned increasingly sour power struggle developed control relations came head later year accused appointed family members high ranking positions count support prominent army officers struggle men joined ideological reasons instead political ambitions developed close relationship soviet ambassador afghanistan eager use city uprising march established elected chairman deputy time left post chairman elected successor new position offered little real influence chairman power elect member cabinet approved head state reality maneuver effectively reduced power base forcing relinquish hold army order supposedly heavy responsibilities new ultimately powerless post foreign visit non aligned conference cuba gang received intelligence report planning arrest kill report turned incorrect nonetheless gang ordered assassinate leader selecting nephew conduct assassination informed chosen assassin secret mission information contacts soviet embassy embassy responded warning assassination attempt saving certain death fall power greeted airport return flight scheduled land forced delay landing hour demonstration control government shortly afterward sought power influence requesting serve overseas ambassador turned proposal shouting quit drink old age taken leave senses following day invited presidential palace lunch gang turned offer stating prefer resignation soviet ambassador managed persuade visit palace chief police intelligence officer arriving palace unknown individuals building opened fire visitors killed ali sustained injury escaped unharmed shortly afterward returned palace contingent army officers placed arrest gang disappeared whereabouts remain unknown duration day rule arrest reportedly discussed incident said replied choice believed support soviets ordered death subsequently media report ailing died mention murder | Nur Muhammad Taraki | History | World history | Historical figures: politicians |
25685_WilliamC.Clayton | january march american educator lawyer politician state west_virginia served west_virginia senate representing west_virginia twice principal born virginia present day west_virginia received early education home father attended continued post secondary education following graduation served principal began practicing law relocated established law practice elected west_virginia senate served alongside representing eleventh district unsuccessfully ran election twelfth district judicial seat served vice president west_virginia 2nd congressional district president served bar association consideration democratic candidate long term elected party candidate state convention director west_virginia businesses named trustee virginia west virginia railroad company director creek addition director practiced law year prior death died residence illness following death described bar early life academic career born january virginia present day west_virginia son physician wife received early education father home received collegiate preparatory education academic continued studies academic sessions following graduation served principal years subsequently served principal according advertisement female teacher november serving principal stated advertisement institute seeking experienced female teacher lead school candidate qualified teach french english music american civil war served principal academic sessions law political careers commenced practice law continued practice law tenure principal relocated established law practice september nominated candidate west_virginia senate seat party november won election senate seat represented district alongside served west virginia legislature 12th legislative session convened charleston january december served 13th legislative session 14th legislative session served senator alongside served state senate judicial election november twelfth district ran election lost votes armstrong admitted practice law courts engaged practice law lucrative practice member served vice president organization west_virginia 2nd congressional district june attended association meeting near served committee drafted bar association resolution legal rights married women july year selected serve association served president served attended association annual meeting july march argued behalf case brought director company baltimore claimed right stock ownership company elected cross director company march court ruled company governed cumulative method cross entitled director seat april consideration democratic candidate long term august held elected party candidate election long term beating business pursuits director west_virginia businesses february passed act incorporation virginia west virginia railroad company named body corporate company railroad constructed west_virginia virginia state line frederick counties virginia alexandria point near alexandria july shares constructed operated maintained log near confluence river left fork right fork tributaries director creek chartered march capital stock railroad constructed point north branch river short gap acting mile cut cumberland railroad reduce distance baltimore miles creek charged railroad construction operate venture office april company formally organized meeting held baltimore office elected director decided meeting construction begin ends railroad include construction tunnel measuring feet length january track laid tunnel begun construction estimated year complete railroad completed assessed value known creek subsidiary baltimore september year finally merged parent company west_virginia march reelected director later life death continued active later years participated automotive procession prominent local attorneys attend funeral lawyer continued practice law year death died march residence age following illness survived sister nephew washington private secretary house representative maryland obituary described bar interred indian mound cemetery near wife isabella shares brother sister law personal life marriage married march september born edinburgh scotland march daughter wife sister elizabeth wife christian clerk court later president father professor foreign languages served wife child born october died august september wife died residence result contracting fever buried indian mound cemetery religion presbyterian faith active member ruling elder winchester served special committee conducted investigation expulsion members church | William C. Clayton | History | World history | Historical figures: politicians |
25769_ThomasPownall | september new style february british politician colonial official governor afterward served travelled widely north american colonies prior american revolutionary war opposed parliamentary attempts tax colonies minority advocate colonial positions revolution educated connected colonial administration london travelled north_america spent years exploring colonies appointed lieutenant governor new_jersey governor massachusetts helping engineer recall longtime governor administration dominated french indian war called seven years war england instrumental raising massachusetts provincial militia war effort opposed military interference colonial administration including attempts quarter british troops private homes generally positive relationship colonial assembly returning england continued interested colonial affairs publishing widely read materials conditions colonies including editions member parliament regularly advocated colonial positions success supported war effort revolutionary war began early 19th century early advocate reduction removal trade barriers establishment solid relationship britain united_states writers proposed writer letters critical british governmental practices wrote constitutional national governor opinion represented crown province early life eldest son william sarah father country gentleman soldier poor health early death caused family fall hard times baptised september new style lincoln england thomas educated cambridge graduated education exposed classic current philosophers sciences publication treatise origins government published began notes developed cambridge years cambridge younger brother john acquired job oversaw british colonial affairs rapidly rose bureaucracy brothers influential supporters efforts advance john secured job thomas colonial office exposed possibilities advancement influence colonial went america private secretary sir appointed governor new_york committed suicide days reaching new_york leaving job sponsor chose remain america studying condition american colonies following months travelled widely maryland massachusetts introduced highest circles leadership society colonies established relationships number influential people including massachusetts governor item importance governor instructed deal rising discontent territory new_york central western upstate new york studied matter consequently invited pennsylvania connections attend albany congress observer observations nature colonial dealings indians including political control indian trade corrupt fraudulent acquisition indian lands led draft number proposals related colonial administration proposed establishment crown appointed superintendent indian affairs specifically new_york commissioner indian affairs articulated visions managing expansion colonies west conference returned philadelphia time apparently cemented close friendship franklin began invest business ventures franklin unsuccessfully proposed colonial union albany conference contributed writings exact nature influence unclear philadelphia established close collaboration recognized need accurate maps inland regions north_america disputed french indian war map evans published dedicated brought wide publicity recommendation johnson superintendent indian affairs implemented crown lieutenant governor new_jersey living expense hopes posting eventually come way appointed lieutenant governor new_jersey little responsibility anticipating death aging governor attending military conferences concerning ongoing war proved longer lived expected died restless military conferences drew ongoing power struggle johnson rose military commander chief death general july management indian affairs johnson capitalized concern frontier security draw camp dislike earlier reports new_york governor sir combined damaging allegations provided johnson supporters led dismissal commander chief returned england early confirmed johnson allegations rewarded post secretary extraordinary title creation new commander chief lord england reputation damaged allegations apparently action let military information fall enemy hands decided recall offered governorship pennsylvania demands wide ranging powers post led offer turned advantage widely fact turned offer attitude accompanied america july returned england represent hearings military leadership instructed military plans objectives london closely involved informing members new state affairs north_america performance matters resulted appointment governor massachusetts march admired colonial affairs criticised temper role bringing fall governor massachusetts bay arrived boston early august received assumed duties august immediately thrust war related crisis french force reported moving fort william henry northern new_york military commander urgent militia energetic organizing militia arms came late fort fell brief siege followed worst indian atrocities war september travelled new_jersey attend funeral governor stopped new_york meet commander chief upset fully implemented variety demands held responsible objected interference military civilian affairs threat implement agenda maintaining necessary governor lead drive provincial assembly meeting afterward wrote letter london harshly criticising position calling ideas governance high handed encountered opposition provincial assembly demand british troops civilians boston threatened march additional troops province housing force requested way demands eventually signing bill authorizing troops public spaces bill unpopular negatively cast local press supportive policies exchanges aware colonists position inhabitants province natural rights english born subjects enjoyment rights encourage resist cruel invading enemy equally clear relationship royal governor assembly governor lead people drive lead step step sic committed ideas offered resign encouraged remain post later author portions act parliamentary bill implementation widely resisted colonies january wrote letters outlining difficult issues surrounding relations colonial government military civil british establishment specifically recommended london offer pay colonial expenses war implementation idea led significantly increased militia recruitment remaining years war including men massachusetts campaign able bill implementing reforms militia system bill include changes sought order achieve flexible costly organization terms centered power militia hands local officials reducing governor control despite reforms recruiting militia proved difficult recruiting parties harassed leading rioting occasions successful recruiting province militia energetic assistance war effort earned new commander chief flush success proposed general idea establishing fort contest potential french movements area area site periodic frontier raids including major attack spring idea developed major expedition area received approval assembly led expedition oversaw construction fort counted major success year success kicked minor land rush area start power little rocky popularity province grew term progressed saw needs fishermen successfully convincing military authorities eliminate red tape courted local merchants invested ventures managed thomas lauded group massachusetts merchants departure bachelor reported ladies man highly engaged social scene strongly religious regularly attended anglican services frequent visitor local services successfully contentious issues surrounding recruitment deployment militia negotiating military provincial demands strained relationship lieutenant governor men trusted regularly excluded inner council meetings instead sending missions example deal militia recruitment issues acts leaving colony approve appointment longtime adversary speaker assembly later months wrote letter requesting leave return england service biographer speculates underlying reason request related frustration exclusion major military actions later war years possibly desire acquire significant post governor conquered opinion divisive dislike distrust supporters like ensuing local political contributed request difficult relationships military commanders reason engaged colonial positions king died given governorship south_carolina permission leave england departure boston delayed militia recruiting issues need deal aftermath major fire city leave june held governorship south_carolina actually went characterised term massachusetts informed colonial office november accept governorship recently king directly ordered appointed military office served seven years war ended position career ambitions colonial administration led allegations financial irregularities cleared return england prepared publication treatise entitled administration colonies published anonymously revised work republished work times work dry complex treatise situation north_america included commentary burgeoning tensions intended explore colonies properly incorporated larger empire work identified supportive american liberty feared britain losing control colonies wrote americans entitled rights representative government fellow subjects england scotland wales time insisted military protection colonists received britain created equally extensive obligations help pay cost convinced need strong central legislature capable making common policies binding member british empire including provinces north_america eventually decided solution lay creating imperial parliament representatives britain colonies british commentator embrace idea imperial parliament americans found singled centralized plan legislative reform particular criticism influential letters farmer pennsylvania colonial supporter continued communicate political allies massachusetts occasions called appear parliamentary committees comment colonial affairs considered returning massachusetts post found began investing property nova scotia extending colonial property interests granted maine governorship married widow daughter lieutenant general giving connection aristocratic raised children intelligent woman partner advancing political career hosting social events encouraging intellectual pursuits encouraged stand parliament won seat representing renewed correspondence officials massachusetts hopes winning appointment agent representing province interests unsuccessful regularly received visitors colonies old friend pennsylvania frequent guest observed alarm rise tension colonies parliamentary leadership colonial administration exacerbated reduced position parliament highlight colonial objections act unpopular legislation troops sent boston protests turned violent took floor parliament warning connections britain colonies end result permanent breach opposed lord north partial repeal hated tax tea retained symbol parliamentary power debate act pointed retention tax english american ones lead civil war speech delivered march day view parliament failed understand american colonial issues urged colonial continue press constitutional issues avoid violence colonial american issues briefly subsided stage introduced legislation reforming food production distribution great_britain passed house_of_commons amended lords leading reject amended bill violation bill passed year called governor bill received praise including influential figures honoured membership revolution following december parliament passed series bills designed punish massachusetts unable sway opinion measures implicated delivered private letters franklin identified source letters unable retain seat voted office seeking remain active ended appealing lord north secured seat election representing apparent turn alarmed number colonial supporters evidence north engineered defeat order gain support supported north attempts reconciliation debates leading start war independence hostilities began april views dismissed war supporting opposed saw proposals attempts positions remained nominally support north openly support peace party entry france war american returned firmly pro war position support nuanced continued argue sort americans remaining patriotic respect french british politicians unable reconcile positions refused stand reelection war years published revisions expanding work reflect changing conditions worked update revise evans map data updated maps colonial withdrew extent later years following death wife continued appear parliament post war years july anonymously published essay titled memorial addressed europe widely published document gained attention europe author compromised use extended passages essay instructions europe leaders deal newly independent united_states pointing america independence rapid population growth effect world trade proposed european leaders meet establish worldwide regulations essentially free trade continued maintain interest united_states war ended returned sought success commission massachusetts militia present european travels continued write essays new ones revisions older ones published updated version map later years introduced colonial general favored latin american independence spain according historian significant arguments advanced later efforts influence assisted explicitly connections british government attempted advance independence agenda major work treatise arguing free trade explicitly calling british support latin american independence way open markets british american trade died bath february interred church known american colonial governor english politician important figure later 18th century antiquarian archaeological studies study governor remarks neglected early inherited interests father captain lived yard surrounds father corresponded ancient finds lincoln brother john writer archaeological subjects demonstrating interest left america recorded evidence roman villa return america fellow society contributed extensively early issues journal writings describe discoveries lincoln importantly wrote widely ireland north welsh coast follow descriptions roman remains france living moving bath provided descriptions roman discoveries family legacy married twice wife widow sir illegitimate daughter lieutenant general married hannah acquiring process significant estates landed gentry towns maine vermont named dresden maine named honour recognition survives historic property built remains named survive maine fort point state park series letters published london public written pseudonym letters contained accusations corruption abuse power british government officials subjects spoke wrote identity subject contemporary historical debate wrote uncovered advanced argument argument raised descendant biography modern scholars dispute notion currently favouring writer letters based lines evidence publications description monument new near ireland letter read june vol | Thomas Pownall | History | World history | Historical figures: politicians |
25934_SalvatoreA.Cotillo | november july italian born new_york lawyer democratic_party politician judge elected italian american serve houses served justice nominated court district sat bench death strong proponent social pro labor legislation defended ethnic italians americans italian descent urged need italian community stood italian ethnic grew judgment norms american society career naples new_york born naples italy came united_states parents age father naples family originally came naples family settled east street increasing numbers italian immigrants father took catering opened popular shop credited introducing italian ice cream united_states oldest children young speak english went public school later formative years worked family shop intellectuals neighborhood gathered evening discuss social political issues father debates gave birth early social consciousness formed basis adult devotion social reform legislation young passionate baseball new_york_giants fan return free tickets clean stadium seats completed law degree admitted bar young attorney distance local underworld incorporated members naples tried impose services called boss arrested carrying concealed weapons asked testify character witness behalf refused felt looked tribute according matter concern neighborhood looked despite attractive fees refused help men disposition secure gun permits early political career early law practice included lot charity neighborhood apart genuine social compassion building political alliances possible use italian american voter power irish american new_york power immigrant groups father founders political club called took hall political machine supporting putting forward opponent fight ruthless sides speakers got beaten electoral contest supported italian american vote deal gave political city want help people said explaining switch backing power age italian born arrived albany year powerful ethnic irish state senator big tim sullivan observed mark words beginning italian era politics watch elected office italian raised chosen largely italian neighborhood continued depend political support political career member 28th district drew support identified notable pieces legislation advocated women suffrage gun control end death penalty school lunch programs new_york senator member served 20th district represented 18th district march opposed proposed prohibition alcohol state believed doubted achieved prohibition advocated education civil liberties sent italy president study economic conditions country world war order provide information economic relief programs encourage italians continue war effort disastrous defeat representative spent year italy won praise president wilson received decoration grand officer italian crown italy mid june end september traveled italy meeting officials politicians giving interviews press addressing large crowds efforts italy reported press italian language newspapers home returned new_york risen largely unknown local politician achieve public stature leader italian community based experience wrote book italy world war published social reforms italy new york state senate fought hard regulation informal immigrant banks banking agents handled money transfers abroad issue significant importance italian constituency families italy banking reform bill placed express companies steamship agencies transferred money abroad supervision annoyed powerful interests companies lines received death threats offers bribes drop legislation introduced senate hearings bill march devastating crash immigrant bank lower manhattan left angry losses million dollars result bills regulated sector signed law member known headed committee investigated renting building conditions ended rent raising result housing shortage world war group found housing conditions time constituted menace public health new_york persons directly affected affordable dwellings poor quality existing ones later chairman new_york state commission investigate child welfare member foremost force concerned issues custody child support state institutions pushed comprehensive reform legislature support social welfare advocate newspapers biographer reporter considered reform outstanding achievement career troublesome relationship italian grand master world war actively propagated nationalist cause italian control despite president wilson denial italian claims adriatic port 1920s tried ease rising tension italian american anti taking stance went rome meet impressed described commanding element highest order vowed correct image cautioned italian american saying american way preferred pro opposed policies grand branch started ambitious english language program means upward mobility italian american community according movement place united_states serve purpose italy said american citizens italian origin truly engaged reject incompatible american eventually joined founding anti fascist new york state chapter staunch supporter italian invasion october lobbied consideration jewish problem italy letter tried persuade italian dictator recent anti semitic legislation asked postpone execution drastic action reasonable time opportunity afforded appear present worthy cause result consequences america asked repeal anti jewish laws warned boycott italian goods new_york wrote live close relationship jewish people justice elections chairman influential sign rising authority post helped ready step italian born justice district remain death elected endorsement hall political machine social welfare organizations organized labor bar organizations immigrant ardent defender liberal interpretation law long time wake world war advocated stringent methods immigrants forced pay costs investigation qualifications argued need granting charter liberty thorough search capacity benefit gift recommended citizenship found guilty fraud wrongdoing earlier opposed anti immigration restrictions immigration act significantly limited immigration italy protested unnecessary stringent requirements proposed registration law particularly requirement equivalent public school education applicants citizen rights native born foreign feel like criminal pointed referred findings foreign born committed considerably crime native citizens attacked citizenship evil native born affected time claimed immigrants years bench death legacy july died following operation chest manhattan new_york age survived widow daughters married son prominent real estate developer people attended funeral cathedral including new_york mayor lieutenant governor district attorney new_york governor subject biography new american published life legislator judge earned reputation compassion social activism compassion work according new_york governor introduction biography introduced new era social relations immigrant native older americans obituary new_york_times described leader italian americans new_york defended ethnic italians americans italian descent urged need italian community stood italian ethnic judgment norms american society | Salvatore A. 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26055_AlexanderBerkman | november june leading member movement early 20th century famous political activism writing born russian_empire present day lithuania emigrated united_states lived new_york_city involved movement time lover lifelong friend undertaking act propaganda deed unsuccessful attempt assassinate businessman served years prison experience prison basis book prison memoirs release prison served editor journal later established journal blast sentenced years jail conspiracy newly draft release prison arrested hundreds deported russia initially supportive country revolution soon disillusioned voicing opposition soviet use terror seizing power repression fellow revolutionaries published book experiences myth living france continued work support movement producing classic exposition principles abc communist suffering ill health committed suicide life early years born lithuanian city called russian_empire youngest children born jewish family father successful leather merchant mother née came prosperous family granted right successful businessman jews generally restricted russian_empire family moved saint_petersburg city previously limits jews adopted russian alexander known family friends alexander lived comfortably servants summer house attended gymnasium received classical education youth saint_petersburg elite youth influenced growing spreading workers russian capital wave political culminated bomb blast killed parents worried correctly turned death result repression jews minorities intrigued radical ideas day including upset favorite uncle mother brother sentenced death revolutionary activities soon turned father died business sold family lost right live saint_petersburg moved family brother lived shown great promise student gymnasium studies began spent time reading novels books interested novel fathers sons discussion philosophy truly moved novel felt inspired protagonist willing sacrifice personal pleasure family ties single minded pursuit revolutionary aims soon joined group school reading discussing revolutionary literature prohibited new distributed banned material students wrote radical tracts printed supplies school turned paper titled god resulted year punishment basis dangerous tendencies mother died uncle responsible contempt desire maintain order avoid conflict understand found appealing radical ideas worried bring shame family late year caught stealing copies school exams expelled labelled decided united_states brother left germany early study medicine took opportunity accompany way new_york_city new_york_city soon arrival new_york knew spoke english involvement groups formed campaign free men convicted bombing joined pioneers liberty jewish group group affiliated organization defendants belonged regarded men members worked industry pioneers liberty took strikes helped establish jewish labor unions city long prominent members organization soon came influence best known united_states advocate propaganda deed violence carried encourage masses revolt newspaper met began romance russian immigrant invited lecture fell love despite disagreements share mutual devotion decades united principles love end year moved communal apartment cousin referred prison memoirs friend principles inspired living according example denied smallest pleasures expected comrades hand occasionally brought home flowers grew penny spent taken cause luxury crime weakness time cousins reconciled eventually broke aligned group associated emphasized individual freedom feared dominance movement single individual opposed establishment organizations consequently opposed soon working publications remained committed concept violent action tool inspiring revolutionary change end learned russian admired cancelled american speaking tour basis expensive struggling movement disappointed action elevated stature eyes relocated worcester massachusetts operated successful end june saw newspaper headline brought attention trio opportunity political action homestead strike june workers steel plant homestead pennsylvania locked negotiations failed factory anti union manager hired armed guards break union picket lines guards arrived factory morning july broke union workers seven guards killed hour fight newspapers country defended union workers trio decided assassinate believed assassination working class unite revolt capitalist system assassinate kill explain motives death follow event failed mission russian idols tried bomb failed went pittsburgh plan use arriving pittsburgh july sought followers supported homestead strike met man counted support invited stay introduced local ready carry assassination july wore new suit black derby hat pockets gun dagger fashioned steel file went office asked saying representative new_york hiring agency told busy meet following night checked hotel role model july returned office attendant told new_york employment agent returned burst office took aim head shots tackled ground managed pull dagger stab times carpenter working nearby heard hit head hammer blow stunned struggle heard seen street minutes office attracted sorts people continued resist deputy sheriff aimed gun said don shoot leave law police led jail angry crowd gathered shouted questioned police said arrived pittsburgh july acted dynamite capsule discovered mouth policeman noticed july police officer took portrait lent tie picture following day arrived pittsburgh pockets dynamite finish assassination attempt rumors arrival preceded saw newspaper headline read sic mission murder frightened hid dynamite returned new_york stayed jail months awaiting trial hour day exercise prisoners understand motive attack surely personal dispute business quarrel explanations met fellow prisoner homestead worker stand trial throwing dynamite told workers believe violence connection homestead strike business hurt workers cause action pittsburgh questioned police arrested charged plot took sides supported country spoke defense defending defendants criticized believed struggle peaceful prominent critic hired garner sympathy published article newspaper titled reflections wrote propaganda deed doomed misunderstood wrote action proven demonstrated certain heroism respects attempt total failure deeply interested debate concerning action preached propaganda deed life country encouraged words wrote spread idea masses read papers writings publish shown men capable revolted crimes capitalism point giving life end crimes open way end trial declined services lawyer trial warden cautioned choice replied don believe laws don acknowledge authority courts innocent morally visited lawyers offered represent charge refused trial approached drafted speech read court written german english poor pages long took hours read tried learn date trial kept secret district attorney fear attack comrades unaware trial morning began brought courtroom september jury district attorney selected jury allowing examine prospective judge objection unusual procedure charged counts assault intent kill assault intent kill office time attack entering offices occasions carrying concealed weapons pleaded guilty charges told jury attempt life clothes wore day bloody holes shown jury physician testified weapons gun dagger caused death testified fired pistol asked intend kill think replied said true didn intend witnesses told jury visited offices times dagger gun placed evidence prosecution rested asked witnesses instead asked read statement jury german translator brought court refused sworn began reading prepared statement translator began speak behalf jury discovered man incompetent thought man voice cracked spoke jury broken english effect statement thought lost hour judge told time finish leaving jury box found guilty charges judge gave maximum sentence count total years prison year served argued sentenced attempt life charges elements main crime assault intent kill judge overruled objection hours tried convicted sentenced brought serve sentence pennsylvania western prison weeks arrival prison began planning suicide tried blade attempt discovered guard spent night dungeon thought beating head bars cell worried efforts leave alive wrote letter asking secure dynamite capsule letter smuggled prison arrangements visit november posing sister knew soon saw brought dynamite capsule years assassination attempt men produced issues hand written newsletter transferring work cell cell managed send completed called prison friends outside prison participating initially written german later english helped improve english developed friendship prison chaplain strong advocate behalf prison library encouraged read books library process knowledge english frequently clashed prison management fellow prisoners solitary confinement stay lasting months smuggled reports corruption brutality outside prison resulting investigation taken dungeon letters friends like arrival letter wrote brings glow prisoner heart feel remembered regular friends wrote frequently finished fifth year sentence applied having served attorney failed object trial judge legal basis appeal pardon hope early release denied application october second application rejected early escape like option plan rent house street prison dig underground tunnel house prison given access large portion prison grown familiar layout april house leased tunnel dug cellar house stable inside prison yard digging complete sneak stable tear open wooden crawl tunnel house digging tunnel turned difficult expected soil rocky forced men dig deeper planned discovered leaking gas main required installation special pumps bring fresh air men hide noise digging crew played piano sang house worked july visited prison stable planning escape horrified discover entrance blocked large load stones bricks recently dumped construction project weeks later children playing street yard vacant house fell cellar discovered tunnel prison unable identify involved escape attempt warden punished sending solitary confinement nearly year days released solitary tried hang strip blanket soon things began looking received word sentence reduced half years thanks new law received visitor years month later able visit assumed warden retired successor improved prison prisoners early questioned men love aware later wrote incidents rape attempted rape took place week taken court charges friendships prison physical intimate prisoner johnny confined dungeon discussed homosexuality prisoner george married physician told homosexual prison affair transported spent final months sentence found conditions nightmare cruelty infinitely worse aspects guards beat inmates particularly guard prisoners stairs felt mixed emotions concerned friends prison excited prospect freedom worried life free man like freedom released serving years sentence met gates newspaper reporters police recommended leave area took train detroit met found seized terror pity appearance later friend house felt overwhelmed presence agreed joint lecture tour new_york tour tried intimate relationship lost passion instead attracted younger women movement including teenager named continued suffer depression increasingly spoke committing suicide began new lecture tour failed appear cleveland concerned friends sent telegram new_york worried killed country searched police stations hospitals newspapers wondered kidnapped pittsburgh detectives secret service agents agents opposed message days later appeared new_york contacted said lecture tour feel miserable purchased cleveland intention killing city knew unable complete act resting months began recover remained anxious lack employment considered returning old job printer skills obsolete light innovations machines encouragement began write account prison years prison memoirs invited editor journal served editor took journal provocative practical direction contrast theoretical approach favored previous editor circulation mother earth rose high leading publication center helped establish center new_york served teachers center named honor spanish included free school encouraged independent thinking students center served community center adults massacre lexington avenue explosion september called strike coal mining companies colorado largest mining company family owned april attacked tent colony striking miners families day long fight people killed strike organized demonstrations new_york support miners june led protests protests eventually moved new_york_city home new_york resulted arrests number strong police response protests led bomb plot center july associates began collecting dynamite storing apartment sources including surviving conspirators chief oldest experienced member group denied involvement knowledge plan july left apartment mother earth offices minutes later deadly explosion took place bomb exploded prematurely shaking sixth story building upper floors killing woman apparently involved conspiracy arranged dead men blast day bombing late left new_york went california san_francisco following year started journal blast published months blast considered second mother earth influence july bomb exploded san francisco day parade killing people wounding police suspected evidence ultimately investigation focused local labor activists came aid raising defense fund hiring lawyers beginning national campaign behalf convicted sentenced death life imprisonment arranged russian protest outside american embassy russian revolution led president ask california governor death sentence governor reluctantly said propaganda behalf following plan outlined effective world wide pardoned world war entered world war congress enacted required men ages register military conscription moved new_york organized proclaimed oppose conscription anti opposed wars waged governments organization forefront anti draft activism chapters established cities changed focus public meetings pamphlets police started disrupting group public events search young men registered draft arrested raid offices june police seized new_york_times described wagon load records propaganda material pair charged espionage act conspiracy induce persons register held bail defended trial invoked amendment asking government claim fight liberty democracy europe suppressing free speech home world carry liberty democracy europe liberty fighting democracy germany suppress democracy right new_york united_states going suppress free speech liberty country pretend love liberty fight thousand miles away jury found guilty judge imposed maximum sentence years imprisonment fine possibility release prison served sentence atlanta federal seven months solitary confinement protesting beating inmates released october looked pale according months served atlanta took greater toll year pennsylvania russia released height combined anxiety war produced climate anti radical anti foreign sentiment headed direction attorney general initiated series raids arrest prison wrote doubt dangerous country permitted return community result harm exclusion act government deported applied citizenship russia aboard farewell banquet chicago told news death tried kill years earlier asked comment reporter said deported god initial reaction revolution enthusiastic heard coup moment life wrote expression fundamental longing human soul arrival russia stirred great emotions described sublime day life surpassing release years prison spent traveling russia collecting material proposed pair traveled country found repression corruption instead equality worker empowerment dreamed questioned government counter revolutionaries workers severe conditions met assured government suppression press liberties justified revolution danger told free speech strikes broke march workers demonstrated better food rations autonomy unions supported writing remain silent impossible criminal unrest spread port ordered military response battle ensued sailors killed arrested soviet troops died wake events decided future country wrote diary gray passing days hope died terror crushed life born october dictatorship masses foot revolution dead spirit cries wilderness decided leave russia left country december moved berlin immediately began write series pamphlets russian revolution russian tragedy russian revolution communist_party rebellion published summer planned write book experience russia postponed assisted wrote similar book sources material collected work book years russia completed december book published parts titles choosing russia russia worked book myth published january moved france organized fund aging including continued fight behalf prisoners soviet_union arranged publication letters detailed persecution asked write introduction intended general public presenting principles plain language new_york hoped readers support movement minimum book improve image public eyes produced abc communist published reprinted times title communist wrote best introductions ideas english language historian described exposition communist english language final years death spent years living editor translator companion relocated frequently nice search smaller expensive quarters changed attained success artist sending monthly sum help expenses 1930s health began deteriorate underwent unsuccessful operations condition early second surgery bed ridden months constant pain forced rely financial help friends dependent care decided commit suicide early hours june unable endure physical pain tried shoot heart failed clean job bullet lung stomach lodged spinal column rushed nice recognized unable speak sank coma afternoon died clock night funeral arrangements desire cremated ashes buried chicago near graves defendants inspired afford expense instead buried common grave nice died weeks start spanish revolution modern history example revolution july wrote seeing principles practice spain given new strength new hope lived little longer books prison memoirs new_york myth diary new_york abc communist new_york edited collections alexander blast complete collection san francisco monthly newspaper introduction oakland isbn alexander tragic procession aid isbn alexander henry american past cambridge mass isbn gene life alexander reader new_york walls windows isbn | Alexander Berkman | History | World history | Historical figures: politicians |
26092_WilliamJ.Fields | december october politician state kentucky known honest bill olive hill represented kentucky resigning state 41st governor discouraged early defeat seat state legislature fields took job grocery store kentucky allowed travel state meet people congressional district democrat elected congress decades elected seven consecutive terms rose ranking member world war democratic gubernatorial nominee died unexpectedly months general election chose fields replace nominee campaign featured calling substantial debate fields secured backing powerful political alliance won landslide victory republican attorney general legislative session fields term marked party agenda opposed democratic faction led governor publisher political boss fields signature issue million bond issue construct state highway system passed legislature electorate refused approve november year fields accomplishments governor increase gasoline tax help fund highway program reorganization state government bureaucracy preservation industrial development united factions party political enemies charged pardon power democrats lost governorship republican following service governor fields failed attempt return congressional seat appointed governor happy retirement public service practiced law worked real estate agent death october early life born december kentucky fourth children born fields educated local public schools graduation started real estate business kentucky engaged farming studied law october fields married couple children age elected constable years later fell short bid capture seat state legislature following loss took job grocery store kentucky allow travel state freely acquaintances better position run higher office house_of_representatives campaigning moniker honest bill olive hill fields won narrow victory democrat represent kentucky democrat hold seat years elected consecutive terms member eventually ranking democrat committee ranking member controlled operations world war september democratic gubernatorial nominee died leaving party candidate defeated nomination refused democratic candidate decided run chose fields replacement governor kentucky general election campaign generated little interest quickly degenerated calling fields opponent republican attorney general mocked fields traditional election slogan calling bill olive hill answers questions fields countered referring changing charlie reference time affiliation democratic_party prior republican fields secured backing group powerful political bosses including louisville banker senator lexington power broker leaders group dedicated preservation betting state especially discontent incumbent republican governor aided fields campaign defeated vote largest democratic gubernatorial landslides state history resigned house accept governorship lightly regarded selected instead party primary fields weakened position personal preferences devout methodist fields prohibited dancing drinking executive mansion moved inaugural ball mansion capitol dancing allowed wife attend fields led dairy cows mansion lawn drawing urban citizens fields address general_assembly included ambitious proposals including founding trade school blacks planning developing normal schools raising gasoline tax cents issuance million state bonds finance state highway system faction democratic_party led governor political boss publisher voiced strong opposition fields proposals especially bond issue charged fields support dangerous combine republican element combine led tensions factions soon legislature convened bill outlaw betting state passed house_of_representatives failed senate legislative battle centered removing head governor greater control board makeup attempt narrowly failed senator stanley opponent prohibition sought election senate fields allies support leading election republican giving republicans state senate seats time history signature issue session fields request bond issue engaged debate opponents issue published papers owned ultimately issue approved general_assembly considered major victory fields bond issue approved state electorate continued fight issue came favor fields spent weeks crossing state speaking favor bond issue election day rejected margin votes failure bond issue fields returned general_assembly proposals including increase gasoline tax provide funds needed construct state highway system passed legislation previous legislature including increased gas tax bills state government state purchasing commission entities created reorganization fields state implemented phase fields opposed plan develop hydroelectric power generation capabilities order prevent development accepted offer purchase property falls donate state suggested creation home county fields political enemies charged corruption issuing drew criticism appointing eldest son state political supporter tax commissioner relatives political supporters low ranking positions state government party strongly supported bid fields allies refused support gubernatorial candidate governorship went republican later life death following service governor fields returned admitted bar sensing opportunity political comeback fields launched bid regain seat occupied republican beaten fields successor landslide saw democratic western kentucky seats republicans instead chose stand aside ally decisively beat fields august democratic primary margin candidate taking remaining successfully reclaimed seat general election fields elected commonwealth attorney kentucky thirty seventh judicial district served fields challenged congressman democratic primary renumbered 8th district lost decisive margin governor happy appointed served capacity election republican fields retired public service august owned insurance agency briefly moved florida returning continued practicing law farming died kentucky october buried olive hill cemetery | William J. 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26120_BarzillaiJ.Chambers | chambers jefferson chambers december september american surveyor lawyer politician born kentucky moved texas join state war independence mexico chambers stayed texas independence annexation united_states earning living surveyor farmer american civil war served briefly confederate army returned farming business interests owner bank hometown 1870s chambers concerned farming monetary issues politics eventually joining nascent ran unsuccessfully vice president ticket presidential nominee iowa nominees finished distant place receiving popular vote electoral votes election chambers remained active politics texas party demise late 1880s died home early life born kentucky son walker chambers chambers lived father kentucky farm years life followed uncle texas elder chambers lived texas raised regiment join commissioned nephew captain aide camp helping uncle recruit soldiers kentucky departed texas arrived late action chambers discharged texas army remained state surveyor southern state year appointed deputy surveyor north central texas trinity rivers area little white settlement time chambers narrowly escaped indian attacks occasions chambers continued work surveyor 1840s engaging land speculation promoted district surveyor acquired acres land johnson counties devoted land farming donated lots erection county seat lawyer developed sizable law practice chambers married times died year secondly died year finally chambers children survived infancy wives wife children mary patrick isabella business political career election republican abraham_lincoln president united_states chambers democrat served committees drafted resolutions opposed lincoln racial equality supported texas union newly formed confederacy years old subsequent outbreak civil war immediately enlist confederacy military draft chambers thought exemption wrote confederate president protest enlist months 1st regiment saw action war chambers returned farming half owner bank time chambers largest landowner actively promoted dallas working unsuccessfully railroad stock available local citizens chambers political opinions war concerned government debt article chambers argued interest bearing national debts general policy running democrat elected delegate texas constitutional convention proposed constitution emerged primarily attempt reverse changes republicans reconstruction chambers opposed adoption reason taxation thrown property suffrage given man opposed homestead exemption protect class demands class constitution adopted majority party democratic_party platform endorse views chambers quit party new called begun organize texas positions better suited chambers joined words author anticipated years progressive legislation quarter twentieth century platform advocated hour work day safety regulations factories prohibition child labor prominent position derived support continued issuance dollar civil war congress authorized new form money gold government bonds helped finance war government gold supply pace expanding costs maintaining armies crisis passed parties especially east wanted return nation currency gold standard soon possible passed ordered gradually withdrawn replaced gold backed currency beginning time economic depression expensive pay debts contracted currency valuable farmers laborers especially return gold silver believing increased money supply restore wages property values major party willing endorse inflation partisans loose money joined new faction chambers rose quickly new party leadership serving delegate state convention july initially candidate state land commissioner chambers withdrew august year allow republican win unanimous nomination nominated instead seat state legislature elected legislature year chambers campaign chambers published pamphlet attacking democratic candidates calling congress create sufficient paper money making equal gold silver legal tender debts help election pamphlet widely circulated party raised chambers profile election coalition chambers affiliated faction prominent south west called led faction radical emphasized independence suggesting likely sell party time democrats chambers chosen delegate faction national convention delegates nominated new_york president chambers vice president accepting nomination chambers called unity factions belief party goals attacked promote views purchased small newspaper spoke state convention texas eastern oriented faction called held convention chicago june chambers attended faction hoping heal party split factions resolved differences wrote joint platform agreed admit delegates stepped aside allow nomination iowa civil war general congressman chambers proposed vice president reunited party mississippi chambers victorious ballot votes west moved nomination unanimous chambers gave speeches way texas banks defending admission convention simply body men enlisted cause human rights official acceptance letter called expansion currency immigration restriction help compete chinese labor railroad grants july reaching home chambers fell exited train texas broke ribs confined bed weeks considered withdrawing race decided efforts limited injuries contribution campaign publish newspaper renamed high hopes election disappointed result chambers won votes popular vote carry single state electoral college post election life chambers remained active politics election served chairman received party endorsement governor unsuccessful chambers worried party disorganized hope successful rally jones ran governor chambers broke question state lease public lands let use payment chambers favored option criticized party presidential nominee year massachusetts attacking offering suggestions reform election chambers little involvement politics fell apart ideas members found home arose early 1890s chambers foray politics letters newspaper condemned corporations suggested laws creating repealed encouraged growth old age ill health kept active member chambers died home september buried | Barzillai J. 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26297_CharlesR.Forbes | february april appointed director president august served february caught army returned military decorated world war veteran active politics pacific_northwest forbes moved hawaii served chairman federal commissions senator vacation hawaii met chance friends presidential election president appointed forbes director newly created powerful position charge millions dollars government expenditures supplies tenure director characterized corruption scandal forbes considered playboy washington favorite president having returned united_states fleeing europe convicted conspiracy sent federal prison person claimed reach forbes released months later died early life forbes born february scotland child parents emigrated america family lived new_york boston forbes years old joined marines musician eventually stationed trained engineer forbes attended new_york columbia_university enlisted army months later charged found sent army restored duty trial forbes went serve philippines completing discharged army rank sergeant class pacific_northwest hawaii leaving army forbes engaged construction work pacific_northwest moving seattle active time state politics got married seattle wife started family having daughter forbes family moved hawaii time united_states territory worked pearl harbor naval station engineer years hawaii served federal government appointments commissioner public works chairman chairman chairman appointed president time hawaii forbes acquainted senator vacation wife time meeting eventually change lives charismatic personality created positive impression soon good friends forbes wife close friend world war united_states entered world war forbes enlisted served notably overseas france united_states 41st awarded international medal forbes final promotion rank lieutenant colonel world war forbes returned washington france worked forbes worked way vice president charge division forbes found good friend running president traveled ohio swung washington delegate vote republican presidential convention held chicago win election motto america return giving businesses protection tax relief keeping america foreign affairs war risk veterans initially forbes desperately tried appointed chairman board controlled vast amounts government shipping resources private president denied position instead appointed forbes april forbes salary year august congress passed known creating world war thousands wounded disabled veterans adequate facilities proper care needed job skills created remedy dilemma world war veterans desperately needed medical attention hospitals employment country fourteen regional offices semi independent congress awarded veterans bureau millions dollars expenditures care needs veterans august president appointed forbes director forbes controlled billion year government expenditures world war veterans forbes wife direct access white_house having given special privileges authority veterans bureau tenure millions dollars disposal forbes hired new workers personal friends forbes veterans bureau forbes appointed agents looked means justify paid positions tenure director forbes ignored needs wounded veterans years forbes held position approximately million mainly connection building veterans hospitals selling hospital supplies intended bureau contractors budget tenure billion total forbes rejected thousands legitimate claims veterans soldiers wounded combat forbes allowed claims disability insurance denied compensation reasons congress called split hairs fewer veterans received training forbes direction bureau according forbes toured contractor friends pacific_coast known veterans hospital construction sites forbes contractor associates allegedly parties drinking forbes corrupt contractors developed secret code order communicate insider information ensure government contracts according congressional testimony chicago inspection trips forbes took bribe contractor secure veterans hospital construction contracts man handed forbes bribe rooms drake forbes said payment loan stated forbes affair wife inspection tours forbes returned inspection tours began sell hospital supplies severely discounted prices according report sold nearly needed hospital supplies fraction worth forbes suspected receiving contractors president ordered forbes stop forbes kept selling supplies january forbes awarded sizable contract construct new veterans hospital near forbes resigned vice presidency assuming federal position january rumor spread forbes close friends forbes resign june summer forbes joy rides forbes come visited lewis looking possible site veterans hospital idaho forbes accompanied lewis prestigious summer homes pacific_northwest offered forbes low cost colonel forbes stayed days division office closed resignation forbes resignation come earlier june friends predicted president informed forbes direct order stop selling hospital supplies summoned white_house january forbes pleaded allow europe settle family matters allowed flee europe condition resign europe voluntarily resigned office february forbes took wife europe decided testify congressional investigation started march return europe forbes visited president white house foot tall president grabbed forbes throat began violently shaking dog rat forbes saved attack guest appointment president interrupted altercation president angered forbes stopping shipments senate investigation revealed forbes left pieces mail veterans bureau senate committee forbes renounced involvement illegal activities provided damaging information forbes took payment chicago got land deals building contracts veterans hospitals forbes indicted tried jury family neglect divorce october forbes wife formally divorced seattle court house attorney stated forbes overly neglected home life traveling pacific_coast hospital inspection tours forbes said husband cruel treatment caused poor health judge ordered forbes pay month forbes years month year old daughter turned forbes divorce proceedings took place congressional investigation corruption held secret public divorce final trial conviction prison sentence forbes prosecuted convicted conspiracy fined sentenced prison term years prison march served year months days federal forbes prisoner number entering prison forbes said don suppose prison pleasant place shall try best forbes appealed trial chicago upheld conviction prison release november forbes released stated release sure legacy said prove discovered article released prison effort president forbes wrote article published december alleged cabinet known ohio gang claimed found picking bills scattered office floor smith aide president attorney general helped smith pick money floor smith told money forbes said ability buy rampant atlanta federal prisons attorney general forbes stated personal physician forbes blanket statement president way scandals forbes claimed president excessively loyal friends fault poker game white house forbes said remove fine imposed prize fighter released december publication article forbes testified grand jury kansas_city concerned statement article alleged easily obtained forbes stated article warden turn allowed purchase readily available prison forbes lengthy hour testimony grand jury said sworn secrecy statement press illness death october forbes underwent major operation died age april long illness interred arlington national cemetery survived wife daughter married pennsylvania forbes corruption scandals involving administration books dean new_york new_york isbn new_york privileged characters new_york isbn retrieved march newspapers col led veterans unit new_york_times new_york new_york april parties featured tours forbes charleston west_virginia february forbes divorced wife charges cruelty bee virginia october forbes admitted missouri march government fraud charge missouri january magazines time april retrieved april online seven ways relative value dollar present retrieved november administration veterans affairs excluding retrieved april scandal retrieved april index kansas retrieved november | Charles R. Forbes | History | World history | Historical figures: politicians |
26574_RomanDmowski | august january polish politician statesman founder chief right wing polish political movement saw aggressive polish territories controlled major threat polish culture advocated degree accommodation power poland russian_empire favored establishment polish independence means supported policies favorable polish middle class world war paris prominent spokesman allies polish aspirations principal figure instrumental postwar restoration poland independent existence official political power brief period minister foreign affairs influential polish politicians time controversial personality life believed polish speaking roman catholic good pole thinking minorities vocally anti semitic attempted emulate italian remains prototype polish right wing nationalism called father polish nationalism life chief opponent polish military political leader vision poland multinational federation early life born august warsaw congress poland land russian_empire father road construction worker later entrepreneur attended schools warsaw studying biology graduated student active active opposing socialist activists organized student street demonstration 100th anniversary polish constitution imprisoned russian authorities months developing writer publicist publishing political literary critique close friends mentor april founded leader november year sentenced exile went soon afterward early austria-hungary modern ukraine known poles began publish new magazine polish review founded serve political party lobby group underground organization unite poles espoused views disciplined committed political group founded group resided france britain travelled brazil took residence austrian partition poland published book thoughts modern pole nationalist manifesto european history opposed revolutionary means fighting preferring political struggle aimed independence increased autonomy outbreak russo japanese war met colonel japanese military sweden spy master japanese intelligence activities march reluctant collaborate japanese agreed proposal polish soldiers encouraged defect travelled tokyo work details time successful effort prevent japanese aiding rival polish political activist wanted assistance planned insurrection poland felt doomed failure moved warsaw russian partition poland continued play growing role faction russian revolution favoured operation imperial russian authorities welcomed october manifesto stepping stone road renewed polish autonomy revolt june acting orders opposed uprising led course june days uprising known miniature civil war result elections legislative assembly late russian empire national democrats won seats allotted poland elected deputy second beginning february president polish caucus seen conservative despite polish caucus leader influence russian polish deputies time receptive russian particularly warming idea poland russia common future particularly germany common enemy light regarded russian cultural felt strong russia acceptable strong germany view russian policy succeed poles germans far successful policies explained views book germany russia published universally popular attitude resigned deputy mandate focus internal political struggle lost election fourth socialist politician left won support jewish vote viewed personal insult exchange organized successful boycott jewish businesses poland world war praised grand duke nicholas manifesto polish nation august assured polish subjects greater autonomy congress poland war austrian provinces east province prussia annexed austria-hungary defeated subsequent attempts russians commitments lines grand duke nicholas manifesto met elusive answers nonetheless pro russian anti german propaganda succeeded frustrating plans causing anti russian uprising bolstered position important polish political figure international scene especially triple november active members increasingly convinced russia impending defeat decided support cause polish independence abroad campaign behalf poland capitals western allies lobbying efforts friends included opinion makers british journalist particular successful france favorable impression public opinion gave series lecture cambridge_university impressed local faculty given honorary doctorate august paris created new aimed rebuilding polish state year published expense soon distributed numerous english speaking diplomats vocal critic campaigned creation number slavic states including hungarians place polish political community opposed supported germany austria-hungary including supporters vague german proposal borders germany promised create world war secret actually planning strip square kilometers german colonization removal polish population laid plan borders created polish state include upper south strip september year recognized french legitimate government poland british americans enthusiastic likewise recognized poland government year later americans refused provide backing regarded excessive territorial claims line american president reported saw washington asked define poland understood presented map claimed large earth wilson objections stemmed dislike personally british diplomat stated clever man clever men logical political theories hate logic persistent calculated drive everybody mad area objection remarks speech delivered dinner organized writer began words religion came jesus christ murdered jews british prime minister criticized committee saw result representation jewish interests refused admit single polish jew despite support proposal number american british jewish organizations campaigned war governments recognizing leading critic historian sir jew served resident expert poland war claimed personally offended remarks fought hard british recognition gang turn experiences time convinced existence international conspiracy poland hostile party world war end world war governments claimed legitimate governments poland paris warsaw end rival claims composer jan met men persuaded reluctantly join forces men needed possession poland war pole fought austrians central powers russians allies newly formed polish needed arms allies better suited persuade allies deliver french planning send general loyal poland fear aside differences civil war break partisans successful working compromise represent poland paris peace conference serve provisional president poland supporters accepted compromise january partisans led attempted failed coup polish delegate paris peace conference versailles treaty exerted substantial influence treaty favorable decisions poland january met time hour presentation delivered english french described brilliant meeting stated little interest laying claim areas ukraine lithuania poland longer polish majority time strongly pressed return polish territories polish speaking taken prussia poland admitted purely historical point view polish claims entirely strong claimed poland economic grounds especially coal fields claimed german statistics lied number ethnic poles living eastern germany poles educated highly nation strong sense men progressive ideas addition strong backing french wanted send poland danzig germany modern poland intention french create territorial proposal created opposition germans british americans finally sent poland april land opposed annoying allies suggested care danzig issue regard lithuania didn view having strong national identity viewed social organization tribal areas lithuania polish minorities claimed grounds self determination areas polish minorities poles act influence northern lithuania solid lithuanian majority willing initial plans lithuania involved giving autonomy polish state caused disputes lithuanian delegation paris regard austrian province claimed local incapable ruling required influence polish leadership addition wished acquire oil fields support lackluster regions opposed proposal alliance federation allied powers french supported polish claims end actual fighting ground decisions diplomats paris decided region poland french aspirations region instead supported claims czechoslovakia long time praised model national restoration face despite dispute czech political leaders opinion czech people remained positive forever political opponent favored called national state state citizens speak polish faith vision poland based historical state existed dynasty hoped recreate multinational federation federation vision earlier polish kingdom ruled dynasty believed wide definition polish citizenship peoples different languages cultures united common loyalty polish state regarded views dangerous nonsense felt presence large number ethnic minorities undermine security polish state paris peace conference argued minority rights treaty forced poland allies disappointed treaty versailles partly strongly opposed minority rights treaty imposed poland partly wanted german polish border somewhat farther west versailles allowed blamed claimed international jewish conspiracy life maintained british prime minister syndicate german jewish poland considered unfavorable frontier germany relations poor found arrogant consistent advocate ruling polish claims west east offended ignorance polish affairs particular enraged lack knowledge river traffic called agent jews turn claimed poland deserved fate later life deputy legislative attended single session seeing chaotic exert influence spent year paris lung infection algeria reorganized new party polish soviet war member vocal critic policies aftermath war polish eastern borders similar somewhat smaller known line time came write polish constitution early 1920s national democrats insisted weak presidency strong legislative branch convinced president saw weak executive mandate best way rival constitution outline government weak executive branch friend elected president seen having elected support parties representing national minorities notable backing polish jewish politician election national democrats started major campaign jewish president elected foreigners subsequently national democratic supporter painter assassinated minister foreign affairs october december government year received government aftermath coup état founded find leader displaced new younger politicians founded kept publishing newspaper articles books declining health retired politics section youth wing found taste broke away found radical known polish acronym major campaign series political attacks alleged associates president death previously leaning ancestor worship returned catholic_church weakening health moved village near died january buried cemetery warsaw family grave funeral widely attended attendees legacy government official representative attending political outlook theorist nationalism early student years opposed socialism suspicious desired polish independence strong polish state saw socialism policies international idea national years influential european nationalist scientist background preferred logic reason emotion passion told famous pianist music mere noise felt strongly poles abandon considered romantic nationalism useless gestures defiance instead work hard businessmen scientists influenced theories popular western world saw life struggle strong nations dominated weak nations dominated book thoughts modern pole denounced forms polish romantic nationalism traditional polish values sharply criticized idea poland spiritual concept cultural idea instead argued poland merely physical entity needed brought existence pragmatic negotiating considered pointless revolts doomed failure began powers poles needed healthy national guided regarded unrealistic political principles christianity book blamed fall old commonwealth tradition tolerance critical christianity viewed christianity beneficial certain nations necessarily poland later revised earlier view renounced criticism catholicism seeing essential polish identity saw minorities weakening agents nation needed years history poland contested terrain different ideological forces pulled polish nationalists opposite directions represented career deeply disliked stood came impoverished urban background little fondness poland traditional social structure instead favored program felt poles stop looking old polish lithuanian commonwealth held deep contempt instead embrace modern world particular despised old commonwealth multi national structure religious tolerance saw ethnic minorities poland direct threat cultural identity integrity ethnic poland directly competition polish identified argued good citizens allegiance nation middle ground ideal poland ethnic minorities forced success ideas adopted propagated nationalists countries lithuania ukraine contributed disappearance tolerant polish lithuanian identity admired italian summer wrote series article italian fascist model helped organize broad modeled italian known anti jewish rhetoric violence later nonetheless tried ensure imitate italian german models anti anti communicated belief international jewish conspiracy aimed poland essay jews war written world war claimed disguise jewish ambition rule world asserted jewish state established palestine serve nucleus jewish world essay accused jews poland dangerous enemy working hand hand germans poland believed polish jews far numerous absorbed polish catholic culture advocated emigration entire jewish population poland solution regarded poland jewish problem time came argue increasing harsh measures jewish minority explicitly suggested killing jews opposed physical violence arguing jewish businesses instead later supplemented separation cultural area anti central element radical nationalist outlook crusade jewish cultural values gained mounting intensity 1930s major violent attacks jews poland german nazis occupied poland mission poland principal problems polish speaking catholics middle class ethnic germans jews remedy perceived problem envisioned policy wealth jews ethnic germans polish catholics able program passed law national democrats frequently organize buy polish boycott campaigns german jewish shops occurred attempted organize total boycott jewish businesses warsaw punishment defeat candidates elections blamed warsaw jewish population life associated jews germans poland principal enemies origins identification stemmed deep anger policies carried german government polish minority imperial period fact jews living disputed german polish territories chosen german culture polish culture opinion jewish community attracted cause polish independence likely ally potential enemies polish state benefit status vocal opponent free masonry feminism recognition life work subject numerous academic articles books noted main sources suppressed era communist poland fall communism poland legacy begun widely recognized bridge named november statue unveiled warsaw led series protests organizations fascist opponent tolerance similar protests plans raise statues memorials commonly delayed achievement independence poland expansion polish national consciousness honoured january polish special legislation document honours founding polish school political realism responsibility shaping polish especially western borders emphasizing firm connection catholicism survival nation rebuilding state awarded state awards order star romania order nassau received doctorate cambridge_university refused awards selected works thoughts modern pole germany russia french translation published title question jews sources decline conservative thought poland polish politics rebuilding state government world war poland coup polish isbn tom isbn roman isbn polish | Roman Dmowski | History | World history | Historical figures: politicians |
26770_WilliamEdington | died october english bishop administrator served bishop winchester death keeper wardrobe treasurer finally chancellor retired royal administration reforms administration particular royal finances wide ranging consequences contributed english military efficiency early stages years war bishop winchester responsible starting extensive rebuilding founding church stands today royal service parents roger near wiltshire claimed educated oxford support patron oxford chancellor royal died entered service friend bishop winchester abilities brought attention king named keeper wardrobe position important wardrobe functioned treasury king campaign edward strongly resisted attempts limit royal king impressed performance treasurer realm position held exceptionally long period years job problems nation financial difficulties treasury great debt heavy demands early stages years war debts king lost public confidence struggled obtain new loans saw need bring royal expenditure oversight controlling king use resources edward resented greatly simply attempting budget revenues expenses early largely achieved testimony capabilities energy administrator named chancellor post held retirement national scene possibly health reasons career held ecclesiastical education oxford held succession finally hampshire master winchester king eager reward capable servant given lincoln held salisbury level unusual time greatest came papal appointment king request winchester richest england considered second milan monks winchester elected number ruled consecrated bishop necessarily absent relatively short distance westminster winchester entirely detached episcopal duties source extensive initiated wide ranging building works nave cathedral founded birthplace order prayers said parents brother demolished church stands good example transition decorated perpendicular style church building final sign royal gratitude elected archbishop canterbury declined grounds failing health months later october died buried seen chapel built nave | William Edington | History | World history | Historical figures: politicians |
26861_CheGuevara | spanish pronunciation june october commonly known simply argentine revolutionary physician author guerrilla leader diplomat military theorist major figure cuban revolution stylized symbol rebellion global insignia popular culture young medical student traveled south_america poverty hunger disease witnessed burgeoning desire help saw capitalist exploitation latin_america united_states prompted involvement guatemala social reforms president eventual cia assisted overthrow behest solidified political ideology later mexico_city met joined 26th july movement sailed cuba aboard yacht intention cuban dictator soon rose prominence insurgents promoted second command played pivotal role victorious year guerrilla campaign deposed regime following cuban revolution performed number key roles new government included reviewing appeals firing squads convicted war criminals revolutionary land reform minister industries helping successful nationwide literacy campaign serving national bank president director cuba armed forces traversing globe diplomat behalf cuban socialism positions allowed play central role training militia forces repelled bringing soviet nuclear armed missiles cuba precipitated cuban missile crisis additionally prolific writer composing seminal manual guerrilla warfare best selling memoir youthful continental motorcycle journey experiences studying led world dependence result monopoly capitalism remedy world revolution left cuba revolution abroad unsuccessfully later captured cia assisted forces executed remains revered historical figure collective imagination multitude biographies memoirs essays documentaries songs films result perceived poetic class struggle desire create consciousness new man driven moral material incentives evolved icon leftist inspired movements time magazine named influential people 20th century photograph titled shown cited famous photograph world early life born wife june argentina eldest children aristocratic argentine family spanish including irish descent accordance flexibility allowed spanish naming customs legal appear lynch accompanying referring restless nature father declared thing note son veins flowed blood irish rebels early life called developed affinity poor growing family leftist introduced wide spectrum political perspectives boy father staunch supporter republicans spanish civil war hosted veterans conflict home despite suffering bouts acute life excelled athlete enjoying swimming football golf shooting avid rugby union player played fly half rugby playing earned nickname raging mother surname aggressive style play intellectual literary interests learned chess father began participating local tournaments age life passionate poetry especially memory home contained books allowed enthusiastic eclectic reader interests including additionally enjoyed works friedrich grew older developed interest latin american writers authors ideas concepts definitions influential intellectuals included composing sketches aristotle examining love patriotism society idea death ideas fascinated quoted variety topics dreams complex favorite subjects school included philosophy mathematics engineering political science history years later february cia biographical personality report note wide range academic interests intellect describing read adding fairly intellectual latino motorcycle journey entered study medicine hunger explore world led collegiate pursuits long introspective journeys fundamentally change way viewed contemporary economic conditions latin_america expedition kilometer solo trip rural provinces northern argentina bicycle installed small engine followed month kilometer continental motorcycle trek south_america took year studies embark friend final goal spending weeks san colony peru banks chile found enraged working conditions miners copper moved overnight encounter persecuted communist couple blanket describing flesh blood victims capitalist exploitation additionally way high struck crushing poverty remote rural areas peasant farmers worked small plots land owned wealthy later journey especially impressed living colony stating highest forms human solidarity loyalty arise lonely desperate people notes taken trip write account titled later new_york_times best seller adapted award winning film journey took argentina chile peru ecuador colombia venezuela panama miami florida days returning home buenos_aires end trip came view latin_america collection separate nations single entity requiring continent wide liberation strategy conception united sharing common latino heritage theme prominently later revolutionary activities returning argentina completed studies received medical degree june making officially later remarked travels latin_america came close contact poverty hunger disease inability treat child lack money provoked continual hunger punishment leads father accept loss son accident experiences cites convincing order help people needed leave realm medicine consider political arena armed struggle guatemala july set time peru ecuador panama costa_rica nicaragua honduras el_salvador december leaving guatemala sent update costa_rica letter speaks traversing dominion journey convinced company capitalist system terrible affirmed carried aggressive tone adopted order conservative relatives ends swearing image recently deceased rest later month arrived guatemala president headed elected government land reform initiatives attempting end system accomplish president enacted major land reform program portions large land holdings peasants biggest land owner affected reforms government taken acres land pleased road nation heading decided settle guatemala perfect accomplish necessary order true revolutionary sought economist connected politically member left leaning popular introduced number high level officials government established contact group cuban linked july attack period acquired famous nickname frequent use argentine casual speech filler attention similarly canadian phrase time guatemala helped central american provided food lodging discussed travels study russia china dedicated poem shipment infantry light artillery weapons dispatched communist czechoslovakia arrived result united_states government tasked president remove power cia operation code named responded guatemala anti propaganda radio dropped began bombing raids unmarked united_states sponsored force refugees mercenaries headed help remove government impact actions subsequent events late june came conclusion resistance giant north futile resigned allowed cia assisted forces march establish military days later july elect president consequently regime consolidated power rounding hundreds suspected communists executed hundreds prisoners crushing previously labor unions restoring previous land holdings eager fight behalf joined armed militia organized purpose frustrated group soon returned medical duties following coup volunteered fight soon took refuge told foreign supporters leave country repeated calls resist noted supporters coup marked murder arrested sought protection inside argentine remained received safe conduct pass weeks later way mexico overthrow regime establishment right wing dictatorship cemented view united_states power oppose attempt destroy government sought inequality endemic latin_america developing countries speaking coup stated latin american revolutionary democracy failed result cold aggression carried united_states visible head secretary state man rare coincidence attorney conviction achieved armed struggle defended armed populace way conditions strengthened wrote later guatemala finally convinced necessity armed struggle taking initiative time left sure mexico_city preparation arrived mexico_city september worked section hospital mexico addition gave lectures medicine worked news photographer wife notes memoir life considered going work doctor africa continued deeply troubled poverty instance describes obsession elderly treating remarking saw representative forgotten exploited class later found poem dedicated old woman containing promise fight better world better life poor exploited time renewed friendship cuban met guatemala june introduced subsequently introduced older brother revolutionary leader formed 26th july movement plotting overthrow dictatorship long conversation night meeting concluded cuban cause searching signed member july movement despite contrasting personalities point began foster dual biographer revolutionary friendship change world result coinciding commitment anti point life deemed installed supported regimes world vein considered puppet strings needed cutting planned group combat participated military training members movement key portion training involved learning hit run tactics guerrilla warfare underwent hour marches mountains rivers dense learning procedures ambush quick retreat start prize student training scoring highest tests given end course called best guerrilla instructor general married mexico september embarking plan assist liberation cuba cuban revolution invasion warfare step revolutionary plan assault cuba mexico old cabin cruiser set cuba november attacked military soon landing men killed attack executed capture found initial bloody confrontation laid medical supplies picked box ammunition dropped fleeing proving symbolic moment life small band revolutionaries survived group fighting force deep mountains received support urban guerrilla network 26th july movement local group withdrawn sierra world wondered alive dead early interview appeared new_york_times article presented lasting mythical image present interview coming months began realize importance media struggle supplies morale diminished bites resulted sized body considered painful days war time living hidden poor farmers sierra mountains discovered schools electricity minimal access healthcare percent adults war continued integral rebel army convinced diplomacy patience set factories grenades built bread taught new recruits tactics organized schools teach read write established health workshops teach military tactics newspaper information man years later dubbed brain point promoted commander second army column second command harsh shot punished known send squads track seeking result feared brutality guerrilla campaign responsible summary execution number men accused spies diaries described execution peasant army guide admitted treason discovered accepted promise thousand repeatedly giving away rebel position attack cuban air force information allowed army burn homes peasants sympathetic revolution request end life quickly stepped forward shot head writing situation uncomfortable people ended problem giving shot pistol right brain exit right temporal lobe scientific matter fact description suggested biographer remarkable detachment violence point war later published literary account incident titled death traitor betrayal pre execution request revolution care children revolutionary redemption sacrifice maintained demanding harsh disposition viewed role commander teacher entertaining men breaks engagements readings likes spanish lyric poets role inspired principle literacy borders ensured rebel fighters daily time teach lived fought read write termed battle ignorance fought command later stated loved spite stern demanding given life commanding officer described intelligent daring leader great moral authority troops remarked took risks having tendency teenage lieutenant recounts actions diary noting behavior combat brought admiration enemy occasion recounts time wounded battle stating ran bullets threw shoulder got guards didn dare fire later told great impression saw run pistol stuck belt ignoring danger didn dare shoot instrumental creating clandestine radio station february broadcast news cuban people statements 26th july movement provided communication growing number rebel columns island apparently inspired create station observing effectiveness cia supplied radio guatemala government quell rebellion cuban government troops began executing rebel prisoners spot regularly rounded tortured shot civilians tactic intimidation march continued atrocities carried forces led united_states announce stop selling arms cuban government late july played critical role column halt force men called general plan destroy forces years later major analyze describe tactical appreciation battle brilliant time expert leading hit run tactics army fading countryside army counterattack war extended led new column fighters dispatched westward final push havana travelling foot embarked difficult week march travelling night avoid ambush eating days closing days december task cut island half taking province matter days executed series brilliant tactical victories gave control province capital city directed suicide squad attack final decisive military victory revolution weeks leading times men completely surrounded overrun eventual victory despite outnumbered remains view observers remarkable tour force modern warfare broadcast reports column taken new year eve contradicted reports heavily controlled national news media stage reported death fighting january learning generals negotiating separate peace boarded plane havana fled dominican_republic amassed fortune following day january entered havana final control capital took days arrive stopped rally support large cities way rolling havana january final death toll years revolutionary fighting people mid january went live summer villa recover violent attack started group debated formed new plans cuba social political economic development addition began write book resting february revolutionary government proclaimed cuban citizen birth recognition role triumph arrived cuba late january told involved woman agreed divorce finalized june married cuban born member 26th july movement living late returned seaside village june honeymoon total ultimately children marriages land reform literacy major political crisis arose captured officials responsible worst repression rebellion dictatorship general command rebel army led introduced territories control 19th century law commonly known sierra law sierra law included death penalty crimes regime supporters revolution revolutionary government extended application republic considered war criminals captured tried revolution according extension supported majority population followed procedure trials held implement portion plan named commander prison month tenure january june charged army consolidating victory revolutionary justice considered war criminals serving post commander reviewed appeals convicted revolutionary tribunal process conducted army officers respected local citizen occasions penalty delivered tribunal death firing squad senior legal advisor argued death penalty justified order prevent citizens taking justice hands happened years earlier anti rebellion biographers note january cuban public mood point survey time showing public approval tribunal process january broadcast united_states narrated featured asking estimated million approved executions met yes thousands estimated killed hands collaborators war criminals sentenced death accused torture physical atrocities newly empowered government carried executions punctuated cries crowds wall biographer describes respect process varying accounts estimated people executed nationwide time death total ranging reference conflicting views exist attitude executions exiled opposition biographers report rituals firing squad organized relate pardoned prisoners acknowledged sides hardened man death penalty summary collective trials way defend revolution execute enemies humanitarian political arguments confirmed february letter buenos_aires states executions firing squads necessity people cuba people ensuring revolutionary justice key early platform establishing land reform immediately success revolution january significant speeches talked social ideas rebel army speech declared main concern new cuban government social justice land brings months later reform law crafted went effect limiting size farms acres holdings limits government peasants acre parcels held state run law stipulated sugar plantations owned foreigners june sent month tour countries morocco egypt syria pakistan india sri_lanka burma thailand indonesia japan yugoslavia greece cities singapore hong_kong away havana allowed appear sympathies troubled united_states july movement members visited indonesian president discuss recent revolution indonesia establish trade relations nations men quickly attracted energy relaxed informal approach shared revolutionary leftist aspirations western spent days japan july participating negotiations aimed expanding cuba trade relations nation visit refused visit lay japan tomb unknown soldier commemorating soldiers lost world war remarking japanese killed millions place stated instead visit hiroshima american military detonated bomb years earlier despite considered president clown bombings visiting hiroshima sent cuba stating order fight better peace look hiroshima return cuba september evident political power government begun land included reform law compensation offers landowners instead offering low interest bonds step united_states alert point affected wealthy mounted campaign land enlisted newly rebel leader anti communist wing 26th july movement joined denouncing communist time dominican dictator offering assistance anti communist legion caribbean training dominican_republic multi national force composed germans greeks right wing mercenaries plotting new regime threats heightened march massive explosions ripped french freighter carrying belgian munitions port antwerp docked havana harbor killed people injured personally providing aid victims cuban leader immediately accused cia act terrorism held state funeral following day victims blast memorial service took famous photograph known perceived threats prompted eliminate counter revolutionaries utilize drastically increase speed land reform implement plan new government agency established administer new reform law quickly important governing body nation serving head capacity minister industries command established person militia help government seize control land supervise distribution later set cooperative farms land confiscated included acres owned united_states corporations months later retaliation president sharply reduced united_states imports cuban sugar cuba main cash crop leading july address workers rally called united_states economic aggression time magazine reporters met time described ing cuba calculation vast high intelligence sense humor land reform primary areas stressed needed national improvement area literacy official literacy rate cuba educational access rural areas lack instructors main determining factors result cuban government behest dubbed year education mobilized volunteers literacy brigades sent countryside construct schools train new teach predominantly peasants read write unlike later economic initiatives campaign remarkable success completion adults taught read write raising national literacy rate accompanying literacy concerned establishing universal access higher education accomplish new regime introduced action universities announcing new commitment told gathered faculty students days education privilege white middle class ended university said paint black worker peasant warned people break doors paint university colors like ideological influence merit suddenly produces change history social thought interprets history understands dynamic future addition predicting satisfy scientific obligation expresses revolutionary concept world interpreted transformed man slave tool environment converts architect destiny advocating cuban policy cited political philosopher ideological inspiration defending political stance remarked truths evident people knowledge useless discuss ought physics biology according practical revolutionaries cuban revolution goal simply fulfill ing laws scientist predictions system professed laws present events cuban revolution independently leaders fully know laws theoretical point view new man bay pigs missile crisis man truly human condition produces compelled physical necessity selling stage acquired additional position finance minister president appointments combined existing position minister industries placed power virtual cuban economy consequence position head central bank duty sign cuban currency custom bear signature instead signed bills solely symbolic act horrified cuban financial sector signaled money class brought long time friend later remarked day signed bills literally knocked props widespread belief money sacred effort eliminate social cuba new leadership moved swiftly transform political economic base country factories banks businesses attempting ensure affordable housing healthcare employment order genuine transformation consciousness root believed structural changes accompanied conversion people social relations values believing attitudes cuba race women manual labor product island outdated past urged individuals view equals values termed new man hoped new man ultimately cooperative hard working gender blind non anti accomplish emphasized wanted use state emphasize qualities self sacrifice time unity equality freedom new desired economic goal new man coincided wealth economic inequality nationwide elimination material incentives favor moral ones negatively viewed capitalism contest wolves win cost desired creation new man woman continually stressed socialist economy worth effort sacrifice risks war destruction ends encouraging greed individual ambition expense collective spirit primary goal reform individual consciousness values produce better workers citizens view cuba new man able overcome uniquely characteristic individuals capitalist societies promote concept new man government created series party dominated institutions mechanisms levels society included organizations labor groups youth leagues women groups community centers houses culture promote state sponsored art music literature educational mass media artistic community based facilities utilized government official socialist ideology describing new method development stated great difference free enterprise development revolutionary development wealth concentrated hands fortunate friends government best dealers wealth people integral sense unity individual mass believed volunteer work display led example working ministry job construction cutting sugar cane day known working hours stretch calling meetings midnight eating run behavior new program moral incentives worker required meet produce certain quantity goods replacement pay increases abolished workers exceeded received certificate workers failed meet given pay cut defended personal philosophy motivation work stating matter pounds meat able eat times year beach ornaments abroad able buy current salary matters individual feels complete internal responsibility face loss commercial connections western states tried replace closer commercial relationships states visiting number states signing trade agreements end visited czechoslovakia soviet_union north_korea hungary signed instance trade agreement december agreements helped cuba economy certain degree disadvantage growing economic met later known assigned interpreter years later join killed merits economic principles programs unsuccessful program moral incentives workers caused rapid drop productivity rapid rise decades later director early ally turned critic deputy accuse ignorant elementary economic principles reference collective vision reporter interviewed twice time remarked opining sense like early saint taking refuge desert purity faith human nature april cuban invaded cuba bay pigs invasion play key role fighting day invasion warship carrying marines faked invasion west_coast del drew forces commanded region historians share credit victory director instruction cuba armed forces time author explanation cuban victory assigns partial credit stating revolutionaries won head charge militia training program preparing men women war deployment suffered bullet grazing cheek pistol fell accidentally discharged august economic conference sent note gratitude united_states president deputy assistant secretary state read thanks bay pigs invasion revolution stronger response united_states treasury secretary presenting ratification meeting attacked united_states claim democracy stating system compatible financial discrimination blacks continued speaking persecution view drove scientists like posts deprived world years voice sent deaths protests shocked world ended remarks united_states interested real reforms experts talk reform prefer safe subject like better water supply short prepare revolution toilets practically architect soviet cuban relationship played key role bringing cuba soviet nuclear armed missiles precipitated cuban missile crisis october brought world brink nuclear war weeks crisis interview british communist newspaper perceived soviet betrayal told correspondent missiles cuban control fired incident later reiterated cause socialist liberation global aggression ultimately worth possibility millions atomic war victims missile crisis convinced world united_states soviet_union cuba global strategies afterward denounced soviets frequently denounced americans international diplomacy december emerged revolutionary statesman world stature traveled new_york_city head cuban delegation speak united nations december hour long address criticized inability confront brutal policy south_africa asking united nations stop denounced united_states policy black population stating kill children daily color skin let murderers blacks remain free protecting furthermore black population demand legitimate rights free men consider guardians freedom ended speech reciting second declaration havana latin_america family million brothers suffer epic declared written hungry indian masses peasants land exploited workers progressive masses conflict struggle masses ideas carried forth previously considered weak flock flock asserted yankee monopoly capitalism saw hour pronounced anonymous mass begin write history blood reclaim rights laughed years closed remarks general_assembly wave anger sweep lands latin_america labor masses turn wheel history time awakening long sleep subjected later learned failed attempts life cuban stop complex tried break arrival seven inch hunting knife later address fired initiated boat united nations headquarters missed target commented incidents stating better killed woman knife man gun adding wave cigar explosion given thing flavor new_york appeared cbs sunday news program face nation met wide range people united_states senator associates expressed admiration declaring revolutionary men country right reading statement crowd ballroom december left new_york paris france embarked month world tour included visits north_korea algeria guinea stops ireland prague ireland embraced irish heritage celebrating day wrote father visit stating green ireland ancestors found television station came ask lynch case horse thieves like didn voyage wrote letter editor weekly later retitled socialism man cuba outlined treatise summons creation new consciousness new status work new role individual laid reasoning anti capitalist sentiments stating laws capitalism blind invisible majority act individual thinking sees seemingly infinite horizon painted capitalist draw lesson example true possibilities success poverty suffering required emergence accumulation fortune magnitude left picture possible people general ended essay declaring true revolutionary guided great feeling love revolutionaries day love living humanity transformed acts serve examples moving force genesis relied fact believed example cuban revolution spiritual borders soviets china algeria february turned public appearance international stage delivered speech economic asian solidarity specified moral duty socialist countries accusing exploiting western countries proceeded outline number measures said communist countries implement order accomplish defeat having criticized soviet_union primary financial cuba public manner returned cuba march reception havana airport revealed public speech come view led west soviet_union east strongly supported communist vietnam war urged peoples developing countries arms create soviets popular intellectuals artists western european left lost faith soviet_union condemnation revolution inspired young radical students united_states societal change coincidence views chinese communist leadership increasingly problematic cuba nation economy dependent soviet_union early days cuban revolution considered advocate strategy latin_america plan rapid cuba compared china great leap forward weary opposition soviet conditions recommendations measures saw necessary described corrupt pre private writings time released displays growing criticism soviet political economy believing soviets forgotten led range soviet practices including saw attempt air brush inherent violence class struggle integral transition capitalism socialism dangerous policy peaceful existence united_states failure push change consciousness idea work attempt socialist economy wanted complete elimination money interest production market economy relationships conditions soviets argued disappear world communism achieved approach criticized soviet manual political economy correctly predicting ussr abolish law value desired eventually return capitalism weeks speech return cuba dropped public life vanished altogether whereabouts great mystery cuba generally regarded second power disappearance variously attributed failure cuban scheme advocated minister industries pressure exerted soviet officials pro chinese communist stance sino soviet split differences pragmatic cuba economic development ideological line pressed international speculation fate stated june people informed wished let know rumors spread inside outside cuba missing whereabouts october publicly revealed letter written seven months earlier later titled farewell letter letter reaffirmed enduring solidarity cuban revolution declared intention leave cuba fight revolutionary cause abroad additionally resigned positions cuban government communist party renounced honorary cuban citizenship early went africa offer knowledge experience guerrilla ongoing conflict according president thought africa weak link enormous revolutionary potential egyptian president relations visit saw plan fight warned figure doomed failure despite warning traveled alias led cuban operation support movement emerged ongoing crisis second command cuban arrived april contingent approximately joined soon afterward time collaborated guerrilla leader helped supporters overthrown president lead unsuccessful revolt months earlier admirer late declared murder lesson limited knowledge local languages assigned teenage interpreter course seven months grew admire hard working showed respect black people whites soon disillusioned poor discipline troops later dismissed stating leads believe man hour additional obstacle white south african mercenaries led league cuban cia worked movements base camp mountains near village lake southeast able monitor communications pre attacks supply lines tried conceal presence united_states government knew location activities incoming outgoing equipment aboard private floating listening post continuously cruised indian_ocean purpose aim export revolution instructing local fighters ideology theory strategies guerrilla warfare diary book cites incompetence rebels key reasons revolt failure later year november suffering acute seven months frustration inactivity left cuban survivors man column planned send wounded cuba fight death revolutionary example urged comrades sent moment reluctantly agreed leave africa day night forces quietly took base camp burned destroyed threw weapons lake crossing border night traveling land speaking experience months later concluded left fight death human element failed fight leaders corrupt word declared liberate country want fight weeks later wrote preface diary kept venture began history failure reluctant return cuba public farewell letter letter intended revealed case death severed ties order devote revolution world result spent months living prague time compiled memoirs experience wrote drafts books philosophy economics prepared secretly traveled cuba visit wife write letter children read death ended instructing capable feeling deeply injustice committed world beautiful quality revolutionary late location public knowledge representatives independence movement reported met late offer aid revolutionary project offer ultimately rejected speech rally havana acting minister armed forces major announced serving revolution latin_america departed altered appearance beard hair dying grey november secretly arrived flight false posing middle aged businessman working days arrival left rural south east region country form guerrilla army base camp located dry forest remote region training camp valley proved hazardous little accomplished way building guerrilla army argentine born east german operative better known installed primary agent guerrilla force numbering men operating equipped scored number early successes army regulars difficult terrain mountainous region early months result units winning skirmishes troops spring summer government began true size guerrilla force august managed eliminate guerrilla groups violent battle reportedly killing leaders researchers plan revolution failed array reasons expected deal military poorly trained equipped unaware united_states government sent team cia aid anti insurrection effort trained advised supplied including recently organized elite battalion trained jungle warfare set camp small settlement close location expected assistance cooperation local receive receive support communist_party leadership oriented moscow havana diary captured death wrote characterized stupid expected remain radio contact havana radio provided cuba faulty unable communicate leaving isolated stranded addition known preference confrontation compromise previously surfaced guerrilla warfare campaign cuba contributed inability develop successful working relationships local rebel leaders tendency existed cuba kept check timely guidance end result unable attract inhabitants local area join militia months attempted recruitment inhabitants willingly informed authorities military movements area near end venture wrote diary peasants help turning capture death cuban exile turned operative advised troops hunt addition documentary enemy enemy nazi war criminal advised possibly helped cia eventual capture october informant location guerrilla morning october encircled area battalions numbering soldiers advanced triggering battle wounded taken prisoner leading detachment biographer reports account approached twice wounded gun rendered useless threw arms surrender shouted soldiers shoot worth alive dead tied taken dilapidated mud nearby village evening october half day refused interrogated officers speak quietly soldiers soldiers helicopter pilot named describes looking according shot right hair dirt clothes feet covered rough leather despite appearance recounts held head high looked straight eyes asked smoke states took pity gave small bag tobacco pipe thanked later night october despite having hands tied kicked army officer named wall officer entered tried pipe mouth smoking instance defiance face rear admiral attempted question execution following morning october asked school teacher village year old woman named later state found looking man soft ironic conversation found unable look eye gaze piercing short conversation pointed poor condition stating anti expect students educated government officials drive mercedes cars declaring fighting later morning october president ordered killed order relayed unit holding despite united_states government desire taken panama interrogation volunteered kill alcoholic year old sergeant army personally requested shoot friends mario killed earlier band bullet wounds appear consistent story government planned release public ordered shoot head aim carefully appear killed action clash army captain command army company captured said reasons ordered immediate execution possibility escape prison drama regard public trial adverse publicity happen minutes killed attempted question whereabouts guerrilla fighters currently large continued remain silent assisted soldiers helped feet took outside parade soldiers posed photo opportunity soldier took photograph soldiers standing alongside little later asked soldiers guarding thinking replied thinking revolution minutes later entered shoot reportedly said know come kill shoot going kill man pointed self loading opened fire hitting arms legs ground apparently biting avoid crying fired burst fatally wounding chest pronounced dead local time according shot times included times legs right shoulder arm chest throat months earlier public declaration wrote stating death surprise let welcome provided battle cry reached receptive ear hand extended weapons post execution memorial execution body landing helicopter flown nearby photographs taken lying concrete slab laundry room witnesses called confirm identity key british journalist witness met alive display hundreds local residents filed past body corpse considered represent christ like locks hair divine relics comparisons extended english art critic weeks later seeing post photographs observed resembled famous paintings dead christ present body arrived including described scene november exclusive memorandum dated october united_states president called decision kill stupid standpoint execution took personal items including master continued wear years later showing reporters ensuing years military doctor hands army officers transferred body undisclosed location refused reveal remains buried cremated hands preserved sent buenos_aires identification file argentine police later sent cuba october publicly acknowledged dead proclaimed days public mourning cuba october addressed crowd million havana plaza spoke character revolutionary closed eulogy wish express want men future generations let like wish want children educated want educated spirit want model man belong times future depths heart model single stain conduct single stain action removed captured word hand written diary collection personal poetry short story authored young communist guerrilla learns overcome fears diary documented events guerrilla campaign entry november shortly arrival farm dated october day capture diary tells forced begin operations prematurely discovery explains decision divide column units subsequently unable establish contact describes overall unsuccessful venture records rift resulted having significantly fewer soldiers originally expected shows great deal difficulty recruiting local populace partly guerrilla group learned unaware local language actually language campaign drew unexpected close increasingly ill suffered bouts carried attempt obtain medicine diary quickly translated magazine circulated world additional diaries existence israel reyes alias reyes rodriguez reveals additional aspects events french intellectual captured april gave interview prison august enlarged circumstances capture lived band short time said view victims forest eaten jungle described situation men suffered lack water absence shoes possessed blankets men recounts suffering illness caused hands feet swell flesh point fingers hands described optimistic future latin_america despite futile situation remarked resigned die knowledge death sort renaissance noting perceived death promise rebirth ritual renewal certain extent belief resurrection came true pictures dead circulated circumstances death debated legend began spread demonstrations protest assassination occurred world articles tributes poems written life death rallies support held mexico cairo calcutta population prague lit candles honor passing picture smiling appeared london paris months later riots broke berlin france chicago unrest spread american college campuses young men women wore shirts carried pictures protest marches view military historian months dead alive remains late retired general revealed author revolutionary life corpse lay near result multi national search remains year july team cuban argentine forensic discovered remnants seven bodies mass graves including man hands like government officials later identified body excavated teeth perfectly matched plaster mold teeth cuba prior expedition arrived argentine forensic inspected inside hidden pocket blue jacket dug found small bag pipe tobacco helicopter pilot given small bag tobacco later remarked doubts thought find old bones hearing tobacco doubts october remains fellow combatants laid rest military honors specially built cuban city commanded decisive military victory cuban revolution july government unveiled sealed diaries composed black white photographs event vice minister culture expressed plans publish photographs page later year august working discovered unearthed bodies fellow near town legacy discovery remains activated series associations rebel martyr rogue figure adventure fixed divide current court opinion places viewing rebel brilliant guerrilla philosopher poet warrior warrior threw object mass murderer clothed guise angel action violence terrorist life legacy remain contentious perceived contradictions points life created complex character able pen gun equal skill important revolutionary ambition man liberated committed vision liberation romantic poetic ruthless standing complicated array seemingly opposed qualities secular sympathetic medicine shoot enemies celebrated leader advocated violence enforce philosophy collective good intellectual loved literature refused allow dissent anti radically willing forge poverty new world apocalyptic ashes old finally outspoken anti capitalist image history continues rewritten imagined contends life doctor economist revolutionary banker military ambassador deep political illuminated rise myth allowing invariably roles red communism new saint earth sir devil dreams rich world notable individuals lauded hero example referred inspiration human loves freedom described intellectual complete human age expressed admiration include authors remarked represented idea gallantry adventure supposed goal cause humanity black community philosopher professed world symbol possibilities man leader dead ideas praise reflected political spectrum theorist heroic figure death man century living embodiment principle revolution journalist commented death meant lot countless like time role model albeit impossible went revolutionaries meant fought died beliefs british historian brave sincere determined man narrow end life according thomas convinced virtues violence sake influence good evil grew death took views thomas assessment case failure legend similarly cuban american honest committed revolutionary criticizes fact embraced socialism democratic essence conversely exiled opposition author dismisses praise portrays exiled cuban prisoners expressed similar opinions declared man hatred executed dozens trial claimed possessed mentality cruelty revolution enemies virtue contemporary followers myth describing employed rigid power suppress dissent operating cold killing machine accused disposition cuban revolution possessed total reality blind ideological detractors attempted demonstrate inspired revolutions latin_america practical result reinforcing brutal conflict years research fellow regards creation historical environment referring fearless head strong like figure product martyr latin culture inclined people seek follow miracle workers speculated economic conditions region suited commitment bring justice crushing centuries old describing latin_america plagued referred legendary inequality poverty dysfunctional politics institutions remains national hero cuba image school children begin morning like homeland argentina high schools bear numerous museums dot country unveiled foot bronze statue city birth additionally pray assistance stark contrast remains hated figure cuban exile cuban american community united_states view animosity butcher despite status high contrast graphic face created irish artist universally image found endless array items including shirts hats posters ironically contributing consumer culture despised remains figure specifically political contexts wide ranging popular icon youthful rebellion timeline archival media video footage addressing december public domain footage uploaded video clip interviewed face nation december cbs video clip interviewed visit dublin ireland english translation archives video clip reciting poem english subtitles investigating legend video video clip showing support english subtitles investigating legend video video clip speaking labor english subtitles investigating legend video video clip speaking english subtitles investigating legend video video clip speaking english subtitles investigating legend video video clip interviewed paris speaking french english subtitles interviewed video clip audio recording interviewed abc issues answers english translation narrated march audio clip list english works | Che Guevara | History | World history | Historical figures: politicians |
26978_PieterNuyts | december dutch explorer diplomat politician landmark expedition mapped southern coast australia dutch ambassador japan appointed governor year later controversial figure disastrous handling official duties coupled rumours private fined imprisoned ease strained dutch relations japanese returned mayor chiefly remembered today place names points southern australian coast named voyage early 20th century japanese school textbooks taiwan example typical arrogant western bully early life born town dutch republic merchant wife wealthy protestant immigrants antwerp studying gaining doctorate philosophy returned work father trading company staying famous known met envoy low countries wrote entry stating excellent young man asked write commands god worship parents humble married child antwerp bear children born twins entered service seen rising stars australian expedition ship golden departed amsterdam eldest son aboard standard route east asian headquarters ship continued east mapped southern coast australia albany western australia captain ship named region van highest ranking official ship today areas state south_australia bear names given british navigator later named ambassador japan month completing australian voyage simultaneously appointed governor taiwan ambassador japan travelling capacity court ruler japan time japanese trader based nagasaki frequent business taken group sixteen native japan pose rulers plan grant sovereignty taiwan japan assert rival dutch claims island refused audience dutch failure variously attributed antics travel companions court governor returning unsuccessful mission japan took position governor residence modern day early aims force opening dutch trade china arrived early 17th century goal took chinese trade hostage refused release agreed dutch trading privileges thirty years later son ended reign dutch acquired notoriety governor apparently taking native women bed having translator hide bed interpret talk accused private trade forbidden company rules sources claim officially married native woman time legally married wife unlikely handling relations natives cause concern residents contrasting harsh treatment generous japanese low opinion natives writing simple ignorant people know good evil narrowly escaped death village locals took advantage relaxed atmosphere slaughter guard dutch soldiers spared having left early return incident later justification tenure governor spanish established presence greatly concerned development wrote requesting expedition spanish strongholds letter stressed potential spanish interfere dutch activities trade benefits dutch gain taking north island colonial authorities ignored request took action spanish hostage crisis troubled relations japanese merchants took turn worse tensions boiled merchants trading taiwan long dutch colony established refused pay dutch tolls levied conducting business area saw unfair revenge blamed causing failure japanese embassy ships weapons tolls paid japanese inclined pay taxes affair came head took hostage office demands return ships property safe passage return japan requests granted ruling body son taken japan dutch hostages died prison december japanese era taiwan school history textbooks hostage taking incident portraying typical arrogant western bully japanese trading rights rights native inhabitants japan dutch keen resume lucrative trade japan wake dispute behest japanese authorities japanese court failed decided japan punish saw fit unprecedented step representative extreme official displeasure dutch hierarchy strong desire japanese trade measure upset caused dutch authorities contents letter headquarters amsterdam expressing concern plans send highly paid lawyer draw legal code wonder highly intelligent people perform services quarters witness cases great disadvantage company company draw better resources experienced merchants alert minds held house arrest japanese released sent period passed time mining collection classical latin texts writers write subjects elephant exercises designed display flair high style annoyed dutch authorities spending lavish sums clothing food things foot bill released captivity likely efforts knew serving interpreter unsuccessful japanese embassy returning japan fined dismissed company sent netherlands return returning home country went city birth starting career local administrator settling shortly town spanish eventually rose times mayor twice mayor thanks powerful allies chamber able successfully appeal cancellation fines placed money returned married died year giving birth son called married fourth final wife death died december buried churchyard remained destroyed renovations church funeral discovered collected taxes estates handed authorities son eventually father debts younger arranged posthumous publication father treatise single known copy exists | Pieter Nuyts | History | World history | Historical figures: politicians |
27219_DonChafin | don don june august sheriff west_virginia commander sheriff fierce opponent received hundreds thousands dollars coal operators return violent suppression union notable anti union measures came battle blair mountain organized effort prevent armed miners crossing assembled force thousands local townspeople sheriff deputies national forces successfully prevented advance miners federal troops intervened forced disperse result actions hero operators enemy miners arrested connection sentenced years prison release important figure coal industry moved west_virginia wealthy known figure death early life born june near town present day west_virginia sixth children father sheriff grew town logan related family west_virginia great aunt wife years studied preparatory department taking college courses graduate attended teaching married eventually children survived adulthood years later appointed tax elected sheriff time elected county clerk sheriff sheriff known boss best known citizen authority extended far aspect public life reportedly controlled judge jury county according attorney general west_virginia powerful employed approval vast power attracted attention operators paid unions operators large payments paid expenses sheriff department exact payments unknown special commission ordered governor found received payment year return keeping union estimates bribes paid range high evidence suggests possibility higher figures historian reports annual salary year net worth excess suggesting received bribes annually operators directly paid salary deputies ensuring control department favorable treatment bribes owners result favors stationed deputies railway station guard union organizers suspicion entering county union organizer deputies force leave arrest beat case chief clerk union organizer threatened gun hit head forced leave county incident realizing mistake paid compensation faced consequences actions shooting anti union activities successfully aroused anger officials established record violent unpleasant confrontations union officials outside incident september entered office charleston west_virginia drunk armed vice president local union asked leave responded revolver shot chest caliber pistol later cleared criminal wrongdoing grounds action self defense expressed remorse shooting later remarked happens man carries toy pistol son bitch liable old second shooting incident walked sheriff office logan word shot chest walked blocks bullet lodged chest inches heart incident constituent walked office gun drawn reportedly said don gon shoot dead reached desk pulled pistol said ahead hop hell man left firing shot conflict unions pronounced august september strike beginning led increasing violence southern west_virginia including growing violence led declaration martial law congressional investigation circumstances area began accomplished little miners hero killed august agents steps murder funeral tensions erupted southern west_virginia miners assemble shortly death large group miners began assemble south charleston prepared march south free fellow miners imprisoned martial law decree violent acts path march miners directly causing fear declared armed mob cross prepared stop miners crossed preparations regarded contempt miners took cry hang don sour apple tree leaders miners later testified central aim march kill sheriff don faced oncoming army place plans forming early summer formed small army volunteers composed deputies guards members middle class begun train june established large weapons including machine guns erected slopes august turned fire town logan calling army morning members volunteer army assembled slopes addition land forces established small air force composed rented private owners use reconnaissance initial skirmishes august august forces miners officials managed tensions area convinced miners home recalled troops told defense rights forget miners dispersed attempted arrest group leaders attempt escalated shootout miners died suddenly rebellion clear major battle coming battle reorganized enlarged forces volunteers state arrived join army governor west_virginia helped recruit men join forces sent unofficial national guard unit join governor morgan named colonel national_guard ordered command forces officially passed command army remained popular perception clear battle imminent printed drop miners ordering time disperse effort produced results sides prepared conflict long dropped battle erupted hot warfare served second command helped organize forces day september fighting intensified left lines establish second line defense town logan case miners broke line day equipped pipe bombs tear gas dropped miners inflicted casualties aftermath day september battle ended federal troops general arrived army went home hero eyes coal operators role stopping march operators regarded hero miners placed blame regardless role events remained sheriff battle began round arrest number leaders miners leaders arranged arrested jurisdictions stay hand including official called general miners surrendered jail trials eventually transferred jurisdictions prisoners passed hands incident politics arrest battle went normal work sheriff arrogant believing position involved number illegal ventures including operation increasingly important party celebrity status battle frequently present state capitol attended member west_virginia delegation months later illegal activities led arrest deputies arrested violation act implicated trial tried convicted violation act federal courthouse west_virginia october given maximum sentence years prison ordered pay fine judge case took special precautions protect witnesses potentially violent nature appealed verdict upheld april sent federal atlanta served term prison lost influence political opponents took power release prison moved charleston retained influence lobbying coal industry later life moved purchased number properties including built home lived semi retirement rest life later days trained dogs known wealthiest men familiar figure city suffered heart attacks later life eventually died august hospital surgical procedure legacy house logan known served logan public library years listed national_register_of_historic_places | Don Chafin | History | World history | Historical figures: politicians |
27345_WilliamW.Chapman | august october american politician lawyer oregon iowa born raised virginia served united_states attorney iowa michigan wisconsin territories represented united_states house_of_representatives later immigrated served oregon territorial legislature settling portland helped found newspaper promoted economic interests city involved building near portland fought oregon later years served promoted expansion railroads portland square park downtown portland named built land sold city early life born virginia west_virginia august father died william fourteen time left home earn way educated public schools took job court clerk studying law time reading law earned law license began practice married seven children moved illinois settlers year attorney appointed united_states president united_states attorney iowa formed western section attorney new territory created elected colonel militia moving carved elected non voting delegate united_states house_of_representatives democrat served september october spanning portions fifth sixth congress introduced legislation pre law congress efforts secured iowa land grant acres km2 support common schools congressional report iowa boundary dispute missouri favorable iowa term expired returned iowa relocating served delegate iowa constitutional convention held iowa city led entry iowa union 29th state left iowa traveling oregon trail oregon left arrived november time region jurisdiction united_states settling oregon boundary dispute great_britain previous year oregon settled relocated salem learned court went california brief time success gold fields returning oregon accompanied newly appointed governor territory return trip oregon elected session later representing legislature lower house legislature finished session moved portland downstream salem later took trip san_francisco california recruited portland start newspaper purchased newspaper moved assets paper portland began publishing weekly newspaper portland served publisher founder gave paper assets gold hunter start paper purchased land portland cleared built home site portland promoter city helped built ensure city commercial center oregon practiced law october held contempt court justice ordered sent jail county seat days went jail order revoked replaced court justice accused lawyers left portland engaged cattle keeping portland law practice served lieutenant colonel militia fought native americans war returned moving eugene appointed surveyor general oregon served returned portland left federal government position opposition election abraham_lincoln president oregon entered union 33rd state later years returning portland built home 12th jefferson streets downtown portland returned practice law worked secure portland economic future promoting construction railroad line california link rail line started companies goal creating railroad connecting portland railroad proposed line traveled columbia river gorge oregon travel southeast salt_lake_city utah linking line returned legislature representing democrat legislature worked government purchase operate large steam mouth vessel pilot ships improved maritime commerce portland sold blocks land downtown fourth avenues main street died portland october age buried lone fir cemetery city portland named honor square parks square named honor blocks purchased square contains spanish american war soldier monument erected wrote editorial pleading monument war june monument includes statue soldier dressed spanish sculpted granite base inscribed roman indicating base received october monument dedicated memorial day final cost monument paid donations following scott plea monument contains donated found buried beach near noted sides american civil war drinking fountain square donated city 2nd fountain design dedicated september | William W. Chapman | History | World history | Historical figures: politicians |
27396_RanulfFlambard | september medieval durham influential government minister king england son priest normandy nickname means torch bearer referred personality started career king william england probably compilation book keeper king seal death william chose serve new king england continued hold king seal involved financial administration kingdom quickly novel methods raising revenue given custody number vacant ecclesiastical offices point sixteen vacant duties led considered chief england reign supervised construction stone bridge london oversaw construction king hall westminster rewarded durham death imprisoned tower london successor convenient financial reign prisoner escape tower went exile henry older brother duke normandy leading advisor robert assisted unsuccessful invasion england attempt henry throne brothers reconciled restored office spent years normandy returning henry defeated robert battle subsequently retired political life occasional appearances public remained active ecclesiastical affairs attending councils working defend rights early life norman son parish priest diocese probably born close died originally worked soon entered king william half brother stood intelligence good looks nickname means torch bearer flame given high spirited personality medieval chronicler records gave nickname robert resented fact low birth ordered nobility archbishop canterbury told pope nickname came cruelty likened consuming flame went claim educated base parasites court acquired reputation able administrator helped increase royal revenues appears played important compilation survey main project book gives profession clerk records holding land number counties death old king chaplain served sources probably meant formally educated liberal arts work administrator required knowledge latin served keeper king seal traveling thames estuary seal captured pirates thinking quickly prevented capture seal throwing seal sea served single genuine charter writ william implies leading servant died lands split elder son received normandy son received england chose serve england work death held diocese salisbury early reign held offices dean hampshire london lincoln keeper king seal charge royal usually described chaplain called treasurer times role given title william calls manager kingdom reduced number serving church replacing died kept revenues gone missing rebuild church medieval sources claim rebuilding church demolished church replacing nearby chief financial administrator bore chronicler efforts increase royal revenues attempts increase efficiency collection rate taxation created new methods raising money new measures revenue collection came english militia assembled order fight normandy king brother men assembled instead sending normandy dismissed collecting shillings man given district maintenance spent money mercenaries actively pressed lawsuits including bringing suit day archbishop_of_canterbury innovation attempt collect relief like relief death overlord tenants church lands church office changed hands attempt came death king sent free tenants bishop setting relief owed king attempt repeated administered king large proportion vacant ecclesiastical offices personally managed sixteen eventually obtained wealthy durham consecrated june death previous bishop early managed avoid giving profession obedience thomas archbishop york predecessor william medieval chronicler accused paying pounds given ecclesiastical jurisdiction predecessors bishops exercised short time accession henry jurisdiction areas transferred diocese york suggested england chief held title clear power extensive roger salisbury following reign ran government england fighting normandy raising money issuing judging court cases william describing financial efforts said skinned rich ground poor swept men net medieval chronicler said planned revise survey england certainly book planned use revised survey excess holdings certain planned carried worked concert carrying royal occasion bishop lincoln lands taxes occasion ordered bishop abbey received custody church worked men considered historians barons signs administration resident justices counties held courts king justices probably hear pleas reserved crown supervised construction projects management stone bridge london constructed built wall white tower london inner ward new hall westminster built outside walls surviving started building church granted death church confiscated building work ceased current church date construction work henry succession king henry new king imprisoned tower london august charges allowed bishop escape february prison person escape popular legend represents bishop descending window cell rope friends smuggled wine gave wine guards drunk asleep climbed rope escape friends arranged ship transport bishop treasure bishop elderly mother normandy took refuge english channel henry brother duke principal advisors king henry lands new deposed archbishop_of_canterbury arranged trial papal court papal decree issued robert advisor pressed duke dispute henry claim crown england historian says provide strategic vision energy lacked historians agreed arrival catalyst ability mount invasion charge organizing transport duke invasion england secured henry ships allowing fleet land safely robert invaded england july robert agreed treaty august renounce claim english throne chronicler mentions present probably pardoned treaty restored chose stay robert years historians including treaty mainly work mainly attempt salvage ecclesiastical career england displacement chief councillor merely robert rewarded advice invasion administration robert defeat henry bishop peace henry returned durham retired political life henry replaced roger salisbury able infinitely acceptable nation historians time normandy agent henry appears mainly looking interests family dragged middle ongoing dispute newly appointed thomas thomas obedience refused thomas profession thomas refused thomas unable bishops wrote asking act thomas bishop andrew september wrote forbidding thomas bishops later tried bribe king henry thomas prior cathedral chapter durham disagreed arranged elected solution quarrel ordained archbishop elect york priest wait bishop years attended held pope john papal england visited durham investigate charges bishop medieval told story taken niece sleeping girl took action charges story unlikely true death legacy worked complete cathedral predecessor begun fortified durham wall built help defend endowed collegiate church hampshire built expanded churches including hampshire endowed martin dover stone bridge durham completed instruction called bridge bridge described wonderful cleared palace green durham castle cathedral mainly condemned morals cathedral chapter held high esteem building activities defence rights durham income cathedral chapter money rights complete cathedral rebuilding later restored income monks increasing death cathedral walls complete covering probably means vault instead roof attracted scholars household reformed administration diocese dividing oversaw translation relics new tomb lavish ceremony patron befriended brothers bishop brother royal clerk brother appointed bishop enable exploit exile normandy son thomas held right uncle like uncle appointed allow father appropriate revenues mistress named mother sons sons bishop married remained good terms staying travelled away durham aunt said rebuffed bishop attempts seduce son held london royal clerk son held london member archbishop canterbury household sons educated northumberland reign king stephen helped hold diocese durham loyal stephen sheriff durham robert richard william held unrelated william household eventually elected archbishop_of_canterbury died september buried chapter house durham tomb opened skeleton extant examination reveals tall fond clothes richly dressed efficient collecting royal revenues generous men later life gave poor ring found grave plain grave buried layer laid alternating layers lime dirt reputation suffered hostility monastic financial morals described career addicted cruel ambitious adherents seizing goods men wrote pope exile describing rent collector worst possible reputation william said rich destroyer poor victorian historians including freeman especially held genius modern historians embraced moderate view starting historian felt successor roger salisbury essentially chief managers king finance justice | Ranulf Flambard | History | World history | Historical figures: politicians |
27413_JosephTerry | sir january january british industrialist conservative politician served lord mayor york occasions previously served deputy mayor role town sheriff served councillor york monk ward appointment acted justice peace yorkshire death widely seen driving force success company terry originally founded father expansion business operations use estuary import essential sugar later career oversee company transition terry registered trademark sons later incorporated joseph terry sons ltd years death age attempt member parliament constituency election early life terry born founder terry york wife daughter successful farmer sister law elder terry initial business partner family wealth enabled attend independent wealth arisen terry york relocated square centre york business city intake tourists daily result significant developments rail travel young comfortable upbringing father business established time birth considerable business usage expanding railway network supply products growing british wide market 1830s established retail agencies settlements mainly north london leading figure establishing trade association london protect quality products inferior production standards time death business staff second york glass works city largest employer terry york time elder death terry household previous trade successes country younger joseph brothers robert john credited moving production industrial scale factory location particularly year old terry drawn inspiration manipulation railways initiated father saw benefit river vessels river supplied coal factory larger ships import ingredients sugar world twice week factory improved logistics company providing ample room construction warehouses store stock years later separate items firm price list consisting chocolate main ingredient included jams exotic products cream balls terry established solely chocolate manufacturer joseph built specialized section factory specifically manufacture products compete companies factory commonplace chocolate box assortment invented named company applied trademark sons incorporated time employees terry converted historically successful square premises ballroom restaurant whilst retaining status shop arrangement lasted political career committed successful local political career stemmed active approach issues citizens influential status benefit city populace june days receiving years terry led present album documented issues encountered york residents buckingham palace queen victoria inspection response queen turned leaves look contents acceptance courtesy affection activity continued terry presided japanese chair according spoke right think poorer neighbors successful entertained christmas day october granted freedom city economic growth york seeing fueled company success local follow york merchant taylor seeing benefit representation respected local organizations followed suit local company receiving funding financial direction end career assisted duties promoting historic whilst concurrently serving advisory panels local sunday terry elected councillor york rural area close modern day york conservative later appointed chairman grandson later achieve experience local government heightened election sheriff equivalent deputy mayoral position liberal served member parliament constituency years prior appointment lord mayor terry city granting seat york debate partisan chamber conservatives party response growing popularity allowed run lord year elected consensus defeating incumbent local john march position granted style right honourable title exclusive lord individual despite remaining years conventional year tenure terry ran post defeating prolific businessman philanthropist time retaining post successful election year appointed justice peace yorkshire terry elected lord mayor fourth final time remained popular york residents arranged activities city wide church services york funded lord mayor writes appeared head charitable subscription list widely recognized personal life married twice life producing seven children total marriage daughter london based physician produced sons death following death remarried daughter wealthy landowner son daughters margaret came known joseph joseph eldest son marriage main partner business cousins sir joseph brothers children chosen join family business thomas best recognized expanding trade international market selling terry products far retailers australia new_zealand notable children terry marriage included sir high sheriff yorkshire wife cricketer played class cricket cambridge_university wright considered cricket captain declare innings closed kent joseph close friend sir constituency led presentation celebrating achievements sir joseph absent illness described york herald having privilege sir joseph friendship years ceremonial lord mayor york reside mansion house terry maintained sizable private residency small town known villa mount building later renamed recognized grade listed august election death terry died heart failure induced january attempting win election member parliament election triggered death incumbent queen counsel solicitor general sir december successful served second member later 1st baron respected work constituency terry died day announcement new member election eventually won famed admiral veteran lord mere votes controversial forced parliamentary petition liberal candidate sir obtained votes according initial data terry buried york cemetery january monument comprised large granite cross small apron ground legacy merchant taylor company york terry chaired years expressed donation memorial fund thought decision principle years earlier donations mansion house fund prolific clergyman company established annual preacher died years trust founded national journal chemist described terry passing tragic feature recent election remarked person city loved respected possessed qualities constitute englishman personal estate amounted death positive came form construction terry memorial homes area york section gardens charitable project built public subscription collective honour lord mayor consisted brick built intended married couples age trustees having administrative authority accommodate reject applicants march english_heritage designated houses grade listed original subscription invested stocks yielded exchanged terry erected houses serve hotel stained glass joseph grandson helped fund restoration building arms | Joseph Terry | History | World history | Historical figures: politicians |
27805_BenedictArnold(governor) | governor december june president governor colony rhode_island serving total years roles coming somerset england born raised town likely attending school nearby age accompanied parents siblings family members voyage england new_england settled year moved providence request moved miles south settling north place commonly called disputes neighbors particularly result lands jurisdiction massachusetts situation lasting years learning native languages early age arnold leading rhode_island colony frequently called interpret negotiations natives occasion accused arnold left providence family settling newport began public service continuously death quickly freeman commissioner assistant succeeded president colony serving years elected president second year term royal charter delivered england naming governor colony offering broad freedoms self determination colony bold decisive leader arnold elected additional terms governor time following devastation king philip war died june office buried arnold burying ground located street newport left wife stone built wind mill stands important newport landmark descendants include general best known treason american revolutionary war senator debated abraham_lincoln lost presidential election early life born december somerset england second child oldest son living large town familiar nearby villages grandparents nicholas come aunt husband ancestor rhode_island governor place properties new_england calling farm lie miles arnold likely educated associated parish church slightly mile east ancient school later lord cardinal age arnold accompanied parents siblings aboard ship destined new_england parents siblings relatives associates gathered baggage supplies spring trip coast devon family record begun father wrote father family friday arrived new_england june ship sailed recorded identified possible miles south ship bringing family including daughter aged future wife arnold arrival new_england joined group settlers norfolk england established new town massachusetts bay colony received title house lot september following spring settlers persuaded join establishing new settlement named providence family record younger arnold wrote came providence 20th april arnold received house lot providence father granted second lot south providence arnold settlers signed compact agreeing subject agreements majority masters families accompanied father brother law miles south settlement called jurisdiction providence later rhode_island july arnold signed agreement providence residents form compact government preserve peace prosperity growing community especially arrival providence wrote poor providence incident attempt enforce execution award men orderly chosen followers representatives law order making tumultuous petition arnold wrote dated november formally applied massachusetts help asking government lend helping hand massachusetts replied help fell jurisdiction highly offended moved adherents cole carpenter went boston september submitted government jurisdiction massachusetts received appointed justices peace settlers allowed foreign jurisdiction midst providence government condition years unhappy jurisdiction massachusetts moved followers miles south settling place called limits massachusetts jurisdiction having proficient native languages intense dislike arnold father devised scheme undermine adversary simultaneously obtain extensive lands local indians purchased chief people minor control lands arnold acting interpreter took governor boston submit lands massachusetts claim sale claim massachusetts directed followers appear boston answer complaints minor refused massachusetts sent party arrest neighbors ensuing trial land claims instead focused writings beliefs group imprisoned ultimately released went england given legal title lands earl honor settlement renamed arnold member colony highly proficient called interpret negotiations june sent people urge engaging war july year arnold sent hostile tribes send deputies boston talk peace attempt failed month later arnold charged representing reply tribes months earlier went interpreter place issue settlers remaining jurisdiction massachusetts constant providence settlers meeting rhode_island held ordered letters sent arnold settlers reference rhode_island colony happen settlers continued massachusetts years arnold father laying claim lands extensive land holdings arnold paid tax pounds highest colony father paid half pounds second highest june wrote governor massachusetts saying arnold bought house land newport intention reasons moving revealed writings historians suggested interests compelled suggested political interests wanting away hostile atmosphere providence reasons newport politics arnold left troubled providence politically island settling newport recorded family record memorandum came providence family newport rhode_island 19th november thursday afternoon arrived night exceptions men newport held power century rhode_island history english settlers came organized quarterly court english style jury trial newport established monthly courts rights appeal trial jury providence court judge jury newport far attractive settlement settlers educated significant political events taking place arnold arrival newport successful removing island towns newport portsmouth government mainland towns providence commission obtained earlier england appointed governor life island towns providence feeling patent abandoned sent england island opposed sent accompanied charter finding success williams returned new_england clarke remained england decade acting diplomat colony interests february brought letters commission authority government proceed patent status quo succeeded change administration came work leading towns government arnold freeman newport point forward served public capacity year death selected commissioners newport towns assistant member active member important committees appointed court frame letter thanksgiving english lord president council colonial affairs present humble submission colony lord protector letter reply placed custody arnold age arnold elected president colony succeeding capacity terms president arnold president crucial time rhode_island history tremendous political change occurring england resulted significant changes opportunities little colony rhode_island constantly harassed larger predatory neighbors primarily massachusetts connecticut overthrow execution england king charles running country death marked restoration monarchy charles_ii ascended throne rhode_island quick adjust new political reality october met letters read clarke telling restoration majesty containing royal declaration proclamation leaders colony set aside special day proclamation citizens recognize new king arnold succeeded president continued years commissioner assistant roles headed committee draft send new commission clarke giving credit king father charles patent gave rhode_island colony official existence reference stemming claims neighbors referring interests massachusetts bay colony connecticut colony lands document went include clarke agent attorney colony language majesty mighty potent commission towns rhode_island colony declared affection new king commission clarke behalf colony armed able diplomat needed fulfill mission wrote crafted letter behalf colony asking experiment liberty colony republic liberty law man king man subject dealings letter massachusetts plymouth connecticut announced arrival calling notorious calling removal colonies wanted removed newport threat trade leverage position arnold friend reply endorsed assistants town demonstrated firm adherence rhode_island doctrine religious tolerance wrote concerning called law punish declaring words concerning things days god salvation eternal condition goes find delight persecuted sic powers gaining adherents cause felt doctrines tended absolute cutting relations civil government men president arnold promised massachusetts governor session general_assembly considered hoped action taken prevent bad effects doctrines endeavors march session assembly rhode_island doctrine freedom different reaffirmed letter sent commissioners stating troubles arose matter presented supreme authority england following complaints came colonies terms governor arnold elected president colony second year term result clarke earlier diplomacy came fruition royal charter historian described instrument human liberty constructed instrument arnold governor colony rhode_island deputy earlier governing body replaced legislature assistants newport providence portsmouth acts performed arnold governor address letter governor connecticut running line colonies provided charter came rhode_island settle claims jurisdiction country specifically addressing rival claims rhode_island connecticut colonies land westerly settlement commissioners able major confrontation substantial changes disputes colonies continue years appointed arnold justice peace magistrate later rhode_island election arnold retired office succeeded compelled sit assembly deputies court desire assistance arnold chosen governor elected controversy connecticut disputed lands westerly acute july year arnold sent strong letter connecticut governor informing rhode_island determination appeal concerning invasions lands government colony record threat carried administration finding religious tolerance rhode_island fertile ground missionaries found safe haven colonies found success spread religion strong political force arnold elected governor governorship went hold power years arnold left positive mark colony years arnold leadership colony governments towns united order courts established organized society motion business land interests arnold great demand welfare colony successful political career mirrored equally successful agricultural pursuits living agent arms ammunition establishment river offering boston goods provisions demand time book defense complained arnold constantly traded indians day liberal providing powder complained arnold sell items settlers submitted jurisdiction massachusetts settlers complained furnished indians strong drink wine forbidden town council leaving governorship arnold likely attended commercial interests said wealthiest person colony wharf warehouse mentioned commercial interests west_indies evident letter wrote son law urging complete arnold business barbados arnold held parcels land newport called farm named village native somerset england individuals purchased second largest island town currently located acquired later property town newport january seventh interest company bought large tract land country known tract later rhode_island held death property bequeathed sons oliver owned parcels land newport wharf warehouse located site mansion house king philip war king philip war disastrous conflict new_england left mainland towns rhode_island ruins confrontation indigenous people english settlers named called king philip peace indians colonies geography rhode_island colony took damage conflict settlements totally destroyed providence destroyed arnold relatives lived areas fled long_island aged father moved brother garrison house survive conflict april voted assembly troublesome times straits colony assembly advice inhabitants good desire sitting company counsel noted governor office conflict war ended election called war party successful arnold voted office governor term health began fail ill arnold elected ill leave house deputy governor assistants recorder colony business visiting home health improve month latest election governor dead death legacy arnold wrote december term governor written following february governor died june office june samuel newport wrote letter london saying governor died 19th day june buried 20th day island invited sic judged near thousand people brother spoke led forth praise god governor arnold gave wife life certain land mansion house stone built wind mill romantic legends early norse men coming newport building stone structure continues stand city strongest evidence suggests structure base arnold mentioned wife family buried arnold burying ground located street newport years cemetery buried garden yard residence major renovation began stones unearthed cleaned returned original positions inscription covering graves governor wife grave marked governor lieutenant governor rhode_island historian wrote friend doctrines advocate conduct followers fox evident writings like williams recognized distinction persecution opposition legal force moral applied matters opinion equally apparent politics theology alike opponent friend long useful life displayed talents brilliant order employed welfare fellow men family descendants arnold married december daughter children william oliver william grew adulthood married children son physician married daughter granddaughter compact establishing town portsmouth notable descendants son include 2nd great grandson named great generals american revolutionary war best known treason american cause switched sides fight british descendants son include commodore american hero great lakes war younger brother commodore compelled opening japan west senator debated abraham_lincoln senate race later lost presidential election rhode_island colonial deputy governor descendant champion western artist inventor descendant ancestry arnold | Benedict Arnold (governor) | History | World history | Historical figures: politicians |
27855_JohnBreathitt | september february 11th governor kentucky democrat hold office second kentucky governor die office shortly death kentucky created named honor early life appointed deputy surveyor return kentucky taught country school wise investments amassed wealth sustain studied law judge elected terms kentucky house representatives democratic nominee lieutenant governor running mate lost office governor defeated opponent lieutenant governor term lieutenant governor proposed candidates succeed united_states senate general_assembly appointment seat went assembly term gubernatorial election democratic nominee governor won whig candidate lieutenant governor defeated running mate initially enjoyed popularity public condemnation doctrine fare state politics controlled legislature died office tuberculosis february early life born near virginia september eldest sons daughters born william elizabeth immigrated maryland scotland settled virginia brother george private secretary president brother james commonwealth attorney state kentucky educated home public schools native state family moved kentucky continued education early adulthood appointed deputy surveyor returned kentucky teach country school invested income land purchases shortly amassed wealth sustain years financially stable resolved read law judge admitted bar kentucky opened practice married couple son daughter wife died married virginia daughter second wife died age survived wives political career elected represent kentucky house representatives elected year gubernatorial election democrats chose candidate governor initially offered nomination lieutenant governor judge declined chosen replacement barry lost governorship defeated running mate votes lieutenant governor promoted creation public schools state december elected president stated mission promote improvement popular education circulation information enlisting pulpit press delivery popular addresses subject 4th day july different neighborhoods means found president candidates general_assembly succeed united states senate received votes votes short majority unsuccessful nominees included votes votes votes ballots assembly chosen nominee postponed matter session session chosen fill seat governor kentucky democrats selected candidates governor lieutenant governor respectively faced whig national republican ticket hurt extremely religious ideals including opposition handling mail sunday failed garner support party newspapers defeated small margin defeated taylor little known running mate election marked time democrat ascended governorship kentucky election marred fraud number votes tallied represented eligible voters county votes broke favor concerned upcoming presidential election hoping whig native son defeat democrat state offices went whig candidates early term won favor democrats opposing south_carolina actions crisis following lead state legislature passed resolutions condemning doctrine february action particularly significant justification largely based kentucky resolutions fare state politics supported principles veto bills critical president jackson land policy supported jackson desire dissolve instead favored opening number state banks faced whig majority legislature succeeded favored completion lexington supported loan state purpose loan half approved railroad completed movement kentucky address blamed consumption alcohol high murder rate state formed meeting state house january chosen president served vice presidents died tuberculosis governor mansion february second sitting governor kentucky die office originally buried family cemetery later interred maple grove cemetery kentucky formed named honor march resolved erect monument grave | John Breathitt | History | World history | Historical figures: politicians |
28023_RalphFlanders | september february american mechanical engineer industrialist republican senator state vermont grew farms vermont rhode_island apprentice training mechanical engineer spent years new_york_city editor machine tool magazine moving vermont managed president successful machine tool company flanders experience industrialist advise state national commissions vermont new_england washington public economic policy president years elected senator vermont flanders noted introducing motion senate senator mccarthy sensational claims large numbers communists soviet spies inside federal government senate committee nationally televised forum attacks individuals accused flanders felt attacks distracted nation greater threat communist successes world effect creating division confusion united_states advantage enemies ultimately mccarthy tactics inability claims led united_states senate biographical flanders born oldest children town northeastern vermont spent childhood rhode_island autobiography senator vermont flanders described life family farms vermont rhode_island left work machine tool industry career years spent traveling bicycle country roads rhode_island vermont new_hampshire later lived time new_york_city edited machine tool magazine years decided vermont married daughter inventor industrialist home springfield vermont flanders president flanders wife children elizabeth born anna known nancy born james born professional career flanders career began progressed engineering journalism management policy consulting banking finance finally politics elected senator vermont education flanders formal education high schools attended rhode_island achieved solid grounding mathematics literature latin classical greek unable afford college tuition father bought year leading machine tool builder learned drafting skills following worked machine tool companies new_england despite lack formal university education self taught scholar read extensively science engineering liberal arts technical journalism flanders began writing early career published articles machine tool technology led job editor machine magazine new_york_city job held required cover developments machine tool industry traveled widely visit companies wrote provided valuable contacts leaders industry editor wrote articles gear tooth systems gear cutting machinery manufacture cans motor cars including reference series subject working long hours definitive book gear cutting machinery energy gave suffered nervous breakdown time recover accepted job offer work machine tool company vermont continued write technical matters life develop broader philosophy role industry society received worcester reed warner medal recognition technical writing engineering flanders major experience machine design came helped entrepreneur new_hampshire develop box folding machine worked general_electric moved new_york_city work machine moved springfield vermont work mechanical engineer friendly president company town flanders married daughter helen shortly hired flanders manager department built automatic flanders redesigned achieve higher productivity accuracy director president company retired president flanders implemented continuous production line manufacture turret instead building machine individually attempting bring mass production machine tool building acquired assigned patents brother instrumental developing screw thread grinding machines incorporated advances thread technology optical flanders engineering calculations gear cutting machinery brothers received recognition accomplishment improved accurate manufacture die cut screws soft metal solved problem thread grinding hardened work professional societies flanders president served president vice president 1930s flanders served chairman screw thread committee american standards association awarded awarded medal public service field social civic humanitarian effort honorary member public life flanders served world war oversaw completion international standards screw threads 1930s member chairman screw thread committee american standards association great depression flanders began write social policy major concern human development technological era addressed employing spiritual guidance program human values achieve good life underlying goal achieve employment kept grounded economic principles understood debated era secretary commerce appointed flanders created provide input administration matters affecting business council flanders chairman committee recommended addressing problem geographically industry flanders reported committee recommendations president roosevelt preoccupied supreme_court ultimately chose profits tax instead choice flanders felt discouraged capital investment created allowed industries create codes fair competition intended reduce destructive competition help workers setting minimum wages maximum weekly hours flanders appointed industrial advisory board speech conference code authority members attended president roosevelt flanders opposed proposal roosevelt administration require businesses cut worker hours percent raise wages percent order spread employment widely ultimately economic policy moved away codes system vermont governor appointed flanders commissions special milk investigative committee study ways vermont second chose flanders chairman commission negotiate new_england states means sharing costs system flood control dams elected flanders president governors new_england states established council study industry commerce states flanders role increased awareness labor business assets new_england tried alert peers prospect involvement expanding second world war flanders involved purpose help align nation peacetime economy war flanders reported helping shape recommendations congress roles banking investment starting 1930s flanders held boards boston elected year term president boston period bank helped establish capacity cargo new_england flanders organized venture capital company invest according set investment rules goals pool fledgling companies flanders served director career ran unsuccessful campaign republican primary opponent popular term governor vermont flanders admired liked felt liberal ideas help nation economic recovery vermont major newspapers herald described republican primary campaign dirty mean accused flanders selling arms nazis flanders suggested influenced administrative assistant pretty year old fondness power retrospect flanders felt allowed campaign advisers decisions example campaign showed candidate wearing piece suit holding arms grown farm active interest vermont agriculture especially type shown picture effect making appear observed vermont pigs common households common sense people fact want representative wear best clothes intended handling pigs won votes having spent campaign taught flanders november vermont governor appointed flanders republican complete term republican senator austin appointed president ambassador united_nations flanders appointment gave freshman senators elected days later november flanders ran office elected term overwhelmingly reelected declined seek term senate record committee assignments flanders voting record senate conservative senior colleague reflected flanders business orientation second term republican majority allowed flanders obtain seats committee acted advisory capacity houses congress assignments reflected interests senator political philosophy flanders conservative espoused competition felt represented welfare individual people opposed organizations governments businesses etc preserving freedom thought action concerned preserving institutions serve interests people collectively conservatives according flanders find offering reasoned objections proposals emotionally motivated liberals observed established voters easily leaving politics politicians sense general social responsibility moral law policy flanders strict religious beginning evolved experience belief moral law felt recognition moral law necessary requirement social achievement physical law material advancement flanders view moral law required honesty compassion responsibility cooperation wisdom values cultures hold common absolute standard spoke presence renewed courage indicated direction flanders referred marshall plan important application moral law public policy said plan true purpose fend communism economic restoration europe provide relief europe powers enhance gratitude prestige power labor business employment act senate flanders defined right job implying responsibility shared individuals organized labor businesses governments follows individual productive self reliant search employment job organized labor avoid wage demands upset costs production manner decreases total volume employment business operate efficiently allow expansion production employment state local governments help preserve human rights property rights foster investment encourage business expand investors undertake new ventures flanders felt quell inflation wage increases tied productivity increases cost living recommended splitting gains productivity ways worker higher wages company higher profits consumer lower prices felt approach benefit company level national economy approach require mutual respect understanding labor management flanders relations organized labor welcomed company springfield vermont flanders met president roosevelt occasions felt roosevelt advisors secretary navy warning easily possible hostilities initiated surprise attack fleet naval base pearl harbor president failing recognize growing threat communism china flanders opinion sold nationalist china communist powers conference flanders recognized president political genius leadership skills advocacy raising taxes characterized roosevelt philosophy employment come government private action flanders felt large social programs ineffective approach solve national problems cold war policies national policy relating cold war interested flanders greatly concerned world wide communism force arms felt president generally good president hampered roosevelt legacy soviets felt commitment bringing nationalist communist chinese factions alliance mistaken endorsed marshall plan way avoid communist influence western_europe critical secretary state opportunities create friendly alignment egypt india countries instead sided soviet_union flanders felt spending federal income defense soviet government claimed wished avoid nuclear conflict advocated development paralleled equally intense negotiations gaining operation soviet government effective armament control important flanders early strong critic fellow republican senator efforts fighting communism role loss respect world large felt looking inward communists borders nation look outward world wide advance communist power leave united_states canada remnants free world march addressed senator mccarthy senate floor expressing concerns mccarthy advised speech absent time apart brief note encouragement speech flanders grateful president stayed mccarthy controversy members president cabinet passed message flanders lay newspaper vermont reported speech sensation day reported herald flanders unable appear senate floor flood telephone calls said run support message called speech fine example vermont courage humor told remarks brought breath fresh clean air senate colleagues kentucky praise vermont senator editor national publication said recent indications republican_party wholly devoid courageous moral leadership editorial stated effect speech vast majority americans hate communism constitution reactions favorable people wrote herald hinted retribution foes called mccarthy law disagree red owner wrote somebody stupid senator flanders finally swallow democratic bait subject senator mccarthy speech flanders mention autobiography article reported june flanders addressed senate innocence junior senator wisconsin dennis menace cartoon fame delivered scathing address wisconsin man dividing nation country communism taken reminded senate beginning successful campaign division confusion way soviet_union winning military successes asia resources men said nation witnessing example economy effort conquest country communism added characteristic elements communist fascist hand citizens set spy junior senator wisconsin pay communists better job innocence june flanders introduced resolution charging mccarthy conduct calling removal committee membership advice senators cooper legal assistance modified resolution bring line previous actions text resolution senator constitutional processes senate failed cooperate acting contrary ethics described chairman terms time reported group businessmen labor leaders wired senator mccarthy urging favorable vote curb abuse power senator mccarthy senate mccarthy december vote senate republicans split treatment episode refer article herald characterized reaction vermont flanders role mccarthy sour concludes flanders convictions necessarily reflect priorities constituency regarded issue problem legacy flanders author books including autobiography senator vermont wrote issues problems unemployment inflation ways achieving cooperative relationship management labor belief moral law natural law integral education papers located special collections university vermont lifetime flanders received sixteen honorary degrees institutions included harvard_university wife folk song collector author books new_england ballads flanders died buried summer hill cemetery springfield vermont alongside wife helen members family flanders senate legacy continued inspire vermont politicians speech announcing departure republican_party vermont senator cited flanders times spoke vermont politicians spoke minds dismay party leaders best guide party direction fundamental principles believed speeches senator cited flanders vermont politicians showed importance standing firm beliefs conflict need hostile rose abuses americans rights popular flanders flanders february gear tooth systems flanders february recent developments gear cutting machinery flanders january machinery flanders making cans food products flanders october design manufacture high grade motor car illustrated detailed description factory methods products flanders gear cutting machinery comprising complete review contemporary american european practice logical classification explanation principles involved new_york flanders machinery reference series new_york flanders design manufacture production control standard machine new_york flanders new age new man beard civilization new_york flanders machines society new_york inc flanders limitations possibilities economic planning annals july flanders new pioneers new frontier new_york flanders new pioneers new frontier flanders new_york inc flanders leeds employment new_york flanders california stanford_university flanders limitations national policy speech senate united_states august flanders activities senator world crisis congress second session published march flanders letter generation boston flanders senator vermont boston flanders search meaning springfield vermont offset printing mechanical catalog volume retrieved september vermont senator speech heralded mccarthy end vermont editors february opinion flanders vermont editors december takes lead retrieved january fortune august flanders new england vol arthur freedom forge american business produced victory world war new_york isbn hill tom december senator took mccarthy won sunday james statement retrieved january william encyclopedia mccarthy era facts file isbn patrick senator delivers commencement address retrieved january march flanders resolutions corporation massachusetts institute technology death member emeritus porter bill terry september dirty vermont representative machine age best new_york new_york usa link united_states case joseph mccarthy wisconsin retrieved tech november flanders tech 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28079_EmoryWashburn | february march united_states lawyer politician historian governor massachusetts term served years faculty history early years considered work subject born leicester massachusetts attended williams studying law establishing grew successful distinguished law practice worcester entered politics whig serving years state legislature elected governor despite support reform minded agenda swept office know tide joined faculty harvard law popular influential figure retirement publications addition history include history hometown leicester numerous legal subjects early life born february leicester massachusetts joseph davis came families deep roots new_england sixth seven children father died seven years old local pastor major influence early years attended entered moore taught languages age thirteen accompanied moore moved graduating years later class seven influential establishing alumni association williams serving president embarked study law judge lawyer graduate harvard admitted bar opened practice massachusetts months returned hometown leicester practiced year moved worcester live practice thirty years married sons daughter political career elected serving terms notable activity committee work preparing feasibility study railroad boston regular supporter efforts develop railroad westward boston asserted railroads ward attack serve state legislature served staff governor elected served years second years chairman judiciary committee appointed justice post held years established maintained described peers largest successful law practices traveled england research english constitutional law away nominated gubernatorial candidate learn nomination ship reached halifax nova scotia election defeated democrat vote majority votes time required win election determined state senate governor elected fashion voting enacted whig governor year office successfully promoted enacted significant pieces legislation broad social welfare agenda including measures concerning debt relief assistance poor insane financial aid female medical students major event took place tenure arrest trial terms fugitive slave law case anti slavery activists protested outside courthouse sought legal extra legal secure burns release refused matter bringing criticism burns remained custody time left office burns eventually returned slavery purchased freedom campaign saw rise secretive know movement massachusetts politics stood reelection whig party apparatus generally unaware know strength dismissive candidates commentator described know slate ministers lying tooth priests opponent whig stood chance winning outcome november election landslide received vote know candidates won major state congressional office seats state legislature law professor following year offered position lecturer seat previously occupied judge harvard refused retain ruled burns returned slavery years served dominant figures parsons shaping law school practices curriculum legal historian wrote parker great lawyer parsons great teacher great man men established open learning environment law school produced significant number legal books harvard tenure treatise american law real property formed basis harvard courses later textbooks subject century interests history law years number publications covering aspects subjects joined public calls repeal state personal liberty laws laws designed enforcement fugitive slave act difficult possible characterized opponents interests slave owners source heightened tension north south american_civil_war broke led calls harmony law school students northern southern states served despite relatively advanced age home guard militia unit supported war effort writing giving speeches money popular dedicated teacher students attend lectures hear speak willing help students matters academic personal regularly assisted recent graduates way profession hired dean began institute significant changes school went finally resigned opened law practice cambridge encouraged run refused instead convinced stand elected died office march cambridge buried mount auburn cemetery historian long interest local state history published short history leicester worcester magazine work formed basis town leicester massachusetts published elected member beginning lifelong association organization served society secretary foreign correspondence secretary domestic correspondence large portion personal business papers resides collections later contributing member member published sketches judicial history massachusetts provides basic history colonial current justices biographer describes starting point basis legal historical work relating court considered antiquarian historian believed important conserve artifacts historical information leaving interpretation wrote importance example need state preserve historical documents given attention early years publications sketches massachusetts judicial history boston brief sketch history leicester academy 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28087_JohnCameron(Albertapolitician) | alberta politician october merchant politician alberta canada municipal councillor regarded city pioneer citizens born canada west later ontario cameron worked merchant birth province coming continued merchant owning operating store years quickly established prominent citizen serving inaugural president remain years cameron involved development serving board 1890s involved town politics winning election town council serving additional term elected retirement politics worked coal real estate business death age death lauded pioneer citizens street neighbourhood named early life career born canada west son anna née cameron brother sir went politics serving lieutenant governor john attended school merchant hill partner firm went west relocated establish general merchants remained career cameron moved cart travelling bringing pounds freight journey took months freight initial inventory store entered partnership purchase store original owner moved new building designed architect constructed contractor building located avenue included cellar main floor merchandise storage upper storey heated entirety operate sale store entered real estate coal business cameron serving managing director treasurer chairman provisional directors elected president founding served played vital role development school system involving education related affairs early serving public school board group provided funds school teacher city school board cameron responsible introducing fee parents students attending schools live district district residents school services serve secretary treasurer later chairman school board civic politics cameron candidates elected town council received fifth votes fourteen candidates defeated election bid finished seventh candidates briefly returned council elected seek election following year remained politics term council involved altercation dominion government decision time separate town south news decision crews execute arrived angry citizens descended office tore pieces wagon officer packing records transportation led mayor cameron group prominent citizens headed resistance eventually leading dominion reversing decision personal life hill married die time aged november sons howard daughters member avid enjoyed hiking wife elizabeth early member presbyterian church attending elder served independent liberal death legacy died heart failure morning october brief illness home survived wife children funeral home cameron avenue buried time death praised cameron efforts establishing foundations city remarked city owes efforts maintaining permanent site city died age neighbourhood cameron vicinity named honour | John Cameron (Alberta politician) | History | World history | Historical figures: politicians |
28140_JohnNeild | january march english born australian politician served senator new_south_wales family arrived australia worked insurance agent company manager winning election served intermittently tumultuous career eventually contributing significantly fall government established volunteer regiment difficult hostile relationship military command elected senate vigorous supporter old age free trade causes ambitions promotion realised loyal british_empire questioned aspects policy spoke support children labourers facing continued disputes military including attempt commander australian military forces found contempt parliament saw lose respect colleagues later career spent comparative isolation lost seat died following year early life born bristol january surgeon named father family moved new_zealand evacuating sydney escape war october married father philip founded died years death child marriage remarried february daughter new_south_wales sheriff received private education employed joseph firm set commission agent insurance agent later managing companies elected unsuccessfully stood seat successful second attempt elected supporter remaining served mayor leaving council state politics military career devoted speech criticism government known pursuing causes free trade old age law reform earned nickname june speaking hours government introduction duties narrowly passed ministry january given charge sir divorce extension bill passed continued active religious affairs serving right grand master offended extreme praying recovery pope began encounter difficulties political career end 1880s oversight establishment adelaide jubilee international exhibition led investigation select committee accusations office personal gain began old age investigated premier paid writing report money incident pretext successful confidence motion september brought government response establishment irish australian unit new_south_wales citizen army raised volunteer regiment english rifles promoted major regiment july lieutenant colonel april frequently led men dressed british soldiers circular tune british english gentleman despite promotions previous military experience lord governor wrote organisation state ridiculous suspended easter year publicly criticising staff officer encouraging following unfavourable findings military inquiry avoided dismissal investing considerable amounts money regiment senate career contested federal election running free trade candidate senate senator wear dress uniform opening parliament introduced parliamentary evidence bill august aimed enable regulate taking evidence parliament parliamentary committees bill withdrawn reintroduced times decade passed law ambitions deputy president active committees failed achieve aim serve temporary chairman committees supporter party discipline refusing follow sir leadership spoke test non british immigrants workers continued advocate free trade old age having won fifth position election faced election support british_empire saw elected head poll despite failing health march attacked government military policy commander military forces major general sir long wished dismiss citizen army near mutiny destroying known sergeant military career suspended duty responded accusing intimidation senator right freedom expression april senate formed committee investigate alleged contempt parliament found intimidated retired militia adventures seen lose respect political career openly mocked senate chamber joke introduced number bills remaining years senate spoke support muslim drivers opposed military training boys continued oppose elements policy raising concerns australian born children labourers difficulties country strong white australia policy making case worse defeated election suffering died home march aged survived second wife children received military funeral buried anglican rites sydney interests published anthology poetry songs | John Neild | History | World history | Historical figures: politicians |
28150_BoyleRoche | sir 1st october june irish politician distinguished career north_america british_army member generally acting support government better remembered language speeches politics mixed metaphors speaker smell rat forming air sky unfortunate turns phrase way model arguing bill said surely better speaker necessary constitution preserve remainder irish led writers portray biographers interpreted calculated attempts opposition ministerial policies humour ended political career passage supported chose attempt enter retired government pension death married childless life early life family background military service born youngest sons old respectable protestant family said junior branch ancient house diana princess wales descended family strangers politics great grandfather elected mayor times older brother celebrated entered army early age served called american war american portion seven years war reports lieutenant rogers rangers captured french battle near new_york march later returned regiment possible served certainty distinguished capture havana major 28th foot bravery retiring army obtained office irish revenue department year entered member parliament seat held volunteers fight rebellious contribution conflict mainly area recruitment successfully enlisted volunteers weekend feat lord paid additional bounty half guinea man flamboyant recruiting methods described follows yesterday major representative parliament raising body men majesty service began recruiting met great success surprising consider uncommon support received gentlemen province method enlisting uncommon pleasing viewed procession follows major bearing large purse gold captain great number likely recruits elegant band music consisting french horns playing god save king large barrels beer horse richly serve beer recruiting drums division recruits returning soldiers spectators following speech major populace appointed favour excellent governor raise body men service majesty think happy life instrument leading honour renown fought obtained parts globe war fame glorious people fame assaults prejudice effects time action victorious siege honoured dear permit fade actions forgotten heaven let power convey later renewal fidelity confirmation loyalty critical period presented opportunity attachment house present majesty subjects america open rebellion like unnatural children wound parent blood treasure expended preservation calls fidelity hope instinct prompts obey grand master let brave loyal join hearts hands step forth glorious cause creator king country dublin member member parliament continued representing old union great_britain beginning parliamentary career ranged government services granted pension appointed chamberlain court november created office chamberlain thought qualified handsome figure graceful address ready wit qualities set frank open disposition period coined term protestant apparently members cabinet wrote speeches sir somewhat committed memory general mastering substance frequently producing love language original words gained lasting reputation irish memory excellent occasion illustrated accuracy memory character expense brother member anxious produce effect important debate pains reduce speech writing stanley happened drop manuscript coffee room walked house unconscious loss sir finding document mastered contents rising opportunity delivered speech hearing dismayed author apology afterward added insult injury dear stanley speech thank loan loss speech course life sure pin worse wear occasion relieved house irritated prospect obliged listen reading mass documents preliminary resolution suggesting dozen called read documents simultaneously dispose business minutes efforts author bill enact things bottle contain volunteer convention chief service rendered government connection volunteer convention november acted remarkable immunity expected attach question admitting roman catholics franchise time agitated found warm supporters convention proposal extremely irish government second day meeting secretary state announced person lord relinquished idea making claim religious liberty enjoyed gave authority extraordinary statement sir confirmed days later lord dublin time denied given authority person statement came late anti catholic party convention found time organize intended took shape known admission roman catholics franchise form scheme months later valentine day sir explained public letter starting description alarm hearing bishop associates bent extending legislative privilege thought crisis arrived lord heads body step forth projects attachment powers unfortunately great distance friends way resolved bold stroke authorized sentiments persons question took action added regretted message lord consequence manoeuvre succeeded admiration believe sir related lord represented views stating lord true views occasion knowledge way provided plausible sir fought hard think bad measure heads present hot remain till grow cool decide right day judgement comes honourable gentlemen satisfied excellent union declared love england ireland great sisters embrace like brother life politics accept judgement fool parliament reflect fact years served master ceremonies office demeanor chief capable humour subtle intentional hearing opponent guardian honour sir offered honourable member possession occasion opposition tried debate sir met producing bullets observation excellent pills cure personal courage dispute sufficient days attention remainder speech marriage retirement death october married near daughter admiral sir family goes time childless appeared lived life happiness union dissolution received pension addition annually capacity surveyor river post invented reward required work provided able spend rest days comfort died house street dublin june buried dublin june mary lived bird best known absence parliament speaker impossible places bird quotation referenced devil dictionary definition 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28231_JamesFisherRobinson | october october 22nd governor kentucky serving remainder unfinished term governor confederate increasingly ineffective elections yielded forces houses agreed resign governorship provided select successor selected robinson politically robinson opposed abolition union sympathies considered moderate opposing fugitive slave laws black soldiers state senator supported opposed civil war governor drew criticism administration president abraham_lincoln opposing emancipation proclamation early life robinson born kentucky october early studies private tutor presbyterian minister english scottish descent attended graduating brother graduated class moved illinois eventually served terms senator studied law admitted bar beginning practice georgetown kentucky december robinson married georgetown wives robinson children son daughter died robinson married march couple children seven survived adulthood died political career robinson political career began elected kentucky senate whig opposition immediately seek election elected state senate challenger elected speaker senate september resigned post days later robinson assumed position speaker senate august political deal effect resignation governor lieutenant governor died office unwilling allow senate speaker line governorship succeed agreed resign senate elect robinson speaker putting line governorship august robinson succeeded resignation resigned senate robinson technically held legislative seat governorship concurrently civil war ongoing robinson administration robinson tenure confederacy major advance commonwealth attempt protect citizens commonwealth robinson raised taxes effort revive kentucky state militia concerned effect war public education state asked general_assembly investigate condition state schools especially war ravaged areas encouraged accept lincoln administration offer land establish agricultural mechanical college robinson noted january divided kentucky managed send soldiers regiments aid union cause time lamented perceived poor treatment state federal government cited examples declaration martial law commonwealth suspension right corpus citizens answered president lincoln contention military necessity measured constitutional limits warning military necessity measured constitutional limits longer free people completion term robinson supported eventual successor constitutional questions robinson raised administration shaped political debate term later life death following term governor robinson retired family farm politically distant national administration supporting president served president chair december married wife caroline georgetown years junior died october buried georgetown kentucky | James Fisher Robinson | History | World history | Historical figures: politicians |
84_DangerouslyinLoveTour | dangerously love tour dangerously love tour debut concert tour american recording artist beyoncé tour intended showcase songs debut solo album dangerously love set list contained special segment dedicated beyoncé girl group featured songs film fighting stage simple featured large led screen displayed video images beyoncé dancers images music videos images tour reviewed negatively guardian graded stars dangerously reached europe beyoncé performance arena london filmed later released dvd live background development dangerously love tour debut solo concert tour american recording artist beyoncé tour intended showcase songs beyoncé debut solo album dangerously love released set list contained special segment dedicated girl group songs beyoncé film fighting fever stage simple featured large led screen moved entire displayed video images beyoncé dancers images music videos images special effects featured small staircase platforms stairs band beyoncé later toured alongside ensemble ladies tour north_america synopsis reception guardian described opening review beyoncé stage voice announces support act won appearing beyoncé moment like hits boots hair sponsorship deals moments big beyoncé world age later cheers raising curtain revealed drum kit hour later music getting gradually cries small children parents getting past opens baby boy beyoncé sang lowered stage upside highlight fans performance dangerously love tour special minutes rendition song performed simpson guardian reviewed opening tour negatively grading stars negative beyoncé clothing saying delays beyoncé wardrobe trouble skirts tails note perfect pointless version fever general theme low material high main beyoncé outfit added dancers naked suits church girl rival section pretend beyoncé disappears long periods feels like expensive night legs concluded review saying clearly armies industry professionals beyoncé aren sure core audience vague saturday night family entertainment feel gradually gives way intriguing cross tape crazy love work suggest beyoncé best sticking roots puts tour manager falling stage broadcasts recordings november beyoncé performed arena london later dvd titled live released april accompanied comprising previously unreleased studio recorded songs remix crazy love baby boy naughty girl scenes footage seen dvd album debuted number seventeen billboard selling copies week dvd certified double platinum recording_industry_association_of_america shipping copies according nielsen soundscan sold copies october october sold digital downloads interview new_york_times american singer revealed live inspired little bits beyoncé performance live shows set list baby boy naughty girl fever hip hop star yes work gift destiny child medley bug independent women clyde survivor dangerously love crazy love tour dates | Dangerously in Love Tour | Music | Other music articles | Music businesses and events |
150_U2concertinSarajevo | concert september irish rock band held concert stadium group major artist hold concert city end war approximately fans attended band involved zoo tour approached aid worker bringing attention siege band conducted nightly satellite shows link ups subject criticism journalists mixing entertainment human tragedy war impractical visit time vowed eventually play concert city conflict ended november arrangements visit help united_nations ambassadors troops scheduled played concert band offered hold benefit concert small requested stage concert performance consequently featured tour extravagant stage band played set list typical tour brought people different previously clashed war train service temporarily resumed allow attend songs played miss written brian beauty held war band displeased performance lead vocalist vocal difficulties concert received credited improving morale members consider moments concert lauded background war composed constituent croatia macedonia montenegro serbia croatia yugoslavia republic mixed population consisting serbs followed suit march highly controversial referendum creating tension ethnic communities militias strategic goal unite serbia encircled siege force stationed surrounding hills assaulted city weapons included artillery mortars tanks anti aircraft guns heavy machine guns rocket launchers aircraft bombs end war city blockaded numbering roughly inside besieged city poorly equipped unable break siege country thousands predominantly civilians driven homes process ethnic women children attempting buy food frequently sniper fire reaction europe leg zoo tour july italy band received radio asking interview situation bosnia band agreed met american aid worker named acted station foreign associate serbian travel restrictions carter described experiences helping surviving dangerous living conditions lead vocalist hear living makeshift bomb shelters city played music including loud volumes sound explosions carter seen television interview mtv mentioned theme tour leg unified europe feeling aim ignoring plight carter sought help requested bring attention war break media fatigue occurred covering conflict agreed carter request asking rest band informed idea members gave approval briefly considered playing impromptu concert city suggesting perform bunker carter friends hid siege said extra attention bosnia mtv idea fell pointed logistics transporting equipment city impossible way united_nations plane manager realized band managed organize concert lives audience zoo crew explained effort discuss humanitarian issue accompanied false instinct obliged resolve issue going fall category think people tour band feared look like publicity stunt instead group agreed use tour satellite dish conduct live video concerts carter carter returned city assembled video unit band purchased satellite dish sent paid fee join set band began satellite link ups nearly nightly basis aired july italy connect satellite carter workers forced visit television station night film little light possible avoid attention bombers reach building traverse area known sniper alley total times course month broadcasts carter discussed deteriorating situation city spoke audience grim interviews contrasted rest concerts staged events television audience shows scripted link ups leaving group unsure speak stopped broadcasts august learning siege reported british newspapers trend begun band transmission suggested actions brought awareness situation fans british public indirectly reactions mixed fans felt disrupted flow concerts british press highly critical writer nme wrote bad taste insulting thought bringing public attention important event admitted link ups difficult thing band career guitarist edge said don normally kind cold hard news watch television news getting time reason think affected people including worried band exploiting suffering entertainment transmission band concert stadium women asked band intended help telling know going going rock going forget exist going die transmission glasgow concert woman told concert audience like hear music hear screams wounded tortured people raped women people upset circumstances motivated join war child charity project including producer despite obligation tour inability perform war vowed play city someday band contributed relief efforts enhance humanitarian public awareness issue carter subsequently collaborated documentary showcased war torn city carter months living wrote song response surreal acts defiance taken place siege act beauty organized women planned fight war heels participants walked stage carrying banner said don let kill winner year old later said crazy thing war tried live normal life kind defence mechanism years later said pure deserved celebrated song song meaning said people heard help help came feeling tried tackle subjects like head learnt lesson try points different direct way miss recorded released single project entitled original soundtracks record released pseudonym passengers scheduling preparations war ended siege stability region began improve realizing began plan concert place major musical artist perform city following war played concert july music journalist described china drum experience single van logistical administrative nightmare ambassador united_nations helped arrangements playing informal role promoter organizer said thought going difficult straightforward people wanted help lot equipment military local crew incredibly supportive scheduling concert meant financial loss band despite sponsorship ticket prices set percent unemployment rate city offered group perform benefit concert small city requested hold said offered charity gig turn scratch gig wanted fucking thing wanted lemon added felt important treat city tour pay respect come rude according news releases following concert total net income tour promoter noted price include costs production transportation late july pressured accept offer approximately million perform switzerland date scheduled time rumours region instability persisted ensure canceled appeared band preceding shows lobby behalf city stage reach road crew drive equipment stage war torn bosnia trip incident pass towns war stage lighting designer commented truck drivers arrived changed men trouble transporting stage came border control agent prevented crossing border hours trucks reached days prior concert arriving cheers applause city residents arrival concrete evidence band keeping promise play explained city disappointed times lot people weren prepared believe gig going place saw stage going tickets sold slowly hours trucks arrival tickets sold despite day concert tickets remained local residents employed help assemble stage promote members international force tasked agreement concert band overwhelmed sights saw arriving war present sides venue escaped worst nearby olympic hall badly damaged war despite condition building dressing rooms offices following concert provide lodging fans band hotel nearby shelled siege building destroyed result walls room mortar sections floor missing prior took tour city showing roses embedded streets day concert trains ran time start war lines opened railways functional duration war muslim politicians decide operate result trains run date concert bring fans city day home requirements temporarily suspended effort include country ethnic groups concert approximately fans crossed ethnic boundary lines bosnia federation people went concert buses carrying fans croatia security event strict soldiers searched bombs dogs buildings stadium lined irish troops case violence broke concert overview concert held september approximately people attended broadcast bosnia local television networks globally bbc event soldiers stood left stadium ensure conflicts broke showtime decision open stadium gates allowing approximately fans afford concert purchased tickets time attend addition local foreign fans duty soldiers attended event uniform attended concert arrived band concert broadcast live internationally radio proceeds radio sales donated war child project opening acts played beginning choir islamic choir local high school performance followed local bands protest chosen personally selected radio contest following opening acts musician performed set took stage band set list similar shows sunday bloody sunday place edge karaoke segment addition miss second encore night celebration end war setting tone shouting fuck past kiss future beginning better real thing struggled voice tour morning concert voice intent cancel went ahead planned difficulties opening quartet follow gone better real thing voice gave night earth edge suggested vocal troubles caused stress previous months touring later remarked didn matter lead singer weather member audience join song mass chorus concert points end world new year day audience help vocals eighth song night pride love reduced speaking lyrics instead singing band continued standard set list playing haven found looking stand want staring sun considered playing desire want chose perform song edge performed solo version sunday bloody sunday rendition slower studio version song went backstage helped improve voice short time prepared stage replace continue sing alongside ultimately returned stage song bullet blue sky band continued renditions streets concluded main set interlude encore worried discussion introduction miss song played prior benefit concert edge returned stage played wear velvet dress rough version miss concert sing antique brought stage place came stage sing backing vocals invited stage chorus song video screen showed images carter miss documentary including footage girls taking beauty contest banner reading don let kill apologized rocky performance end song saying song written hope like fucking play concert concluded second encore hold thrill kiss kill mysterious ways abbreviated cover band walked described nme meaningful concert audience faced troops stadium broke spontaneous round applause quickly turned ovation act soldiers turn reaction day concert local newspaper carried editorial headlined today day siege ended reaction event student told members international press felt excluded world long feeling world local resident said concert proof peace fans outside yugoslavia described oasis light midst destroyed fire damaged buildings deserted villages despite performance associated_press said magical hours rock band achieved warriors politicians diplomats united bosnia independent wrote time start war people accustomed seeing sights rifle capital listen music reminder home old yugoslavia best rock bands stated satisfied concert held promote sense peace reconciliation raise money expressed thanks behalf president described concert landmark event edge agreed playing concert highlight careers said doubt experience forget rest life spend years band play think worthwhile described toughest nights life saying audience think wanted return people want deserve speculated loss voice allowed room gig away things wrong gone lot trouble come going happen completion said amazing discover pop tours best shows political like music meant entertainment following concert president presented honorary passport recognition humanitarian efforts war legacy peaceful nature concert violence region following year war nato troops remained european_union peace keeping troops remain city following concert edge solo performance sunday bloody sunday performed majority shows remainder tour recording song concert released single god send angels december edge later stated band rediscovered song solo performance short documentary concert missing included dvd release video compilation best performed concert performed second leg return perform country yugoslavia august performed shows tour shows stated honorary passport possessions prompted country announce passport revoked citing country laws allow honorary 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340_HarajukuLoversTour | solo concert tour american recording artist tour began october november support debut studio album love angel music baby embarked multiple tours band doubt initially opted participate tour promote album attitude singer eventually abandoned commercial success love angel music baby consisted leg encompassed month long series performances visited cities united_states canada recruited hip hop group black eyed rapper singer accompany opening acts endeavors tour produced varying responses contemporary critics despite praising vocals critical aspects musical material according billboard tour grossed million concerts sold video album titled released dvd format conjunction album features singer performing anaheim california birthplace background announced tour support solo studio album love angel music baby june giving details sixteen dates october november announcement june included fact hip hop group black eyed signed opening act announced dates november group backing album ended touring november august announced singer songwriter rapper opening act november november wasn august extra dates november november officially added tour toured backing album december september final set dates november december added tour announced final opening act tour singer backing album december december initially intend tour support album responding tour question mtv_news december possible tour later mentioned times originally intended tour support album referring illegal tour breaking promise tour stage minnesota november admitting wanted record didn want tour tired guys kept buying record come guys stage november september interview mtv_news said tour looking forward going unbelievable love try roll little bit orange county girl happen rehearsals don know long right concert synopsis opened song girls ode fashion district tokyo japan appeared stage wearing baby doll outfit sitting red velvet gold throne cover love angel music baby surrounded backing dancers called girls video images played screens second song single album waiting began ballad bringing usual pace girls left stage change piece bathing suits band continued play returning perform real thing group came stage perform left stage change black white leather song album sixth single crash audience divided male female halves images car hood bouncing beat broadcast half took turns sing lyric performed fourth single album luxurious changed outfits pair black hot pants perform rich girl album second single walking crowd giving fans high sang danger zone long way intimate songs performing new songs wind single second album orange county girl wind performed carnival vibe orange county girl accompanied video montage childhood photos images items mentioned song changed silver cocktail dress fourth single album cool early performances song girl album best selling single performed drumming costume singing audience followed encore bubble pop electric brought later performances girl saved encore preceded songs critical response critics divided song writing efforts fun antics singer dancing limited material given performed songs love angel music baby previous work band doubt regards musical selection concluded half songs forgettable view echoed columnist described album tracks filler despite objections williams issued performance half stars music didn matter eye candy provided opined writer extremely striking figure choreography light backup dancers frequent costume changes added spectacle ended style substance impressed ability engage audience quality earned description journalist star review concert commended swell music amazing choreography merit tour force thanks large quartet talented dancing girls boys remarked ross different outfits set pieces won praise enjoyed night concert fashion music video sure ross concluded called new princess pop praised singer charismatic presence felt concert definitely lightweight variety music department noted models madonna real threat gave concert half stars mtv compared performance madonna regard costume changes dancers hell music sounded completely different doubt moss asserted doubt lead vocalist thing onstage confident dead vocals new_york_times admired glamour groove antics stardom praised music describing album smart record rhythm tracks funk pop electronics rock calling tracks superficial style success shopping sex affirmed lovers tour lacked strong musical setlist felt stage presence absent stated doesn songs translate live setting album love angel music baby suggested included songs doubt needed shots adrenaline audience according harrison sitting hands literally songs set harrison felt truly lost stage band ultimately describing performance lacking energy lukewarm seemingly furthermore writer thought performance akin fellow american recording artist britney_spears utterly unsuitable song selection style praise rendition girl calling great gwen gwen called pretty cool broadcast recordings performance late november home town anaheim california recorded released dvd video album released december release date second album sweet escape dvd directed concert features performances songs love angel music baby new songs second studio album sweet escape interviews musicians dancers documentary tour preparation dvd received similar mixed reviews concerts reviewers praised musical performances stage presence criticizing lack material long costume changes dvd certified gold australia australian_recording_industry_association platinum canada opening acts black eyed october november november december december december set list tour dates | Harajuku Lovers Tour | Music | Other music articles | Music businesses and events |
845_Sängerfest | meaning singer festival competition singer groups prizes best group groups public events known song festival participants number hundreds thousands usually accompanied parade celebratory events associated culture origins traced 19th century europe swiss composer educator swiss educator established help foster social change germany prussia university students began choose art form avenue political statements concept gained popularity spread world adapted christian churches spiritual worship services european immigrants brought tradition non political form north american continent early 20th century celebrations drew tens thousands included united_states presidents audiences active europe american communities heritage history europe students swiss educator proponent social reform applied teachings founding singing groups instrument cultural change students august helped establish movement prussia protégé composer music teacher publisher numerous journeys germany encourage formation male singing groups social reform established switzerland inspiration establishment following germany male choral celebrations hundreds thousands vocalists popular masses political events directly influenced began large express political viewpoints early group students performed commemorate male voiced combined regional festival christian church organizations known adapted religious gatherings helped spread popularity europe north_america australia popular late 19th century russia congregations seven held ukraine sunday day held direction polish conductor assistance director church beginning traveled russia attendees estimated vocal presentations individual prayer services lunch people afternoon north_america established northwest philadelphia section founded german immigrant german american singing society organized united_states began evolve form civic entertainment founded accept women members philadelphia pennsylvania group baltimore maryland group performed public listed numerous brooklyn new_york area june presented buffalo new_york famous 25th president shot reception line september group buffalo hoped help pay expenses forming selling shares stock formed ohio followed und formed cincinnati group allowed women groups ohio kentucky maryland indiana created hosted cincinnati featuring music german composers estimated german americans belonged musical organizations belonged post civil war columbus ohio took place august september arriving escorted hall eighteenth regiment estimated singers entertaining attendees closing day celebrated texas held held annually conflicting participation american_civil_war caused year gap events san formed formed austin formed july san_antonio sponsored independence day celebration attended invited meet october aggregate formed organized assistant conductor surrender confederacy raised union flag stars stripes historic battle site church mission san_antonio distributed wine male houston founded october chartered affiliated founding member served principal organization german english school 22nd 24th president wife guests took special train washington independence day july miles northeast baltimore event cleveland friends members 27th president attended july event philadelphia june 26th president ambassador attended individual singers baltimore hall seats sold president roosevelt delivered address praising german culture tradition presented selections composers newark new_jersey hosted 21st national held july people showed hear music arriving chartered trains thousand able hall standing thousand singers representing cities new_jersey new_york maryland pennsylvania delaware competed prize offered park vendors offered games germans began canada nova scotia helped found town performed ontario community events included standard concerts meals drama presentations athletic entertainment sponsored local clubs years spread ontario began settling ontario late 19th century alberta host annual sentencing related past claimed hired group wealthy german americans secret fund german disguised canada united_states border coup état canada behalf drew suspicion prepared sing moment notice loyalty america claimed caused desert kaiser singing invasion force current events local festivals canceled suspended world wars owing rising anti german sentiment tradition largely survived communities areas significant german american population today major german american singing associations north eastern larger north american contrary includes choruses southern states 49th lancaster pennsylvania 50th hosted took place memorial day weekend washington 51st hosted took place june hosted 52nd pittsburgh 61st june milwaukee wisconsin singers 62nd place pittsburgh gallery | Sängerfest | Music | Other music articles | Music businesses and events |
859_Phillips'SoundRecordingServices | phillips sound recording services phillips sound recording services studio house family liverpool england years phillips recorded numerous tapes discs liverpool acts people businesses small room shop family owned phillips sold later started selling batteries shop room house decline demand batteries early 1950s started selling electrical goods popular records phillips set recording studio called phillips sound recording services john_lennon paul_mccartney george_harrison john recorded day spite danger studio clients included phillips died recording site studio commemorated unveiled house early years born march lancashire veteran world war left british_army rank corporal wounded war ended war started selling small shop street area liverpool began selling batteries opening shop room family storey georgian house called install large cellar phillips ran business years decline demand batteries early 1950s people having electricity started selling household electrical goods late shop selling records record players customers buy recordings music phillips supplied batteries air base war buy sell latest records america contacts studio customers asked phillips demo discs bought inch tape recorder replaced portable sound studios owner wife disc cutting machine track ribbon microphone pairs trip london visit son frank sound recording course phillips set equipment shop square feet middle living room piano overturned tin bath cellar chamber speaker microphone linked studio recordings normally tape transferred disc tape recorded session trucks horses going phillips hang heavy blankets studio door rear window noise phillips recording singing days later recorded local dance band singer disc cut studio august year old daughter carol singing discs play light weight pick label increase life disc eventually wear phillips advertised studio phillips sound recording services advertised professional tape disc recording service business cards read phillips liverpool started cutting discs members public actors stayed floor boarding rooms studio asked phillips record poems included actors couple years phillips music compilation discs local businesses local ice cinema men singing songs loved ones children playing instrument neighbour dog piano accompaniment record shop studio took business brass plate wall outside door labels discs changed design disc label year phillips recording groups young men guitars drums played recorded songs disc studio including left right gone keeps paralyzed come previously released elvis_presley told love composition song fury mother sent songs started son singing career songs released dvd recording johnny guitar hurricanes singer recorded version butterfly got studio june later played recording harrison july local group harrison visited phillips studio record songs date disputed remembered recording cold weather october november band wearing mentioned cold weather interviews recording suggested snare drum lower volume supports earlier date group surprised small technically basic studio microphone centre room phillips demanded pay recording set equipment member paid shillings asked extra cover cost transferring tape recording disc expensive phillips said cut rate price taped record directly vinyl song recorded day sung harmonies phillips wanted immediately record song decide song disc suggested ballad spite danger harrison sung heard asked time phillips refused saying seventeen day song cut short phillips waving hands indicate cutting needle getting close centre handed band fragile inch record later lost rediscovered planned auction sold undisclosed later songs digitally mastered pressed copies giving friends christmas present songs released november beatles anthology anthology later said thing listening like drowning like life flashing earliest things john school earliest demo tape little record version john singing day little song harrison released later years customers phillips studio included swinging blue jeans supporters club players recorded little latin studio phillips closed studio record shop died recording site phillips sound recording services commemorated august unveiled house | Phillips' Sound Recording Services | Music | Other music articles | Music businesses and events |
919_GlassheartTour | second headlining concert tour british recording artist launched support studio album announced october initial run sixteen dates united_kingdom extended include dates germany switzerland english singer songwriter served support act marks time lewis performed material europe headline tour previous tour labyrinth visited lewis inspired american hip hop artist music producer kanye_west style performance noted british playwright william_shakespeare inspiration tour lewis performed set list band consisted string quartet acoustic song arrangements acoustic performances lewis vocals garnered praise critics mixed reaction arrangements reggae influences better time critics divided lack diversity previous live performances lewis stage presence commended background development lewis released studio album october year original release date november album july following lewis completion tour labyrinth album title inspired conversation lewis conversation asked lewis past experiences love life general lewis response led word interview clyde radio lewis said represents protecting heart protecting emotions poignant october week album release lewis announced supporting tour tour named album lewis said american hip hop artist music producer kanye_west biggest fan inspired tour performances appeared stage thing interview digital_spy lewis told running theme star crossed lovers likely idea feature tour lewis cited william_shakespeare source inspiration spent days final tour rehearsals essex scheduled visit venues germany united_kingdom tour expected begin april berlin list expanded initial sixteen include dates germany lewis proceed dates beginning glasgow including dates london royal albert hall finishing plymouth speaking tour lewis said wait play new songs fun tour excited year ran competition gave fans chance win tickets concert birmingham critics reviews review said lewis like contemporaries meat dress wearing lady_gaga katy_perry reach soft lows soaring highs like praised concert showing best lewis vocal abilities songs spirit concert largely acoustic music band string quartet particular praised lewis performances time saw face bleeding love earned standing addition note perfect rendition run largely agreed commenting expected lewis song song right praised decisions switch song arrangements example adding reggae beats better time performing acoustic version trouble ended saying lewis vocals flawless stage presence confidence vastly improved seven years guardian impressed stated lewis tried dancing switching arrangements british diva pop music forgot jack said sassy dance routine forgive lewis came budget beyoncé whilst reggae better time song comes like reasonably priced rihanna jack concluded saying need shot adrenaline writing agreed saying tempo increased choreography introduced lewis looked uncomfortable positive lewis vocals calling vocal performance concluded lewis rendition run highlight concert fans left disappointed set list following set list representative berlin april represent setlist shows come alive moment like acoustic version forgive better time contains elements man song originally performed rihanna happy sugar broken trouble acoustic version locked heaven cover originally performed sand time saw face bleeding love run notes lewis performed cover rihanna song diamonds july shows | Glassheart Tour | Music | Other music articles | Music businesses and events |
934_SymphonySix | symphony symphony group canadian musicians contract denied entry united_states concert tour november coming height mccarthy era musicians denied suspicion involved communist activities sent musicians place completed tour musicians resumed playing orchestra return canada end season refused renew contracts musicians stating fulfilled contractual agreements musicians appealed decision union mayor toronto bodies success received support canadian congress labour incident garnered extensive media coverage canada united_states sparked protest decision orchestra director speak matter public prompted criticism members board resigned musicians viewed suspicion colleagues people avoided protect guilt association later returned musicians continued careers background founded conducted sir achieved renown leading figure canadian music 1940s orchestra popularity increased financial condition allow tour invite guest received donations grants raised smaller vancouver musicians left work hoped boost reputation international engagements event invited perform auditorium november featured director viewed invitation golden opportunity garner international orchestra added vocal orchestra piece american composer work variations repertoire time united_states height generating fear suspicion entertainment industry figures academics military figures government officials accusing real suggested links communist activities required submit united_states immigration authorities names musicians staff accompanying tour immigration department approved seven musicians communist activities musicians later cleared leaving musicians denied entry musicians known symphony double bassist born joined canada professional female bassist principal born netherlands canadian citizen performed chamber music groups joined double bassist born british_columbia served second world war self taught guitar season year bassist fourth season orchestra immigration officials questioned hours joined born toronto studied violin child performed age joined teens musicians involved canadian russian friendship organizations formed 1940s purposes artistic collaboration denied charges political involvement related played ukrainian ethnic events admitted member left wing youth group surname listed programs moscow conducted orchestra concert performances august recall association left wing groups board time vote thwarted unanimous decisions symphony stated aware musicians promoting communism later felt taken direct action involved 1940s quit organization eye taking orchestra international tours written letter american consul toronto admitting affiliation received november difficulties musicians denied entry orchestra left united_states help canadian ambassador washington plea unsuccessful january wrote immigration officials trying clear exceptionally talented valuable member orchestra reason doubt communist played ages fourteen ukrainian orchestra suspicion behalf help musician board sent musicians place denied concert went planned orchestra performance success received positive reviews american canadian press returned canada musicians resumed positions refusal renew contracts end season american concerts planned orchestra boston new_york philadelphia coming season renew contracts musicians manager orchestra discussed problem players board meeting held april meeting said artistic reasons important concert board agreed arguments contended musicians fulfilled contractual agreement join orchestra international tours barred entering united_states prevent joining orchestra future appearances present meeting incident board decision renew musicians contracts created controversy public garnering media attention nationally internationally members press tour protest immigration department decision citing similar case amsterdam cancelled tour musicians denied entry reporter globe_and_mail defended led dismissal paper people wrote letters cancelled board blamed newly established canadian television unprecedented decline letter editor called firing offence canadian independence board gave orchestra manager authority decide steps taken asked intervene union upheld board decision musicians appealed union turned stating fulfilled contractual agreements orchestra right renew contracts president said straight contractual matter wrong orchestra musicians members board met review decision renew contracts members voted favor decision voted decided contracts renewed united_states immigration officials issue entry permits musicians september renew contracts decision created controversy split board eventually led resignation members remained members orchestra women committee called rally support symphony instructed members attend sent members stand outside entrance members entering cast assembly communist organization toronto evening telegram called gathering communist meeting members assembly quit group fear labelled communists june urged board reconsider decision controversy continued orchestra season musicians appealed board musicians held meetings pleaded case mayor toronto success supported musicians rejected proposal canadian foreign minister quoted saying serve useful purpose matter pearson blamed cold war incidents added canadian government denying entries people wishing attend communist meetings providing officials security information special committee set board screen members stayed matter attend meetings board maintained public silence spring summer according warren correspondence indicates supported board decision musicians symphony garnered support corners receive widespread support peers orchestra members genuinely supportive according publicly fear perceived communist losing jobs aftermath symphony eventually returned contract renewed played halifax canadian cities continued double bassist beloved members orchestra played traveled london appointed amsterdam toured officially cleared immigration department canadian returned serving principal directed performed wind featuring flute french horn performed formed existed performed orchestra received research grant study european teaching methods repertoire later performed joined faculty member board renewed musicians contracts hoping receive concert united_states received following years state michigan eighth tour cancelled letter written president november reflected orchestra far suffering musically respects improved | Symphony Six | Music | Other music articles | Music businesses and events |
1362_TheM+M'sTour | tour tour sixth concert tour american recording artist britney_spears consisting brief shows clubs united_states spears expressed interested tour early february started venues secret pulled surprise performance april los_angeles nightclub reading san_diego california appeared late april media sources identified act spears quickly sold tour marked time spears performed live june ran minutes length featured spears accompanied female dancers performing choreographed dance numbers shortened versions songs including hits baby time toxic performance song male audience member participated onstage spears vocals performance lip shows received mixed reviews critics fans said spears looked happy great shape deemed outside san_diego venue sold tickets face value prices background development shows took place backdrop spears life struggles previous years fodder tabloid reports included day marriage stormy year marriage divorce having children head entering rehabilitation substance abuse run ins interview people february spears explained anxious resume career saying sound weird miss traveling miss road seeing different places dancers having fun feeling stage knowing best love needed break needed hungry april owner los_angeles nightclub told news spears pulled surprise performance venue previous night kane stated rehearsal looking hot backup dancers sang songs ran set times choreography sounded great news said spears thought need time prepare reported planning tour venues united_states spears wanted rehearsals secret inform owners different dance studios reason preparation late april reading appeared san_diego gossip websites local media sources identified act spears prompting quickly sell page story fueled speculation day doors opened utc spears took stage utc marked time spears stage knee injury caused hotel tour canceled june concert synopsis concert opened spears taking stage accompanied blonde female dancers perform short version baby time wearing silver bra white skirt white boots wore long brown wig cover head shaved half months previously appeared physically good shape hair inch long dancers said hair wig getting longer looks beautiful shortened version slave spears performed original choreography slave performance compared style dancers left spears onstage perform chair routine breathe entered male fan audience spears giving lap dance half way lap dance spears disappeared costume change leaving dancers continue performance reappeared hot pink bra white fur coat jean skirt perform spears throwing air guitars crowd concluded toxic featured spears dancers performing mix spears dance styles performance came end spears said thank dancers words left stage lasted minutes san_diego began hours stated time live band shows spears dancers performed recorded tracks spears vocals live lip recording points performing lack live singing prominent orlando stop tour spears began reportedly caused audience start florida shows spears costume changes reception mtv said body newly toned smile looked bit like woman emerged quarter life crisis stronger yesterday said spears performed naughty free spirited attitude invited friends dirty little dance party bad couldn roll fun mtv stated huge revelation explaining kind says going come biggest album career lost forever old britney tiny baby steps usa today said turned rehearsal comeback post rehab worth effort outside san_diego selling tickets face value prices los_angeles_times wrote comeback want cemented spears place pop music reigning drama queen capable capturing worldwide tabloid headlines bare minimum creative expenditure shows sold seats las_vegas despite tickets available secondary market fan reaction generally divided fans attending dissatisfied short length quoted afterward saying disappointing fans disappointed performance quality quoted saying looked like lip way thing fans pleased seeing good health appearance quoted saying love amazing group female fans wore matching pink tops said bald ambition comeback orlando sentinel summed reaction writing fans tail end tour knew short knew lip wasn music celebrity loyalty beating setlist baby time slave breathe toxic shows | The M+M's Tour | Music | Other music articles | Music businesses and events |
1808_EurovisionSongContest'sGreatestHits | song contest greatest hits song contest greatest_hits known greatest hits live television concert programme organised produced bbc commemorate song contest 60th anniversary concert took place march apollo london executive producer director held positions time bbc hosted song contest senior producer musical director concert tickets event went sale february hosted event saw acts thirteen countries performing entries televised video song contest archives shown live performance united_kingdom entry song contest performed concert broadcast televised performed reprise song contest interval act anniversary celebrations countries confirmed air delayed broadcast concert dates suited broadcasters scheduling including australia competed song contest entry host broadcaster bbc good friday april dutch broadcaster announce decision broadcast event countries announced decision decline broadcasting event including act taking event location confirmation revealed february concert event place apollo london time united_kingdom capital held events dance contest organisation announced october agreed united_kingdom broadcaster bbc produce special anniversary celebrate years song contest similar years song contest took place details title unknown time announcement later issued following statement 60th anniversary exciting proposals member broadcasters table celebrate 60th anniversary contest currently final stages evaluated decision expected shortly stay tuned executive producer song contest said interview bbc chosen host special anniversary appointed executive producer event assisted senior producer whilst director tickets anniversary concert went sale friday february bbc website official song contest website february announced host concert hosted dance contest current commentator united_kingdom host swedish national selection host song contest programme concert recorded live march apollo london allowing participating broadcasters freedom air programme date channel convenient broadcasting schedules artists representing thirteen countries consisting greatest hits took anniversary gala event winner contest appeared audience guest honour broadcast video shown prior entry showing footage particular year contest ending song contest footage entry perform stage entries years broadcast performances follows performed united_kingdom song contest entry love performance appear televised exclusively audience members concert hall interval act confirmed march interval act song contest greatest_hits theatrical consisting mainly traditional irish music dance featured irish dancing champions score composed native originated interval performance song contest performances acts thirteen countries participated anniversary concert originally fourteen acts confirmed bbc later announced march norway join line increasing total video shown prior entry showing footage particular year contest ending song contest footage entry perform stage entries performed medley winning song song contest originally performed winning songs song contest france netherlands united_kingdom originally performed originally performed finishing 2nd place song contest wrote song won song contest originally performed reprise performance medley song contest greatest hits performed english participating artists reprise act close including singing israel winning entry song contest swedish trio sang blu blu finished place italy making mind winning entry united_kingdom performed reprise concluded leading remaining performers stage sing song contest winning entry international broadcasting anniversary concert broadcast live participating national broadcasters able broadcast date channel convenient broadcasting schedules broadcasters austria sweden recorded additional links interviews viewers london commentators following countries listed order broadcasting dates confirmed broadcast anniversary broadcasting unknown following list countries members announced plans broadcast | Eurovision Song Contest's Greatest Hits | Music | Other music articles | Music businesses and events |
1858_WonderWorldTour(MileyCyrus) | wonder world tour cyrus wonder world tour second concert tour american recording artist tour held promote second studio album extended play time lives began september concluded december visiting cities united_states united_kingdom wonder world tour cyrus world tour cyrus tour incorporate performances alternative band served opening act tour venues sponsored promoted tickets wonder world tour sold order prevent ticket similar occurred cyrus previous tour dollar ticket sold donated organization devoted fight cancer wonder world tour described cyrus transitional period elaborate characteristics concert divided seven segments different themes subject matter tour title opened cyrus performing rock oriented songs featured backup dancers suspended stage aerial rigging times point mounted motorcycle elevated path venue cyrus rendered tribute deceased singer michael_jackson performed songs tour received positive mixed reception critics praised deemed spectacle believed lacked portrayal cyrus personality wonder world tour commercially successful despite financial recession present able sell european dates minutes marks largest attendance arena london leg tour bus overturned times highway accident resulted injury person death cause accident specified multiple theories exist filtered version wonder world tour broadcast abc june received total million viewers length concert film released limited deluxe edition cyrus studio album background cyrus singer songwriter actress starred television series girl secret double life television series cyrus developed fame teen idol released music credited cyrus debut studio album titled released second disc hannah montana meet cyrus double disc album order promote album cyrus embarked tour best north american tour performed character release cyrus second studio album breakout affiliated franchise extended play time lives cyrus decided embark tour wonder world tour incorporating performances step media interpreted distance hannah montana franchise concert tour announced alongside cyrus joint line june outlets including twitter account press release cyrus official fan club confirmed tour sponsored american company promoted expand united_states september portland oregon december miami florida total dates alternative rock band metro station cyrus older brother confirmed opening act dates days later european leg dates united_kingdom announced marking cyrus concerts visit continent june dates annexed final date annexed october order meet demand tickets wonder world tour sold exclusively ticket delivery meaning fans receive physical concert ticket entry event ticket buyers required bring credit card purchase photo identification concert venue order gain entry groups enter concert issued seat slips method ticket sales relatively new time experimented black ice world tour marked time arena tour sell tickets response extensive ticket occurred best order fans opportunity purchase good tickets face value cyrus manager president stated focus information gathered time better job important address issue demand thought single option available viable option best dollar ticket purchased donated center dedicated prevention treatment research cure cancer development tour titled wonder world tour diversity themes styles cyrus believed tour good transition rock music based career described tour edgy mature target audience teenagers relatively age sixteen time performances younger audiences added setlist elaborate cyrus previous tour reflect cyrus individual reason occur cyrus felt confident vocalist perform stunts use props singing resources available companies willing invest tour ideas suggested different individuals tested filmed rehearsals order decide final cut person character story added kind specialty concert absolute cyrus said having completed filming georgia cyrus returned los_angeles tour rehearsals forum mid august filming song cyrus able weeks average rehearsal period musicians months hired tour director main choreographer terry served assistant directing assisted choreography members composed tour creative team total wonder world tour included traveling workers equipment buses stage different best consisted rectangular main stage featured elevated center stage narrow runway connected main stage stage ran length main stage stage cyrus noted people able person feels like don best seat seat best seat led multi screen video units located stage largest placed wall hung stage center unit consisted screens faced outward hung right left center unit double faced center venue angle faced upper seat audience structure video panels designed ensure seats angle venue received equal view video screens video content lighting designed provided tour seven individual performers props airborne dancers flown center dropped inches face panel placed rig cyrus flying required vertical lift horizontal audience stage elevators trap doors located stage option foot opening fly elevators built operated challenge presented difficulty time weeks rehearsal owner explained wasn lot time good news gave lot height fly things lot room lay stuff floor good thing offices minutes away send changes pretty fast biggest thing going great crew good people percent built cyrus fit time rehearsal reason retro fit minute design changes came special effects provided founder organization partner created ideas based tour soundtrack provided personnel met tour choreographer band manager lighting designer asking bring hopes wishes dreams meetings completed lighting crew monitored stage camera monitor system cues executed selected described elegant subtle composed pink flames silver white extensive executed concert personnel charge running ran stage ran flying moves position venue assistant stage manager called cues concert normally rock don need calling theatrical approach calling cues step way going props explained production manager props required attention car resemble tractor designed built effects designer stage manager came late design process main elevator built handle weight car eventually reinforced support weight movement car car modified electric instead engine fire safety changed turn adjusting turning radius steering wheels order translate concert tour overseas united_kingdom wonder world tour paired company providing minor support leg tour concert synopsis main commenced cyrus emerging stage inside large crystal like wore black leather hot tank white fur vest silver hood escaped perform concert opening number breakout numerous backup dancers accompanied conclusion performed atop removing fur vest cyrus performed start atop continued remainder segment things kicking screaming cyrus executed second segment performance ocean featured aquatic theme stage cyrus silver flowing evening gown underneath performance ended cyrus diving stage succeeded simulation underwater video screens cyrus returned stage segment atop tractor resembling car perform fly wall performance cyrus wore extravagant white dress skirt backup dancers flown contact panels order resemble fly window cyrus flown arena stage cyrus backup dancers performed brief dance interlude michael_jackson thriller replacing cyrus performed hannah montana credited song let crazy followed video black eyed spoke cyrus left stage video completed dancers performed remix black eyed boom boom fourth segment opened walls cyrus wore black high low dress song performed stage acoustic musicians proceeded look performance featured trailer cyrus film song performing grand piano concluded obsessed singer performed atop simple suspension bridge entered stage clothed black red patterned hot pants black boots perform second song spotlight later girl night replacing prior hot pants black ones adding vest followed cover arrows love rock roll cyrus mounted red suspended stage traveled semi oval path venue performances party use cart featured cyrus older brother rounded segment sixth segment featured cyrus performing simple song dressed long white shirt black order simulate music conductor midway performance cyrus stepped elevator rose feet stage exited stage returned final section encore cyrus dressed white tank shorts boots metallic vest perform later removing vest conclude concert climb immediately finishing exited stage fireworks fired critical reception los_angeles_times reference commented believe compelling real thing wood believed cyrus possessed charisma commenting portrayed superstar authority failed unable unwilling fans deeper idea music means eye detail concert offered viewers buyers records don know stated cyrus spectacle sets apart nearly list act touring today renowned vocalist stretch choreography barely provides moment catch breath able deliver united_kingdom based guardian impressed concert praising setlist deeming enjoyable children adults continued good best songs staging trailer movie shown costume change moment doesn reflect attention detail makes rest laugh loud delight variety magazine said cyrus knows deliver goods losing core audience deemed concert mission accomplished inevitable hits cyrus charisma drive merely limited vocal range praised stating pure visual spectacle commented producers forgot place cyrus personality described human embodiment girl woman presumed tour conscious transition fans want cyrus separate hannah montana franchise daily_telegraph wrote despite relatively young age cyrus showed capability performer help dancers cyrus provided audience choreographed set pieces different spectacle song boston_globe noted wonder world tour presented cyrus rated pop star edgy rocker eager stated played roles apparent ease reed felt concert little display cyrus personality ability engage audience know got impressive vocal need feel trying songs standard guys awesome news reviewed concert cyrus ill mentioned illness voice went flat expressed viewpoint worries cyrus britney_spears train wreck worries tuesday night kept family friendly obviously sick looked like good time believed concert lacked performance commercial performance wonder world tour commercially successful represented stability touring industry despite financial recession north_america tour sold concert dates grossed million tour able remain hottest tours united_states expansion wonder world tour entire date european leg sold minutes order meet demand eleventh date added scheduled december december tour ranked atop based tour european performances month box office grossed million shows markets concerts held arena london produced ticket sales topped million million december audience cyrus broke record largest attendance arena record surpassed previously tied records tour lost highway tour tour total tour grossed million million earned cyrus bus accident november attempt arrive destination north_carolina buses wonder world tour overturned highway accident occurred miles south richmond virginia bus ran left interstate struck embankment rolled right eye witness accident explained bus appeared drifted road fairly long stretch bus passengers aboard including members lighting crew cyrus board incident passengers bus suffered minor injuries escaped crashed bus broken person assistant stage manager required medical attention hospitalized overnight recovered injuries later able return work tour person bus driver uncle bill douglas year old austin texas died scene accident response accident cyrus family released statement cyrus official website stated deeply loss bill uncle bill douglas members tour like members family thoughts prayers family midst tragedy truly missed tour production manager said real tough tragedy lose great driver good friend lot tours going miss cause accident remains authorities confirmed roads wet overnight rain reported speed weather attributed factors accident occurrence despite incident tour following concert november north_carolina proceeded scheduled concert cyrus dedicated performance climb douglas overhead screens displayed video commemorating broadcast recordings concerts held december arena london filmed announced abc broadcast hour long television special entitled cyrus live london june promotion cyrus studio album special produced cyrus cyrus mother cyrus manager directed produced cyrus live london described cyrus official website following statement program captures grown public eye grown artist reveals natural progression concert special watched million viewers united_states cyrus live london airing abc filtered version length concert available limited deluxe edition released june deluxe edition featured audio containing album music dvd contains nineteen live performances scenes footage cyrus buy dvd music seen stated general manager performances fly wall start included cyrus second video album mini dvd released united_kingdom japan set list breakout start things kicking screaming ocean fly wall thriller dance interlude let crazy boom boom dance interlude walls 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2201_WorkingonaDreamTour | working dream tour working dream tour concert tour began april ended november followed late january release album working dream street band tour founding member died previous tour final tour founding member died tour shorter typical outing time career placed emphasis performing music festivals especially europe unlike previous tours working dream tour featured little new album instead trends stages previous year magic tour carried forward focus content time recession repetition stage raps antics visibly continuation signs segment audience members hold signs requesting rare songs decades past band stage impromptu performances final leg tour featured played classic 1970s 1980s albums way critical reaction tour shows generally positive absence new material noted available parts tour obligations tonight conan brien commencing year old son replacement parts number shows positive reception rest band audience critics tour gave chance bid farewell famous venues played shows new_jersey giants stadium tour commercial success grossing million seen million ticket holders finishing highest grossing tour world tour faced logistical issues ticket sales situation exacerbated revelations holding seats secondary market long attorneys general states members federal regulatory agencies weighing matter lawsuits settlements proposed laws result tour envisioned camp total marathon considerably shorter usual especially north_america stops planned include date oklahoma played decades officials trying lure years february confirmed headlining saturday night festival june year signed festival netherlands playing festivals departure normal routing challenged audiences pre selected fans continuing subplot tour scheduling street drummer availability job max given half late night conan brien new_york ending tonight conan brien los_angeles beginning mid january announcement late night continue february notion starting tour immediately following appearance super bowl addition band feeling gotten magic tour wait let stop minute june start date tonight posed problems continued presence tour brien told variety reporter time announcement hoped follow los_angeles hoped arrangement worked let road past tours nbc drummer bosses known typically extended talent network high profile rolling_stone cover story interview vague matter know gon work way people wanna come street band able come street band stay brien subject conflicting news reports brien confirmed february band coming days later said availability post june european leg think max know trying figure missed street band joining outfit said rehearsal drummer replace intuitive understanding performance practice band began rehearsals beginning march faithful listened outside closed doors songs arrangements tour bring presence year old son jay freshman drummer rehearsals indicated replace father european leg shows tonight duties came play occasion magic tour sat drums born run confirmed march said drumming small number shows tour added want express appreciation conan brien team making possible max continue double duty promise return piece van said avoiding question weeks thank god finally announced days rehearsals jay fantastic drummer dna time american leg underway speculation american dates come late summer fall street guitarist said wife decision later playing announced playing dates door late september early october saying band goodbye old giants stadium bring ball crew coming video screens stage showed huge banner hung stadium forerunner heavy advertising shows local television sold quickly dates added finishing october scheduled concerts stadium final sold quickly subsequent tour dates late summer began announced focusing outdoor northeast mid july extension tour announced adding shows indoor arenas november november performance buffalo new_york slated tour street band expected year hiatus worked project october kansas_city missouri canceled hour scheduled start time death cousin assistant road manager years rescheduled ticket sales official tour announcement tickets went sale norway sweden heavy demand caused crash scandinavian system similar situation heavy demand occurred finland system january day working dream release united_states official announcement tour came february performed halftime super bowl following day february tickets shows went sale despite ongoing global financial crisis demand heavy number areas continued popularity high visibility super bowl appearance areas failed ticket past pair shows new_jersey philadelphia sold hour east_coast online sales including new_jersey ones especially troublesome customers endured long waits middle purchasing transaction hit screens saying site routine maintenance acknowledged technical problem sales wasn finest hour tickets new_jersey shows limited supply begin percent held sale venue record company organization shows management held seats sections nearest stage frustration public outcry online customers informed shows sold directed owned site tickets sold secondary market extremely inflated prices pushed fans tickets available given member new_jersey 8th congressional district asked investigate relationship saying concerned business affiliation represent conflict interest detrimental average fan significant potential abuse company able primary market product directly manipulate profit secondary market issued statement website clear affiliation venues affiliation organization record companies promoters held substantial numbers tickets public sales supply especially new_jersey shows day called inquiry new_jersey attorney general said office investigate sale concert tickets amidst number complaints matter gained national attention washington_post described public relations nightmare february issued open letter apology fans saying longer link high demand sales promising customers inadvertently bought secondary market tickets office received complaints matter connecticut attorney general sales tales indicate concern possible merger voiced objection merger comments gained national attention february agreed court settlement new_jersey attorney general agreed payments reduce visibility tickets new_jersey shows available complaints random lottery promises additional scheduled leg return summer company fined attorney general office expenses people qualified march lottery got eventually picked tickets named attorney general line shows march manager emphasized directly releases tickets secondary market wake revelations artists day perform local governor signed law bill forbade online ticket sellers sending frustrated customers sites offer inflated price secondary market tickets different similar drama occurred march tickets went sale park convention hall rehearsal shows days dozens fans said automated lines gave messages shows sale human operator lines able purchases denied gone wrong secondary markets ticket saga emerged mid leg tour announced persons date washington center offered double located tickets shows manager unhappy like audience know problem caused entirely wholly owned subsidiary bruce management control whatsoever troubled entities deeply abuse fans autumn giants stadium shows announced late secondary market sellers began advertising marked tickets went sale caused attorney general file suit sellers fraudulent behavior especially given advertised seat locations exist june congressman announced proposed federal legislation titled boss act better oversight secondary sales concert require primary ticket sellers disclose tickets held sale prohibit ticket buying tickets hours sale prohibit primary ticket sellers promoters artists entering secondary market february reached settlement denounced company bait switch tactics phantom tickets reference example tickets tour washington sold times conceded wrongdoing agreed stop practice agreed million secondary market sales planning rehearsals idea early consideration include mini set stop containing performance classic albums predicted play initial stages tour rest uncertain album idea forward thought double album river combined sessions came album notion right away wait tour leg past practice performed couple public rehearsal shows beginning tour proper minute outlaw pete opened selections album played generally included patterns staples early magic tour previous drumming band augmented veterans additional backing vocalists north american leg leg tour proper began california april consistent opener ending false ending framed question anybody alive things apparent typical shows contained songs outlaw pete initially accompanied fog machine working dream kingdom days stark departure previous tours material newly released albums heavily featured recently released song wrestler included half set lists share new album romantic pop style working dream songs couple attempted private rehearsal rehearsed privately publicly life surprise surprise survive past rehearsal good eye survive past proper lucky day played shows dropped disappearance life lucky day especially notable given elaborate extended multi beach boys style section featuring king rehearsal performance album second single prior album magic given radio included set lists relied material born rising scattered selections periods commenting new material suggested production accurately named blast tour said strange thing working dream tour longer working dream suggested album unpopular fans result chosen throat fans instantly discussed analyzed shows happened website associated twitter sources post cases broadcast shows happened street bassist guitarist found fans complained previous magic tour new material played complaining little guitarist said working dream songs played big songs lack number theme apparent ongoing recession early shows contained recession pack consisting seeds brought 1980s johnny elongated train ghost tom featuring fiery guitar solos began rendition 1850s classic hard times come provided featured spots king played lot later included reunion era encore american struggle survival hope land hope dreams american land said emergence recession theme concerts showcase working dream album regular moment optimism playing sunny day rising holding microphone young children pit area sing chorus stages build house stage rap located working dream rock house tonight going build house going use good news going use bad news got news need stage seats visible signs segment begin collected request signs pit audience extended introduction raise hand played song completed selected numbers play requests garage rock classic wild thing tears punk rock staple wanna london calling activity billed band led impromptu arrangements worked onstage audience saying atlanta arena greatest bar band land don think know tears immediate introduction signs segment surprised street guitarist thought hold later tour precise degree challenge segment unclear lyrics loaded uses cases songs earlier case challenges band shared knowledge british invasion 1960s material subsequently said started unusual requests songs played depending common memory band individual playing experience teenagers ended system jump lot pretty quick honored sign requests usually songs normally set list lengths generally hours minutes hours minutes scheduled philadelphia shows soon demolished spectrum commenting don arenas like anymore stating smaller size lack luxury boxes old venue ideal rock shows spectrum seen headlining arena born run tours said fulfill rock spectrum time accordingly band played local act hit sit philadelphia related selections voiced similar sentiments old going selected soul survivors hit expressway heart tribute nearby appeared number shows north american leg drumming songs half fan heavy metal music life playing integrated approach influenced metal bands lamb god street drumming style derived big bands early rock roll received positive reaction audiences reviewers spark plug band vigorous long hair flying style inviting comparisons potential replacing father drawing allusions chicago_tribune critic greg_kot wrote hail drumming band chemistry slightly unsettled better fills radio kicked song concert higher gear band starting pace said summer job anybody want said jay segments allowed total body experience time bruce years able audience enjoy street band concert played albany new_york california prepare test runs tonight conan brien start said occasion night years somebody sat drums overall magazine editor said college freshman playing year biggest rock tours certainly unique story final arena shows leg father took red eye flight los_angeles second western european second leg moved european second leg working dream songs began sporadically appear lucky day regular queen supermarket getting airing scandinavian shows band members walked stage opened solo performances local summer themed sweden norway seven shows father beginning tonight conan brien band returned appearance headlining act june playing festival audiences guaranteed fans music largely new slow start captured audience following night joined recently reunited headlining songs glory days guitarist said later got play bruce hero performance outlaw pete included fuse festival highlights performance tenth avenue freeze included bit triumph insult comic dog singing included tonight conan brien segment subsequently reflected played festivals time tour greatest experiences eye opener played come like kids fun playing bills bands future june departed tonight temporarily weeks join band resumption western european leg comedy bit drum turn float took outside studio airport stretch appear shows spanish shows end leg wife seen europe son appeared played guitar number shows nephew jake playing appearances mother aunt took stage festival des brittany france july tour stop france son participated concert playing guitar continued open shows playing national songs set lists tour showing request slots shows running songs length encore break disposed ran continuously end band leaving stage ran past local dublin shows dublin violations resulted potential fine mocked prospect staging bit don care breaking boss street band american skin shots unexpected appearances dublin stops italy city ruins played rome honor victims earthquake western european leg ended shows spain way locations past shows marred disorganized security promoter leaving approximately ticket holders unable dozens complaints promoter filed police city consumer authorities following day event band played world concluded encore born local time spanish shows begin immediately flew los_angeles resumed role tonight later day leg american leg began mid august shows outdoor indoor arenas shows scheduled weekends allow play missing tonight time played shows held week september took month absence television join final portion leg ticket sales slower normal leg partly new system come effect earlier problems sales arenas sell management relocated people bought tickets stage sections screen stadium shows stage hint fans buy said know tour like case september tour sold million tickets overall shows philadelphia long sold leg reported born run featured entirety shows possibly scheme boost ticket sales album idea took fruition late september early october set shows final concerts venue home state born run played shows darkness edge town born shows later said album idea shows going come time like haven let try play albums people starting sounded like good idea audience fundamentally experienced music album form people took born run home played start finish times didn slip cut middle albums took long time built records packed songs lasted years simply way appealing fun fans ended bigger emotional experience thought giants stadium shows opened new song written occasion ball written point view stadium raised steel swamps jersey years ago stand featured new touches including crowd hungry heart evocative stage upper level lighting rising fireworks street band conclusion american land final drew nearly people concluded second playing stand jersey girl dedicated crew staff worked years giants stadium album versions continued localized rendition ball shows close different songs playing stand apart album kept flexible leg sign requests continued words allowed fans input way pumps blood evening born run remained standard album choice rest tour shows new_york madison square garden saw wild innocent street shuffle river song length dominating setlist felt river succeeded saying album feel like live fast songs couple ballads played real went play november palace auburn hills outside detroit michigan known multiple statements crowd ohio came second lyric ball build house rap working dream band played cleveland ohio nights earlier getting crowd guitarist hoped stop making mistake finally went corrected don realize saying ohio michigan like told crowd committed man nightmare saying michigan attracted worldwide television print publicity subsequently featured rare performance man appealing fan base detroit references ohio exaggerated statements correct state subsequent shows final stretch tour final shows presented long rendition classic love keeps lifting higher higher showcasing featured vocals curtis king trumpet solos song stretched minutes key changes walks pit area singers recognized entire tour notion final street band long time interview near end tour said playing audience time band powerful right reason powerful carrying lot strong cumulative history come years speeding train going track gon end look forward years touring playing enjoying tour concluded november arena buffalo new_york fans came far away dominated feel city day album played said miracle record took way zero performance dedicated manager producer present audience featured rare renditions arkansas angel song nearly night including don want hang rock roll shoes mark birthday totally obscure restless nights supposedly van favorite song unusual second song current album surprise surprise near end said gon goodbye little little tour finished emotional statement song tours 2000s instead world critical commercial reception newspaper reviews commented high level energy stamina nearly year old brought concerts chicago_tribune favorably compared rest band regard saying guys band look age lack sustained urgency prime philadelphia_inquirer commented fundamental problem facing tour said earlier year released hopeful downright happy sounding albums career economy rendering songs struggle strife stock trade sounded years said don tour album wish tour album got faces tough task new romantic pop record simultaneously offering hope support wounded nation easy task rolling_stone voiced similar theory chicago_tribune critic greg_kot wrote disappointment didn stronger case latest album working dream fan album look forward singer studio work stage case barely touched new material views early minute outlaw pete new material varied considerably gave mixed review saying decidedly saying concert wasn past visits state philadelphia_inquirer praise saying deliver proves oriented rock roll tear saying adapted circumstances altered game plan plays strengths said street band received like conquering heroes hour repeatedly drove near crowd fist sing globe_and_mail said tour sole canadian evening street band ranks rock concert experience rolling_stone said leg concluding new_jersey shows tours don usually hit highs like end band essentially road september european shows critical reaction generally favorable said showing signs age neared 60th birthday despite taking spill stage antics rainy dublin remarked set features songs life delivered extraordinary time leave glad alive independent echoed sentiment reviewing writing showed frontman age intensity powerful vocal final chord bath chronicle performance saying tickets sold confirmed bill known facing rare musical equivalent sporting away match necessarily altar bruce concluded gave performance passion musical majesty sticking standard tour set list playing better known hits final stand new_york_daily_news said ball declaration defiance face destruction overall said proved performers charismatic use stadium scale advantage entertainment_weekly called ball inspiring start marathon hour shows manages night night new_york_times said performance born sang deeper songs faded greg_kot chicago_tribune said leg tour band appeared running born run album performance easily best seen 80s looking tour combination preceding magic tour billboard magazine cover story stated artist largely built career epic shows managed find gear stage legendary career said end shows coming end decade long project tremendous renewal power strength service band hopefully provides touted quality shows believe come seeing best street band played specific shows tour named best concerts philadelphia_inquirer chicago_tribune remained interested band commercial fortunes said tour start remaining popular motivations super bowl appearance said years long asking tell played tour seats shouldn seats street band hold pride remain great wonders world got remind people little bit september working dream tour tours worldwide alongside tour black ice tour working dream tour highest grossing tour trailing madonna grossed million seen million ticket holders sold non festival shows unlike past magic dust tours working dream tour failed win tour completed busy years road ranked fourth pop artists decade terms total touring broadcasts recordings tour festival appearances aired television radio song worth june music festival appearance outlaw pete packaged broadcast festival highlights television best appeared june performance song subsequently appeared live dvd portions june performance aired live bbc television radio number fans complained set shown bbc turn said set long broadcast entirety televised highlights later shown bbc bbc conjunction fourth july holiday featured minutes july frankfurt arena hard rock calling appearance included august broadcast cable channels seven performances including london calling open program included artists performances shows filmed tour conclusion decisions release dvd media june london calling live released minute near complete blu ray dvd accounting named shows cancelled shows personnel street band bruce lead vocals lead guitar rhythm guitar acoustic guitar harmonica piano synthesizer tenor saxophone saxophone percussion harmonica background vocals rhythm guitar lead guitar pedal steel guitar acoustic guitar background vocals background vocals duet vocals acoustic guitar occasional bass guitar rare background vocals rare rhythm guitar lead guitar acoustic guitar background vocals occasional featured lead vocal drums rare organ electronic rare piano occasional background vocals violin acoustic guitar percussion background vocals drums curtis king background vocals background vocals trumpet missed shows leg injuries received falling horse family responsibilities absent shows european leg continued miss handful shows leg including making final performances assumed prominent role absent despite consistently having highly visible profiles shows considered fledged street band members official material continued diminished physical role stage multiple physical problems scheduled spine surgery tour concluded month recovery period happened played street band suffering fatal stroke june substituted number dates alternated portions number dates veteran played songs leg | Working on a Dream Tour | Music | Other music articles | Music businesses and events |
2774_(YouDriveMe)CrazyTour | drive crazy tour drive crazy tour known crazy tour second concert tour american recording artist britney_spears launched support studio albums baby time tour designed continuation baby prelude tour sponsored got milk tour divided segments segment followed interlude segment ended encore set list consisted songs seven baby time unreleased songs upcoming album tour spears accused lip denied claims recorded broadcast fox dvd entitled live released background development december premiere music video broken heart total request live spears called announce march tour dates tour designed continuation baby prelude future world tour leg main sponsor got milk media director explained britney magic teen age girls absolutely crucial target milk spears shot advertising campaign shown performances began secondary sponsor corporation released zone official camera tour spears zone onstage pictures audience promote product stage drive similar baby bigger special effects including smoke machines fireworks erupted giant projection screen resembled magical mirror present mechanical magic carpet spears sat flew feet crowd spears costumes changes joined stage dancers setlist consisted songs seven debut album unreleased songs upcoming album concert synopsis opened dancers came stayed stage bell sat female teacher voice started calling names teacher called spears emerged staircase cloud smoke wearing white stretch pants perform short dance mix baby time entered appeared opposite stage perform drive crazy spears briefly talked audience segment continued performances born happy dance interlude spears appeared onstage sitting magic carpet flew audience singing don let know returned stage performed song upcoming album spears addressed audience ultimate interlude dancers picked boy audience invited onstage spears took stage wearing jacket dedicated performance broken heart boy took jacket reveal pair black pants featured red heart performed beat goes presented dancers band spears appeared onstage perform encore consisted dance oriented performance baby time critical response kim chicago_sun-times said spears showed got leg competitors christina_aguilera better voice grammy spears factor worked queens past central michigan life commented songs long authenticity voice question truly hard walk away feeling completely believed energetic good fast paced bright tour accusations lip arose spears talked rolling_stone accusations saying delay screen listen music watch screen don think people singing song singing ass times dancing breath signal dying help believe sit sing broadcasts recordings april concert honolulu hawaii taped june broadcast special fox november released britney_spears live dvd included fox special certified times platinum recording_industry_association_of_america riaa shipment copies dvd units opening acts north_america select venues select venues destiny child honolulu setlist school roll performance introduction drive crazy contains elements baby time born happy hand don let know ultimate performance interlude broken heart beat goes meet dancers meet band performance interlude baby time source tour dates rescheduled shows box office score data | (You Drive Me) Crazy Tour | Music | Other music articles | Music businesses and events |
2944_GreeceintheEurovisionSongContest2006 | greece song contest represented greece song contest song greek national broadcaster internally selected represent country contest took place athens greece win contest song number performed composed written selected march national final combination sms vote expert jury placed 9th receiving points background song contest marked greece seventh participation contest entry won time previous contest song number performed placed twice contest song die performed duo antique shake performed following introduction semi finals contest greece placing year greece successful result placed twentieth song receiving points total cyprus greek national broadcaster broadcasts event greece year selection process entry held national final artists selected high profile artists internally set national finals choose song continued internal selection artist subsequently held national final select song performer asked represent greece contest denied interview town magazine recalled getting proposal network august september considering briefly ultimately found reason especially greece reigning champion making chances winning little wanted involved way asked host competition accepted news leaked newspaper public announcement november said decision received proposal hosting found intriguing challenge american television personality actress eventually announced female host presented major events including allocation draw addition semi final final august reported seriously considering representing greece possibly proposed greek asked previously represent country contest declined fearing bad result international career going months later december announced soon officially propose different artist representative said reply song contest participation long organized participated contest twice greece cyprus song placing 13th 5th respectively attempted contest years failing win artists having deals official announcement soon agreement time month later january officially announced artist days later interview press said finally decision want said reason final decision took long announced debating entering opinion polls talking usual collaborators announced sing songs live national final choose song national final date final set march took place club broadcast live television program titled hosted greek television series included greece entries past entries stop die shown large screen video message host sent personal messages satellite guest acts representing countries performed entries included malta turkey star romania norway cyprus angels cry candidate songs decided sing national final cares love written composed composed lyrics welcome party composed lyrics beautiful night written composed described ballad upbeat winning song chosen public jury weighted result respectively jury panel ninth vote split result national final proclaimed winner receiving total vote representing received vote viewers jury welcome party placed second viewers jury viewers jury cares love place viewers jury beautiful night placed stated liked songs seeing results pledged sing heart best greece promotion appearance contest went promotional tour singing song countries stop moscow march greek independence day attended reception greek embassy stayed days gave seven television appearances newspaper interviews posed magazines following russia traveled malta cyprus performed large club cyprus followed albania appeared albania awards awards gave interviews stop serbia montenegro followed romania end april visited sweden gave interviews local press beginning followed belgium fourth met belgium offered copy single having spoken media attended reception greek embassy meeting belgium visited chocolate museum belgium returned greece break leaving israel stop tour remained days april released recent album time include tracks national final coincide ongoing international promotional tour time welcome party entered american market played radio stations press conference thanked fans god given explained important competition saying wants win received gifts journalists fans considered favorite contest placing majority fan polls online betting houses british commentator semi final stated massive greece bigger country rehearsals attended people noted jury members national final large fans journalists took seat arena president greek broadcaster entered arena artist final winning country edition greece automatically qualified final contest drawn present song 16th night final united_kingdom finland final held appeared stage surrounded fog effect created dry ice large stage wore exclusive black white outfit black end song knees singing choreography final arranged considered favorite ninth place finish manage received points including points bulgaria cyprus ninth place finish guaranteed greece place final song contest day contest seen crying cameras experience greek public love support soon released dual disc music videos remix went hiatus greek music industry performing worldwide tour greek recording english language material planned international album los_angeles california producer court case postponed greek career second release autumn released new material october released song past lead soundtrack single greek movie december released album certified double platinum greece new denoting shipments thousand copies lowest selling albums lowest 2000s certified triple platinum native cyprus album 2010s performed worse predecessor certified gold shipments thousand copies falling charts months concert generally meet expectations despite heavy promotion popularity commercial appeal begun declining early 2000s seen sales albums successful relatively low sales compared albums considered detrimental affect career greeks viewed sudden departure completely media ashamed result contest statements participation mistake partially hardships faced greek music industry including piracy financial crisis changing musical tastes leading general decline pop scene image based singers career choices pursuit international career relatively advanced age leading long greece attempting use gateway thought major components article golden trio greek pop consisting considered decline group interpreted tears night america looked big won turned europe took conquer summit alps lost tears evening contest following failure showed fully aware situation conquered european audience lost greek music rival prominent supposed rivalry grand topic media speculation come possible story subsequent allowed fellow pop singer fresh momentum win ultimately second half decade reviewing felt appeared attempting catch contemporaries continued music career fully recovered previous state continue impact placed 15th forbes list powerful influential greece celebrities time hiatus late 2000s filmed reality called | Greece in the Eurovision Song Contest 2006 | Music | Other music articles | Music businesses and events |
4254_IrelandintheEurovisionSongContest2008 | ireland song contest ireland participated song contest held national final select irish entry contest held belgrade serbia reverted multi song multi singer format previously select irish entry artists competed final irish public choosing winner sms residents northern_ireland voting sms winner turkey song placed 15th semi final failing qualify final contest background ireland entered song contest entered total entries 42nd contribution ireland won contest seven times total country beating record country win came sixth entry year old winning kinds ireland holds record country win country times row having times winner won singer singer songwriter songwriter recent years ireland impressive record taken turn results 2000s ireland place finish irish national broadcasts event year selection process selection entry methods selection common method national final featuring multi artist multi song selection regional later public choosing winner recent years artist selected internally song chosen public previously talent format star years format placing song contest announced review position contest brien saying definitely having sit looking geographical position going process reached consensus agreed change selection process revert national song contest format ireland resulting seven irish winners irish national final replaced selection process open songs conducted deadline submissions set january judging panel including winner reduced entries songs submitted entries songs submitted previous irish national final songwriters including ireland songwriter star songwriter ireland similar national song contest ireland adopted contest took song quality account visual presentation proposed performance details judges present contest giving views songs personal opinions irish music manager factor judge winner winner song contest serbia songs competed contest revealed february artists featuring children television presenter puppet turkey irish songs entered song composed called double cross heart mason previously written song pop band german national final song pop song described numbers performed male female dancers male singer wearing silver trousers performance started singing spotlight dancers background coming dancing turkey rumours circulated ireland news piece website claimed famous irish children presenter turkey entered song called points points list songs issued fact include tipped favourite win contest entry mock entry making fun song contest lyrics drag acts bad acts wig title song contest mimicking famous phrase points song composed aka present stage singing backing vocals male dancers performance began wheeled stage figure removed performance included lot dancing dancers green white orange colours flag singer entered song time rise composed irish final romanian finals broadcaster choose song compete final romanian broadcaster allowed compete respective national finals withdrew romanian final saying chance competing ireland higher romania romanian national final containing songs semi finals possibility irish finalists biggest powers offer turn said performance involved singing half song male dancers coming later performing artistic moves end performance involved raised box plain white dress lowered entered contest crazy composed song performed dark coat taken performance reveal red dress accompanied stage band consisting guitarist keyboardist drummer shirts ties female backing singer wearing black dress submitted judging panel written song performed night contest red shirt suit female pianist male female backing singer song began sitting leaning piano got walked stage sang chances composed roberts performed irish entry song contest dublin finishing second place performance involved singing microphone stand male female singers singing female singers song roberts wore shirt tie backing singers wearing black final held february hosted hosted national heat rock roll kids selected represent ireland securing ireland sixth win interval act contest jury member singing song won song contest turkey announced winner closed singing song won went represent ireland semi final song contest winner final announced unknown songs placed ireland came song contest obliged perform song semi finals contest split countries friendly voting history different semi finals better chance countries win january held special draw determined ireland semi final held judges spoke entry calling competition calling withdraw contest entry said breach rules contest mocking nature bring shows song disqualified controversial nature entry received widespread publicity entry victory mentioned spanish media winning victory appeared morning popular british morning programme itv day celebrations contest commentator semi finals final commentator radio semi final dancers sang semi final performing 11th night forced change lyrics performance song greek broadcaster complained use macedonia lyrics song light macedonia naming dispute reference group forced irish delegation change lyrics song macedonia similar remove macedonia lyrics altogether stage semi final included wearing silver suit dressed green white gold girls wearing gold dresses green gloves head dresses green white gold male backing dancers wore large green white gold wings danced stage dancer wore gold jump suit stage involved effects black white waves green white orange screens stage despite favourites win contest outright managed receive points placing 15th countries competing failing reach final ireland experience returned ireland launched campaign european_union calling vote irish referendum amendment irish constitution allow adoption treaty campaign included slogan didn vote vote lisbon referring failure announced seeking new television format turkey targeting mature audience chat format pilots currently production expected air | Ireland in the Eurovision Song Contest 2008 | Music | Other music articles | Music businesses and events 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4662_GlastonburyFestival | festival day festival contemporary performing arts takes place near somerset addition contemporary music festival hosts dance comedy theatre circus arts leading pop rock artists headlined alongside thousands appearing smaller stages performance areas films albums recorded released festival receives extensive television newspaper coverage largest festival world attended people requiring extensive infrastructure terms security transport water electricity supply majority staff volunteers helping festival raise millions pounds good causes festival inspired free festival movements retains traditions green fields area includes sections known 1970s festival took place year grew size number attendees swollen hosted festival called festival seeing open air concert bath festival blues held intermittently held year years taken years intended land local population organisers break history series concerts lectures called established summer school town classical composer location attracted bohemian audience standards time featured works contemporary composers sponsored clark family wide range traditional works death 1970s festival heavily influenced ethics free festival movement early 1970s beginning featured performances artists decided host festival called festival seeing open air concert headlined bath festival blues nearby bath festival retains tradition green fields area encompassing festival worthy farm mounted saturday september attended people original headline acts acts replaced short notice later known tickets billed acts note free festival fair instigated found introduced organised help festival featured incarnation pyramid stage conceived stage tenth replica great pyramid built metal positioned blind spring found performers included david_bowie traffic convention paid supporters advocates ideal embraced tradition music dance poetry theatre lights spontaneous entertainment festival filmed released film called simply festival small event convoy vehicles festival directed police festival revived following year churchill event year child lost money 1980s 1980s saw festival annual fixture barring periodic years took control festival organised conjunction year new constructed telegraph poles metal materials permanent structure doubled hay barn cow shed winter 1980s children area festival organised starting point new children charity called year festival profits donated following years donations number organisations end cold war main contribute festival providing features volunteers work festival exchange free entry large festivals required local authorities led certain restrictions placed festival including crowd limit specified times stages operate crowd limit initially set grown year saw stage invaded children set weather report played main stage headlined night hours festival grew large neighbouring purchased year saw wet festival considerable rain dairy farm washed low areas mixture mud cow prevent festival enjoying knee deep pyramid stage year impromptu unofficial sound systems sprung festival site things come sound systems play loud electronic acid house music round clock largest sound system volume official stages running non stop festival systems seen refreshing wind change tired blessed 1990s biggest festival held day festival ended violence security guards new age travellers called bridge led organisers taking festival expanded festival returned proved great success year new age travellers initially allowed site free fence designed success carried like hot dry burned week festival temporary main stage erected time festival festival introduced wind turbine provided festival power festival included setting new world record june people objects kept objects air year festival televised channel_4 concentrating main music stages providing glimpse festival knew little channel televised festival following year proved successful enhanced coverage crucial factor ensuring performance festival achieved legendary status result channel_4 coverage living rooms country able experience rave look like suddenly dance music attacked establishment mainstream press years didn dangerous crucial turning point dance music role festival speaking guardian gig noted marked dance music appearance mainstream agenda previously underground big stages going police council aware buzz market sound systems travellers fields years needed showcase legal gig opened way underworld played high profile stages following years developments led launch festival saw attendance rise drastically security fence breached friday festival estimates suggest fence double size festival aside proved highly successful year memorable performances oasis pulp cure year festival having dance tent cater rise popularity dance music following success headline appearance previous year dance acts led friday saturday festival took year allow land recover organisers break pattern followed years gap year moving saw release filmed festivals festival returned bigger time major sponsorship guardian bbc taken event channel_4 year mud site suffering severe turned entire site muddy stayed festival treated memorable performances including headlining set saturday said greatest performances live recording paranoid android performance day yesterday man released bbc entitled mud festival struck severe floods storms festival departed early stayed treated performances acts pulp overcame environment white suit tie year attendance officially broke mark hot dry year recorded relief organisers festival festival fence prove major problem following year additional people site increasing attendance estimated people total festival remembered requesting given backstage toilets revealed band joke reserved sign toilet management 2000s saw new introduced new features festival headlined pet shop boys david_bowie playing years appearance hosted unusual event saturday morning wedding festival written organisers asking permission married taking place conducted actor small group friends festival happened awake year saw estimated people attend festival tickets sold led public safety concerns local refused problem solved organisers took anti measures secure future festival festival accident scheduled break took place years year battle olympics extended year sequence planned rest year point invited help seen sell corporate culture festival returned planned year controversial handling logistics security especially installing substantial surrounding fence dubbed reduced numbers levels decade earlier lower attendance led relaxed atmosphere massively reduced crime levels compared previous years incidents outside fence involving frustrated individuals arrived festival assuming able simply jump fence pay music performances despite event hailed great success media companies taken interest festival saw headline pyramid stage time closed set sunday night criticisms festival lacked atmosphere reduced number people reflected smaller numbers jumping fence number tickets increased sold day going sale marked contrast months took sell year tickets sold line announced year returned headline pyramid stage revenue raised good causes ticket commercial licence sales topped million half went tickets sold hours amid controversy ticket ordering process left potential festival trying hours connect telephone internet sites website got million attempted connections minutes tickets going sale average people phone lines minute festival hit extreme weather high winds wednesday delayed entry steady rain saturday turned areas site mud festival ended muse headlining sunday oasis headlined friday sir paul_mccartney performed british press publications appeared use psychedelic drugs festival visitors magazine nme pronounced summer love resurgence praised natural alternative said declining popularity summer love second festival commented year keeping previous history taking year villagers surrounding areas rest yearly disruption confirmed licence granted ticket sold rapidly case hours minutes enclosed area festival acres km2 live performances attended people sunday originally scheduled instead pulled receive treatment breast cancer announced replacement june performed cover head concert saw big increase number dance music attractions multiple tents dance village replacing solitary dance tent previous years new area contained east west dance tents relocated stage situated introduction innovative silent disco allowed party early hours disturbing locals requirement festival licensing following death john autumn new tent renamed john tent homage encouragement love new bands opening day festival delayed heavy rain thunderstorms stages including acoustic tent bars struck lightning valley hit flash floods left areas site feet water severity weather flooded worst affected base seriously disrupted site services review festival called gives festival glowing report dealt floods festival instead documentary film directed released lack festival film consists specially shot footage temple festival footage sent fans archive footage released april june headlined killers friday saturday sunday respectively dame featured acts played stages capacity expanded year park area opened designed main stage featured extra sets artists playing main stages including whilst bbc launched new introducing stage area festival largest attendance construction security fence largest legitimate attendance date ticket allocation raised charged sold hour minutes extra precaution pre register including submission passport photo security printed ticket continued periods rain festival caused muddy conditions flooding new flood defences constant rain general conditions site worse years like mud plains difficult find sit turned mud key choke points right pyramid stage turned muddy conditions temporary roads periphery site led delays people leaving site june vast majority festival attempting leave festival cars western car parks took hours exit site provision areas information delays organised traffic undertaken festival organisers provision drinking water people stranded vehicles verbal physical violence witnessed festival cars finally allowed leave site surrounding roads found clear reported crime number arrests operation police security site reported crimes drug related people required medical aid hospitalised accidents caused mud fatality man found unconscious early saturday morning died suspected drugs december instrumental figure conception festival 1980s area coordinator died cottages age suffered short illness cancer refused convert buddhism arrangements following death respected belief paying tribute death said great sense morality social responsibility given place festival history second festival held june headlined kings jay-z friday saturday sunday respectively notable acts including stevens opened festival continuing procedure introduced ticket buyers pre register submit passport photo february march order buy tickets went sale sunday april following tickets sold pre registration process reopened april reasons cited including poor weather previous years controversial choice featuring hip hop artist jay-z headlining act day festival began announced tickets remaining making possible festival years sell advance announced remaining tickets sold major branches year saw introduction new field adjacent sacred space named organisers festival called reference flags located huge number tents left cows died metal tent left soil festival devised campaign gently pushed respect environment clear festival pushed green agenda new initiatives included tent handed free running waste vegetable oil new efforts rewarded festival award alongside number festivals committed environmentally friendly music festivals festival reported cost million produce festival took place june marked contrast previous years tickets went sale october earlier pre registered customers able pay place reserve deposit paid february tickets festival sold line released included pyramid stage stage headlined notable performers included played festival steel pulse lady_gaga pete anthem appeared stage song sound madness florence machine magic 2010s festival took place june night appeared main stage headline artist sing chorus happy birthday marking festival 40th year tickets went sale october deposit scheme introduced previous year unlike previous years common earlier festivals tickets edition sold hours headline pyramid stage friday night sustaining injury forced pull according media having written song especially festival brought replace joined muse saturday sunday headline slots respectively second headlining act years pet shop boys returned years headline stage saturday night entire stage set brought performance extremely received surprise appearance song set weather festival best festival enjoying days abundant sunshine warm hot temperatures reached close degrees sunday rain free festival hottest festival began received donation british waterways timber old gates wiltshire construct new bridge dedicated memory following year redundant lock gates build festival took place wednesday sunday june tickets sold hours going sale sunday october headline acts friday night saturday beyoncé sunday beyoncé woman headline festival festival held giving site organisers year originally keeping tradition taking break fifth year cited shortage likely cost portable toilets needs summer olympics reasons decision year proved fortunate somerset experienced spells persistent heavy rain period including week festival normally held suggested festival called severity weather registration tickets festival began june ticket booking opened sunday october selling record time hour minutes mark weekend invited guest edit local paper saturday june festival year old man suffered suspected reaction later died despite police reported crime year reminded festival look possessions festival frontman fell stage weeks broke leg forcing late withdrawal line florence machine moved second bill friday florence vacant gap filled performance received kanye_west saturday sunday respectively notable acts performed included final festival appearance death enter faith appearance 14th august announced hundreds pairs discarded wellington boots festival donated camp organisation festival organised local farmer site owner company ran festival wife jean death assisted daughter company consisting live nation taken job managing logistics security festival stake festival management company year company joint owned festival republic created run festival profits going parent companies profits charities including donations local charity community groups paying purchase restoration stages areas managed independently left field managed cooperative owned field run sound systems site total power main stage having speakers toilets long drop water supplies including holding litres imp gal water exception technical security staff festival mainly run volunteers organised aid charity return work festival receive donation medical facilities provided bars organised sponsored previously recruit teams volunteer staff small charities campaign groups return help typically hours festival volunteers paid free entry transport food charities receive wages volunteers earn event catering retail services provided small companies typically mobile catering food stalls site camping retail chain independent shops set makeshift outlets festival additionally charities organisations run promotional educational stalls hare krishna tent provide free vegetarian food manage refuse site recycled tonnes tonnes waste site significant logistical operations place bring people festival public transport year additional festival trains provided railway station station operates mini hub waiting shuttle buses transferring passengers festival site required intensive operation wednesday thursday year local bus coach operators providing buses days additional extra buses normally provided run bristol festival monday passengers transferred day additional buses provided meet increased requirement provide extra coaches direct festival site major towns work smaller coach operators provide capacity required festival powered provide power site diesel generators run litres waste vegetable oil fuel power generated power city bath powered generators lighting site installed run time lights needed contributing festival green requirements location festival takes place south west england worthy farm small villages somerset miles east overlooked area number legends spiritual traditions new age site interest lines considered converge nearest town festival site miles north east continues interaction people alternative lifestyles living festival farm situated roads situated grid reference valley head low limestone ridges southern edge site confluence small streams past site experienced problems flooding floods occurred festival drainage improved prevent flooding festival allowed flood water dissipate hours branch somerset ran farm embankment dismantled forms main site prominent feature high voltage electricity line crosses site east west recent years site organised restricted backstage compound pyramid stage north stage south compound attractions east site include acoustic tent comedy tent circus south green fields include displays traditional environmentally friendly crafts king meadow hill far south site small circle like coordinated summer represents stone circle accommodation people stay camp tent different camping areas atmosphere camping areas hill ground lively family introduced second family disabled available accommodation provided cost standard entry ticket festival bring tents festival years limited number fixed available hire field near stone circle adults stay comes internal camping equipment provided offers solar showers log fired cap experience trailer tents allowed main festival site purchase ticket addition main ticket allows access fields outside boundary fence cost includes access vehicle car vehicle tow parked alongside sleeping authorised connected accompanying vehicle additional tent accompany space plot allows people choose bring hire drivers larger vehicles purchase second ticket fit defined plot festival saw changes fields commercial vehicles longer classed fitted sleeping area washing cooking facilities trailer tents allowed festival prior allowed site trailers banned early 1990s number stuck mud abandoned festival stay local accommodation walking distance festival independent accommodation providers close main site include smaller tents gypsy private cottages festival choose ferried festival accommodation bike private helicopter cultural references artists written songs entitled festival including scouting girls cosmic rough riders included revisited album song let start band referenced festival star song 90s refers surprise appearance stage oasis ultimately led leaving everybody worried fuck wrong answering phone talking saw wrote song coma girl experiences bbc interview cited song inspiring play festival wrote song titled supposed premier appearance festival injury forced cancel instead concert tour comic creation special mock documentary going goes series novel finer end takes place references fictional account original contemporary festival setting radio new album | Glastonbury Festival | Music | Other music articles | Music businesses and events |
4823_GreeceintheEurovisionSongContest2008 | greece song contest greece entered song contest song secret combination written lyrics song performed american singer greek descent previously won greek talent february selection process organized greek national broadcaster competing artists performed prospective entries live televised broadcast watched nearly million viewers secret combination selected represent greece song contest combination public panel judges following promotional tour european cities secret combination came semi finals belgrade seen possible competition winner greece ninth appearance secret combination initially led voting marks countries song ultimately finished russia ukraine greece previously won competition song went chart european countries reaching number greece cyprus citing differences record label briefly moved united_states returning greece january regards performance pivotal moment career stated interview desire people greece proud performance regardless competition outcome background prior contest greece participated song contest times entry winning song number performed placed twice song die performed duo antique shake performed following introduction semi finals contest greece placing year greece successful result placed twentieth song receiving points total cyprus greek national broadcaster broadcasts event greece year selection process entry selected high profile artists internally set national finals choose song held televised national final choose song performer song contest decided hold televised national final failing secure big artist year participation contest asked represent greece accept officials approached represent greece declined offer pregnant selection procedure december officially announced participants greek national final young performers mainly new greek music scene greek singers young fairly new album releases time contest emerged reality talent dream releasing album reversal reached greek chart started musical career released studio albums born united_states greek descent gained popularity greece winning greek talent fame story appearance released studio albums certified gold participants songs submitted january order accepted february songs national final leaked internet days set release date press conference february february press conference athens hotel officially revealed songs media public details national final national final place february arena winner chosen internal jury songs chance love record label chose song composed lyrics previously written lyrics represented greece provisional title song love later changed chance love song ethnic style described dance oriental lyrics greek english forever record label sony greece chose forever song lyrics known dance pop songs previously submitted songs past national finals including welcome party song originally presented press conference original form pop song rock feel national final sang dance version secret combination record company heaven music submissions chose secret combination upbeat song composed lyrics song american production style contain greek musical elements use greek hand drum western rhythm wrote lyrics cyprus song written songs featured platinum gold certified albums result national final took place february arena stage slightly bigger previous year sang chosen song live winner selected internal jury president jury included executive representatives radio divisions singer hosted sisters known actresses comedy singers greece previous year additional entertainment participants countries song contest featured international participants included romania cyprus greece performed entry previously single national final streamed live net official websites song contest las_vegas girl theme despite small faults program production ran smoothly lasted half hours broadcast topped programs aired february according estimated million viewers watched overall winner coming second jury vote promotion promote secret combination music video officially released march shown exclusively net available internationally director directed video winning entry appearance contest went promotional tour singing secret combination countries stop march guest appearances major television radio programs staying march march arrived romania day stay appeared television gave interviews brief break traveled turkey arriving april posed pictures gave interviews local media went shopping grand turkish media met patriarch constantinople wished success presented april reached addition hosting pink appeared television shows gave interviews met sister bosnia contest went belgrade serbia guest star morning television performed secret combination live interview spent day belgrade returned greece conclude tour greece granted spot final seventh place finish song contest compete semi final time new rules effect previous years countries received placing automatically granted spot year final having compete semi final changed automatic qualification regulations countries big france germany spain united_kingdom host country pass semi finals split countries friendly voting history separate semi finals better chance countries win greece cyprus accused favoring awarding maximum number points previous contest january held special draw determined greece semi final held belgrade serbia cyprus subsequently placed second semi final sisters commentators semi final final greek jury spokesperson semi final presented secret combination nineteenth semi final march composer announced song appearance changes included new beat introduction changes chorus announced new version presented official version song stage included new choreography backing vocalists started sitting diamond bench held dancers got started dance routine complex choreography large purple book stage opened heart shaped pop book stepped sang lyrics open book time book opening removed pink dress revealing pink silver mini dress underneath middle song break cameras cut provocative dance shaking body end song slightly lifted dancers background image stage skyline buildings moved glowing lights wore clothes exclusively managed finish place nineteen countries receiving points final performed repeat semi final performance final act countries spain having led initially voting greece finished place russia ukraine receiving points greece received points maximum number points country country countries broadcast received ratings watched million people greece secret combination successful hit europe peaking number greece cyprus charting number countries press conference athens final said honor represent greece contest thanked greece supported moment said compete reported later returned united_states felt record label paid arrangements heaven stay belgrade pay things interview father stated treated like dirt continue singing career response new ceo claimed surprised remarks couldn offer explanation contract honored choose sing returned greece 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4824_FemmeFataleTour | eighth concert tour american recording artist britney_spears launched support seventh studio album officially announced march dates north american venues revealed tour initially planned headlining tour canceled hours announcement inspired concept ages setlist composed songs spears performed hits previous albums fans fashion designer created costumes july spears announced plans playing south american leg territories played long time spears named best career tour divided segments portrays story spears secret agent chased named played section features escaping prison female inmates second segment displays upbeat dance numbers ends performance inspired section features egyptian theme fireworks fourth segment displays energetic routines motorcycle costumes encore begins video interlude spears capturing followed performances defeats group received mixed positive reviews critics described spears entertaining praised performance criticized dancing lack audience interaction grossed million shows included north american tours list unofficial high quality recording las_vegas leaked youtube july removed recording_industry_association_of_america riaa filed legal action site obtain information digital filmed special tour toronto shows august special titled aired united_states acquired rights versions outside united_states worldwide eleventh highest grossing tour gross million fans attended shows worldwide average attendance paying average background interview radio march spears stated tour united_states early summer support march following performances announced headlining tour starting june hours announcement reported billboard pulled tour billboard speculated reason spears deemed news outlets considered opening act north american dates announced march opening acts announced april spears stated tour thrilled toy boys join dance floor wait road tickets select markets went sale april ticket seller tour promoter websites announced spears headline july milwaukee previously headlined festival july world tour cancel performance knee injury entertainment director said going great dance party going biggest production thrust goes stage feet feet wide kinds things flying european tour dates announced official website june july spears announced page est utc south american leg tour accompanied dancers translating spanish portuguese apologized touring region notice following stream announced dates brazil dates announced near future mark spears concert brazil years performance rock rio days concerts countries argentina chile colombia peru announced september announced spears perform day grand prix development march spears manager told mtv_news tour post apocalyptic vibe commented till world ends keeps theme confirmed tour director choreographer following month announced pulled tour scheduling conflicts reality series video interview posted spears official website said tour hopefully spectacular hoping come outrageous things excited excited project long time wait script created inspired concept ages stated idea spears international woman mystery setlist composed songs included hits previous albums spears explained fans like lot old songs finding balance songs wanna incorporate past present costume design outfits created fit different spears commented inspiration costumes britney sexy girl outfits previewed extra prior beginning tour pink latex jacket nude white flowing dress inspired gold mirrored options pink leather toxic finale revealed wear anime version silk screened sleeve sparkling black led lights built april video spears roll dancers surfaced online spoke mtv_news dinner hosted spears stating join performances drop dead beautiful select dates los_angeles las_vegas new_york june video surfaced online spears seeing stage time music staging hold according jocelyn_vena mtv stage lights video screens funky neon colored floor lifts giant butterfly wings interview entertainment tonight june spears said excited probably going extra nervous day working hard like months coming good kind especially onstage eighth number like rest training actually come rehearsals working stuff like won announced opening act april said radio looking forward creating new bigger brighter spectacular stated set music wanted theater stage saying goal truly incorporate theater dance hair inspired european women strong woman wanted bring strength girls tour said applied spears makeup designed little bit neutral work hair changed fit vibe city example august spears sported hair inspired street style new_york women reported trucks arrived venue day took hours build stage unlike tours built stage stage built ceiling tour comprised workers crew members tour buses dancers band members july spears told mtv_news having blast tour commenting shows equally amazing crowds good night gives adrenaline need pumps talked performance till world ends saying end song comes sic usually special interview glamour october spears said seriously think best tour far right excited career concert synopsis neon sign reading lifted stage begins video introduction spears arrested police chasing sequence says innocent video screens appears sitting metallic throne silver costume perform hold accompanied dancers white silver costumes features spears female dancers performing inside male dancers looking dressed policemen walking stage belt spears puts white trench coat perform goes piece floating stage platform followed video contains beginning music video reveals spears secret agent section begins spears pink latex lace jacket emerging inside bass perform big fat bass appears backdrops removes jacket reveal nude performance roll features pink mini cooper like car dancers wearing colorful outfits followed segment spears dancers select male member audience bursts lace leather performs costume change spears goes song wearing white skirt fan recalling iconic scene seven year video interlude talks history sees beginning section spears returns stage wearing golden outfit performs egyptian inspired version containing barge fireworks number drop dead beautiful spears surrounded dancers carrying picture frames includes appearance select cities sings lose purple couch male dancers climb metallic structures wears golden cape snake charming number boys remix climbing swing starts singing don let know hangs video interlude follows featuring spears changing clothes choosing different inside hotel room final segment features spears dancers dressed motorcycle gear perform medley baby time number trouble features spears dancers performing stage accompanied female dancers spears performs slave gay soft porn backdrops subsequently cover madonna burning giant silver guitar brings fans onstage performance wanna sings dancers dressed policemen thanks audience encore starts video interlude spears finally captures wearing reappears perform martial arts inspired version toxic defeats group end song goes stage returns wearing black till world ends halfway performance appears backdrops rapping verse song joined spears perform verse select cities song changes original version spears starts flying platform giant angel wings ends spears dancers audience falls sign lowered onstage critical response rolling_stone called possibly fastest moving entertaining production added night belonged spears managed prove progressing better defenders predicted pop star career danger ending couple years ago shown hopefully time stay spin said idol america loves hate went body moved sang okay got plenty digital support doesn merely lip endless parade outfits having knocked tabloid press public repeatedly recent years spears desperately seeking attention earns home mtv commented spears audience staples center old fun loving free spears sexy twist wasn outfits blinded best way possible instead good dance music stated spears performed like pro hitting marks shown movements natural stop tour vanished ease entertainment_weekly criticized britney complete lack verbal audience interaction obviously diminished dancing ability added slim waist dangerously toned legs importantly engaged wide eyed smile spears looked happy crucial element missing britney shows late august brown los times stated tour gets drama largely past spears pop virgin complex better seamless sweep grinding audience earnest don let know felt true sweep career learned control narrative club heat literal thin air variety commented visually impressive lacked truly engaging human quality spears moved mechanical detachment lightly shifting dance routines fully letting body release voice heavily processed laden backing tracks appeared onstage strange blend michael_jackson madonna jam canoe considered best described janet_jackson like said musically heavy hits considering britney musical phenomenon like asking madonna albums best cultural phenomenon obviously handed regards music lip definitely doesn bigger possible hollywood reporter stated entertaining spears doesn spring dance step anymore requires constant barrage visual lip hits deemed mess pretty start finish awkward confusing dance routines bland old hat song selection weak britney star power tours past remarkably dim alexis_petridis guardian gave stars saying suspicion kind person goes britney_spears live isn music sparkling personality tonight dead eyed distant interested proximity global celebrity daily_telegraph gave star called pop concert witnessed added amazing thing second rate spectacle thousands people having head tickets practically raised roof cheering dismal dance lip vocals commercial reception announced early partnership deal day website spokesperson explained offering deal reflection quality status sales marketing way reach new additional consumers staff editor vh1 noted june tickets sold discounted prices dates tour including opening night sacramento deals shows seattle atlanta actually expired available discounted tickets sold editor stated shows look attended smaller cities metropolitan areas like new shows added remains seen better price tour ambition actual draw tour ranked number north american tours list grossing million shows july shows atlanta nashville ranked spears number billboard hot tours list combined gross september tour ranked number list average gross city average ticket price shows north_america offered discounted tickets shows london manchester birmingham explained promoters thinking instead shows sold promote wider audience tickets sold minutes offer tickets sold shows time offer expired divided opinions music industry united_kingdom festival organizer said discounted tickets work particularly awful lot concerts definitely emerging tough economic times people look varying ways tickets independent promoter called short term incredibly damaging shows future goes sale people sit won buy week october concert birmingham english hotel tour week venue box office told concert probably half good availability december number magazine counted tour dates sold overall gross million tickets sold north_america tour fourteenth highest grossing tour million ticket sales people attending average worldwide eleventh highest grossing tour gross million fans attended shows worldwide average attendance paying average broadcast recordings july high quality recording las_vegas uploaded youtube july vice president recording_industry_association_of_america riaa requested federal court obtain personal details youtube user uploaded video including address mail address relevant information identify person common major music labels send requests youtube thought time riaa filed legal action video hosting site order obtain personal details case closed week according copyright lawyer likely granted court youtube agreed hand personal details requested video removed youtube copies concert found site august spears announced twitter account toronto shows taped air television channel release dvd minutes announcement traffic social sites doubled britney_spears worldwide topic twitter initially titled britney_spears shot september announced bbc attained distribution rights outside united_states version available broadcast christmas eve version available february special premiered november est utc received mixed reviews critics praised special impressive stage criticized spears dancing dvd blu ray released united_states november dvd released united_kingdom november concert peru song wanna professionally filmed competition dance britney_spears opening acts toy boys north_america select dates north_america select dates north_america select dates europe select dates north_america europe select dates wanted manchester south america select dates set list following set list representative june representative concerts duration tour lose burning performed north american leg shows box office score data | Femme Fatale Tour | Music | Other music articles | Music businesses and events |
5241_AustriaintheEurovisionSongContest2014 | austria song contest austria participated song contest song rise like phoenix written song performed drag stage persona risen fame taking austrian talent attempting represent austria song contest september austrian broadcaster announced internally selected compete contest copenhagen denmark song presented public march promotional tour european countries austria seen countries likely qualify grand final second semi finals rise like phoenix came participating countries securing place countries final austria seventh appearance rise like phoenix second song win song contest receiving total points marks thirteen countries austria second win contest having previously won song went chart european countries reaching number austria indie chart reaching countries appearance contest brought criticism praise socially conservative sections european society victory contest condemned promotion lgbt rights conversely international attention received victory firmly established lgbt community leading active role promoting tolerance respect resulted invites perform european pride events performances vienna background prior contest austria participated song contest times entry winning song performed following introduction semi finals contest austria featured finals austria successful result place achieved occasions recently contest austria received points occasions austrian national broadcaster broadcasts event austria selection process nation entry set national finals artists choose song performer compete austria public panel jury members involved selection song contest held internal selection choose artist song represent austria contest method selection procedure confirmed intentions participate song contest september september broadcaster announced internally selected represent austria copenhagen drag stage persona finished second season austrian talent austrian entry went join boy band contestants disbanded later year following uses masculine referring feminine describe went developed new drag persona appeared talent die chance big opportunity achieving sixth place went compete austrian selection song contest song qualifying super final finishing second percent public vote confirmed october song performed contest chosen internally march press conference vienna song rise like phoenix announced austrian entry contest song written live performance song march episode dancing stars austrian version international franchise dancing stars contest graphic design special commissioned danish host broadcaster introduce participating countries acts took stage contest contestants asked photo country flag creative way austria filmed shot palace vienna featuring stylist creating austrian flag baroque style dresses run contest asked fans campaign called tolerance wear display tolerance respect promising received copenhagen selection controversy selection caused controversy austria rest europe facebook group amassed approximately members protested decision publicly funded broadcaster internally select country act public vote interview austrian newspaper defended internal selection noting broadcaster sole responsibility making decisions contest internal selection received backlash austrian public claimed criticism group surpassed protest selected artist instead displayed statements discrimination vowed continue fighting discrimination response facebook group selection sparked outrage outside austria petition people petitioned prevent contest broadcast country claiming attempt european liberals impose western values russia similar petition signatures received russian group claiming leads lifestyle sic russians received criticism armenian representative claimed lifestyle natural eventually decide woman man later apologised insisted statements joke response petitions russia ukraine asking removed competition participants gave support ireland representative said allowed totally disagree promotion appearance contest went promotional tour performing european countries prior song selection appeared fan event vienna october held austrian branch international organisation fan clubs europe shared stage winner march appeared party held madrid march guest pre party appearing alongside poland representatives representatives acts contest perform concert largest gathering artists outside held popular music venue amsterdam netherlands april followed appearance alongside participating entries held café paris nightclub london april took interviews performances irish belgian dutch television networks according rules nations exceptions host country big france germany italy spain united_kingdom required qualify semi finals order compete final countries semi final progress final split competing countries different based voting patterns previous contests countries favourable voting histories pot january special allocation draw held placed country semi finals half perform austria placed second semi final held scheduled perform half competing songs contest released running order semi finals decided shows producers draw similar songs placed austria set perform position following entry poland entry lithuania shows broadcast commentary austrian spokesperson announced austrian votes final semi final took technical rehearsals april followed dress rehearsals included jury final professional country responsible percent country vote watched voted competing entries stage featured cream covered like dress standing pedestal middle stage stage appeared dark beginning song minimal lighting lighting rose beginning chorus start song camera appeared arena centre stage close followed flying beginning chorus background led screens featured chorus rain followed flames shape wings reference phoenix title song flames featured finale song wind machines effect performance end announced austria finished qualifying grand final qualifying country announced hosts later revealed austria won semi final receiving total points final shortly second semi final winner press conference held qualifying countries press conference qualifying artists took draw determine half grand final subsequently participate draw order countries announced semi final austria drawn compete half following draw shows producers decided running order final semi finals austria subsequently placed perform position following entry greece entry germany day grand final austria considered second likely win competition placed entry sweden took dress rehearsals final including jury final professional final votes live performed repeat semi final performance final slow start austria eventually took lead voting won competition points beating netherlands sweden second places respectively austria received points maximum number points country country thirteen countries broadcast watched average million people austria receiving percent market share awarded contest awards best competing songs final year named creator annual contest awards divided categories press award given best entry voted media press event presented best artist voted shows commentators composer award given best original composition voted participating composers rise like phoenix awarded press award accepted awards ceremony managing director voting voting shows consisted percent public percent jury jury consisted music industry professionals citizens country represent names published contest ensure transparency jury asked judge contestant based vocal capacity stage performance song composition originality overall impression act addition member national jury related way competing acts way vote independently individual rankings jury member released shortly grand final breakdown points awarded austria awarded austria second semi final grand final contest breakdown jury voting conducted shows points awarded austria points awarded austria split voting results following members comprised austrian jury jones singer songwriter vocal represented austria contest producer owner sound studio division head austria sony music singer musician songwriter producer winners contest austria given responsibility hosting contest shortly final confirmed preliminary dates contest cities austria competing host 60th edition song contest competition held determine host venue cities short listed vienna august announced vienna host contest scheduled held december hosts contest announced taking role green room host event return austria winning greeted vienna international airport thousands fans hundreds journalists celebrating victory met chancellor austria minister arts culture media official reception followed performance stage vienna audience thousands fans concert criticised conservative austrian member coalition government rise like phoenix went hit europe reaching itunes download charts fourteen countries including russia courted controversy contest song reached charts countries including number austria indie chart received praise criticism following victory celebrities sent support twitter means including elton_john lady_gaga fellow winners victory met negative reaction conservative sections european society turkey taken contest government party criticised win prime minister turkey turkey contest colleague proclaiming thank god longer participate church leaders balkans claimed win responsible floods south east europe left people dead patriarch claimed flood coincidence warning reminder people join wild patriarch spiritual leader eastern orthodox serbs reportedly said floods divine punishment god washing serbia sins previously condemned childhood catholic priest condemned backlash said happy happy wake win invited television programmes europe appeared guest bbc programmes united_kingdom including graham chat hosted british commentator appeared invited german talk total june hosted contestant host demand german broadcaster new personality upcoming reality shows performed popular swedish july june headlined vienna life ball europe biggest charity event supporting people hiv aids attending event dress designed modelled events win involved lgbt community june recorded message gets better project internet based project devoted preventing suicide lgbt youth having gay adults convey message lives improve inspire change required life better invited perform pride events cities europe including stockholm dublin berlin madrid amsterdam london manchester october british gay lifestyle magazine attitude awarded moment year award win attitude awards october accepted invitation vice president austrian perform special concert concert organised different parliamentary groups aim support adoption report sexual discrimination february followed november performance vienna meeting secretary general united_nations ban ban hailed win powerful message praising promotion respect diversity called core value united_nations discrimination place united_nations world 21st century extended voice acting voicing character german dub 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5309_PersonalrelationshipsofMichaelJackson | personal relationships michael_jackson personal relationships michael_jackson subject public media attention decades introduced topic sexual activity age member jackson brothers perform strip clubs sharing bill female drag queens sexual adventures brothers affected jackson early life entertainer said real date child actress teenager 1970s called love pair eventually cooled jackson entered romance model relationship largely shields said times asked marry grew older saw having introduced father jackson november shortly involved jackson subjected set child sexual abuse accusations followed similar allegations supported jackson dependent pain medication eventually helped convince enter drug rehabilitation telephone proposed marriage agreed private ceremony dominican_republic married life couple difficult union ended divorce august jackson continued date years divorce marriage jackson maintained friendship assistant pop singer treating appearance changing disease mid-1980s separated married jackson suffered lost baby march following ordeal divorce jackson pregnant november sydney australia marriage jackson children produced son prince jackson born february daughter paris born april jackson divorced october giving custody rights children jackson final child son prince born unnamed mother february july revealed jackson named line guardian children mother september released book based taped conversations jackson included jackson thoughts personal relationships general specific ones romantic feelings famous friends widely cited media asked got jealous long time friend dated men replied yes know romantically press mean nasty odd couple turn circus pain early sexual emotional experiences strip clubs young age jackson exposed sex received mixed messages subject parents mother devout witness conveyed thoughts clearly lust thought deed outside marriage physical intimacy saved marriage contrast wife father joseph steel mill worker religion jackson perform strip clubs bars earliest days career allowed year old michael watch wings stage male audience members women stripped nude incident fascinated michael watched apparently big female removed underwear proceeded reach bra removing large wig head reveal person thought female woman playing chicago brothers use dressing room clear view women bathroom turns watching women recalled learned know ladies siblings perform legs young michael way audience crawl tables lift ladies skirts performance embarrassed task jackson enjoyment knew audience loved routine following performances jackson brothers bed oblivious mother reminded virtues good witness remained unaware sons strip club activities years journalist reflected jackson early life noted young age singer psychologically equipped fully understand sexual received events writer commented jackson views sex conflicted strict mother father prostitutes members increasingly successful jackson michael brothers found fame toured country sex female fans guide father joseph organize arrange sexual encounters sons cheat wife sons brothers bring girls hotel room younger siblings michael instructed play sleep girl sexual relations recalled experience jumped bed climbed loudly afraid wake michael sleeping feet away bed thought sleeping slipping room heard michael nice job sleep correspond eventually marry wife carol michael sex finding brothers behavior women addition touching jackson reportedly interest having type sex alleged incident years old male family member arranged prostitutes told work locked room instead michael picked bible read bible verses girls girls left tears worked jackson stated lead singer band needed talk times women introduced asserted witnessed sexual females jackson type liked nice girls pure girls appeared street background jackson occasionally advised prostitutes sent pleasure siblings jackson fan recalled selected audience meet backstage handed scrap paper address location meet michael approached warned brothers treat women right brother wanted use sex changing subject female fan asked pop star request obliged addition writing don woman ignored michael request headed apartment complex sex afterward informed woman meet ashamed upset fan left apartment tears occasion prostitute brought jackson room concert madison square garden pop star interrogated sex worker asking prostitute wanted sex cost woman responded prostitute money sex free wanted prostitute proceeded exposing breasts apparently repulsed jackson turned head singer suggested talk instead pay prostitute declined talk instead gave jackson telephone number urging wanted jackson acknowledged prostitute left stating day relationships jackson documented relationships child actress 1970s friendship established time jackson featured gossip columns years jackson reflected engaged relationship busy cooled point remaining friends documentary living michael_jackson michael alleged near beginning relationship year old actress tried seduce year old singer according jackson incident happened home attempted shirt talked explicitly sex behavior apparently proved jackson scared covered face walked away confronted allegation claimed shocked stated having respect jackson artist person vivid imagination actress described statements inaccurate years old way capable mature sophisticated claimed released autobiography year jackson documentary book claimed jackson attempted actress wrote ready real life encounter michael intimidated jumped said got contradicted account relationship vibe remembered jackson shy innocent people met came bedroom wouldn sit bed described relationship wonderful friendship dance talk phone time recalled found funny drive couldn time jam session house played drums brother played guitar said relationship ended asked premiere agent disapproved maybe thought wasn big star told child claimed spoke actually shown number times happened jackson spoke described holding hands like heaven magical thing better kissing better recalled times held hands remember went club don clubs called watching band sitting underneath table holding hand like melting held hand felt love fireworks going needed means kids today grew fast wasn innocence love similar told said naive wanted didn want sex jackson met year old actress model academy_awards pair enjoyed close relationship speaking reflected close sex issue headlines media referred shields talking jackson death actually said grew older started change physically said grew started having intimate experiences curious said like little kid talked bases base second base curiosity given guarded life jackson told shields loves life wished loved loved dated lot meeting said pictures room recalled happiness met 53rd academy awards shields walked introduced party asked dance exchanged numbers night singing spinning room happy said encounter got real intimate shouldn jackson said relationship shields romantically shields said formally proposing speak marrying raising adoptive children suggestions met disapproval shields felt divided life recalled times ask marry rest life don need marry going marriage kids think relax didn want lose things meant couple separate lives diverged gradually saw time jackson death pair seen years shields claimed singer years harder right number july spoke michael_jackson memorial service time thinking met times spent kind usually said like odd couple unlikely pair natural easiest friendships michael knew count support date fun matter bond needed adults early little kids having fun june interview said jackson play like little kids working thriller video recalled clearly kept shields visiting set meeting courtship year old michael_jackson later dubbed king pop introduced time future wife paradise nevada father king rock roll elvis_presley time brought hotel watch jackson big fan young girl particularly fascinated lead singer michael_jackson talent dancing according friend adult friendship began november met private dinner held home mutual friend artist knowing looking help music industry strong play tapes jackson impressed female singer voice pair talked remainder night time jackson leave point according strong entertainer gave married time penetrating look said voice lot trouble think girl days following interaction jackson spoke telephone day strong friendship came realize common protected sheltered real world felt missed normal childhood outsiders having spent lives feeling exploited problems media raised jackson lived subject child sexual abuse accusations female singer emotional support michael overseas embarked second leg dangerous world tour child abuse investigation intensified telephone conversations female star attempted reverse jackson sadness humour advice later recalled believed musician innocence save fueled past father death supported jackson addicted urging settle allegations court rehabilitation subsequently proposal wedding jackson calls proposed marriage asked marry singer married actor children replied pause jackson use bathroom having apparently relieved singer explained new love genuine believe acknowledged jackson formally propose day library taking diamond ring getting knees following months engaged jackson ceremony dominican_republic divorced days minute ceremony held judge home province union conducted spanish translated jackson attorney friend served witness husband brother time marriage press public unaware knew wedding kept secret jackson family mother recalled jackson called panic wedding night asked sex advice wanting sure lisa impressed moves informed daughter marriage jackson week later irritated believed male pop singer child image following child abuse accusations press stated supportive union met mixed reaction media public months later sources described union king pop princess rock roll marriage century newspaper headline sparks shock addressing media public new issued statement married marriage michael_jackson took place private ceremony outside united_states weeks ago formally announced reasons foremost private people living public media wanted private marriage ceremony distraction media circus love michael life wife understand support look forward raising family living happy healthy lives hope friends fans understand respect privacy married life disagreements year married life newly couple divided time jackson acre km2 ranch california acre estate miles away initial thoughts public jackson home getting married according wanting remain independent children benjamin finding new stepfather little strange pair appeared television mtv_video_music_awards described memorable moment holding hands couple walked stage new_york television audience million jackson announced think thought embracing kiss afterward angered husband feeling male pop singer reasoned dubbed kiss century talked decades people playing clip jackson attempts wife proved futile told singer fucking come near remained angry days week jackson argument newspaper reports suggesting alive approve daughter marriage annoyed jackson reportedly suggested couple find holding contact deceased king rock roll session ask opinion union felt idea jackson continuing push idea warned stay particular road gon need medium contact great right supposedly spoke incident primetime marriage difficulties jackson appeared television primetime june jackson interview pair private life according jet series questions boasted jackson regular sex following questioning sex life asked marriage asserted rumors said marry reason love concluded public thought differently eat following day reflected interview disaster hoped couple perceived jackson point holding fingers wife head ears friend revealed point female singer began wonder mistake choosing jackson long term partner problem pair jackson insistence children believed wouldn let near kids thought felt husband opening rumor following allegations evening confronted pop star issue met defiant jackson resulting argument called selfish male musician pointed humanitarian endeavors countered philanthropy irrelevant issue disagreed having children singer imagining future happen marriage ended saw custody battle nightmare addition felt husband emotionally immature parent having watched daily interactions people believed need jackson explained wife breakfast morning biological mother desired explained friend said pregnant baby won replied fine following troubled months jackson ended hospital collapsed concert new_york arrived meet ill husband heated debate ensued argument ended jackson warned making heart rate asked leave obliged doctor jackson mother way subsequently returned los_angeles discharged hospital jackson went paris recover divorce filed divorce early citing differences noting date separation december shortly incident hospital divorce finalized august settlement female singer received royalties history past present future book album contained song music video featured semi nude jackson ethereal backdrop sign agreement clause stated write tell book time jackson time princess rock roll revealed wish write memoir singer respect jackson want speak critically wanted preserve dignity life private divorce proved difficult jackson spent weeks loss person connected high level supported faced allegations dependent pain medication time pop singer sexual chemistry able open express physically intimate moments time jackson afraid feel way wife eventually realized world tour coming music work jackson knew father aftermath seen jackson cities notably functions south_africa london holding hands backstage city february photographed intimate moment outside beverly_hills restaurant birthday interview admitted spent years divorce getting breaking felt push away described parallels lives jackson father said jackson constantly asked details death felt going end way described conversation blog post day jackson died shared feelings death according good conversation jackson said jackson told right certain people called vampires replied indifferent asked loved said death realize loved acknowledged efforts relationship saying honestly tried hard went didn appreciate wish end conversation reportedly told felt going try kill hold catalog estate named names didn want interview background friendship met michael_jackson mid-1980s working assistant pop star treated jackson diagnosed affect physical appearance remainder life supported jackson providing answers questions jackson asked medical condition pair good friends pop star frequently sent merchandise woman hung walls office according friend assistant jackson traits friend people knew like knew think strange unique actually friendship years time female assistant married divorced man claimed felt trapped musician talk unhappy marriages teacher like jackson wife supported entertainer accused child sexual abuse jackson kept friendship secret wife eventually found thought felt assistant husband type glamorous pregnancy refused carry jackson children offered birth child pop singer shortly jackson separation pregnant suffered march event devastated woman feared able baby jackson ordeal remained hidden media public second pregnancy reaction jackson embarked leg history world tour september month tour months divorce jackson personal life headlines revealed pregnant child tabloid newspaper news world told story headline having michael baby reacted publication labeling editorial staff complaining reported story jackson later noted article secret tape recording friend fairly accurate detailed jackson father baby raising child stated jackson artificially sperm cells method reports alleged relationship economic money sought baby statement jackson condemned accusations economic relationship artificial completely false irresponsible despite noted received millions dollars jackson gifts years court papers filed jackson business manager monthly budget jackson detailed included million payment pop musician later bought woman million home lived news pregnancy broke jackson mother jackson family urged son mother child want son like father produced illegitimate child woman married michael mother spoke telephone marriage witness faith later spoke jackson telling marry nice girl child like poor half sister words musician want repeat father sins prior words view act mother baby jackson friendly favor raise jackson intended issue statement following birth identity mother secret way identities protected involvement influenced jackson ask meet australia staying soon entertainer announced plans day wedding jackson november sydney australia night wedding jackson called gave blessing friends pair exchanged vows hotel year old boy named anthony jackson nephew served best man ceremony occasion jackson special effort appearance media public reaction marriage negative cynical commentators believed jackson marrying person love having baby jackson daily_mirror british tabloid newspaper published photograph balcony australian hotel seen holding head hands jackson biographer stated woman dismayed pose probably excessive presence daily_mirror ran photograph proclaiming god married michael_jackson birth prince michael jackson child known prince michael born february los_angeles baby named michael grandfather great grandfather called prince jackson cut baby cord prince taken intensive care spent hours minor problems subsequently taken father prince mother friend house release hospital weeks birth saw son time arrival world met jackson pose photographs newborn son hotel arriving hotel room given infant hold told smile camera michael afterward sent way want attached prince felt situation harder deal prince cared team nurses months according worked ranch mother significant presence child early life saw maybe times second pregnancy birth paris announced pregnant jackson second child november baby girl named paris french city parents said conceived april blue eyed paris born middle names come michael mother jackson later claimed anxious following birth daughter ran straight home later confirmed jackson frozen following birth jackson associates contacted pope vatican rome hope personally pop star daughter official pope informed jackson letter leader catholic_church participate perceived publicity stunt divorce feeling uncomfortable arrangement asked jackson divorce granted october received million settlement started immediate payment million divorce gave jackson custody rights children time jackson requested privacy asked public speculate reasons divorce concluded despite coming end married life continue remain friends divorce following divorce jackson child born february unnamed mother denied biological mother prince nicknamed blanket jackson stated baby produced artificial sperm cells claimed know mother know pop star added asking mother care old race matter intelligent healthy television documentary michael_jackson interview footage meant video living michael_jackson interview attempted explain relationship jackson children kids don mom don want michael children children wanted father people remarks believe left children left left children leave children children father supposed didn mother called tonight said let children legally applied access children reinstated subsequently reached agreement jackson following singer death mother permanent guardian prince michael paris half brother addition new custody arrangement rights children continue receive support payments questions frequently arisen jackson biological father children doubts surfaced reported son prince white skin jackson insisted children allegations sexuality despite relationships women jackson sexuality subject speculation controversy decades pop singer faced allegations gay teenager later labelled 1970s newspaper story alleged year old singer sex change operation marry songwriter jackson found story crying fan musician girl tale condemned stupid rumor story circulated months time jackson upset raised family homosexuality considered jackson continue deny gay life interview pop star stated gay nervous breakdown people think like having sex men added let rumor affect cheap sound prejudice gay people expressed fans gay mind life child sexual abuse allegations jackson accused child sexual abuse behalf year old child father disapproval concern son friends musician allegedly influence controversial administered son said jackson touched tape recorded threatening damage singer music career engaged jackson unsuccessful negotiations resolve issue financial settlement told psychiatrist later police jackson engaged acts kissing oral sex jackson settled civil suit court family legal team january refused testify criminal proceedings state closed criminal investigation citing lack evidence jackson charged crime later admitted lying jackson death committed suicide child sexual abuse allegations accusations child sexual abuse year old allegations came jackson boy appeared documentary living michael_jackson entertainer stated shared bed children non sexual fashion musician subsequently indicted counts minor counts minor count abduction count hold boy family captive ranch month trial jackson faced allegations child attempted family hot air balloon denied charges family members proclaimed victim attempt friend expressed allegations leveled singer time living ranch surprised haven accused zoo mean gets ridiculous june jury found jackson guilty charges child sexual abuse allegations choreographer wade filed civil lawsuit jackson estate child sexual abuse date hearing determine sue jackson estate scheduled june met jackson years old testified jackson defense child trial trial jackson testified witnessed jackson years old filing claimed time years old regularly having jackson ranch jackson homes los_angeles las_vegas lasted jackson sexually abused year period agreed testify behalf case attorney jackson estate described claim outrageous second man filed lawsuit jackson estate alleging jackson sexually abused ages jackson met featured commercial jackson advertising upcoming bad world tour time | Personal relationships of Michael Jackson | Music | Other music articles | Music businesses and events |
5823_TheFameBallTour | fame ball tour fame ball tour debut concert tour american singer lady_gaga support debut studio album north american shows began march followed dates oceania solo trek europe dates asia soon followed performances shows north_america postponed april gaga described tour traveling museum incorporating artist pop performance art concept tickets distributed charity alternate versions minimal variations planned gaga accommodate different venues consisted segments segment followed video interlude segment ended encore set list consisted songs debut album gaga appeared stage new costumes including innovative dress entirely bubbles premiered unreleased song called future love alternate set list minor changes performed north american leg tour received critical acclaim critics complimenting vocal clarity fashion sense ability pull like professional artist background tour officially announced january gaga official myspace page headlining tour previously served opening act new kids block new kids block live tour doll domination tour gaga stated consider concept pop performance art fashion technology video film coming going traveling museum gaga started planning tour interview mtv_news described tour tour traveling party want entire experience minute walk door minute begin sing going press going walking new_york circa art installation lobby spinning favorite records main room haunting performance seen stage phone minute day talking people creative planning ball tour manager constantly saying come got right ball important want depression dollar spends worth yeah paying lot pocket don care money gaga prepared versions cater different sizes venues played interview billboard said mental excited tour different seen past year fantastic able plan tour smaller scale opening dolls going like ultimate creative cause ready restricted certain structure anymore limitations free want clear schedule dimensions venue properly execute technology visuals need mentally prepare days advance things going taken won good gon time screaming hang hang find place hang gon motto set list consisted songs debut album mainly new songs like fashion confessions soundtrack considered interview announced tour continue european festivals summer declared plans bigger north american tour including canada gaga explained supposed bigger previous version said idea tour announce dream pinch day remind happening concert synopsis mainly divided parts encore main began video introduction called heart gaga appeared alter ego shown dressing displayed symbol pink heart shirt said lady_gaga video projected giant screen stage video approached end countdown happened gaga face shown wearing video sunglasses flames screen dropped gaga appeared middle stage surrounded dancers holding glass plates camouflage wore futuristic black dress geometric patterns triangular piece right breast present corner playing backing music gaga came center plates rolled started singing performance ends continuous camera gaga comes pillar sings combination joined dancers tracks jackets hands gaga trademark disco stick talks monologue year says kids came new_york shot followed saying thousand years monster entered city vanished hearts brains faces referencing video tour knew exist monster music art fashion lady_gaga tells crowd feels beautiful dirty rich sang beautiful dirty rich leads end video introduction called brain starts gaga appearing hair video ends gaga appears stage black white high pointed shoulders lightning shaped symbols riding similarly colored starts singing fame followed speech gaga said travelling world smell greed performs money honey dancers wearing starts immediately accompanied hand waving gaga wore hat toppled gaga leaves stage appear shortly dress completely plastic bubbles sits glass piano starts singing acoustic version poker face puts leg piano plays thanks audience surprises performing unreleased new song called future love lyrics referenced far mechanical hearts surrounded glowing singing song stage blue setting mechanical fog gaga left costume change video interlude titled face starts video ended came stage wearing shaped dress pointed shoulder pads dancers clad printed trousers matched gaga shoes backdrop changed disco lights gaga stood center wearing video sunglasses display line pop music low remix intro dance started gaga joined dancers stage song shifts bridge gaga handed disco stick performs bridge ending shifts remixed version song gaga dancers joined bow audience gaga comes dance perform encore encore tour consisted boys boys boys original version poker face gaga dressed embellished crystals wore admiral cap gloves hands decorated word gaga changes oceania shows fame ball gaga performed different setlist rest tour involving outfit changes beautiful dirty rich performed similar time triangular piece fame money honey followed boys boys boys songs performed silver small wings riding similarly colored dance performed yellow dress american leg tour performing brown eyes replacing future love poker face piano gaga closed album version poker face wearing nude embellished crystals reception fame ball tour received acclaim critics whitney entertainment_weekly gave mixed review concert saying onstage times bit silly visuals occasionally lacking coherent theme voice strong free tracking vocals aspect gaga talent girl sing described experimentation look like presumed lady approved sure stirred grave yahoo gave positive review concert saying gaga theater tour hot ticket lady borrowing madonna david_bowie blade runner gaga compelling revolving mysterious persona trio leather dancers multiple costume changes props lone providing musical accompaniment boston_globe reviewed concert said combination song spectacle crowd pleasing club ready songs delivered woman clearly studied intelligent talented ottawa citizen gave positive review concert centre ottawa said accompanied played funky electric guitar gaga space cowboy fronted mounted action packed circus sound lights video images fog choreography heavy music commented gaga fashion sense style costumes saying hour gaga proved star power packing hits displaying influences ranged 80s pop exhibiting fearless fashion sense costume changes covered chicago_tribune impressed said work paying weeks nationwide headlining tour year old new_yorker commands stage like seasoned pro billboard gave positive review performance complimented songs like dance poker face boys boys boys fame obsessed reviewer said chart success lady_gaga proven moment pop sensation dig deeper clear versatile talented staying power wood rolling_stone gave positive review saying tongue cheek tabloid victim provides laughs fame grew somewhat especially singer started half baked media studies nonsense like lady_gaga lie fortunately woman knows mood minutes donned flesh colored admiral cap boys cars buy drinks bars march gaga presented plaque recording_industry_association_of_america social blogger commemorating million sales debut single dance performance attended rapper kanye_west hollywood reporter said lady_gaga showed contender madonna crown friday relative newcomer artist born commanded stage royal air set times sporting glowing opening acts north_america north_america north_america great_britain set list contains elements contains elements fix remix beautiful dirty rich fame money honey boys boys boys dance brown eyes poker face poker face tour dates box office score data | The Fame Ball Tour | Music | Other music articles | Music businesses and events |
5890_AshtonCourtFestival | outdoor music festival held annually mid july grounds outside bristol england festival weekend event featured variety local bands national mainly aimed local residents festival overnight camping facilities financed donations benefit starting small day festival festival grew succeeding years said britain largest free festival changes brought government legislation resulted compulsory fees security fencing introduced problems caused temporary foot mouth crisis organisers declared bankruptcy history origins festival held organised friends small event local musicians entertain local community festival took place successive weekends bands playing stage improvised flat bed truck donated following year festival took place weekend located near mansion new organisers came board fund raising held enabling event grow steadily 1970s large numbers people far attended trees damaged burnt illegal camping press reports drugs nudity festival day event facto day event created staging day event festival took place large sloped clearing surrounded sides main stage placed slope second stage natural near entrance clearing performance spaces varying year year including dance tent world music acoustic acts performing arts tent experimental music video children area rides camping festival site allowed 21st century temporarily relocated south city includes deer park closed measure outbreak foot mouth disease affected united_kingdom year caused massive drop attendance heavy financial loss leading debts hung organisation changes licensing laws health safety requirements led commercial style organisation compulsory entrance fee strict security presence perimeter fence attracted criticism locals felt community nature festival lost festival continued run volunteers profit basis weight vibrations crowds returning great strain decided close bridge traffic including pedestrians entirety festival balloon crisis december announced festival financial crisis uncertainty event place festival planning went ahead support donations number bristol businesses june announced alcohol allowed taken site available purchase official bars arena attending festival searched way announcement caused controversy locals long referred festival officially called increasingly popular years claimed britain biggest free festival suggested minimum donation entry gradually increasing compulsory entry fee children aged pay entry fee remained free previously children got free new discounted weekend ticket available festival typically attended people annually festival year site moved field second day event cancelled torrential rain site inaccessible emergency vehicles health safety audience important said bands perform day including good bad queen cancellation increased pressure strained finances festival friday july profit company organised event announced started process winding company financial losses notable performers festival music policy focused local acts late 1990s attracting national acts headline festival major acts recent years include christian mad professor reef chain super animals team plan good bad queen fall legacy following end groups emerged hoping continue sort summer festival bristol bristol festival far successfully summer festivals albeit city centre saw successful people attending days returned announced december continuing festival event returned let rock bristol retro festival | Ashton Court Festival | Music | Other music articles | Music businesses and events |
6826_KeySoundsLabel | key sounds label key sounds label japanese independent record label formed brand publishing company key sounds label formed catalog release music related visual novels produced brand key known developing titles air excluding albums single released key label formation majority releases label basis key titles albums singles label directly related visual novels singles album unlike typical record labels key sounds label license artists featured albums singles released label key sounds label formed key signature composers continued produce majority music label longer affiliated key key sells albums singles label convention key sounds label contract japanese copyright collecting agency releases label sold japanese stores music albums singles widely available online purchase history key sounds label origins years album label released visual novel company key publisher release debut title key produced arrange album bundled print release released june second music release single occurred november release arrange album followed september bundled print release key second title air music release key bear catalog number released limited editions widely sold key decided form key sounds label start albums singles released key tag followed digit label number example release bears catalog number releases label album single released convention august sold key key regularly sold singles albums key sounds label subsequent conventions following convention established released arrange albums bundled print releases key later titles little little albums released general sale early albums label available itunes store partial albums complete album later removed album available releases label contain music directly related key visual novels original soundtracks remix albums image song singles albums music singles albums produced members key related key titles example album released label humanity album released band produced maxi singles containing songs sung released label december august album entitled love song released august containing songs sung december key sounds label produced drama label followed july december anime music single commemorate second anime series adaptation produced label anime single anime series followed october anime music single time story anime series released november short remix album released december music singles albums anime released april december single anime series released october singles refrain anime series released october second november key sounds label contained songs air released concert japanese trance music group held second contained songs released second concert held concerts sponsored key sounds label released records album primarily containing remixed music key visual novels released june second album released february promotion second concert contains remixed music release contains remixed music key visual novels released february concerts key hosted concert key tenth anniversary commemoration called held tokyo japan osaka japan time concert lasted half hours featured songs sung previously sung songs singles albums released key sounds label tickets event available mail order online march remix album entitled live world pamphlet memorial disc sold concert bearing catalog numbers contains remixed vocal versions opening theme regrets album tracks appeared previous key sounds label releases sound compilation album regret album contains recording group talk live performers concert live album containing recording second concert held osaka released december entitled live world way little concert called way held tokyo twice concert featured songs sung marina lisa appeared concerts concerts appearances concerts tickets event available mail order online march live album containing recording concerts released december titled way concert called way little refrain held tokyo september concert featured songs sung appearances concert fourth concert called held tokyo april april fifth concert called held tokyo april artists unlike typical record labels key sounds label license artists featured albums singles released label key sounds label formed key signature composers continued produce majority music key sounds label october left key longer affiliated key founding members key left key key sounds label formed contribute song remix album key sounds label roster features japanese bands singers originated sound techno trance music production group artists including lisa marina released records label musical units produced music key sounds label musicians sound working key sounds label arrangement songs | Key Sounds Label | Music | Other music articles | Music businesses and events |
8171_ThatBassTour | bass tour headlining concert tour american singer songwriter launched support debut studio album title visited north_america europe asia oceania tour initially announced november north american dates released time oceanic european asian dates announced produced set list featured majority songs title cover funk reviews tour generally positive critics praising live performing ability background development november announced debut concert tour support fourth studio album major label debut title tour dates released day north_america tickets released november dates revealed united_kingdom australia january announced tour producers sponsor set list included fourteen songs album title dance section featuring funk synopsis starts screen lights background enters stage opens dear future husband performing songs starts singing title guitarist later performed drum solo followed special dance segment tribute song funk featuring mars song encore sings accompanied disco ball closes bass said loud sing dancing ends large balloons falling ceiling critical reception usa_today praised saying energetic interacted crowd songs said brought game recommends buying tickets sydney morning herald rated song stars described pop star family review hollywood reporter said crowd praised vocals independent praised opined positively rich visual spectacle sense live performance criticized dance routines funk segment saying best dancer said described laid dance moves rated said lyrical subjects songs set list fit young audience hollywood reporter said venue took advantage london evening standard wrote natural presence spread little happiness set list set list march dear future husband credit good title close eyes like gon lose bang sticks funk dance song selfish heart lips encore bass shows | That Bass Tour | Music | Other music articles | Music businesses and events |
9808_AllHopeIsGoneWorldTour | hope gone world tour hope gone world tour concert tour took place support group fourth studio album hope gone tour consisted legs took place united_states canada japan australia new_zealand europe tour started festival acted tour director acted tour programmer lighting director lighting designer equipment led units rig instead media mixing console positioned audio working digital mixing console headlined performance tour sharing headlining status festival appearances supporting acts tour included disturbed inches blood tour consisted legs shows beginning july finishing october tour bassist died broke heels jumping elevated area stage landing incorrectly performed dates tour wheelchair suffered broken ankle causing concerts cancelled end leg left tour tragic death family forcing miss final dates leg spain left canadian tour return home family background early february confirmed performing festival said summer truly bringing excited able bring new chapter history masses working building designing new tour acted follow took place promote studio album vol verses band began recording fourth studio album hope gone late february lighting acted tour director acted tour programmer lighting director said wanted aggressive lighting attack punch music aggressive stage provided gear package included wash units assistant lighting designer explained key lights wash units generated higher light output issues arose tour specifically times members barely visible lighting said face lose guys stage beef house white rig consisted house quarter angled straight mid stage located stage sub hung directly medium throw spots accumulation specialty lights specialty lights included light par rotating light light rig led units bright audience tour seven color blaze light wall band instead media console explained console desk want need media assistant lighting designer sized console provided necessary extra channels color palette somewhat restricted white lights lighter colors light output original palette based colors like amber steel blue sea green orange late tour add additional bursts color included intense reds sound production david shirt audio anthology pack provided sound effects complete digital mixing console expressed admiration venue pro pack explained tour took shows called vocal occasionally flying seats shows work seat boxes flown ground provided system controlled hang featured boxes fills tour monitor engineer mixed console said plug ins rack gear big ben word clock guys ears ultimate ears set lists festival began touring festival music festival founded opening date festival july auburn washington broke heels jumping elevated area stage landing incorrectly despite injury promised perform dates tour wheelchair wilson returned band wheelchair legs casts second date festival mountain view california perform wheelchair times second date festival california july rescheduled july area tour dates critical reviews critics noted band energy stage presence festival sets credited band use stage dallas saying severe presentation reviewing pennsylvania said delivered performance crowd waiting noting appeal secrecy referring band use masks fact curtain hide stage set cancelled european dates end festival drummer broke ankle interview drummer explained injury happened friend kinda wrestling afternoon twisted ankle despite injury walk subsequently played night lengthy double bass section exists felt snap ankle doctor confirmed broken ankle suggested surgery continued play broken ankle band finished festival following festival told continued play suffer permanent damage affect ability walk subsequently forced cancel european festival appearances injury august leeds festival performance plane flew open air crowd advertising tickets dates december unhappy fact band pulled festival crowd began banner tour dates japanese leg interview prior japanese leg tour discussed difference japanese audiences western audiences asked believed japanese fans intense said matter opinion bands play frightening note songs awkward crowd silent band energetic reception tour dates australian new_zealand leg australian leg hope gone world tour time able bring described real set real deal australian audience band travelled tons equipment including hydraulic drum lighting stage set ups interview prior band leg vocalist revealed thumb day sky diving injury prevent performing tour dates critical reviews reviewing band wrote vocalist taylor performance unpredictable passive aggressive nature focal point live declared menacing member noting particularly violent version appeared pleased play song violating baseball bat reviewing compared performance appearance big day festival noting fights absent far solid performance commented connection fans saying songs like anthem taylor hardly needs sing involvement audience european leg opening date european leg tour time history perform israel sudden personal family conflicts band canceled appearance band stated perform israel future band appearance moscow marked performance russia interview prior appearances expressed excitement upcoming dates saying deep love affection british fans machine head perform copenhagen november frontman severe throat infection december sheffield guitarist collapsed stage second song forcing band cancel appearances european leg final dates performance london december recorded mtv series aired march available countries tour dates critical reviews reviewing called hydraulic percussion platform highlight performance said tour named new album set consisted tracks previous releases rated overall performance lawrence reviewed band shows apollo london said choreographed chaos multi fully describe noted taylor performance songs like forget sound better recorded versions overall lawrence scored reviewing apollo shows evening standard wrote strong feeling concert admitted understand draw band spit offered got hooked brutal band western mail said cardiff pretty flawless colourful exciting piece musical theatre adding entertainment value rival month arena leg interview vocalist taylor said changing stage set arena leg getting away going way visual time incorporating lot video explained try different got people coming know years want try special opening leg debuted new mask significantly different wore touring january iowa member audience collapsed heart attack later declared dead hospital tour dates critical reviews reviewer said understand anybody buy seat concert saying madness experience added feet stage head band greatest bands world live wrote antics stage spectacle match ability crowd noted large line members song entertain fans citing events like mocking security guard wilson destroying hydraulic camera operated screen particular examples reviewed saying despite reputation pretty noted years ferocious intensity adolescent rage goofy humor moving flashing lights frontman ability lead army passionate crowd said crowd kept energy high pits erupted like mini hurricanes canadian leg left tour return home performing opening date tour canadian leg continued tour addressing crowd concert toronto taylor explained absence terrible terrible going family band later stated absence death mother tour dates critical reviews review april montreal gazette said stage said songs absolutely crushing live setting band fountain bizarre chaotic energy describing vocalist performance said despite energy managed vocals tightly controlled alternating furious screaming melodic passages reviewing toronto canoe noted absence noting members occasionally occupy vacant drum kit added didn matter fans said kept energy high added tracks like dead memories moments served overall rated leg iii missing shows mother death returned tour appearance april tour dates critical reviews reviewing van arena point absence suggesting seriously disrupted tour like merely bump road said band song setlist featuring songs albums demonstrated group skill assembling aggressive songs punctuated occasionally bits melody noting thing described exercise finely calculated chaos rating gazette reviewed iowa describing stage sophisticated masks lyrics note stage antics saying entertaining lumber stage climb percussion stations like hell citing singles forget particular highlights setlist concluded review saying final visual punch drummer kit raising rotating stage like version ride european leg performance june download festival streamed live internet acts performing festival interview prior performance june netherlands revealed suspected broken hand injury happened explain lost stick got bit mad end leg left tour tragic death family forced miss final dates spain additionally absent tour dates july croatia critical reviews reporters reviewed headlining slot england download festival june writing bbc championed spectacular explaining flame throwers drum kits mass screaming nme said performance saw scene chaos noting band members stage randomly smashing set baseball bats throwing barrels hanging revolving sun rated performance reporting tunes tight delivered venom cited moment spit taylor got crowd jump stand moments festival said sight people sitting command won long forget described performance simply ferocious metal hammer reviewer called arguably greatest headline performance download era adding absolutely destroyed people way didn possible declared performance best moment festival canceled dates initially announced main support band leg tour departure vocalist forced cancel touring dates including dates tour september planned commemorating year anniversary debut album hosting day festival hometown headline festival host stages second stage showcasing local bands festival canceled shortly announced unknown reasons august canceled appearance pain grass event rushed hospital hours set scheduled start despite planning return following date washington canceled appearance hours performance canceled remaining dates tour health promising dates canadian leg previously promised band rescheduled canceled appearances washington august allowing previous ticket holders opportunity attend tour dates | All Hope Is Gone World Tour | Music | Other music articles | Music businesses and events |
9828_ParentalAdvisory | parental advisory label abbreviated pal warning label introduced recording_industry_association_of_america riaa later adopted british_phonographic_industry bpi placed audio recordings recognition excessive inappropriate references intention parents potentially unsuitable material younger children label physical compact discs cassette tapes included digital listings offered online music stores accommodate growing popularity platform recordings label released alongside censored versions reduce eliminate questionable material retailers distribute varieties product occasionally increased price censored versions sellers offer amended main options choose distribute explicit counterparts label questioned perceived limiting inappropriate material young audiences exposed background shortly formation april assembled list songs deemed unsuitable content particular criticism placed prince daughter founder recognized references recording_industry_association_of_america riaa responded introducing early version content warning label displeased proposed music rating system structured like film rating system enacted riaa alternatively suggested warning label reading parental guidance explicit lyrics continued conflict organizations matter discussed september hearing united states science transportation notable musicians testified hearing strong opposition warning label system censorship general approximately months hearing organizations agreed settlement audio recordings warning label reading explicit lyrics parental advisory lyrics attached packaging black white warning label reading parental advisory explicit lyrics introduced standard affected records follow placed right hand section given product approximately records marked warning response later hearings following years parental advisory explicit content system went unchanged record labels affiliated began including specific areas concern including strong language violent content sexual content compact discs alongside generic label label music streaming services online music stores year british_phonographic_industry bpi revised music censorship policies incorporate prominent usage warning label application parental advisory label program united_states parental advisory scheme united_kingdom lack agreed standards warning label provide guidelines recommended inclusion voluntary practice ultimately left discretion record labels riaa suggests material strong language depictions violence sex substance abuse extent merit parental label bpi additionally requests racist language behavior taken consideration determining record audio recordings include labels original formats generally released censored versions reduces completely questionable material recognized clean editions riaa left revised formats american retailers including distribute explicit censored records target sold varieties given record occasionally offered explicit version depending product affiliated properties known carrying censored versions records instance retailer refused distribute 21st century breakdown green day given clean copies requested online music stores including itunes store generally logo embedded digital files impact introduction effectiveness label frequently called question mtv_news suggested artists benefited label noted younger customers interested explicit content easily find label attached behalf implied label grounds young customer copy album sooner later friend record store clerk like sold labeled pressing devil music vol childhood noted intended reaction parents varied mother indifferent warning mother companion allow child listen record opined label offered minimal value way certain retailers like brand family friendly felt children successful getting content desired internet believed label little impact sales figures contrast riaa maintains pal notice kids look music stated research gathered revealed kids limited weight lyrics deciding music like caring rhythm melody implied label deciding factor given purchase npr commented label fact music buying life difficult current consumers understand widespread controversy came introduction edited counterparts fairly common album received seal sold alongside edited version removes content usually level radio edit riaa uniform guidelines edited version need remove potentially content sound recording albums packaged nearly explicit counterparts usually indicator lack seal notable exception box car black box reading edited version placed seal time edited version edit content absolutely necessary order identical explicit counterpart possible edited albums halfway stars star curtain hits tracks tracks removed completely pants jacket happy holidays renamed happy holidays slim tracks renamed remove content song titles edited version notable having tracks omitted able condensed disc spite double album edited version album normally edit level content considered appropriate radio airplay strong language edited edited version left nearly fuck exception album singles existing radio edits addition racial albums remove specific drug references usually edited primarily slang terms illegal drugs generally edited albums consistent editing violent sexual lyrics lyrics left example tomb boom edited version leaves detailed lyrics street violence including sound effects gunfire police sexual normally edited hand muted | Parental Advisory | Music | Other music articles | Music businesses and events |
10807_MorepopularthanJesus | popular jesus popular jesus bigger jesus controversial remark beatles john_lennon said christianity decline beatles popular jesus christ comment drew controversy originally published united_kingdom angry reactions christian communities republished united_states months later originally remark march interview london evening standard drew public reaction teen magazine quoted comments august months later extensive protests broke radio stations stopped playing beatles songs records publicly burned press conferences cancelled threats controversy coincided group tour august attempted quell dispute series press conferences tour events experienced disruption intimidation including controversy contributed beatles lack interest public live performances tour undertook studio band background march london evening standard ran weekly series articles entitled live featured john_lennon george_harrison paul_mccartney respectively articles completed journalist knew group interviewed regularly start years previously written accompanied plane group tour february lifestyle series march chose interview group individually norm interviewed march home found size costume medieval suit armour organised library works alfred lord influenced ideas christianity article mentioned reading extensively religion quoted comment christianity shrink argue right proved right popular jesus don know rock roll christianity jesus right disciples thick ordinary twisting ruins interview published evening standard march provoked public reaction church attendance decline christian churches making secret efforts transform image relevant modern times music historian wrote satire field day increasingly desperate attempts church relevant don vicar dick published controversial popular book honest god urging nation reject traditional church teachings morality concept god old man sky instead embrace universal ethic love text explained increasing led british churches abandoned churches remained popular harrison baptised roman_catholic_church followed christianity start group came contact told reporters beatles version come faithful provide church_of_england shot arm needs response day article appeared beatles press officer offered teen magazine rights interviews believed pieces important fans beatles progressing simple pop music producing challenging work run pieces fashion designer effects like suitable vehicle carry information late july nearly months publication republished interviews art editor decided deliberately quote christianity cover cutting prose birmingham alabama heard quotation immediately saying going play beatles charles asked listeners views comment response overwhelmingly negative charles later stated felt absurd ought away sort thing bureau manager heard immediately filed news report new_york_city culminating major news story new_york_times august dozen stations followed lead similar announcements stations went organising demonstrations drawing teenagers publicly burn beatles records memorabilia concerned reaction considered group upcoming tour believing seriously harmed way flew held press conference new_york_city publicly criticised saying magazine taken words context expressed regret behalf group people certain religious beliefs offended way efforts little effect controversy quickly spread borders mexico_city demonstrations group number countries including south_africa spain decision ban beatles music national radio stations vatican issued public comments beatles left tour august according wife nervous upset people angry simply expressing opinion beatles attended press conference chicago illinois want advised said television popular jesus got away stressed simply remarking people viewed band described belief god quoting saying old man sky believe people god adamant comparing christ tried explain decline christianity pressed apology reporter said want happy sorry journalists gave sympathetic response told bible belt notorious christian attitude tour began marred protests disturbances telephone threats received concerts writer responding outcry wrote nerve americans hold shocked hands week week america makes beatles like stern old reaction criticised kentucky radio station declared beatles music airplay contempt wrote simply stating christian educator readily admit memphis city council aware beatles concert scheduled mid south tour voted cancel municipal facilities forum ridicule religion saying beatles welcome memphis nailed beatles album wooden cross vengeance conservative groups staging public beatles records reverend stated christian rally memphis youth mid south opportunity jesus christ popular beatles memphis shows place august afternoon went planned minor panic set stage evening performance led group believe target gunfire group hated tour partly controversy adverse reaction comments unhappy continuing organise live performances increasingly odds studio work harrison seriously contemplated leaving band persuaded stay condition beatles studio group break record sgt drew strong commercial success critical praise released june aftermath asked controversy years later trip canada repeated opinion beatles influential young people christ adding ministers agreed called fascist christians saying big christ right thanked jesus end beatles touring saying hadn said upset christian lord performing god america thank jesus wrote sunday_times today comments like cause controversy attitude religion expected mainstream pop performers claimed band oasis bigger god reaction minimal article marking 40th anniversary beatles double album beatles known white album vatican newspaper issued statement remark john_lennon triggered deep mainly united_states years sounds like young working class englishman faced unexpected success growing legend rock roll fact remains years breaking songs brand shown extraordinary resistance passage time source inspiration generation pop musicians response statement said didn vatican possibly think vatican got talk beatles april edition responded comments stating john_lennon need forgiveness vatican reprinted article john_lennon comments article noted apologised comments fellow criticized said found religion adding god life think search 1960s music blog compared aspects popular media concluded jesus popular beatles said half century statement proved half wrong rock roll dead christianity expanded catholicism experiencing exceptional growth pope lead mentions summoned beatles meeting announce living jesus important tell jesus christ meeting lunch mentioned subject recorded ballad john singing lines christ know ain easy know hard way things going gon bbc interview months later called christ biggest fans talked church_of_england vision heaven unable marry church december asked play jesus stage production jesus christ superstar declined said interested play mentioned jesus song god singing don believe jesus sang believe bible beatles living los_angeles said christian critics lyrics focused line imagine heaven song imagine murdered december born christian popular jesus remark calling later stated enraged songs god imagine singing altered lyric imagine john_lennon dead | More popular than Jesus | Music | Other music articles | Music businesses and events |
10820_DreamWithinaDreamTour | dream dream tour dream dream tour fourth concert tour american recording artist britney_spears launched support studio album britney tour promoted marking time spears tour september north american tour announced kicked exactly months later dates postponed february spears announced second leg tour directed choreographed wade explained main theme spears coming age newfound independence stage designed composed main stage stage united runway inspired barge flying device developed spears travel audience stage setlist composed songs supporting album spears felt reflective personality songs previous studio albums included remixed form divided seven segments encore spears opened hanging wheel continued spears performing medley older hits jumping flying device stage dancing jungle setting performances accompanied extravagant special effects including laser lights artificial fog snow encore water screen pumped tons water stage considered signature performances tour leg changes songs remixed spears premiered unreleased songs included mystic man received mixed reviews critics praised innovative dismissed taking attention away music dream dream tour largely sold grossed million second mexico spears left stage sixth song lightning storm canceled angered audience tour broadcast live hbo special november went win emmy outstanding technical direction ceremony dvd titled live las_vegas released january background july spears band announced tour support studio album britney following day spears label confirmed tour planned fall dream dream tour promoted chosen publicized battle concert promoter clear handled previous concert tours marked time reports claiming spears earn million tour spears manager commented situation saying clear channel incredible company sure business went strong touring company properties parent owns arenas movie theaters country decision exclude clear channel include ability help market core products album tour secondary properties movie ways tipped scale september dates released track listing album tour slated begin october opening pushed october spears ill prescribed days rest tour postponed day production delays finally kicked nationwide arena columbus ohio tour began spears announced planned ticket children firefighters police officers killed september attacks planned sell merchandise auction row seats hoping raise million february north american dates released official website kick las_vegas second leg tour sponsored conjunction entertainment company offered cell phone service featured merchandise membership card access backstage reports directly spears stated offering exciting new way stay connected fans development tour based poem tour directed choreographed australian choreographer wade explained concept tour saying gon theatrical complicated massive lot new music gon different gon learn lot person gon woman finding independence knows wants knows wants stage designed production designer production manager hbo special time spears entire new stage design having typical end stage ramp stairs center tours baby drive tour designed main stage oval shape spears perform stage look good multiple camera angles said rest stage created main components mind runway stage flying device crowd developed explained barge concept got head designing movie playing background needed elegant stylized high tech going traveling conventional motors transport mechanisms plus big performance area dancers continued wanted try kid house experience rows runway uniting main stage stage suggested spears managers entire stage built towers said took expanded role preparing drawings michael wanted retain essence look overall execution pieces great job executing fine details like hand floor lights covers pieces foreground pieces mirrors platforms floor painting look better video screens showed live shoots special footage directed worked brien create double sided custom video led hanged stage right larger sized video screens stage area wheel spears opened attached platform created white light provided giant music box spears emerged born happy designed shot machines provided artificial snow provided encore performance baby time water screen poured nearly tons water pumped gallons minute said water screen entire design impacts system staging dancing rob discovered company orlando florida makes screen immediately looked stock straight line knew didn want straight line wanted circular water screen physically build shower stand middle wet walk wanted course thought crazy suggested sided shape concerned gaps sections cause gaps actual sheets water kept saying air gravity cause water attach end getting solid sheet lighting designed partner served tour lighting director continued saying shows heavily color based rich color lot confusing purity comes young programmed console ran simultaneously calling spots house spots instruments spots served tour lighting gear required fourth phase provided lights apart rest lighting combination high end systems automated fixtures conventional total active lights week tour began spears said come broadway want theatrical process magical hopefully people imagined envisioned head going run yesterday thinking time going left initial rehearsals band started september joined later choreography los_angeles setlist composed songs britney explained decision press conference saying want fans different light seen music singing right reflection hopefully fans come inspired lot fun songs previous albums baby time remixed new direction flip bit concert synopsis began woman dressed 18th century white talked audience briefly disappearing video introduction different people told dreams end video spears appeared sleeping bubble platform wheel attached rose feet ground appeared wearing black ensemble started rotating similar way target girl starting perform dancers drive crazy performed spears captured dancers left stage costume change dancers performed performed spears dressed futuristic version elvis_presley surrounded laser lights video backdrop showed images bald spears hair growing song went section giant musical box raised spears emerged middle perform born happy tore long white perform lucky shot medley ended performance donned returned stage wearing tank looking pants dance oriented performance boys continued stronger wore paint covered shows bowler hat end performance sat piano player talked audience moving performance girl woman video interlude making band type shows followed showing spears dancers struggling band took stage barge wearing black silver gray rock star style jacket green pants female dancers perform love rock roll barge lifted wires lifted fire stage spears jumped dancers chased spears loses rock star jacket revealing red purple performance like small stage returned main stage performance lonely danced video projection dancers band performed breakdown interlude don let know sang elevated platform wearing white evening gown dancers performed routine artificial snow fell ceiling performance brief interlude returned performance anticipating wore skirt set giant coloring book drawings houses cars took costume reveal green small brown skirt slave jungle setting surrounded artificial fog laser lights song ended thanked audience exiting stage encore began giant projection spears water screen projection gradually spears rose stage wearing plastic cowboy hat blue hip matching bra began performing baby time ballad version reaching end runway surrounded stage song changed uptempo version elements techno dancers took main stage returned running runway jumped barge lifted air continued dance end spears jumped barge landed main stage descended announcement extension tour changes setlist original mix replaced remix song boys replaced remix featuring spears replaced outfit black leather new song called mystic man added stronger described mtv similar girl woman bit traditional flair song replaced new songs tour changes video screens prominent role backdrops taken reception commented concert packed technical actual singing summarized review saying wasn real concert great ann powers new_york_times said dazzling commented performance suffer music important element adding dream suggested britney know dream artist genius singing fears modern world spears wants adult persona find desire natural home jim_farber new_york_daily_news compared tours teenage artists saying latest minute elaborate honest date impressed stage calling largest seen pop daily named elaborate highly display capitalism finest said fulfilled expectations saying brought teenage fantasy reality san_francisco_chronicle believed pure britney excess hugely entertaining added easy spears distance person denying charisma appeal like refugee drive dream waiting filled audience fantasies works role flawless choreographed moves accessibility drew fans world kept safe distance short connected genuine pleasure performing reviewing deemed best pop music productions witnessed tour commercial success according spears booking agent leg largely sold concerts attended people grossed million second highest grossing tour year female artist cancellation june united spirit arena texas cancelled blowing 2nd song auxiliary power making unsafe spears entire production continue initially going rescheduled according band member skip apparently mexico cancellation july second concert mexico_city spears left stage performance stronger saying sorry mexico love bye shortly announcement speakers confirming cancelled according local newspapers fans fraud chairs items days later statement released spears said sorry couldn finish fans mexican fans best audiences play decided choice cancel storm lightning showed signs clearing concert promoter director explained trick climatic conditions controlled announced fans receive starting august released statement saying hazardous lightning storm essential spears depart stage spears began break degree risk audience stage crew associated second storm electrical storm impossible continue broadcasts recordings march hbo announced las_vegas broadcast november special directed produced spears requested hbo aired concert channels cost interacted soldiers based naval base san_diego special won emmy outstanding technical direction ceremony january released dvd live las_vegas certified times platinum recording_industry_association_of_america riaa shipment copies units september announced release photographic book dvd titled stages stages days mexico dvd directed chronicled stay mexico japan spears explained release saying wanted share fans things special way saying thank setlist source shows personnel source | Dream Within a Dream Tour | Music | Other music articles | Music businesses and events |
10906_TheMrs.CarterShowWorldTour | carter world tour carter world tour fifth concert tour american singer beyoncé announced february initial dates europe north_america tour contained seven legs shows began belgrade serbia april concluded lisbon portugal march title reference marriage american rapper jay carter multiple guest appearances tour tour featured royal themes singer different queens fashion collaborated numerous designers fashion houses set list shows included songs studio albums beyoncé solo career release eponymous fifth studio album shows changed incorporate tracks album tour lauded music critics praised beyoncé energetic performances dancing vocal abilities following announcement tour tickets available shows sold prompted dates added tour grossed million shows grossed million bringing tour total gross revenue million carter world tour highest grossing female solo tour beyoncé highest grossing tour date highest grossing tours decade performances numerous songs tour broadcast scenes footage released background press conference super bowl january beyoncé revealed announcement performance halftime added fans stay tuned beyoncé announced tour performance super bowl halftime february tour title refers marriage jay carter official poster tour written leaked ticket website live nation prior official announcement shows beyoncé wearing victorian golden royal crown referencing queen guardian described visual stamp authority tour initial dates europe north_america announced later added latin_america australia new_zealand following announcement tour title beyoncé criticized critics alike husband regarded feminist questions raised beyoncé agreed known bride celebrity person interview vogue beyoncé described modern day feminist spoke decision reference husband feel like carter bold fearless comes knowing purpose meeting saw child like born purpose body completely different second european leg announced december new poster revealed promotion newly added shows development concert arena london announced february short advertisement tour extended version clip appeared late february shows beyoncé dressed golden royal gown seen walking dance hall slow motion servants dressed tries distract end advertisement shows black white scenes footage video compared aristocratic look video lady_gaga march beyoncé posted new poster tour official facebook page showing striking different poses wearing blond wig white blue shorts beyoncé launched online store tour different clothes available purchase following month added limited edition heat line titled heat carter world tour inspired tour beyoncé stated meant fans special remembrance tour reflect power passion performances april announced beyoncé publicist photographers beyoncé personal photographer banned tour stating photo credentials present ban interpreted reaction pictures beyoncé super bowl halftime performance showing appeared websites pictures removed publicist asked websites mail change articles better photos general counsel wrote letter behalf organizations requesting immediately revise guidelines restore photo rest tour europe tour singer took miss meal food donation campaign supported charity goodwill tour fans asked bring food clothes household goods stops tour auction campaign held beyoncé mother website auction value winner got chance work scenes beyoncé concert los_angeles assist wardrobe department got ticket concert personal meeting singer dancers auditioned included beyoncé performance super bowl halftime selected group consisting females chosen performance tour french dancing duo accompanied beyoncé stage performing street dances backing singers piece female band supported singer previous tours performed concerts stages performances main stage singer performed concert stage closer audience transferred rope flying crowd midway set performing songs set list portion tour included approximately songs beyoncé solo studio albums dangerously love day fierce majority songs originated seven songs performed album tracks performed contained different arrangements compared previous performances singer artists material shows previously performed songs removed new songs beyoncé fifth self titled studio album added concert set list fashion shows beyoncé worked multiple designers tour costumes including dean creative director russo personally requested singer design outfit designers performance america beyoncé wore new costume designed shoes outfit designed spring summer collection inspired models 90s costumes designed described modern glamour taking fall winter collection focused singer able perform choreography performances designed shoes beyoncé dancers band collaborating beyoncé mother created different colors military elements beyoncé wanted focus able dance wearing shoes noticing feet beyoncé costumes worn concerts gold designed embellished golden breasts complete detail costume collaboration group beyoncé hunter hand hours approximately crystals according meant illusion covered honey reflect beyoncé personality tour inspired beyoncé songs female empowerment female painted costume received wide media fan attention divided critics opinions described costume singer worn career shows singer wore numerous new designs collaborating new designers beyoncé makeup tour focused trying emulate cosmic stars underlying themes based references inspiration makeup included film noir london beauty cosmic carter meant illustrate different visual aspects tour multi media image manipulation beyoncé team created images inspired singer songs image manipulation explored photos layered stacked fans opportunity bring tour home beyoncé team stated dress created worn beyoncé tour book originally designed worn singer songwriter praised look seeing concert included costume changes video projected screen singer absence 18th influence found white powder makeup opening costume theme dresses looks noted channel queens elizabeth critics observer described concert fashion theme jocelyn_vena mtv_news described costumes eye catching dazzling provocative daily_telegraph commented beyoncé crowds outfits took stage series costumes attempt hide famous curves billboard commented beyoncé stunning costumes concert synopsis shows concert opened pre recorded video montage showing black white footage gothic architecture dancers dressed white marching stage length screen preparing crown beyoncé dressed queen montage continued female dancers wearing skirt masks started appearing stage video wall raised brief display began beyoncé appeared onstage standing seconds prior performance run world girls preceded extended interlude sang song performing choreography included routine faux kicking male dancers end time followed beyoncé dancing fireworks displayed stage flaws performed song set list beyoncé fan group boy song bitter sweet symphony taking string motif incorporating lines bodied saw beyoncé interacting audience response asking repeat hey carter baby boy performed background beyoncé female dancers performed moves screen realistic images identical dancers singer concluded song wine dance end performance immediately continuing diva set groove naughty girl later performed neon strip lit snippet love love baby beyoncé performed seductive dance open fire display onstage party performed prominent las_vegas theme dress appeared stage performed choreography video projection screen beyoncé later appeared deep thigh high split long red dress performing song dancers care singer dressed black leather seated bar beyoncé sang miss shadow dancing illustrated screen life performed light complete 80s neon lights performed dance routine dancers uptempo version don love choreography beyoncé preceded video projection showing vintage montage singer performed song response interaction audience dressed 1920s fringed dress performance saw beyoncé blue cat suit kneeling laying atop grand piano end transformed main stage stage located closer crowd wire cloud performed audience sing love abbreviated version destiny child survivor followed beyoncé dedicated song members aforementioned girl group beyoncé taken main stage transferred wire crazy love song performed main stage new arrangement different beyoncé live performances song single ladies ring integrated snippet song images animated lions elephants portrait singer wearing style crown displayed screen performance grown woman keeping line song african influence performance singer dancers wore african inspired costumes montage shown song played background showing footage singer barack_obama taking charity work vacation jay-z excerpts performance super bowl cappella performance opening lines love preceded halo closing song concert green light mama encore concert numerous stops shows performances songs performed shows remained shortened mixed new songs singer fifth album added set list specific staging theme projections shown stage followed concept singer visual album performance flawless second song set opened words talk projected big letters screen later beyoncé performed choreography female dancers similarly song music video performance followed new choreography dancers blow merged naughty girl featured disco era theme end performance projection character game eating projected led screen onstage partition performed similar fashion music video beyoncé appearing silhouette dancing couch purple light drunk love singer performed choreographed chair dance haunted lights dancers present stage heaven performed concert songs halo critical reception website idolator called concert style michael_jackson madonna praising fact singer progress production values compared previous performances expensive high quality visual projections create atmosphere add layer production praised singer extraordinary talent performances greatest entertainer generation seeing showcased icon game praised fashion video backdrops dance moves youtube concluding beyoncé puts good understated billboard writer hailed concert musical visual complete colorful imagery dancing according enhanced music complete singer strong vocals concluded tour claimed multi talented artist intent join ranks ultimate entertainer independent wrote tour followed stadium trends containing big budget movie clips broadway musical dance moves backing singers dancers acting extras cecil spectacle finished reviews concluding makes largely breathe beyoncé physical effort created literal body work alexis_petridis guardian compared singer performance praised opening wrote powerful relentless concluded onstage beyoncé feels los times noted left deepest impression far beyoncé ability self like expression ambition proportion fans expectations came sense scale honestly observer highlighted art direction short breathtaking making awesome repeated use silhouette great white blocks video screens live dancers interacting video praised singer fierce dancing concluded bearing beyoncé delivers genuine warmth close range daily_telegraph found air ancient goddess worship ceremony expensive revue concert felt music concluded compelling watch vocal attack musicomh praised beyoncé abilities perform live calling talented considered performance stage highlight commented production values consisting solely video screen relatively low key compared pop arena concerts criticized repetition songs dance routines previously performed singer concerts tour notable problem hollywood reporter felt singer tore set grown woman prove felt tried win crowd equal dose sex appeal good old fashioned showcasing killer vocals placed music criticized set list mainly majority songs album writing sounded terrific course ready party audience groove sway hands heavens overall missed mark digital_spy robert_copsey praised high energy nature vigorous dancing pace felt lack hits performed half nme editor echoed statements giving mixed review tour criticizing lack hits set list adding material incorporated set dismissed placement interlude films negative review came news called tour flawed criticized set list consisting plenty filler dissipating costume changes went noted singer looked sounded blamed way production choreographed revamped received acclaim critics daily_telegraph acclaimed revamped praising singer sex appeal noted set included new songs singer remained composed confident proved talent charisma awe inspiring praised upgraded set list commended fashion digital spy robert_copsey felt set list better original describing tour wall wall amazing beyoncé concluded review relentless pace changing visuals sheer songs set lot let fact beyoncé delivers entire thing power ease comes putting calibre days competing observer praised singer tour different performers concluded writing question beyoncé powers stop start female band click fingers climbing octaves think lungs jump chest sings range gets wider deeper tour dances half hours david independent felt near hour epic ferocious musical styles old new stunning declaration intent intends recognised defining pop artist era hardest working shows likely witnessed stage year barely drop choreographed sweat seen tour received nomination category teen choice summer tour losing nominated billboard music awards tour nominated category billboard mid year music awards commercial performance following general sale tickets tour stops cities america sold minutes announced high demand extra added amsterdam extra antwerp extra shows london date manchester north_america extra dates added washington los_angeles new_york_city phone firm pre sale shows said sold london arena times number website hits spokesman noting unprecedented level demand customers looking buy tickets following rush tickets general sale tour completely sold minutes tickets rock rio available general sale april hours day festival beyoncé headlining sold tickets tickets sold pre sale months july beyoncé performance broke attendance record people attendance june second wave tour dates announced beyoncé official website included second leg latin american leg containing multiple stadium dates brazil revealed beyoncé set record highest number concert attendees brazil year fans attending shows country july leg tour announced dates set shows australia new_zealand beyoncé held concert time career fan club tickets october new_zealand sold minutes general sale new_zealand shows available public july minutes tickets sold shows fourth final added promoter live nation confirmed carter world tour officially fastest selling tour time arena concert highest attendance arena solo artist tickets sold beyoncé shows perth arena went hold number spots highest attendance single previous record holder pink announced beyoncé leg tour successful tours continent artist playing fans earning million australian dollars december second european leg announced bringing total number shows beyoncé longest running tour date similar european leg rush tickets enhanced release singer self titled fifth studio album days ticket sales began resulted extra dates added united_kingdom shows dublin cologne amsterdam antwerp second european leg beyoncé beaten record set earlier year selling tickets hour concerts antwerp ranked carter number year end chart grossing worldwide tours gross million shows tickets sold average gross city april billboard reported beyoncé european shows grossed million played audience brought carter world tour total gross million combined shows performed total attendance averaging attendance million gross night tour beyoncé highest grossing date highest grossing tours decade broadcasts recordings professional footage tour officially released april beyoncé youtube channel website showed opening moments performances run world girls love halo concerts series scenes footage rehearsals preparations tour released beyoncé website sound change live charity concert held stadium london june clips performances broadcast worldwide countries believed reached billion people thirty second trailer tour released june containing live vocals beyoncé bodied audio mix showed footage tour commercial multiple live performances august beyoncé posted video titled good official website showing scenes fans backstage concerts beyoncé performance america festival opening songs run world girls end time streamed live youtube beyoncé performance rock rio broadcast entirety streamed youtube august beyoncé released black white promotional retro video tour dates brazil set version song girl video featured singer bikini swimming water writing brazil sand shots city march new promotional video released midway second european leg leg tour venture tour include new performances songs beyoncé recently released self titled fifth studio album video showed professional clips new performances featured variety backstage activity revamped tour video titled goodbye carter world tour uploaded singer official youtube channel march showing portions live performances final leg tour scenes moments visits cities played background june announced hbo air episode series minute segments concert performances debuting weekly new episodes starting june performances captured cities tour included bonus disc platinum edition release beyoncé self titled album released november set list shows rescheduled shows personnel credits personnel taken official carter world tour program | The Mrs. Carter Show World Tour | Music | Other music articles | Music businesses and events |
11043_DrownedWorldTour | drowned world tour drowned world tour fifth concert tour american singer songwriter madonna support seventh eighth studio tour years following world tour tour supposed start delayed madonna gave birth son got married working music busy filming best thing tour decided madonna appointed choreographer tour planned short months including signing dancers musicians technicians designer costume designer designed costumes way indicated different phases madonna career poster logo tour included references madonna studied divided segments spanish setlist consisted mainly songs studio albums released point song added segment displayed high energy performances madonna wearing style costumes segment performances madonna wore later performed airborne martial arts acoustic songs performed country segment featured madonna cowboy costumes latin segment featured dancing segment featured themed performances drowned world tour critically appreciated contemporary critics complimented ability continuously tour commercial success went highest grossing concert tour solo artist grossed million million dollars selling summer shows eventually playing fans united_states europe received year creative stage production awards nominations awards lost concert broadcast live hbo michigan august dvd titled released november background release seventh studio album madonna stated live interview january going movie april best thing going tour probably play millennium new year eve tour delayed words distracted having children filming movies began relationship pregnant son released eighth studio album music year married december madonna finally decided tour time short prepare months auditioning dancers started march signed creative director choreographer king said interview tour suffered depressions fell considerably ill rehearsals continued thirteen hours day days week dancers joining end dancers backup singers madonna guitarist teach play instrument played acoustic electric guitar live french house music expert worked madonna remixes album music signed bassist keyboards player support providing mixture high tech techno sound fusion acoustic trance madonna clarified don point offer going mind senses stage sing song theatre drama surprises drowned world tour originally scheduled begin shows cologne germany concerts canceled technical difficulties result tickets august new_jersey cancelled time illness total tour dates numbered seven instead development tour divided segments spanish segment represented phase madonna career madonna publicist liz announced tour designed spectacle madonna tours designer signed create costumes tour came concept creating costumes tour fusion punk scottish costumes designed cowboy spanish themes designers associated tour included dean fashion line dresses developed included torn shirt black pants indicating early days career leather jeans fabulous costumes indicating phase career point time black white makeup demonstrate themes hybrid clothes music video madonna song madonna starring musical created setlist consisted mainly songs studio hits holiday added set list engineer tour commented extremely technical extremely fast paced variety music amazing goes screaming heavy metal techno dance country western comes beats logs plays acoustic guitars goes holiday old dance number keeps madonna sings live way beginning career athletic dancing hard worker everybody work hard harder respect stage huge tennis court stage vast electrical grid composed sections chain motors control devices linked performances happening gigantic video monitors formed backdrop stage equipment included mechanical bull equipment aerial movements sets built sections companies permanent crew hired monitor mixing handled monitor engineers madonna monitors engineers commented madonna knew sound coming speakers sounded bad good rehearsals suggestion music director tried sound frequency live speakers unusual use point time came idea isolated pick sound instruments individually commented creative process coming new ideas implementing evaluating results time consuming worth poster logo tour developed wanted logo aesthetic possible developed custom icon logo type convey unique ethereal qualities madonna described group founder musical spiritual journey diverse worlds chase commented madonna student requested include references body knowledge resulting logo poster included arabic hebrew references number designs prepared chase ultimately chosen madonna main poster featured madonna face shot feels like girl video shots concert synopsis divided sections spanish began dramatic performance drowned world substitute love madonna entered amidst dry ice dressed black crossover net sleeve jeans dog collar performed song standing middle platform stage chaotic themed performance impressive instant started dancers gas masks played guitar leading performance beautiful stranger featuring lost stage technician backdrops displayed scenes movie spy psychedelic section finished ray light madonna danced stage second segment opened video interlude paradise nearly naked dancers hanging upside ceiling video ended dancers stood stage opening mouth lit inside madonna appeared stage wearing short black wig hand painted feet long sing frozen backdrops display burning trees racing blood red clouds short intro open heart lead perfect madonna portrayed sacrificed sins followed girl turned fast action martial arts battle performance sky fits heaven transforming slow tempo girl section inspired chinese film tiger hidden dragon madonna battered bruised face shown backdrops emerged shotgun battle stage shot dancer madonna disappeared floor violent sexually explicit japanese animation dance remix interlude feels like girl shown featuring footage japanese anime film perfect blue madonna appeared wearing stars stripes vest acoustic guitar performance deserve dedicated husband followed line dancing dancers dressed don tell tail human nature rode mechanical bull performance addressed audience mocking southern accent sang themed song titled funny song song secret featured scenes riverside baptism ceremonies buddhist prayers backdrops finished segment gone replaced select venues dancers started interlude don cry argentina number candles lit stage madonna appeared half dress performed spanish version feels like girl titled finished segment acoustic version accompanied dancing madonna appeared stage shirt read mother fur coat singing mash music sounds better holiday entourage finished themed music introduced music video images onscreen song song trans europe express phrase end appeared backdrops changes final shows los_angeles september attacks madonna wore american flag opening segment display patriotism closing girl altered remove staged shooting character madonna instead gun left stage themed funny song removed additionally surprise madonna final concert date husband time appeared lost technician end beautiful stranger sky fits heaven wore dancers joined final dance section holiday usually featured madonna backing singers new_york_city performance secret dedicated song inhabitants critical reception tour received positive reviews critical acclaim mtv wrote music world round costumes fun knows better material girl musicomh commented struggle find better find difficult find mainstream artist command near universal respect like long fine lady judge artist left displayed quality nearly decades combined exquisite music madonna special sal_cinquemani slant_magazine wrote image easily significant incarnation date proves madonna ability lift cultural mainstream thought madonna hung notorious sex book look closely themes chaos dominance ultimately celebration madonna explores intrigue imposed pious restraint simon price independent said tour triumph rope cutting edge choreography felt setlist consisting mainly current songs implied madonna paranoid attempt frame present past irony given decreasing pop order truly contemporary past madonna need circa entertainment_weekly commented music loud energetic sung little point struggle rise added madonna life force intelligence plenty reasons bow artist feat jon new_york_times said concert madonna display arrogance striking tough represents self love backed plenty gym time troupe devoted delight audience disdain music makes people come sang finale madonna clearly charge alexis_petridis guardian felt perfect dance routines special effects devoted audience hint arrogance drowned world world famous woman commercial response tour dates limited cities europe north_america decision caused resentment fans parts world drowned world madonna tour skip canada completely weeks prior launch tour dates attempted book dates toronto sunrise atlanta detroit dates free available end dates scheduled toronto disappointment canadian fans ticket sales swift london april madonna sold dates record time shows hours madonna history fastest selling tickets sold sold minutes online ticket website took million hits minutes thirty million attempts phone madonna dates madonna drowned world tour sold minutes going sale tour industry reports presented earned million million dollars total seven summer sold shows eventually played people north_america europe averaging million million dollars drowned world tour highest grossing concert tour solo artist fourth highest grossing boys drowned world received year creative stage production awards nominations awards lost broadcast recordings concert broadcast live hbo michigan august known madonna live drowned world tour broadcast announced senior vice president commented thrill madonna know going spectacular combination amazing talent extravagant style madonna bring produced directed gone performed television broadcast dvd release broadcast won best concert category dvd released regions november audio tracks available track digital track digital stereo track photo gallery included bonus feature like original airing dvd received good reviews photographs dvd packaging taken madonna friend donnell dvd certified platinum recording_industry_association_of_america riaa shipment copies dvd units set list drowned world substitute love contains elements music human nature ray light impressive instant impressive instant girl beautiful stranger contains elements soul nova ray light ends reprise drowned world substitute love paradise video interlude frozen open heart swell perfect medley girl sky fits heaven girl feels like girl remix video interlude deserve don tell human nature funny song secret gone don cry argentina instrumental interlude spanish version feels like girl holiday contains elements fate music sounds better music contains elements trans europe express set list samples performance track listing present live video release additional notes gone replaced shows funny song performed los_angeles shows september attacks shows cancelled shows credits personnel madonna creative director video director musical direction stuart price costume design dean squared keyboards marcus brown stuart price drums guitar stuart price bass backing vocals head dancer christian vincent dancers director | Drowned World Tour | Music | Other music articles | Music businesses and events |
11048_UpAllNightTour | night tour night tour headlining concert tour english irish boy band direction showcasing debut album night began december direction solo tour formed seventh series factor signed concert tour announced september concert producer initial british irish dates revealed concert tour managed modest management shows backed piece musical band creative assessments handled initial concert tour concluded january shortly concert tour expanded legs oceania north_america ultimately played shows europe oceania north_america setlist encompassed songs direction debut album covers commentators commended direction singing abilities stage presence production night tour commercial success additional evening shows performed venues recording filmed direction january international centre documenting concert backstage footage video album night live tour released dvd video concert dvd global success topping charts countries setting unprecedented chart record august video album sold excess million copies worldwide background formed finishing seventh series factor direction signed group contestants series participated factor live tour february april tour saw group performing people touring factor live tour april group disclosed embarking solo tour soon direction debut headline concert tour officially announced september set december january tour showcase upcoming debut album commence december england end january belfast northern_ireland direction announced solo tour shortly releasing single makes beautiful shows ireland instant success rumoured sold seconds additional shows added including expansion australia new_zealand february direction announced oceania leg tour dates set april scheduled visit cities sydney brisbane melbourne wellington promoting tour band member stated group wanted trek world tour kick tour band performed rehearsal leg tour complete band joined big time rush opening act better break concerts direction promoted album united_states following appearance today night released direction group debut album bow atop billboard led group extending tour north_america march direction announced north american leg tour north american leg start compromise shows shortly announcement british recording artist confirmed opening act select dates tour reception critical response concerts england ireland received mixed feedback critics observer impressed windsor hall empire wrote easy boy bands worth considering appeal goes saying direction slick bland exception single makes beautiful songs aren wildly distinctive concert apollo london daily_mirror gave band positive review states room shook hair raising ear drum piercing windows glass shattering screams took turn walking forward embrace cries sold apollo singing lame named impossible tell boys biggest ovation cheer came played acoustic guitar sang solo artificial camp fire glowing review evening herald concert dublin says came saw conquered dreams came true thousands irish female fans pop idols direction took stage screaming girls sold venue night harry louis teen performed fans tour progressed oceania north_america commentators remarked band popularity singing abilities concert sydney pavilion idolator felt direction surprisingly accomplished effort kings use somebody proved direction capable evolving sound wrote positive review concert melbourne arena assessed direction represented cast pop band plenty personality perfect time seizing moment opined covers performed showcased strong pop voices adams concluded follows knows progress usual boy band lifespan making lot people happy reviewing concert patriot center washington_post elaborated concert synopsis wrote course songs members didn work stage looked comfortable silly choreography ensemble fist pumps ridiculous costumes jackets nonsense backing band guitar bass keyboards drums provided steady renditions nearly songs group debut album night covers including kings use somebody torn billboard reviewed concert great hall brisbane predominantly noted band popularity hottest boy band scene doesn grasp situation fire closer mark commended slick clean fun rolling_stone wrote title concert new_york boy band relies vocal prowess charisma fan base loyal highlighted acoustic performances showed ability play guitar direction admirable live vocals concluded need worry backing track note pleasant realization pop maintained toronto choreographed dance nonsense complimented naturally low key production reviewed concert opined easy lost inherent appeal perfectly dos style midst love struck teenage girls guys actually sing certain extent entertain additionally noted direction lack original material perform group falls handful covers fill set including kings use somebody gym class heroes stereo hearts surprisingly torn far away originals mid medley definitely felt like boys randomly songs sake filler girls didn mind commercial performance tickets shows ireland went sale agencies reported sell outs minutes news site reported nearly tickets sold minutes band shows wellington success continued australia band shows sydney melbourne brisbane sold minutes shows united_states sold minutes recording recording filmed direction january international centre documenting concert backstage footage video album night live tour released dvd video concert dvd topped charts countries australia debuted number aria dvd chart certified times platinum australian_recording_industry_association aria shipments units week sale united_states debuted number billboard dvd chart selling copies surpassing sales billboard number album born raised sold copies direction chart history feat marks time music dvd billboard number album opening sales makes highest music dvd debut second highest debut past years live royal albert hall launched number december copies august video album sold excess million copies worldwide week ending january night live tour claimed 30th week longer title chart originated march surpassed classics logged weeks recording ultimately certified times platinum recording_industry_association_of_america riaa indicating shipments copies opening acts avenue north_america select dates justice crew australia new_zealand north_america select dates north_america select dates australia setlist stand wish medley got feeling stereo hearts torn moments got night tell lie use somebody thing save tonight makes beautiful encore want sources notes concert ask tampa florida performed cover team concert june boys sang michael_jackson man mirror tour dates rescheduled shows box office score data credits personnel credits taken adapted clothing assistant | Up All Night Tour | Music | Other music articles | Music businesses and events |
11251_TheOnyxHotelTour | hotel tour fifth concert tour american recording artist britney_spears showcased fourth studio album zone visited north_america europe tour promote album announced december original spears sued trademark infringement banned spears felt inspired create hotel theme later mixed concept stone stage inspired broadway musicals elaborate previous tours setlist composed songs zone past songs reworked different elements jazz blues latin percussion tour promoter clear marketed tour adult audience previous shows sponsor mtv highly promoted tour shows network website tour divided seven segments check zone club encore check displayed performances dance advanced hotel theme featured homage musicals spears early hits displayed jungle inspired stage displayed ballad performance security cameras spears dancers different sexual practices club displayed performance urban influences encore consisted system malfunction interlude spears performed wearing red ensemble tour received mixed reviews contemporary critics praised entertaining criticizing looking like spectacle actual concert hotel tour commercially successful grossing million march spears suffered knee injury onstage forced shows june spears fell hurt knee music video shoot underwent surgery remainder tour canceled spears sued insurance companies denying cancellation showtime broadcast live march special titled miami backstage footage included reality background december spears announced official website concerts support fourth studio album zone tour kick march san_diego california center spears released statement saying especially looking forward bringing tour new markets performing fans opportunity previous tours january dates announced glasgow manchester london birmingham dates years beginning leg spears announced summer leg united_states june european leg starting april london ending june rock rumored visit latin_america asia later year originally going called zone tour february san_diego clothing manufacturer sued spears million banned trademark hotel named opened boston massachusetts come years tour developed spears group decided promote hotel featuring room named designed spears mother reflecting spears personality taste room opened weeks later portion fee destined development inspired broadway musicals primarily focused grand hotel directed portrayed day life spears said hotel theme inspired having traveled merged stone concept tour described unique mysterious hotel powered stone guests enter shine light fantasies come life vibrant place dreams realized secrets revealed spears stated tour love audience walk auditorium feeling like magical experience life stone kind symbolic guides life like bigger picture guides need point point chosen tour director said development tour coming movie lovers background wanted like film little meets explained stone desire stage elaborate previous tour dream dream tour runway extended audience order faithful new_york theatre theme video screens stage present led shaped video screens stage setlist composed songs zone early brave new girl songs album tour songs included boys slave britney included early hits baby time drive crazy reworked elements jazz blues promotional photos tour tour promoter clear marketed tour entirely different demographic previous tours changing families children adult audience targeted gay market promotional campaigns included flash animated targeted million people fitted audience description tour advertised radio stations shows audiences chosen tour sponsor sponsorship extended advertisements tickets interactive promotions exclusive downloads streaming video ticket episodes dedicated scenes special vice president music marketing promotion talked sponsorship artists appeal territory mtv channel britney_spears select waiting opportunity global splash britney tour better rest year road britney support given artist let world love association britney core channel fans love britney concert synopsis began flamboyant master ceremonies welcomed spectators took threw video screens causing virtual fall floor spears briefly appeared screens dancers descended stage entered standing small bus dressed black performed toxic descended stage breakdown performed took break talk audience going boys featured male dancers pushing standing showdown featured rainbow colored lighting effects song act video interlude followed featuring spears friends outside club leaving noticed woman dressed 1930s fashion followed woman asked spears enter spears reappeared wearing perform baby time performed vintage microphone joined background singers spears dancers performed drive crazy contained elements latin percussion talked audience usually referenced wedding childhood friend introduced band leaving stage section video interlude spears wearing themed dress entering mystic garden video ended appeared stage sitting leaf covered piano talked audience performing dancers joined perform hook jungle inspired mix slave continued video interlude featuring spoof paranormal themed shows zone master ceremonies impression introducing shadow room spears reappeared sitting swing perform shadow performance spears lifted air shaped blue ribbon performers fabric performance ended spears leaving stage dancers performed ballet interlude flesh colored costumes section began video projection guards watching spears room security cameras spears appeared smaller stage wearing white performed touch hand transparent performance took reveal nude body suit crystals resembled toxic music video outfit left stage briefly wardrobe change reappeared mini platform descended main stage pole wearing pink performed breathe bed male dancers white trench coat performed outrageous song act act spears dancers wore street clothes performed got boom boom introduced band dancers left stage encore began system malfunction female voice counted screens britney outline rose reveal spears staircase music began spears appeared stage wearing red ensemble ended spears dancers staircase screen lowered spears exit shower shot audience reception critical response tour received mixed reviews critics gene stout called special effects orlando sentinel noted influence janet_jackson choreography suggestive themes attracted headlines heightened sensitivity post janet_jackson era mtv highlighted comparisons early madonna tours world tour added theatrical complete camp sexy dancers costumes extravagant set pieces reported tour big sloppy sex filled added presence remains tour significant role future broadway film musicals new_york_times claimed theater dance spectacle actual concert staging equal parts sic redeveloped times square times like las_vegas tribute spears concert spears entertainment_weekly believed britney fantastic notion superstar needs hotel tour hardly counts arbitrary madonna esque sex bomb said high spectacle low substance fairy tale stated tour bore false sexuality horrible songs choreography themes ambition house cat sits day commented times entertaining overall came variation years commercial performance tickets sold slower previous tours attributed change audience new demographic tended typically second ticket month tour began seven dates sold including toronto shows tour merchandise grossed million north american leg average night spears highest grossing merchandise female artist began touring total gross million july tour listed highest grossing tour semester grossing million tour ended grossing million injury march illinois mark spears fell performance got boom boom injured knee left stage returned shortly wearing white audience able deliver encore performance physician examined spears indicated related previous knee injury dance rehearsal illinois arena scheduled march cancelled spears label asked fans hold tickets notice reported michigan palace auburn hills cancelled shows rescheduled end leg april cancellation lawsuit june spears shooting music video outrageous manhattan fell injured left knee taken immediately local hospital doctors performed scan found floating following day spears underwent surgery forced remain weeks thigh followed weeks rehabilitation caused future concerts canceled issued statement saying spears planned cities future february spears filed suit insurance companies denied million refused claimed spears fully inform knee injury insurance form attorney defended spears case said provided policies tours cleared aware previous injury alleged omission related question spears asked past years surgery spears prior circumstances indicated time going application answer years years months surgery answered contention makes difference broadcast recordings march announced showtime broadcast live miami special titled miami directed concert promotional video pictures shot spears donned 1930s wore long black dress auctioned proceeds went april reported mtv spears planning reality titled document backstage european leg similar way madonna truth dare scrapped tour cancellation recorded footage reality britney concert rock festival lisbon portugal broadcast live june opening acts north_america select venues select venues europe select venues europe select venues setlist toxic remix boys remix showdown baby time jazz version drive crazy hook slave shadow touch hand breathe outrageous got boom boom music rich touch hand cut rock rio setlist source tour dates festivals miscellaneous performances rock rio rescheduled shows box office score data | The Onyx Hotel Tour | Music | Other music articles | Music businesses and events |
11427_4IntimateNightswithBeyoncé | intimate nights beyoncé intimate nights beyoncé second residency american recording artist beyoncé held non consecutive nights august ballroom new_york_city concerts beyoncé campaign support fourth studio album songs standard version album excluding start performed standing room audience beyoncé sang previous hits prior studio albums songs recorded girl group 1990s early 2000s wearing gold sparkling mini dress backed female dancers piece female band including horn orchestra section tickets concerts sold minute august received critical acclaim beyoncé ability perform circumstances smaller stage larger band commended contemporary music critics dvd titled live elements features performances concert seen personal footage beyoncé including times traveling family beyoncé rehearsal backstage live performances sneak wedding dress released november background august beyoncé official website announced performing new_york_city nights week august set night entire collection fourth studio album tickets shows available august date went sale general public est followed second est est final concert est card members able order tickets early pre sale beginning noon est august private pass program tickets went sale general public august intimate nights beyoncé august date sold seconds minute following sold date columbia_records reported twitter shows sold stating official final ballroom sold total sold shows week radio interview philadelphia power beyoncé husband jay-z spoke depth upcoming intimate shows compared michael_jackson stating know compare mike think like second coming know hard work dedication puts shows makes want work harder craft like machine development august concert scenes video released scenes special lead guitarist stated listening inner voice right wants think took risks think authentic wants instead people expect good kim musical director described idea intimate concert project mature project beyoncé able intimate setting like like historic place amazing thing think challenge able present album concept piece great way educate people album means fans anybody second scenes look released august second scenes special beyoncé shown calling shots band leading sold shows clips fans waiting line appreciation dedication beyoncé scenes look revealed september scenes showed orchestra dancers preparing performance instrumental plays background beyoncé takes stage clip praying involved concert shown way stage beyoncé describes depth hopes achieve intimate nights stating want excited performing album beautiful vibe inside people ready dance enjoy music good scenes look ends beyoncé taking stage addressing crowd hello fourth final scenes look intimate released exclusively facebook page september final scenes look commercial concerts dvd release fashion stage beyoncé performed gold mini dress courtesy mother tina shoes wore gold sparkling mini dress entire beyoncé assisted stage female dancers clad black daily_mail described beyoncé fashion choice stage aol stated metallic dress showed curves concert stage beyoncé backed piece female band orchestra band consisted drummer guitarist time beyoncé touring history horn section orchestra band additionally included guitar player seven piece string section pianist conductor new_york_times noted female band plays important spectacle beyoncé performance charge army usually known performing arenas hold people beyoncé performed standing room holds maximum capacity people scenes look lighting designer nick stated big moments album accompanied big lighting beyoncé epic big scenes opposed performances beyoncé single spotlight piano second scenes look intimate nights beyoncé revealed beyoncé charge orchestra design stage set stating level stage needed allowing singers orchestra level beyoncé allow viewers concert synopsis begins beyoncé taking stage stating going little different intimate begins revealing multiple stories musical history including auditions starting age father early frequent involvement managing daughter career getting dropped musical history beyoncé states want good time begins concert rendition michael_jackson wanna following rendition wanna beyoncé begins medley past destiny child songs stopping track discuss life mindset stage career performance independent women reveals father submitted track soundtrack permission reveals wants write song celebrates woman curves inspired guitar riff edge seventeen states lot success comes lot nasty inspired performing survivor final song medley beyoncé began tell story album came stating label told didn hit song album guess kinda right beyoncé continued slowed version crazy love allowing orchestra augment transform tracks penned beyoncé crowd assist performance stating april somebody ring beyoncé audience contained men women hands single ladies ring beyoncé begins perform virtually beginning found kneeling atop piano wrapped smoke red lights reminiscent performance finale beyoncé continues original track listing following rendition care hair brooding brass ominous beat song bringing song life vocals miss begins beyoncé performing seated later brought feet altering song ending additional vocals instrumentation best thing follows slight alteration melody beyoncé sang party crowd arms forth stretched verse beyoncé began singers die young performing tempo version love beyoncé begin countdown countdown later allowing audience finish countdown end time run world girls beyoncé utilizing flamboyant light displays bringing elaborate routines smaller stage ends song self empowering ballad beyoncé song final chorus critical response rap began review singer long accustomed sunday intimate performance fans superstar highlighted split difference torch singer stadium favored ability display stamina stadium perfect newman concluded medley combined quick las_vegas revue emotional singer songwriter performing near room odd effective global superstar shuffle slick honest confessions tumultuous career end set singer grammy awards million records sold worldwide turned sly confidence jon new_york_times impressed complimenting beyoncé performances tracks party love wrote performance clear finely tuned engine work refreshing service surprisingly casual manner funny exaggerated faces hair floating spoke crowd like knowing buddy working song frequently better beyoncé voice octaves gains power words compelling straightforward legs treat stage floor like enemy need thorough moments uncertainty survive billboard magazine wrote aren artists world pull minute set heels leave packed audience satisfied point needing encore beyoncé daily_mail noted beyoncé looked later agreeing jay-z beyoncé second coming michael_jackson moody wrote beyoncé prove point career queens need means royalty making reference performances intimate nights beyoncé added dazzling negative revolving moody concluded track record display new material subtle message doubted counted idolator began review writing fails continued praise raising bar live entertainment flawless display writing pop icon ability bring new depth texture quality material impressive connecting audience emotional level finished review making reference beyoncé performance lyrically revolves leaving mark world writing pop veteran sleep easy mission truly accomplished entertainment_weekly wrote concerts proved beyoncé bigger ballroom continued beyoncé excellence vocals beat contemporaries competes legends dancing concluded looking forward seeing bigger venue space voice elbow room band play room wild child fans dance new_york_post stated beyoncé performances songs concerts album rated wrote tunes felt lackluster recording beyoncé injected new songs boosted material equal best biggest radio hits essence magazine viewed concert chance beyoncé remind people vocal got stands today artist concluded michael_jackson proud beyoncé accomplishments performances intimate nights beyoncé jocelyn_vena mtv_news praised beyoncé miss note voice dance moves matching crowd energy enthusiasm live performances wall_street_journal described beyoncé intimate work date adding intimate night beyoncé fans need specific stand moment vh1 noted beyoncé talent performer vocal ability charm infused room entire evening contrast rolling_stone gave mixed review writing beyoncé concert big affair bit like las_vegas floor crossed typhoon intimate leaps mind described beyoncé woman club feel like coined live performance hollow exercise self village_voice placed intimate nights beyoncé list best live shows review commented core borne supreme confidence comes given testament talents performer level plus mean heard sing pipes like right single person learn breath control broadcasts recordings promote photographer photographed beyoncé stage second nights concert photos published reviews rap wall_street_journal daily_mail entertainment_weekly rolling_stone billboard magazine dvd titled live released exclusively united_states november disc dvd deluxe package titled live elements released worldwide november worldwide collection features concert bonus personal footage beyoncé page booklet video anthology includes seven music videos dvd directed beyoncé produced beyoncé features performances intimate nights beyoncé concert album commercially successful debuting number chart november peak position standard edition album certified gold deluxe edition certified platinum recording_industry_association_of_america riaa second best selling dvd second best selling dvd worldwide september beyoncé posted previews scenes footage concert online live performances end time added dvd premiered online november performances miss independent women premiered online day complete concert film premiered exclusively vevo november live performance care dvd posted online december promotion concert aired network broadcast december british television channel december channel_4 video love premiered online january released itunes store january set list wanna destiny child medley bug bills bills bills independent women survivor crazy love single ladies ring care miss best thing party die young love countdown end time run world girls source additional notes set showcase beyoncé fourth album start missing set list bug added destiny child medley second concert august | 4 Intimate Nights with Beyoncé | Music | Other music articles | Music businesses and events |
11999_TheBeatlesinHamburg | beatles hamburg beatles members john_lennon paul_mccartney george_harrison regularly performed different clubs hamburg period august december chapter group history performance skills widened reputation led recording brought attention beatles booking agent decided send group hamburg group managed seniors proved successful having permanent drummer time recruited best days departure breaking contract playing club harrison deported age best arrested deported attempted arson best set fire living quarters beatles met hamburg instrumental adoption famous time hamburg decided leave group continue studies april year leaving group died brain hamburg 1960s hamburg germany main fourth largest world virtually entire city reduced rubble world war bombing raids arrived hamburg grown ruins established reputation europe city vice criminal activity contrast economically depressed post war liverpool hamburg wealthy city williams year old liverpool businessman promoter sent leading group seniors later known seniors hamburg enjoying success wanted send additional group initially tried send hurricanes storm group committed holiday camp turned williams offer williams started promoting concerts beatles played club liverpool offered beatles hamburg booked club hamburg season starting august said impressed musical group hoped find better act follow permanent drummer looked fill hamburg position difficult later said far set drums expensive item harrison seen best playing run mother regarded steady drummer playing bass drum beats bar pushed rhythm known liverpool time mean moody magnificent female fans convinced good group broke asked best hamburg telling earn week best chance teacher training college passed school exams unlike harrison failed theirs decided playing hamburg better career quarter hamburg club located known area prostitutes found dangerous place looked different usual father reluctant let teenage son hamburg relented visit williams told shouldn worry aunt reluctant allow hamburg wanting continue studies earn best audition williams club august travelled hamburg day member group williams later admitted audition best needed found drummer willing travel hamburg tell best case asked money group paid week promoters liverpool paid williams drove group equipment loaded crane ferry august landed beatles williams wife brother lord translator future making total people resulted journey uncomfortable dangerous williams obtained work permits west_germany detained hours williams finally convinced authorities students holiday work permits later obtained arrival hamburg note lord williams ran called club liverpool harrison played backing music july hamburg clubs early 1960s hamburg scene revolved pronounced german popular clubs like ice cream shop decorated neon lights posters advertising performers clubs club job customers inside drinks expensive beer customers afford pay dealt severely beaten thrown beatles arrived early morning august trouble finding area hamburg infamous unfortunately closed manager neighbouring club found open group slept red leather seats group played club night told sleep small cinema cold poor condition later said lived backstage toilets smell room old concrete walls heat paint sets beds covers flags frozen remembered living toilet like right ladies toilet bed late day sound cinema old german women door having fashion group obliged use cold water washing paid day seven days week playing finishing evening playing clock morning german customers found group comical beatles sounded like meant small boy harrison remembered best thing group seen neon lights clubs restaurants saying area prostitutes couldn audience hamburg like learning play people best remembered depressing place filled tourists having heavy old red compared larger club owned located nearby closure complaints noise beatles played starting october performances playing schedule remained said play hours hours end song lasted minutes solos improved playing copy played liked best germans liked long loud beatles simply standing performed liverpool come stage loudly shout customers harrison explained prompted dance like knock heads best level german school communicate better rest group invited sing number called twist played drums best complained felt uncomfortable stage business manager decided club attract customers presented continuous live music williams warned beatles competition face playing club hurricanes saying better pull hurricanes coming know good going knock early october storm hurricanes free travel hamburg replacing seniors arrived hamburg october having negotiated paid seniors beatles played minute sets day alternating beatles appalled living conditions beatles groups like seniors sleeping room booked hamburg violence conflict stage wood balanced beer groups bet break stage days slight crack appeared storm jumped upright piano finally broke johnny guitar remembered storm hit stage cracked loudly formed shape disappeared drummer slid hole furious replace live music box groups went road cafe breakfast followed armed beat punishment born hamburg nightclub west german boxing champion career cut short unintentionally killed sailor street fight later friend beatles protected drunken customers occasionally apartment window street started arguments audience eventually member audience jump stage hit job protect group occasions beer bottles thrown remembered audience hitler nazi salute pull black pretend people laughed missing performance evening found toilet woman broke bucket cold water threw ordered stage furious complained stage wet snapped don shit going onstage don care naked short time later audience laughter ran saw playing guitar wearing toilet seat neck later asked liverpool journalist publish photos showing walking brother fred sang lead vocals group sang love alliance beatles continued later went work performance skills according typical art student bad skin reputation grew began wearing tight trousers dark sunglasses high spot singing love tender drew applause beatles sang increasing friction started making jokes size playing described beatles biographies appearing uncomfortable onstage playing audience best denies recalling usually good animated audience beatles steadily improved time hamburg noticed musicians time recalled got better better groups started coming watch accolades come big club hang watch got song played group played minutes non stop group members walking stage wash drink returning wrote letter mother saying improved thousand fold arrival moment tells group liverpool touch saturday october williams arranged recording session hurricanes small booth fifth floor house williams asked harrison play sing harmonies recording best town buying hurricanes drummer played drums time harrison recorded recorded songs fever september song club opened operated late october beatles left club work club offered group money better echo slightly better place sleep club group broke contract reported harrison working legal age limit working club harrison deported november best went belongings found total darkness best found attached nail concrete wall room set fire real damage reported attempted arson evening walking heard mit come best spent hours deported december work permit revoked days later went home train cold stayed hamburg later borrowed money german girlfriend liverpool early january liverpool contacted weeks best mother numerous phone calls hamburg recover group equipment liverpool group played engagement december playing bass shows shocked vast improvement playing singing residency hamburg struck powerful best drumming pushing group play harder probably best developed loud drumming style tell best hamburg play loud possible harrison turned immigration problems solved beatles went hamburg residency club playing march july secure return paid german authorities cost best liverpool previous winter fellow musician later remembered living conditions club john george paul stuart pete booked open smart moved dormitory club slept terrible look washed shirts place like chinese laundry great times afraid life old lady took care decided leave beatles concentrate art studies took bass player group later enrolled pop artist lent president model bass guitar asked change strings play strings arranged backwards buy specially left handed bass bought bass guitar model music store bought guitar model harrison bought gibson matching jackets door neighbour liverpool worn stage clothes soon items clothing group bought cowboy boots jeans black leather jackets trousers tailor shop said bit money second time bought leather pants looked like april beatles booked opening act launch new club opened capacity thousand people cinema style seating beatles booked play left job beatles permanent road manager earning money driving earning van ferried hamburg beatles returned hamburg plane play april arrival informed death time second star club visit november group drummer beatles stayed hotel having luxury single rooms time stayed hotel pacific booking december harrison said came play big place fantastic great sound system time hotel remember long walk club going city portions final performances taped portable recorder associate group playing club tapes released west_germany label beatles live hamburg germany subsequently released formats titles set list lead singer saw standing roll harrison shake sweet little sixteen lend feet big red sails sunset everybody trying baby harrison bout long tall remember gon sit right cry life twist shout taste honey harrison kansas_city leaves tree harrison know love harrison little falling love ask love club manager brother till harrison sex drugs rock roll explained beatles experienced sex girls liverpool got hamburg women hung clubs late night dancers prostitutes harrison called hamburg city world said time got hamburg girlfriend likely suddenly involved hard core artist obviously knew thing sex eye opener frontman remembered visiting hamburg paid money went sat guy came biggest lady seen lives looked like bus bra ran door quick didn hear shut wanted money john said better cause trouble beatles introduction hamburg group play hours offered saying awake supplied beatles taken beer feel helped awake early hours morning looking harrison said group mouth stay awake days recalled pills saw musicians falling drink work wore said usually legitimate use required doctor note mother able obtain local chemist supplied drug asking questions later asked owner publish photographs showing group playing tubes explained plentiful supply hamburg known produce increased focus association decreased fatigue decreased appetite record release recording released single recorded hamburg group time club recording came beatles recruited singer residency club act backing group series recordings recordings label produced famed instrumental hit called wonderland night reached number year produced june beatles drove hamburg minutes hamburg record friedrich auditorium hall paid recording second recording session june session signed group year contract session june october released appeared west german charts beat brothers generic happened backup group explained didn like said change german audience went record song later released january copies pressed label bring beatles attention key figure subsequent development commercial success september harrison german copy record sent hamburg harrison loaned played venues members group lent october year old manager record department father music store liverpool asked record year old boy find files beatles record following day requested girls time mentioning beatles seen playing club nearby street taylor assistant later said story invented jones order copies record founder later story knowing beatles harry talking band long time group promoted saying brian knew perfectly beatles page second issue regardless interest record eventually led way taylor lunch hour november initially repelled dark damp club congratulated performance early fans beatles heard group play girlfriend initially horrified idea spending time district watching beatles times eventually persuaded come having previously listened jazz beatles played totally new friends visited night arriving clock sitting stage years old later said like merry round head looked absolutely astonishing life changed couple minutes wanted know fascinated harry later wrote walked head immediately turn way wrote friend hardly eyes walked club tried talk break left asked beatles mind letting photographs photo session impressed groups taken friends morning took photographs park called der close started dating engaged november credited beatles personally told friends art school run sort beatles boyfriend stuart liked got nerve hair asking cut hair pete best hair wouldn work suffering intense taken hospital april rode ambulance died ambulance reached hospital days later met beatles hamburg airport told died brain asked design sleeve beatles album revolver played bass solo recordings harrison designed artwork volume sets beatles anthology series published book called volume limited edition containing set photographs memory drawings beatles time hamburg later years beatles returned hamburg june staying castle played concerts june later said born liverpool grew hamburg door famous posed photo later covers albums photo taken time beatles playing club later commented memories hamburg reflecting hamburg stage wanted pack hated going hamburg times scene brian fulfill contract harrison positive memories period hamburg bordered best beatles times didn luxury didn clothes pretty couldn afford hand weren famous didn contend comes fame philosophical hamburg certainly great childhood memory think things enhanced time exciting think felt better little later career started bit success records memorial square constructed hamburg meeting streets containing steel sculptures beatles construction costs amounted provided sponsors donors idea creating memorial beatles initiated hamburg radio station hamburg mayor said opening time hamburg commemorated great group square illuminated resembles spinning band members shown outline form figure drummer best | The Beatles in Hamburg | Music | Other music articles | Music businesses and events |
12111_IAmTour(LeonaLewis) | tour tour headlining concert tour british singer songwriter launched support fifth studio album tour announced september run fourteen dates great_britain began february concluded march leg included nights london english singer songwriter served support act english singer songwriter joined lewis stage special guest final tour perform cover sisters lewis performed nineteen song set list piece band backup vocalists vocals stage presence interaction crowds lauded critics attendance singled performance maria set highlight praised renditions time saw face moment like run noted nearly set list consisted official covers recorded lewis previously included albums cover songs intended tour complimentary unofficial covers notably lewis version time time felt forgettable background promote fifth studio album september announced headlining concert tour titled tour place february march concert tour spanning fourteen shows visiting concert halls theatres england scotland wales tour began february concluded march included dates london lewis announced tour september tickets went sale week later september speaking touring lewis said excited announce tour wait perform new songs old favourites interview magazine december lewis revealed originally planned tour longer decided order spend time family friends start writing songs sixth studio album sooner critical reception reported fans attendance impressed lewis performance writing took social media following concert describe best singer world reporting sage chronicle live critic praised lewis confidence band noted production relatively simple compared big budget production values concert tour labyrinth tour featuring background vocalists piece band wrote refreshing artist stage loving music singled performances maria run cover time time highlights described performance time time stripped core enabled crowd hear incredible voice best complimentary lewis performance international centre disapproved performance maria noted garnered standing ovation crowd thought standout performances included run bleeding love lewis cover time saw face concluded review writing lewis big soul pop voice continuing pack venues years gave mixed review city symphony hall complimentary lewis vocals performances original tracks notably maria described demonstrating amazing transformation opera diva critical lewis decision include seven cover songs set list wrote run time saw face maria moment like described cheesy expected lewis recorded previous albums disapproved time time called covers instantly forgettable concluded writing evidence suggest capable staging utterly start finish time critic wrote lewis audience enjoyed impressive vocals stunning songs placing emphasis rendition time time review lewis performance london march praised singer personal private life gave audience insight remained quiet previous months love album emotion honesty singled time saw face bleeding love thunder highlights described run perfect emma wrote despite horse riding beach walking backing visuals talking journey lewis voice fantastic went write singer feel included engaged praised performance maria stunning review concert herald express praised lewis interaction crowd earth persona performances maria thank sisters duet special guest noting set list covers expressed dislike lewis interpretation time time wrote real criticism performance stage production described strips giant toilet paper hanging occasionally changing colour spaced little far apart easy viewing video footage explaining music important note backdrop high quality music incredible voice set list following set list representative liverpool february represent setlist shows final plymouth march lewis bought english singer songwriter special guest perform cover sisters shows | I Am Tour (Leona Lewis) | Music | Other music articles | Music businesses and events |
12178_LadyGagaLiveatRoselandBallroom | ballroom ballroom residency american singer lady_gaga performed ballroom manhattan new_york residency began march concluded april completing seven shows final event hosted venue announced closed replaced story skyscraper gaga revealed venue new_york_city played visited previously watch shows poster announcing event released showing old image gaga taken time successful recording artist homage venue stage decorated roses multi leveled set consisted new_york_city fire escape routes parts stage ladder reaching floors replica train carriage gaga wardrobe rose themed hats jackets instruments adorned red roses main set list encompassed songs fame fame monster born way tracks performed acoustic versions shows received positive reviews music critics reviewers impressed gaga vocals choreography overall presentation shows sold ticket prices average costs tickets venue billboard revealed seven dates sold total tickets grossing total million performances transmitted late david_letterman mtv collaborated scenes logistics residency final april live streamed background announcement ballroom opened manhattan location 51st street moving philadelphia moved current location 52nd street converted skating venue began hall ballroom dancing orchestra groups later shifted focus eras popular music including disco ballroom seen performances coming bands established acts rumors circulating venue demise filed plans tear low rise story structure replace story high rise announced october ballroom closing april years operation current location november revealed gaga perform final shows venue intimate night residency march march march april tickets went sale november tickets priced floor members gaga fan club able register access tickets starting november users selected random receive codes purchase tickets november card members access pre sale starting november according gaga playing ballroom dream explained new_yorker basically room city haven played young girl afford tickets manage win free tickets senior year high school gaga recalled fell got nose broken making parents visiting singer career took release debut album bypassed playing venue closure gaga revealed official poster residency march poster features image gaga taken lower east new_york_city according gaga found photo poster poster includes quote gaga taken photograph taken reads lady_gaga singer songwriter going know day development inspiration thematically stage set wardrobe consisted lots roses homage venue starting arriving nude mask embellished red roses outfits worn stage included characteristic attire worn gaga previous live performances dresses consisted purple colored hot pants mask covered purple roses metallic purple jacket photographer took photos backstage activities revealed second purple jacket worn gaga word gaga rear instruments singer keyboard similarly red roses dress included shoulder spikes reminiscent singer attire studio album era coupled hat black roses green colored wig worn gaga introduced era gaga vocal coach began working assisted present phone hour prior start gaga practiced vocal warm ups stage created new_york_city fire escape routes making multi leveled comparable self titled album cover rock band grateful dead large red curtain hide audience similarly roses rose ladder placed left stage helped gaga climb floors constructed stage lined roses enabled dancers perform piano placed window representing gaga old apartment new_york_city new_york represented replica train carriage auxiliary platform named zone neon lights spelling street gaga old address cannon kept performance applause giant disco ball venue concert synopsis main set list included songs fame fame monster born way began gaga appearing platforms danced piano perform acoustic version born way proceeding dance backup troupe black jesus fashion purple jacket costume change ensued gaga performed monster wearing crimson leather body suit roses atop head played rose adorned gradually bad romance middle performance ran left stage climb ladder floors sang final chorus dreams followed energetic dance moves gaga moved train stage right sang piano ballads interspersed venue beginnings singer new_york costume change took place performance dance wore yellow hot pants metallic chest plates accompanied troupe dancers intermediate break introduced gaga playing poker face followed played gaga piano song rearranged include lyrics venue new_york played interlude final song set applause gaga wore costume time purple bikini jacket end performance audience brief interlude gaga appeared white encore singer showed provocative dance moves backup performers executed choreography similar song music video ended gaga troupe taking bow audience critical reception billboard called felt served statement brands fund artists creative expression gaga residency giving people wanted night ended abruptly exactly minutes writer called short sweet praised showing signs slowing mtv_news praised overall calling heavy hits sexual suitably sentimental glory days iconic venue closing seven night stand ridiculous right ways noted abrupt ending compensated gaga dancing singing helped counteract negative press receiving release newsday called fierce saying singer fired moment took stage displaying avant garde artistic sensibility new_york_times called phase career explained gaga grounds sort spectacle voice singer chooses rarely records concert gave faithful easy digest largely pop swinging forth brooding torch songs delivered volume grand scale 1980s style digital rock nightclub twist entertainment_weekly declared indication gaga going soon spite overall negative reception campaigns welcomed absence art related things commended focus music gaga vocals abilities entertainer complimented gaga audience members rated performances dance bad romance highlights website declared gaga pop muse performances complimented choice songs set list calling eclectic felt displayed different sides craft noticed singer vocal abilities particularly prominent acoustic performances piano rolling_stone observed compact space allow choreography felt gaga performance magical especially usa_today noticed gaga vocal range especially acoustic interpretation dance hughes concluded saying simplest moments performances ones featuring toned versions singles like born way poker face extravagant choreography bad romance new_york_post appreciated stage setup homage old new_york industrial setting gave positive feedback gaga choice entertainer performances dance applause vh1 applauded gaga fans noting abundance movie cameras reminded special moment history performances venue believed performances solidified gaga respectable entertainer generate interest upcoming ball tour guardian complimented gaga vocals outfits felt lacked outrageous singer added surprising incident night gaga climbed ladder reach floors sing commercial reception broadcasts forbes reported shows venue completely sold making expensive shows gaga economically secondary market average ticket price secondary market final average cost price dropping shows drew nearer admission venue tickets kept zone better views seating arrangement post meet greet gaga april forbes reported following gaga performance ballroom tour ticket prices ball tour secondary markets went major increase visible arena atlanta tickets madison square garden rose higher average price locations ticket prices saw increase garden arena las_vegas garden arena boston chicago june billboard revealed seven dates sold total tickets grossing total million ranked number list april gaga appeared late david_letterman guest interview singer invited audience come watch performances broadcast mtv collaborated air aspects preparation shows april scenes program air day channels including regular programming partner channels like interviewer working mtv_news access background logistics including rehearsals visited gaga old apartment looked art collection sent singer fans programs streamed mtv website gaga artist page social media channels owned logo final performance april live streamed able announced event streamed est website gaga announced news video posted twitter account set list following set list representative opening night march born way black jesus fashion monster bad romance dreams dance poker face interlude applause shows | Lady Gaga Live at Roseland Ballroom | Music | Other music articles | Music businesses and events |
12877_WelcometotheUniverseTour | welcome welcome concert tour american rock band mars support second studio album beautiful lie presenting series inexpensive concerts music fans concert tour announced august tour welcome began october minneapolis minnesota ended november los_angeles california setlist encompassed songs studio albums seconds mars labelled green tour thirty seconds mars developed strategies fuel consumption touring vehicles cobra starship served opening acts bands joining select dates welcome received positive reviews critics praised thirty seconds mars energy onstage production concert tour recorded broadcast background tour officially announced august tour previously attracted diverse mix music artists including boys kanye_west set october tour showcased thirty seconds mars second studio album commenced october minneapolis minnesota ended november los_angeles california tour announced shortly mtv_video_music_awards thirty seconds mars received award single kill limited number tickets city available special internet pre sale sponsored thirty seconds mars beginning september sales general tickets began following week september determined offset impact tour environment thirty seconds mars worked develop strategies minimize fuel consumption touring vehicles powered low emissions fuel partly vegetable oil interview mtv_news described tour amazing time celebration excited join forces unique creative individuals present hope exciting tours fall welcome universe powerful line talented opening bands having environmentally acceptable green tour looking forward chance share unique family fans supported invite introduce world thirty seconds mars taking approach gives opportunity set example share possibilities real alternatives safer cleaner world soon exciting chaotic circus insanity unforgettable tour head cobra starship announced opening acts thirty seconds mars addition pink spiders joined tour select dates stated want create festival atmosphere plan bringing element excitement chaos escape going things making kinds plans possibilities lot things happening exciting reception welcome garnered generally positive reviews critics praised performance landing saying thirty seconds mars proved legitimate musical force gave positive review concert eagles ballroom milwaukee complimented songs like beautiful lie attack yesterday mary evolve reviewer said band delivered giant choruses electrified guitars genuine impressed theatre said makes band stand don merely concert perform aim grow cult seek recognition putting concert commented impressive phenomenal lighting effects able present stage lit nightmare peaceful realm light guitar solos gave positive review concert wrote band completely blew away saying amazing job reviewer criticized lack participation audience orlando sentinel gave positive review concert wrote doesn follow rules rock employing throat delivery crowd beautiful lie kill broadcast recordings support welcome thirty seconds mars hosted episode october times square new_york_city streamed tour diary featuring band experiences footage recorded concerts filmed special welcome depicting thirty seconds mars aired november recorded television special featuring bands touring alongside thirty seconds mars footage recorded welcome released deluxe edition band album beautiful lie december opening acts dates cobra starship dates select dates pink spiders select dates select dates coast select dates select dates street drum corps select dates set list setlist representative theatre represent dates tour beautiful lie battle evolve story mary mission dream brand new yesterday attack kill fantasy tour dates | Welcome to the Universe Tour | Music | Other music articles | Music businesses and events |
13304_RevelPresents:BeyoncéLive | presents beyoncé live presents beyoncé live called business residency american recording artist beyoncé announced march held consecutive nights new_jersey concerts opening new entertainment resort hotel casino spa beyoncé stated alter ego brought life performances main concept fact birth baby grounded promoted shows projecting images releasing scenes footage official website stage included led screens singer backed female background vocalists female band dancers set list contained songs beyoncé studio albums covers recorded girl group collaborated outfits fashion designers including russo mother designer critics praised costumes beyoncé look shows presents received positive reviews music critics praised beyoncé vocals dance abilities concerts calling post pregnancy comeback commercially shows successful tickets shows sold minute april available purchase later fourth announced eventually sold preview performance end time appeared online footage concert beyoncé hbo documentary life dream background development march beyoncé publicist announced singer perform shows resort ovation hall seat concert venue concerts noted singer performances giving birth daughter blue ivy carter january year shows intimate nights beyoncé residency shows august rehearsals began march months prior date concerts beyoncé lose pounds pregnancy mtv_news wrote expected concerts grand spectacle comparison intimate nights beyoncé high tech led display intense choreography video backdrops march billboards beyoncé projected times square advertising half scenes video detailing event premiered showed rehearsals preparations performance halo beyoncé stated excited nervous shows said performing like going old job little strange continued saying vital lose passion mother shows director choreographer said potential greatest beyoncé career second scenes video detailing event premiered day video beyoncé stated tried bring life alter ego said anxious team weeks unlike previous shows prepared months beyoncé revealed concept saying trying yes baby grounded concert called business referencing beyoncé song run world girls stage set list onstage beyoncé backed female band consisting members background vocalists dancers including french duo stage included led screens color videos shown black white geometric patterns video voice overs recorded beyoncé shown wall_street_journal noted stage set offered seemingly endless number screens levels beyoncé female band jim_farber daily news praised look graphics saying elegant classic like stripes light shows performances modest described new_york_times newsday wrote stage set massive similar jay-z kanye_west noted complicated system screens leave impression beyoncé dancers stepping black white images influenced opening credits james_bond films noted striking visual images stage screen felt like board come life packed bold colors graphics elegant modern dance positions video clips star compared light platforms stage watch throne tour review noted light hypnotic costumes like mirror balls bass ovation hall felt like standing stiff wind wrote ticket hour song program responsible design staging deserve credit visual centerpiece stage spanning video display screen offering endless array multi shapes geometric patterns mention crystal clear wide shots close ups star result dramatic presentation performer magnitude set list contained songs beyoncé studio albums recorded destiny child addition performing songs beyoncé covered version love performance halo love love baby performance naughty girl iris boy factor spin magazine noted beyoncé tempo songs performed beginning concert wall_street_journal noted relied lesser known slower songs crowd seats instead bringing feet added couple songs called movement fashion wardrobe shows featured costumes designed fashion house russo designer said beyoncé asked creative creating items ultra glamorous feel duo inspiration modern paying attention comfort flexibility outfit ease getting pieces quick costume changes crystals provided team worked complete looks embellished crystals weeks beyoncé wore shoes dancers dressed clothes band wore clothes wore pin girl clothing clothes designed beyoncé mother beyoncé worked designed lace detailing described collaboration interview vogue saying absolutely love work beyoncé team happy looks beautiful pleasure work designer described collaboration beyoncé beyoncé delivers energetic performances absolute pleasure work create exquisite pieces stage beyoncé changed costumes times looks ranged sparkling fringed set red fashion shows received praise critics essence magazine described beyoncé look fabulous calling costumes dazzling fierce writer vogue magazine noted beyoncé required little spectacular recent dressed wall_street_journal commented beyoncé costumes like changing colors went saying fashion 1950s cat glasses 1960s 1970s form concluding fashion good emily daily_mail praised costumes designed describing sexy wrote review shape leg costumes today standards philadelphia_inquirer noted barely outfits designed attention beyoncé physique concert synopsis beyoncé opened shows performance end time silhouette appeared large screen performance contained triple time background vocals background singers retro soulful performance love followed beyoncé saying snap fingers performing new edition inspired choreography sang song extended vocal showcase crowd sang bodied performed style swing formations beyoncé performed reggae song baby boy version crazy love wore mini skirt performance song pre recorded vocals jay-z featured played diva performed sixth song set prior performance naughty girl spoken word segment female sexuality shown beyoncé saying power body requires responsibility performance song included sample love love baby sang snippet tribute singer following death performance eighth song party dropped stage roof shaped beach balls tossed crowd dancers large performed choreography dance beyoncé sing live accompanied vocally backup vocalists performed choreographed bump grind dance wearing black performance dress featured heavy performance care beyoncé matched notes guitarist solo life followed saw singing song seated piano performance focused singer individual members band ballad miss performed electronic backdrop male dancer black white stripes arranged version resentment followed acoustic guitar musical backbone beyoncé opened performance boy saying know feels hurt lied later turned guitar pop song elements dolls adult ballad iris acoustic cover factor originally performed followed flaws featured beyoncé making facial expressions dedicated song fans singing lines don know love love performance asked crowd sing lines left competition singing sections verse chorus sung solely crowd intro countdown began beyoncé sample song opening drum crack continued song music video projected screen brief beyoncé performing followed run world girls performed march choreography funky version don love followed end song beat got transformed extended prior end home video sequence showing beyoncé drinking going whale watching holding daughter blue ivy carter voice shown referencing song played background said leave world leave regrets leave mark know beyoncé went perform halo red dress opened performance love tribute following death ended performance single ladies ring featured inspired choreography crowd critical response concerts received positive response music critics praised beyoncé post pregnancy performing abilities writer rap described triumphant return stage vibe magazine described post pregnancy comeback stage added amazing set cemented fact runs game village_voice wrote concerts showed beyoncé picking career exactly left pre leave website hitfix praised beyoncé incredible performance gave birth child commented beyoncé shows newsday described ambitious live noted reason shows test new mother artist usa today praised saying singer business warm glamorous relentless backed female band dancers backup vocalists unique pop persona angel cool diva woman people noted performance concerts beyoncé reaffirmed solidarity fans confirmed plans sticking good long time spin wrote beyoncé greatest performer generation knows concerts mtv tour force creator saturday night hour featured backing tracks hard follow narratives cream cannons old school style entertainment capital singing dancing charisma wrapped outfits philadelphia_inquirer praised beyoncé singing earnest commitment intensity writing concert entertaining highly energetic hours jim_farber daily news positive praising performance ballads tempo songs adding like prove said beyoncé didn hour event fact run shows featured lighting dancing animated career assurance performance production makes unlikely beyoncé latest die weekend new_york_times commented lasted hours allowed dip middle ballads ran rampant functioning continuous high point essence magazine wrote sang danced like writer rap noted beyoncé didn miss step choreography added fierce alive writing didn journalist described concert phenomenal praising high energy performance tempo songs adding fans journalist added look easy keeping beat vibrant tunes easy task marked pop queen return throne wall_street_journal praised beyoncé dancing voice saying form mtv_news described performances spectacular fitting beyoncé rising icon status billboard magazine noted highlights night aside choreography vocal prowess dynamic beyoncé fans video personal life entertainment_weekly wrote beyoncé fighting shape nights aggressive modern added attention grabbing moments night covers artists performed concert noted small army supporting singers dancers musicians impressive onslaught sight sound motion noted unlike lady_gaga madonna attention testament star power stage presence allowed visual dancers rise peripheral praising feminism showcased star wrote review beyoncé gave concert pulling vigorously added star gave ovation hall exactly wanted left new theater smoking problem following review described concert wrote onstage perfectly choreographed goofy mid song added character performances concluded pop artist sounds awake beyoncé beyoncé performance received positive response celebrities fans lady attended said beyoncé stepped way celebrities athletes stepping behalf issue love death glad moving body governor new jersey twitter account write great beyoncé husband rapper jay-z wrote twitter beyoncé best performer world writer complex magazine discussed statements sure married reflection point artist gives type live performance nightly basis incredible voice singing power ballads tempo dance cuts dancing world like lady_gaga legends like jay-z kanye_west throne stages worldwide beyoncé best performer earth commercial performance tickets concerts available april est exclusive pre sale day earlier beyoncé official website minute shows sold additional concert scheduled high demand tickets sold similar fashion exclusive pre sale general sale taking place est est respectively fourth date eventually sell listed sale ticket prices took ticket companies like according jim_farber daily news tickets sold high prices beyoncé live beyoncé announced year broadcasts recordings second preview performance end time premiered online beyoncé website complex magazine wrote beyoncé prove got footage performance writer rap commented fierce ferocious moves female dancers footage concert beyoncé hbo documentary film life dream aired february los_angeles_times described performances included film dazzling dvd concert titled live released bonus disc home media release documentary november dvd available pre order november opening act set list source | Revel Presents: Beyoncé Live | Music | Other music articles | Music businesses and events |
13315_TheBeyoncéExperienceLive | live dvd american recording artist beyoncé released columbia_records november shot staples center los_angeles california september worldwide tour beyoncé experience features guest appearances rapper jay-z upgrade destiny child mates survivor featured album broadcast different channels night november shown ninety theaters bet aired edited version concert thanksgiving day aired concert album features performances songs beyoncé studio albums dangerously love day songs recorded destiny child release received positive reviews music critics praised beyoncé live performances songs dvd commercially successful peaking number billboard music videos chart receiving certifications including time platinum recording_industry_association_of_america riaa live version album gained nomination 51st grammy awards dvd enacted performer performance april background release shot staples center los_angeles california september beyoncé worldwide tour promotion second studio album day dvd features guest appearances rapper jay-z upgrade destiny child mates survivor end williams led audience singing happy birthday beyoncé mark birthday days later dvd features song feature achieved use advanced programming dvd authored ascent media new_york_city released united_states november november dvd released itunes store november audio version called beyoncé experience live audio dvd released blu ray disc format november simultaneously beyoncé studio album fierce countries live dvd packed bonus disc concerts live version available download march included songs onward credited artists technically album performed beyoncé tour band shown ninety cinemas united_states november day dvd release bet broadcast thanksgiving day november later december year december broadcast members united_states_army serving iraq war december european network aired concert germany austria switzerland concert synopsis female band men dancers female audience noted new_york_times included references routines inspired opened darkness beyoncé emerging hole stage amidst smoke perform crazy love snippet crazy sparkling silver gown walked stage disco balls hung ceiling background band started playing music funk song singing beyoncé walked huge staircase moved forward places female band backup singers positioned staircase mini stage tore dress walked main stage backup singers came dance song dress beyoncé played air guitar stage stairs lit green green light performed female dancers wore belly dancing outfit including pants singing baby boy descended staircase holding umbrella met guys wearing short section reggae classic murder wrote incorporated baby boy beautiful beyoncé sang microphone fell ceiling performed styled dance similar song music video appeared video screen song naughty girl sung love love baby incorporated performing belly danced song beat performed slower tempo original recording beyoncé sang dangerously love snippet loves cried flaws showed embraced dancer dressed angel performance song sang wide eyed video close beyoncé sang seated designed like pair lips intro ring alarm paid homage cell block film chicago women told hurt men performance saw beyoncé wearing red performance mama beyoncé performed pole dance beyoncé jay-z upgrade performed bodied removed robot costume reveal black yellow dress emulate bee led crowd dance routine check preceded instrumental pink theme stairs colored pink segment performed incorporating title song listen musical film beyoncé starred final song tour set list began audience singing verse beyoncé announced singing heart hours time sing segments performed periodic instrumental member giving solo beyoncé change costumes seven times included song destiny contained female solidarity themed songs concert ended beyoncé walking stage pointing individual fans saying describing clothes signs held reception critical reception website allmusic commented album captures dazzling live act shines performance writer mtv_news commented album contained hours worth content total publication commented dvd showcases huge tour time praised thrilling booty shaking dvd adding fans feel like concert editor website jam graded dvd stars calling spectacle editor noted giant stage massive lights troupe dancers girl band costume changes pull focus incredible works plus hours sweat soaked hair place grading dvd stars people magazine wrote elaborate production gets bit times concert diva force nature high energy numbers crazy love live version gained nomination 51st grammy awards commercial performance chart issue dated march peaked number billboard music videos chart stayed position week las_vegas new day number december dvd debuted number chart peak position dvd certified time platinum recording_industry_association_of_america riaa appeared number thirty year end list respectively week ending november peaked number later certified gold december album debuted number later peak position chart weeks stayed position chart position number december fell chart debuted number december year ascending descending chart peak position appeared dvd year end charts number respectively november peaked number music dvd chart september album peaked number later certified australian_recording_industry_association aria enactment enacted dvd performance april dancers performance hour long titled experience live sang dvd audio track complete word word song band introductions booth newspapers reviewed enactment positively writing event audience loved second beyoncé signature moves pat minute hand gesture facial expression unlike drag try convince seeing beyoncé wasn way costumes enter black wig tube hot pants bit dust quickly bother concluded length perfect ended wore welcome finished review writing delicious pop culture right dancers moves expressions clearly enhanced experience passing acquaintance beyoncé songs knowledge enjoying homage new_york_times described enactment faithful added wouldn nearly smart touching dancing performance list richest moments noted performers slipped genres utter proving sophisticated pop culture backup dancers feel proud track listing credits personnel credits adapted liner notes allmusic charts certifications release history | The Beyoncé Experience Live | Music | Other music articles | Music businesses and events |
13969_Madonna:TearsofaClown | madonna tears clown madonna tears clown concert american singer madonna held forum theatre melbourne australia march singer included australia previous concert tours rebel heart tour created australian fans waited long perform madonna explained idea combine music storytelling influenced tickets available madonna official fan club icon members non person printed started hours late delay caused madonna tears clown consisted madonna singing acoustic versions songs dressed clown set list comprised previously tracks popular songs interspersed singer telling jokes anecdotes received positive reviews critics appreciated stripped nature singer performance choice songs comedy madonna refuted reports drunk stage calling false background madonna toured australia world tour fourth concert tour country tours singer released thirteenth studio album promote album madonna announced confirmed coming australia concert visit new_zealand time arriving australia madonna announced extra march melbourne forum theatre billed intimate gig described singer fusion music art comedy titled madonna tears clown created singer australian fans waited perform years promotional appearance tonight starring jimmy april madonna confessed kind closet comedian added cost billion dollars makes money dream simplicity singer explained decision tears clown idea head tears clown combination music storytelling end day think story rough bear support heart chose debut work progress rough rehearsal australia feel bad guys time sorry patient waited long feel like owe present present want thinks came finished final door brand new shit don know like raw tickets available madonna official fan club icon members winners details announced concert promoter promotional according newspaper reports tickets non person printed general admission category forum theatre holds maximum capacity production design addition space allocated smaller prior sydney morning herald reported fans started venue madonna rehearsed inside arena images songs rehearsed leaked fan website madonna manager pictures madonna references account including short video riding small confirmed recorded released dvd rebel heart tour synopsis day doors forum theatre supposed open madonna rehearsed night started later midnight started madonna appearing onstage clown costume consisting dress pink yellow riding round finally reached stage fell cycle audience throwing candy madonna started singing send written originally musical images films displayed backdrop continued drowned world substitute love standing center songs followed madonna joining band sitting guitar including static process cover bars perfect easy ride songs displays showing circus themed videos following madonna started singing song intervention displaying image son singer referred custody battle husband acoustic versions songs followed including stupid paradise joan arc don tell performing song girl madonna explained father house visited place mother buried place inspiration song madonna sang acoustic version borderline followed bow song acoustic version holiday performed encore madonna playing accompanied band dancers dressed critical response wrote madonna poured sadness intimate hour tears clown emotional renditions hits jokes article reviewing adams noted tears clown sort thing thought superstar complimented madonna jokes life songs raw vulnerable confessed fascinating difficult watch madonna stage fully rehearsed slick stage concluding review adams believed tears clown professed madonna touring direction future writing independent nick noticed singer tested stand comedy skills series jokes took opportunity defend controversial fashion sense sydney morning herald gave positive review saying queen self control open times vulnerable insight persona relaxed drinking spoke length songs commended choice venue believing inspired crew lit grand old dame way showcased delicate way recall act having music critic guardian noted jokes anecdotes shared onstage madonna went describe weird mix old style humour bad jokes sex jokes bad great comedic delivery compared prince microphone tour complimented singing bars describing costume changes highly dance moves madonna playing acoustic guitar soul stage times found madonna performance intervention intimate naked moment singer legal battle popmatters observed unlike rebel heart tour madonna tears clown confused madonna vulnerable clown case singer citing instance singing intervention explained course loves son maybe pain press exploitation pain got intimate song personal disturbing thought mind meant joke concluded ability represent transitional point madonna career purpose unclear ended media outlets reported madonna drunk performance madonna reports responding thanks supporting bad people don know art acting playing character shows high drunk yes underlying sic proves equal pay treated like step line think outside box alive kicking set list source | Madonna: 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14130_TheConcertforBangladesh | country originally spelled collective benefit concerts organised beatles lead guitarist george_harrison indian master concerts held sunday august madison square garden new_york_city shows organised raise international awareness fund relief efforts refugees bangladesh following bangladesh liberation war related genocide concerts followed live album boxed record set concert documentary opened cinemas spring event benefit concert magnitude featured performers included harrison fellow bob_dylan band addition ancestral roots bangladesh performed opening set indian classical music decades later overwhelming success event day world knew bangladesh fantastic occasion concerts attended total people raised close bangladesh relief administered project subsequently marred financial problems result pioneering nature venture recognised highly successful influential humanitarian aid project generating awareness considerable funds providing valuable lessons inspiration projects followed notably live aid revenue raised live album film estimated million sent bangladesh relief sales live album dvd release film continue benefit background struggled separate state bangladesh bangladesh liberation war political military turmoil associated atrocities led massive refugee problem million displaced people pouring neighbouring india recently endured devastation result cyclone desperate plight increased march year torrential rains floods arrived region threatening humanitarian disaster quoting figures available time rolling_stone feature claimed half million killed cyclone november pakistani army subsequent campaign slaughter operation accounted civilians conservative estimates following mass exodus calcutta new threat arrived refugees faced starvation outbreak diseases cholera appalled situation affecting homeland relatives musician brought issue attention friend george_harrison early months dinner park according april harrison los_angeles working soundtrack film harrison wrote song miss commenting corruption indian authorities aid shipments rice west kept going way bombay returning england produce straight album sessions john_lennon imagine kept abreast developments newspaper magazine harrison finish album late june sunday_times london published influential article pakistani journalist exposed horror bangladesh atrocities distraught approached harrison help trying alleviate suffering harrison later talked spending months phone organising implying efforts way late april onwards widely acknowledged project began earnest week june weeks event took place august preparation original hope raise benefit concert actor harrison commitment record film outlets available beatles organisation idea soon grew star musical event mixing western rock indian classical music held prestigious venue america madison square garden new_york_city according music business administrator apple employee harrison got phone concept finalised started wife possible performers mentioned initial set contacting local musicians rented house harrison took long distance calls hoping secure bob_dylan participation harrison choice names signed immediately day spent boating memphis musician resulted agreeing organise group backing singers local indian advised early august good time stage concert things 1st month sunday day madison square garden available short notice week july harrison los_angeles studio recording purpose written song producer song opening verse documents plea harrison assistance lyrics friend came sadness eyes told wanted help country dies provided enduring image united_nations secretary general later recognised basic human aspect cause harrison met london explain abandon work straight flying new_york july middle july los_angeles harrison produced bangladesh benefit record titled featured contributions born player harrison profits recording newly established distributed middle july upcoming concert george_harrison friends announced buried pages new_york_times author wrote tickets sold time leading announcement second end month parties meet new_york rehearsals harrison commitment backing band comprising preston keyboards members acoustic rhythm guitars bass drums respectively called hollywood horns included established stars committed supported members tour band insisted knowing guitarist severe heroin addiction surprised harrison considered occasion harrison initially agreed concert wife musical partner harrison apparently stipulated allegedly argument result agreement left new_york rage days concerts commitment question interrupted filming movie spain order attend paul_mccartney declined citing bad feelings caused beatles legal problems break rehearsals new_york_city rehearsal took place monday july west 57th street harrison written possible setlist concert design ideas picture sleeve songs perform august harrison list included compositions things pass russell apparently art dying recorded deep blue song let rain appeared suggestions set watching river flow recent single wind harrison piece horn section day subsequent rehearsals similarly carried harrison final run night concert resembled complete band rehearsal tuesday july harrison accompanied pipe smoking held press conference promote shows performance shy harrison admitted thinking makes shake charity single issued america july release following days later arrived thursday friday july russell town tour russell band members added choir backing singers preston switch lead guitar russell solo spot shows bassist replace temporarily point participation doubt harrison drafted probable replacement guitarist received minute coaching familiar harrison songs final rehearsal participants combined concert madison square garden late july finally appeared night early stages heroin withdrawal supplying result english guitarist taking stage following day young girlfriend unsuccessful purchasing uncut heroin street harrison frustration having severe doubts performing big event atmosphere commit playing look scene harrison countered played crowd harrison friendship band served production manager charge lighting nearby brought record concerts overseen people led director handle filming event official concert photographers pair responsible artwork harrison acclaimed triple album things pass concert programme afternoon brief support roles december friends band plastic band harrison live appearance paying audience beatles quit touring august stopped touring year moderately successful comeback august isle festival recent live performance point speaking rolling_stone founder described buzz preceding concert bangladesh level new_york beatles visit role master ceremonies harrison began afternoon asking audience try opening indian music portion programme introduced fellow musicians player explained reason concerts musicians performed traditional format standard titled set included second piece authors suggest citing harrison description indian music segment lasted quarters hour seventeen minutes music appears live album afforded respect fans eager discover identity harrison advertised friends audience goodwill evident short ensued stage cleared dutch film shown displaying footage atrocities natural taking place applause new_york crowd harrison appeared stage temporary band comprising sick eighteen backed rock orchestra harrison began western portion concert followed beatles hit song gospel rocker awaiting harrison handed spotlight preston performed hit far way god planned followed song don come easy recently established drummer solo artist audience later described turn having received biggest ovation afternoon harrison darkness guest vocals verse russell covered song concurrent album shelter people introduce band harrison followed best received moments shows charging version white album track guitar gently featuring lead guitar long instrumental band introduction guitar gently selections afternoon included album film medley coasters young blood highlight russell live shows time crossing stage play lead guitar harrison temporarily electric line supplied supporting vocals russell effective change pace harrison picked acoustic guitar stage save second acoustic gospel choir stage left ensuing comes sun live performance song harrison compositions played day warmly received point harrison switched white electric guitar recounted looked setlist taped body guitar saw word bob followed question mark looked harrison recalled bob_dylan entrance nervous guitar shades sort coming coming pumps arms shoulders moment knew sure going audience wrote total new arrival harrison envisaged mini set glory observers backed harrison russell playing bass played decade defining songs 1960s hard rain fall wind takes lot laugh takes train cry love minus zero limit like woman harrison band returned perform final segment consisting hear lord recent international number hit sweet lord followed song moment evening harrison reportedly delighted outcome accompanied discussed possible changes setlist evening performance beginning songs played sequence differed slightly second shows noticeably harrison opening closing mini sets brought sweet lord forward order followed awaiting handing afternoon hear lord dropped band segment consisted numbers close particularly passionate reading encore likewise changes wind takes lot laugh order playing received place love minus zero second widely acknowledged superior afternoon performance village_voice reviewer noted audience reacted khan opening set lack respect aiding indian musicians failure microphone hand drums observed denying crowd vital element musical western portion harrison voice confident time music slightly according rolling_stone end way god planned preston felt compelled hammond organ stealing stage walk real snapping moment opined finished final song like woman victorious salute holding like rolling_stone reviewer remarked shortly following set harrison introduced band taking peak watching wings described husband performance evening magnificent following concerts participants attended celebratory party basement club known harrison recalled sixteen years later picked said god shows like harrison experience playing madison square day lead immediately embracing concert stage brief guest appearance band new year eve sitting club gig returned touring january post concert party featured live performances drunk played unique version ron ron celebrations broke early hours began smashing drum kit actually belonged reviews harrison manager immediately boasted entirely peaceful nature event rioting policeman allowed zero fact reported village_voice august midway evening crowd non ticket holders charged broke doors madison square garden aside episode press reports concerning shows overwhelmingly positive appearance bob_dylan stage beatles caused sensation lavish praise bestowed george_harrison city typical headline britain nme declared concerts greatest rock spectacle decade billboard described artists performances best music commented likelihood live album concerts politics involved involved children relief musicians represent feeling loves music choice songs particularly apocalyptic hard rain fall found new relevance context early 1970s words chilling passage years opined rolling_stone publication stated contribution seeing drumming singing stage joy feelings earth role concert true conscience shows noted musically village_voice observed pairing unique mix harrison wider context time increasingly post rock event commentators viewed concerts words rolling_stone brief revival best writing nme critic likened faith adding harrison rock music course harrison biographers describes period covering concerts associated releases george harrison moment written concert bangladesh sealed harrison stature major celebrity changed perception recording artists making clear good world citizens willing set aside order help people suffering aftermath politically historian note warmth care goodwill august concerts echoed world inspiring volunteers approach offer assistance private donations bangladesh disaster fund spirit soon invariably seen inspiration model subsequent rock charity benefits century unlike later concerts continuous media coverage causes supported harrison project responsible identifying problem establishing bangladesh plight minds mainstream western society according positioning humanitarian effort descriptions included summary overnight fascination rock stars masses people educated events aware week tragedy bangladesh moved fore international issue revelations america supplying weaponry financial aid pakistani army led general harrison musical biographer identifies friendship key factor success shows bringing participants stage affection audience music critics viewed event close friend harrison cited quality friendship played significantly lucrative stages bangladesh relief project associated live album concert film prepared release harrison assured main performers appearance removed releases event turned save having risk possible embarrassment having sent letters thanks participants september expressed gratitude album autumn new song time rumours possible repeat new_york concert triumph held london stadium early october harrison idea english version place september fans oval south london bill featuring likes faces september george arrived home mixing having completed upcoming live album harrison meet deal obstacle purchase tax levied album number problems hindered project following madison square garden shows british politician allegedly tell sorry high ideals britain equally needs money june recognition pioneering fundraising efforts refugees bangladesh george_harrison jointly honoured child father man award moves way high court harrison officially recognised honoured hero role troubled birth nation funds controversy madison square garden shows raised given administer august december presented advance sales live album aside complaints high retail price record set particularly britain result government refusal tax controversy soon surrounded project fundraising event registered benefit granted tax exempt status blame harrison lay feet money generated held account years interview autobiography late 1970s harrison figure million million early new_york magazine reported proceeds remained found way accounts responded magazine million damages suit later withdrawn accusations attracted scrutiny time questions asked beatles finances year estimated million gone refugees apple got way finally million added total following june according article los_angeles_times nearly million sent bangladesh relief time harrison meticulous advice help ensure estimated million found way intended victims famine speaking 1990s harrison said bangladesh relief effort settled rights think million dollars sales dvd continue benefit cause known popular culture concert bangladesh episodes simpsons like father like clown plays album visitor simpsons household record collection contains features picture mushroom cloud cover reflecting indian pakistani nuclear rivalry region fact india supported bangladesh struggle independence july issue magazine original cover design concert bangladesh chocolate version child head bite taken years team harrison humanitarian role record track concert album sketch stand played perform refugees attempt collect rice george_harrison mount hunger strike crowd noises cover train kept producer photographer shots concerts covers subsequent albums participating artists notably compilations bob_dylan greatest hits vol history george_harrison sent benefit concept film directed comedy water called concert jon lord surprise appearance stage supposedly performing song freedom | The Concert for Bangladesh | Music | Other music articles | Music businesses and events |
14143_TheStonesinthePark | stones park stones park generally refers free outdoor festival held july headlined rolling_stones featuring ear band screw family battered ornaments crowd estimated fans stones public concert years planned introduction new guitarist circumstances inevitably changed following death member days earlier band rehearsed beatles studio basement richards came song set concert time songs played public audience system supplied handled previous shows fans started arrive park candles july tribute jones morning july people gathered read short eulogy stage stones set began reading poem death bound book white butterflies released setlist performance mercy mercy home girl stray cat blues expectations free loving cup love vain satisfaction women midnight street fighting man sympathy devil minute long rendition sympathy devil number african tribal joined band event considered memorable critics agree stones best performances guitars played concert tune interview rolling_stone_magazine evaluated performance played pretty bad near end hadn played years minded wanted hear play stones portion concert filmed broadcast september released dvd blu ray april band announced intention play return concerts july performances free background festival important stones performed public concert european tour performed nme poll winners concert television project interviews stated felt band performing live studio keen return stage managed successful concerts including festival headlined june attended people contacted organise convenient date concert met area concert later royal albert hall asked festival free noted money previous concert tours felt audience better time pay ensured cost concert covered selling exclusive television rights gradual decreasing musical contributions appeared tracks progress let bleed return touring problematic shelved having june matters finally come head decided jones replaced gig time obtained reputation playing invited work let bleed band enjoyed contributions decided offer join time considering days accepted position officially announced press conference park june single women recorded june taylor rush released tie festival date concert taylor gig band barely time nervous later stated felt far closer jones feel emotionally drained nervous unsure jones fans taylor boycott concert expect crowd match come blind faith gig addition hot summer sent levels soaring suffered hay fever days leading concert jones died july days festival stones olympic studios told death grief stricken decided ahead gig performance later wrote important thing appearance long time change personnel gig going obviously statement kind turned memorial brian wanted grand style ups downs guy thing time release case white butterflies band rehearsed beatles studio basement richards came song set concert time songs played public audience performance performers festival included ear band screw king crimson battered ornaments family rolling_stones fans started arrive park candles july tribute jones police allowed park opened late stay following morning people stones performance infamous free concert later year hired protect stage equipment suggested manager angels performing service free festivals california according said keen similar free concert california time future park angels patrolled vicinity stage little resemblance superficial american counterparts performed duties exchange cup tea event arrests day subsequent police report claimed angels totally ineffective king crimson point consisted original line lyricist released album invited play strength word mouth live performances venues introduced stage stating new band gon long way band setlist 21st century court crimson king travel weary mars tracks appeared studio form band debut album albeit different lyrics performance band set released bonus material recalling event remembers sense community event good weather particularly noting sense goodwill backstage involvement key ingredient stones forming played onstage group members time formed guitarist demise regularly appearing number park festivals saw popularity increase result eventually resulted managing leading contract july gig contributed song set equipment changes battered ornaments backing band cream collaborator performed brown festival fired band previous day guitarist took lead vocals band supplied armoured personnel carrier carried stones hotel park rolling_stones band met hotel overlooking park booked tenth floor suite proceeded park armoured personnel carrier official photographers spanish carrier trailer stage face heavily leather collar neck clad white dress borrowed dress fish wore prince white ball shown princess margaret wear half hour concert tore reveal violet shirt white pants stones kicked set addressed crowd asking quiet read tribute jones read poem death bound book white butterflies released despite authority having stipulated concert butterflies released stones certainly white genus butterflies released hot weather died lack air storage later said butterflies bit sad casualties like stones launched according ironic choice given alleged having relationships time audience setlist performance expectations mercy mercy stray cat blues free home girl love vain little drink midnight satisfaction women street fighting man sympathy devil minute long rendition sympathy devil number african tribal joined band concert ended volunteers cleared tonnes rubbish given copy women equipment provided feet high stage speakers housed thirty foot high tower people far end park able hear music stage flanked palm trees performers cover banquet album richards started experimenting open point band career particularly hearing gig chance audiences got hear played gibson tuned open tuning fourth gibson flying taylor played opening number followed majority set system supplied handled previous shows company founder recalls largest assembled point unable provide gear forced borrow extras groups later saying didn columns wanted borrowed reception interview rolling_stone_magazine richards said played pretty bad near end hadn played years minded wanted hear play guardian stated great making event british social history added music indifferent according norman band obvious keith guitars meeting turned pair drills fighting match death charlie drumming bill bass melted daily_telegraph stated stones rehearsed possibly nervous having performed live audience years guitars badly tune half songs approached wrong tempo adding appeared trying cover shortcomings reviewing dvd release stones set film commented isn greatest film band isn greatest performance fans captures band significant moment dvd release dvd released september includes concert footage broadcast september dvd includes previously unseen songs filmed concert mercy mercy stray cat blues expectations incomplete included included news footage early fame footage discussing arrest drugs possession july subsequent press conference release prison interview tour france later issued reissued special dvd vault park live track listing midnight satisfaction free eulogy women love vain sympathy devil bonus tracks mercy mercy stray cat blues expectations concert april announced rolling_stones hold concert 50th anniversary celebrations july try poetry minimum remarked respect white dress wore concert april announced hold second concert july celebrities including attended july gig | The Stones in the Park | Music | Other music articles | Music businesses and events |
14276_TheSunComesOutWorldTour | known sale world tour fifth concert tour singer songwriter launched support eighth ninth studio albums wolf special tour preview held montreal canada september north american leg tour commenced connecticut september closed illinois october european leg tour planned commence france november end london england december tickets initial dates european leg soon sold extended tour beginning announcing paris france venues countries croatia russia spain switzerland soon added latin american leg tour pop festival visited countries like argentina brazil colombia mexico added tour dates setlist tour composed songs taken primarily ninth studio album rest previous studio albums stage shaped like letter enable maximum viewers easily large screen set stage visuals designed entertainment branding agency projected performances mainly wore gold crop coupled skin tight leather pants wore concert shows included pink gown skirt blue dress concert shows received critics praised charisma displayed performances commercially tour success ranked number year end north american tours list grossed total million continent total ticket sales amounting tour ranked number worldwide tours total gross million ticket sales amounting live album held paris paris france released live paris december background official website announced dates leg unnamed global tour dates locations confirmed announcement tour appear madison square garden new_york september houston october staples center los_angeles october following pre sale period tickets locations available public purchase official website prices tickets ranged august new tour dates locations added initial ones total count north american shows announced special tour preview held montreal canada september offer fans exclusive look worldwide arena tour prior tour official commencement connecticut september location tour touch october june announced dates european leg tour dates locations announced total tour begin concert hall november end arena london december notable locations tour appear paris paris frankfurt manchester dublin tickets european leg tour sold extended tour announced held paris paris june later decided add date paris tour set june perform paris march new tour dates added locations croatia russia spain switzerland december latin_america dates tour announced date tour decided held march argentina locations tour touch included native country colombia costa_rica mexico_city mexico brazil final date latin american leg tour scheduled held april panama tour initially speculated tour official website revealed poster tour september highlighted sun comes world tour poster tour features jumping air wearing golden bikini coupled golden pants similar cover art single tour launched promote eighth studio album wolf released october ninth studio album set release october words sale spanish sun comes tour referred sale world tour development signed year deal international touring giant prompted forbes fourth highest earning female musician history tour promoted latin american leg tour pop festival brand new festival bring international music stars latin_america showcase latest contemporary art technology according senior managing editor production budget tour big britney shame talked tour saying going themes lot audience interaction live lot lot dancing feel freedom stage rush performing like everybody faces stage reaction normally row lights lot energy going moments hope energetic want people feel things close november revealed conducting auditions choose different opening act tour appearances different cities acts willing audition required videos performances official website fans allowed vote favourite acts ones proceed finals team pick winner digital business partner talked decision told new_york_post artists open live big cities virtually video performance smaller markets lot talented artists wants help giving stage visuals conceptual video scenes tour managed designed entertainment branding agency previously designed tour visuals artists like creative director agency talked project saying bigger undertaking attempted previously looking original content work led screens huge mapping surreal models changing animated face weeks global world tour modifications setlist track continued rounds revisions visuals projected large screen set stage stage shaped form letter enable maximum amounts viewers concert synopsis concert began lights sole spotlight focused crowd spotlight followed entered hall wearing gown singing sentimental ballad think began walking stage shaking fans hands soon climbed stage threw gown reveal main attire gold crop coupled skin tight leather pants energetic routine followed jumped stage performing guitar oriented versions wait madrid leave madrid stopping play harmonica solo performed accompanied dense musical instrumentation followed rock tinged performance invited female fans stage taught belly dance band moved small platform middle hall came stage changing wine red coloured skirt short set acoustic songs followed beginning cover matters ballad american heavy metal band according new_york_times cover song sound beat drumming sized cover blended straight performance farewell song recorded soundtrack film love time cholera tested band drummer musical skill incorporating moves gypsy performed folk vocals backed rhythm section segment closed performance torture influenced blind deaf dumb performed violin replace horn sections original recording said use instrument impressive sang power ballad underneath clothes large animated face resembling lead singer puerto rican band projected screen stage performance hip hop rap track artist featured face cover portions song vocals sang sale song originally said dedicated argentine musician close friend frequent collaborator coma changed pair neon leopard print pants performed crazy intricate urban let long signaling start performance wolf performance marked time dancers featured guardian commented like performance performance music eyes like final setlist concert incorporated belly dancing steps choreography performance encore segment concert began performance las clock artificial snow launched air song neared end keyboardist concert band american rapper featured artist hit single don lie performance song concert ended performance time africa worldwide hit recorded official anthem song world cup invited fans stage dance filled entire arena critical response tour received numerous positive reviews critics review concert held dallas opined equally enormous intimate joyful atmosphere proved job felt fast paced familiar tracks wolf included setlist unknown singles sale los_angeles_times review concert held staples center los_angeles complimented charisma praised going instead noting carrying plan shortage superstar charisma review concert held arena oakland praised interaction fans called truly great performers commenting woman simply stop dancing jim_farber daily_news review concert held madison square garden new_york felt voice lacked displayed style said energetic live performance ability dance elements kind charisma doesn need come particular place charm new_york_times review concert held madison square garden new_york praised multi cultural approach called pure positive thinking star conscience hollywood reporter review concert held madison square garden new_york said cemented place arena rock star concluded concert message love world music diva dance fever telegraph review concert held arena london complimented charisma ability sure crowd left glowing saying product cold calculation guardian review concert held manchester arena manchester favoured charisma bold sexuality noting near overt madonna described approach performances saying gives performance revealing appears simultaneously like pop little girl having tremendous fun commercial reception north american appearances spanning september october tour grossed ranked number chart november shows madison square garden new_york staples center los_angeles sold pop festival sponsor latin american leg tour grossed dates spanning march ranked number chart april according spanish automobile manufacturer seat sponsor european leg venues tour appeared sold attended approximate total fans highest grossing tours year according tour grossed total million north american dates ranking number year end north american tours list north_america tour sold average tickets total tickets average gross worldwide tour grossed total million january june ranked number worldwide tours list compiled basis period sold average tickets total tickets average gross period january december tour grossed total million ranked number compiled basis period sold average tickets total tickets average gross live recording performances took place paris paris france june recorded inclusion live album tour live album titled live paris hispanic countries released december available formats exclusive edition includes dvd live audio standard dvd edition blu ray disc edition debut live album preceded release rendition original song written performed french singer songwriter november france live paris certified platinum france sales units opening acts set list following set list representative september wait madrid inevitable interlude medley matters gypsy underneath clothes sale las wolf las don lie time africa rock rio following set list representative rock rio brazil leg madrid inevitable interlude medley matters gypsy sale las wolf tropical don lie time africa additional notes certain songs performed spanish versions select dates underneath clothes performed select dates cover performed dates performed opening number select dates cover tropical performed brazilian artist concert held rock rio brazil instead las tour dates personnel credits tour adapted liner notes live paris dvd allmusic | The Sun Comes Out World Tour | Music | Other music articles | Music businesses and events |
14286_FameKills:StarringKanyeWestandLadyGaga | fame kills starring kanye_west lady_gaga fame kills starring kanye_west lady_gaga planned headlining concert tour american rapper kanye_west singer lady_gaga tour supported west fourth album gaga pair conceived production unite different musical audiences tour scheduled run november january canceled public controversy west best female video speech mtv_video_music_awards shortly cancellation gaga embarked tour monster ball tour west took break career background development june west announced view touring gaga perform opening act talented incredible opening act said opening act august gaga expressed belief tour groundbreaking moments touring history singer agreed collaborate west demanded tour remain accessible gay fans gay recalled telling west interview magazine music gay gay love gay love gay fans going coming going remain gay tour stage designed gaga west traverse instead end arena stage traverses entire arena gaga noted round runway concept tour feature performers opposite ends stage gaga end representing home humble beginnings west end representing fame fighting positions west perform singles gaga perform duo perform gaga said enjoyed designing west calling creative explained plan tour everybody goal tour bring different groups fans music enthusiasts pop music fans love pop music changed hip hop means said tour bringing people having big dance party celebration creativity art fashion choreography noted west showed lot creative planning instance gaga wanted panels stage view fans like selling ticket fan right said promotional video tour released september west posted video blog accompanied text happened rock stars fame killed second clip features slow motion footage gaga carried man presumed west rolling_stone described soft 70s porn adding idea text video second clip sure start sense roll approach tour launch cancellation following singer win music video belong mtv_video_music_awards best female video west stormed stage grabbed swift microphone declared singer beyoncé deserved award single ladies ring video declared taylor happy going let finish beyoncé best videos time west criticized celebrities fans alike incident following status rumored question representative urban radio station commented think potentially affect upcoming tour lady_gaga isn urban tour urban audiences bit mainstream audiences going stage people unfortunate week ticket sales began tour canceled reason given reasons circulated tour canceled suspected canceled extremely poor ticket sales feuding gaga west management teams gaga desire play smaller venues gaga choreographer said tour terminated creative differences gaga west west said consequences incident led cancel tour number pop star world gaga claimed cancellation mutual decision added soon embark headlining tour monster ball tour coming weeks west taking break west claimed gaga solely responsible tour gaga scheduled begin monster ball tour march following cancellation began november gaga said inspired west planned fame kills tour decided use ideas concepts created citing integrity reason scheduled tour dates tour dates canceled | Fame Kills: Starring Kanye West and Lady Gaga | Music | Other music articles | Music businesses and events |
14713_TheCircusStarringBritneySpears | circus starring britney spears circus starring britney spears commonly referred seventh concert tour american singer britney_spears launched support sixth studio album rumors tour arose early october spears released fifth studio album cancelled unknown reasons tour officially announced december dates american british venues revealed stage composed rings set round resemble actual circus fashion designers dean created costumes giant cylinder screen set stage showcase videos backdrops effects provided joined spears second act setlist composed generally albums zone circus spears announced tour australia time june circus starring britney spears described pop divided segments circus featured spears slave surrounded different performers displayed series upbeat numbers different themes including magic military ended bollywood inspired performance ballad spears performed floating giant umbrella featured video interlude set heavy metal music continued dark sexual performances displayed energetic dance routines encore consisted video montage spears music videos police themed performance changes tour songs remixed spears performed selected european shows covers songs north american dates circus starring britney spears generated positive mixed reception critics praised aesthetics deemed entertaining criticized spears lack involvement segments tour commercial success total gross million great number tickets sold week tour announcement prompted supporters add dates tour broke attendance records cities north american shows sold fifth highest grossing tour sixth highest grossing tour female artist generated controversy australian leg reporter said great number fans walked performances background september spears performed lead single fifth studio album mtv_video_music_awards live performance year singing dancing wardrobe commented extensively considered career october reported spears planning tour promote album holding open dance auditions later denied february similar reports surfaced spears rehearsed private month millennium dance complex los_angeles leaving europe following weeks worldwide tour finally cancelled unknown reasons september new_york_city radio station premiered single spears surprise appearance announced going worldwide tour support sixth studio album concert promoter live director tour australian choreographer wade said tour visit united_states united_kingdom reach australia live performances tent december spears officially announced leg dates dates tour launching march new_orleans big apple circus performers supported spears performance ultimately went open tour dolls selected october opening act north american leg spears manager claimed blow people minds promises britney fans forget later added goes speed hour half pretty intense blown britney spears pop everybody april european dates added following day dates announced russia poland germany june spears announced tour australia time november dates initially announced spears stated wanted tour australia time finally happening circus tour best created wait perform australian fans guys soon following day announced official website return north_america second leg visiting cities circus starring britney spears rumored reach south_america spears manager denied despite efforts development october spears hired wade previously worked director dream dream tour direct tour announced rehearsals start january wife hired creative director chosen lead choreographer december replaced unknown reasons previously collaborated spears world tour casting dancers worked spears setlist choreography king described saying sexy fun explosive surprises avoiding traditional circus elements live animals created innovative exciting dancers lighting fire special effects hired musical director production design formed alliance lightning design stage designed set round big stage center painted look like target satellite stages sides unified small resemble actual ring circus stage built included lifts cost million traveled rolling cases packed crew people needed set semi transparent element stealth cylinder screen stage comprising panels built custom frames backdrops designed new film sequences shot exclusively tour opening video featuring video spears set sweet dreams final montage videos created props including swings poles gold cage giant picture frames designed inc provided custom couch seating lined perimeter stage provided video control included media took wrapped images stealth screen explained software permits control large number video layers led screen composite layers transform final output look seamless going led controllers preview stage video screens software control program inside arena bowl sound provided house engineer explained asked come design blocked seats provided quality coverage spears looking public address split hangs hang yard line pointed way directly yard line pointed opposite way present hang pointing sides hangs level control case speakers separate compensate change tone distance components tools public address designed including software called decide point analyze time align accurately balance sections speakers self powered built positioned arena floor time align spears crown microphone wearing usually hidden color matching material pants use ear monitors instead positioned flown center ring smaller stages spears specifically asked sound similar dance club provided lighting package including rig positions built stage deck bad boy sat pods hung positions lower rest rig end stage pods housed bad boys control martin professional atomic color house rounded lighting package lightning team month prepare tour use touring version console control system beginning european leg end tour jets smoke created special effects towers spears explained tour promote excited having include songs album setlist finished setlist include songs circus songs songs zone parts setlist consist medley breathe touch hand zone remix baby time song performed album song included released setlist performed regularly joined spears acts played assistant stated going classics magic little high tech little appearance trick doesn hold props actually getting inside big boxes pretty scary gets right reservations costumes designed dean recreated classic circus outfits like artists provocative way commented enormous fans britney waiting perfect moment collaborate going wild wanted create provoking confident tour partnership autobiographical tribute spotlight watched imitated photographed criticized loved enormous success costumes segment selected represented animal jacket whip represented lion took end song reveal crystal boots entered cage represent slave wardrobe song included black jeans yellow tank designed spears spears outfits duplicate set case problem numbered sequence total number costumes approximately kept order time women wardrobe revealed worth crystals concert synopsis mainly divided acts different themes circus ended encore began welcome circus video introduction featuring queen middle video cylinder screen started rise spears appeared video shot causing fall backwards floor video ended spears descended ceiling suspended platform wearing jacket black shorts high boots carrying whip started performance circus featured taking stage spun giant rings air song ended spears taking jacket reveal crystal running center main stage surrounded jets smoke entered golden cage performed piece dancing attempting escape dancers brief interlude followed featuring performance suspended fabric thunderstorm spears went radar featured pole dancing stage rings showcased dancers martial arts inspired dance remix section took stage spears played assistant baby entering box half came entered box middle stage performance ended dropping showing spears escaped box exploded shower sparks time spears reappeared female dancers satellite stages dancing hot ice song boys spears performed wearing military costume surrounded dancers riding end song performed military drill male dancers moving featured pushing giant pink similar way mole brief interlude returned continue act bollywood inspired remix music briefly talked audience sat giant umbrella lifted air perform continued video interlude featuring cover sweet dreams showing spears party setting wearing masks distorted voice welcomed spectators act spears appeared onstage perform naked got plan video late night chat lines featuring britney played took person audience spears returned perform breathe dancing giant picture frame touch hand sported lifted air sitting backs fourth section band interlude spears appeared stage perform gun shot sparks hand followed remix slave raised platform ring fire started interlude dancers showcased individual moves spears performed toxic moving jungle surrounded green sci lightning effects act ended spears dancers performing remix baby time brief pause encore began break ice video interlude included clips spears music videos spears returned performance dressed spears dancers arena left circus playing background changes setlist tour opening night new_orleans spears supposed perform cover scared lyric sheet went missing onstage started performing stage leaving backup singers main stage later dropped added second paris date performed naked got plan brief introduction song performed july cover know performed select shows second north american leg starting september addition piece radar baby slave baby time remixed beginning european leg critical reception spears premiere performance tour received mixed positive reviews critics associated_press commented tour strong step right direction spears delivered tightly choreographed performance los_angeles_times stated despite night numbers dancing adequate spears safely performance success new_york_times said concert las_vegas style revue intimidating complexity spoke little spears appeared smiling sacramento bee commented big production entertaining videos including infamous spears madonna kiss walker ask good time circus daily_telegraph said spears queen production line pop crown perfectly plastic pop staged people writer wrote spears hit old stride lot real feats mtv praised dismissed spears performance saying yes welcome big huge loud funny ring affair looks great outfits best lost sheer production gave spears performance stars stating going martial artists etc time assess spears note looked great lip words assume stage little way genuine passion joy excitement hollywood reporter claimed end britney company delivered entertaining spectacle couldn help wish strip little summed reviews stating britney touring new circus album plays times forum people success failure end jealous like hate reasons commercial response week circus britney spears announced tickets purchased north american shows prompted promoters add seven dates los_angeles toronto new_jersey chicago long_island anaheim montreal demand shows added initial selling tickets week spears performance broke attendance record previously held crowd people north american leg sold resulted average tickets gross million highest grossing tour semester continent addition tour grossed million london manchester dublin shows total gross million ranking highest grossing tour worldwide copenhagen gathered people spears largest audience concerts mexico_city second north american leg sold gross million reported tour grossed million shows melbourne sold shows arena sydney sold tickets making spears highest selling act arena tour ranked number seven previously reported gross million shows counted circus starring britney spears spears rank number youngest artist list fourth female artist madonna tour ranked fourth highest grossing tour year north_america highest grossing tour year solo artist february released worldwide concert tours tour ranked fifth highest grossing tour worldwide year gross million ranked tour fifth position profitable female tours list australian leg controversies australian shows minister fair trading new south wales virginia judge said aware spears concerts considering include promotional materials tickets indicating portions pre recorded measures mean change country legislation similar summer olympics opening ceremony judge explained position saying let clear live means live spending think deserve better film clip tour director defended spears claiming pop spectacular come experience lot like world britney_spears entertain people come absolutely opening night perth writer reported number fans walked apparently disappointed outraged spears lip subdued dancing australian tour promoter talked situation saying biggest lie heard angry heat wrong people review shows badly live people stormed absolute britney aware extremely upset human embarrassed big international entourage britney australian media kind totally inaccurate reporting internet months tried hide opposite incredible spectacle spears manager responded twitter account saying unfortunate journalist perth didn enjoy night fortunately fans attendance spears official website posted list positive reviews number fans issued reading night concert friday saw record crowds turn performance perth perspective event huge success early media reports hundreds fans left concert early received complaints concert finally spears addressed situation according bbc online quoted saying hear lot controversy media reporters said love don came australia fans negative media attention continued melbourne alleged fans placed tickets remaining australian shows sale online shopping website little cents said holders tickets spears fans stating buy tickets think concerts sell broadcast recordings tour shows las_vegas september recorded professional footage surfaced online copenhagen november britney manager posted twitter account plans dvd moment june rumours arose celebrity blogger website stating dvd released appeared trailer unseen concert footage surfaced online despite official dvd recording released concert tour set list set list tour revealed spears official website march representative concerts duration tour songs performed select dates include know scared touch hand removed middle tour shows cancelled shows | The Circus Starring Britney Spears | Music | Other music articles | Music businesses and events |
15484_EurovisionSongContest2012 | song contest song contest 57th edition annual song contest took place following win contest germany song running scared marking time country won contest contest held newly constructed crystal hall semi finals held followed final held countries competed contest montenegro returning time withdrawal armenia security concerns relation ongoing conflict poland financial concerns contest won singer sweden song written son song scored total points russia finished second place serbia finishing followed host country reached 4th place albania finished 5th achieving placing germany italy spain members managed rank finishing 8th 9th 10th places respectively lead contest met political concerns protests surrounding host country including human rights record allegations advocacy groups carrying forced construction contest venue objections contest presence iranian officials felt event anti islamic according gay parade location got right host edition song contest winning previous edition song running scared performed capital largest city largest city region named host city contest venue built months prior contest city coastline shortly victory edition officials announced new seat concert venue built near national flag square potential venue event days later venue options revealed organisers seat august awarded contract construct preparations construction began area shortly announcement cost contract named government allocated million construction venue september reported venue contest formal confirmation time october director general national broadcaster announced decision venue choice taken steering committee january january confirmed venue contest venue extended capacity people people able attend tickets festival available online purchase february format meeting june decided system revert format recently contest phone sms lines opened minute window songs performed instead opening starts system results format remained country votes decided split national jury participating country national jury consisted professional members music industry official rules released november number participants final raised including host nation big semi final second time song contest countries final contest semi final allocation draw draw determined semi final running order held january palace participating countries excluding automatic finalists france germany italy spain united_kingdom split based countries voted past contests half close half possible competed semi final half particular pot competed second semi final draw acted approximate running order order countries know rehearsals commence determine semi final automatic finalists allowed vote armenia withdrew approximately month half semi final allocation draw graphic design design contest built motto light fire inspired nickname land fire introductory video began shot artist performers followed flag country font background resembling yellow orange red fire theme art consisted shots displaying underneath land land abundance land poetry etc followed town geographic feature showing landscape culture country focused host city text changing underneath city city jazz city leisure etc finished shot displayed colours performing country flag acted tourism mechanism present country wider audience artist song number graphics tables voting graphics kept slight modification incorporate theme art lower points highlighted red squares points highlighted orange squares square increasing size relation point value sets graphics designed london brand design agency national host broadcaster member broadcast song contest country public service broadcasters deputy minister stated networks ready host event largest telecommunications operator chosen presenting partner contest december named german production company official production partner contest citing quality work previous year contest participating countries january announced countries contest 57th edition saw return montenegro previously represented armenia originally planned participate later withdraw application security fears continuous poland withdrew competition financial burden european football championship poland hosted ukraine summer olympics returning artists artists returned year contest macedonia previously participated contest song placed 26th position pre qualifying round iceland serbia previously participated represented serbia montenegro song lane placed second year hosted contest performed heaven placed 19th second consecutive year participated ireland 8th place finish contest song languages finnish entry sung finland second entry swedish entry sung swedish russia entry party everybody sung entry performed georgian entry entry containing georgian language bulgarian song love unlimited words language appeared contest results semi finals semi final italy spain voted semi final allowed broadcaster transmission use jury votes bus accident country notes contained phrases german song completely title latin latin person means contained phrases italian central dialect spoken song completely english title romanian semi final france germany united_kingdom voted second semi final germany requested vote semi final armenia drawn perform half semi final later withdrew contest security reasons notes song contained phrases arabic english french greek italian spanish turkish final company checked verified individual jury results combined create overall national vote contests june published results follows semi final points summary maximum points country awarded semifinal semi final points summary maximum points country awarded second semifinal final points summary maximum points country awarded final country took points receiving points total scores added france received points stage countries october announced plans country participate financial difficulties country planned withdraw entirely armenia march announced decided withdraw participation despite originally included list participating countries decision came president gave speech february stated main enemies world corrupt politicians control country consequently fined expected face penalties exclusion participation future contests failed comply requirements armenia continuous state war czech_republic november reported czech_republic compete contest following release television schedule november announced official documents published march october showed national broadcaster granted active membership sparking début nation november documents later confirmed editing mistakes début planned december confirmed participate reported november meeting geneva considering return contest december head delegation told french speaking website national broadcaster intend return song contest time near future financial budget available morocco interview french delegation revealed morocco likely return song contest new broadcaster reports proposed return morocco contest absence years enhanced meeting geneva poland december reported official facebook page poland withdrawing contest confirmed days later stating broadcaster decided focus european football championship poland hosted ukraine summer olympics stated return ruled controversies human rights concerns large investment hosting contest widely discussed western media attempt poor democracy human rights record activist imprisoned arab spring inspired protests released apparent effort image ahead contest political prisoners remained human rights watch reported violent crackdown protesters eve contest condemned stern crackdown freedom expression dissent non governmental organizations critical journalists fact criticised regime strongly continued contest human rights watch criticised government carrying forced local residents order allow demolition flats way construction neighbourhood built transparency economic rights campaign group described violation human rights having legal authority statement bbc said recent visit observed construction concert hall media reports refer way clean construction site needed cited nature contest government claim construction tied song contest festival winner met local human rights activists contest later told reporters human rights violated day silent things government spokesman criticized response saying contest requested prevented meetings similar nature swedish diplomats replied swedish acted competition rules flash mob anti government protesters quickly dispersed police activists expressed fears face crackdown international spotlight left end contest submitting results german vote presenter germany gave live statement alluded human rights issues saying tonight vote country good able vote good choice good luck journey europe watching tensions iran iranian officials objected hosting song contest iranian far condemned anti islamic behaviour claiming going host gay parade led protests iranian embassy protesters carried mocking iranian leaders head public political issues department president administration said gay parade claims advised iran internal affairs response iran recalled ambassador demanded formal apology iran statements connection hosting song contest later recalled ambassador iran announced thwarted series planned terror attacks song contest targets crystal hall hotels august daily_telegraph reported according western intelligence services iran supreme leader personally gave orders elite unit launch terrorist attacks west allies including song contest awards handed song contest estonia honoring best competing songs final founded sweden representative song contest current head delegation sweden member song contest winner sweden awards named creator annual competition awards divided categories commonly known international organisation founded finland organisation consisted network song contest fan clubs europe non governmental non political non profit company annual tradition fan clubs voting poll opened allowing members respective clubs vote favourite songs contest overall results votes cast annually awarded fan website humorous award given worst dressed artist year contest named belgian singer came contest wearing self designed mocked dress international broadcasts voting voting order country announced vote determined draw following jury results final dress rehearsal similar contest add excitement possible shown alongside country ireland originally scheduled announce votes 32nd country instead voted 42nd reason technical difficulties minutes running voting presentation commentators countries sent commentators country order add insight participants necessary provision voting information participating countries commentators participating countries follows non participating countries commentators non participating countries official album song contest compilation album released album featured songs contest | Eurovision Song Contest 2012 | Music | Other music articles | Music businesses and events |
15781_...BabyOneMoreTimeTour | baby baby debut concert tour american recording artist britney_spears supported debut studio album baby time visited united_states canada tour announced march dates released month later chosen tour sponsor divided segments segment followed interlude segment ended encore setlist consisted songs debut album covers tour received positive feedback critics highlighted spears persona edgy look background development march reported spears planning headlining tour support studio album baby time shortly announced tour start july announced main tour sponsor time announcement spears featured campaign launched company spoke sponsorship saying passion music inspired designs year music forefront britney represents spirit youth today think better way continue exciting year today hottest young recording artists secondary sponsor supposed pulled soon provocative photographs spears shot published rolling_stone tour dates released april tour kicking june florida dates added rescheduled complete schedule released months later spears talked cnn involvement development tour stating designed entire tour including costumes concept spears worked fashion designer create costumes dancers stage simple main prop staircase middle band sides staircase consisted musicians dancers took stage setlist consisted songs debut album covers known artists concert synopsis began dance introduction spears dancers smoke effects appeared shortly staircase wearing hot pink vinyl tube white vinyl pants pink knee patches perform drive crazy pop danced interacted audience leaving stage dancers continued appeared sitting staircase sing born happy broken heart continued dance interlude set madonna vogue named madonna janet_jackson biggest inspirations took stage perform cover madonna material girl performed covers janet_jackson songs black cat nasty ended section performance beat goes accompanied psychedelic lights dance interlude performed album track cover open arms journey ending smile staircase left stage encore consisted performance baby time spears wore black bra pink pink mini skirt black thigh high critical reception tour garnered generally positive reviews critics news described funky reporter usa_today called spears performance assured energetic jim_farber new_york_daily_news pointed spears singing songs album edgy look singing covers added spears doubt reflects desire grow mature career san_francisco_chronicle said somewhat entertaining act longer packaging actual talent broadcasts recordings august concert orlando florida filmed concert series spears joined new kids block member embarking solo career concert entitled concert aired october special spears performed songs roller coaster starring attraction disney featured spears visiting routes working park year shopping downtown disney dancers opening acts note north_america select venues select venues united north_america select venues north_america orlando north_america select venues north_america select venues 3rd north_america select venues divine north_america select venues select venues set list drive crazy pop born happy broken heart vogue medley material girl madonna cover black cat janet_jackson cover nasty janet_jackson cover beat goes open arms baby time source tour dates music festivals miscellaneous performances rescheduled shows | ...Baby One More Time Tour | Music | Other music articles | Music businesses and events |
16572_FinalSymphony | final symphony final symphony symphonic concert tour held germany continues date concert tour features arrangements video game music selected final_fantasy series specifically vii divided acts symphonic poem piano symphony vii concert produced directed arrangements provided finnish composer musician composer consultation final_fantasy composer original works composed introductory piece composed premiere concert performed guest performer joining orchestra piano following initial performance final symphony performed venues performed london centre performed times twice tokyo tokyo denmark june stockholm concert hall stockholm sweden september hall finland video stockholm performance released october album recorded abbey road studios released february album concerts heavily praised quality performance quality arrangements themes multiple pieces relying traditional medley concert production began producing orchestral concerts video game music symphonic game music concert leipzig germany production company began series concerts video game music longer elaborate arrangements themes individual pieces music games symphonic series concerts stood contrast standard concerts played straightforward orchestral versions individual songs concerts symphonic shades concert symphonic fantasies music square enix nintendo tribute symphonic fantasies symphonic featured music final_fantasy series composed said considers famous composer video game music general influential final_fantasy concert big influence concerts announced working concert music solely final_fantasy series titled final symphony idea concert proposed concert featured final_fantasy music components unlike music straightforward medley complicated arrangement asked team arrangements similar final_fantasy concerts concert felt opportunity missed create unique like arrangements especially secret section encouraged liberties source material opportunity arose hoped concert created future proposed final symphony later year got approval square_enix coordinating tokyo concert final symphony concert consisting entirely new final_fantasy arrangements years final_fantasy intended arrangements concert telling stories games order capture atmosphere games limited concert games series spread concert thin chose games vii liked music games felt previous concerts including extent failed evoke feeling games focusing battle music manner interview final_fantasy vii example stating game dark romantic hopeful story portrayed solely battle music game wanted focus longer pieces deeper storytelling concerts like series offer fans heard final symphony concert produced outside financial support regards venture undertaken date rely belief audiences respond strongly concert successful despite production costs producing concert quality wanted created arrangements concert previously worked concerts symphonic series stated unavailable project created final symphony addition arranging final fantasy music composers original pieces arranged composed music games served consultant project arrange pieces began project took months play games watch videos read reviews analyses games research arrangements pieces feel general approach video game music orchestration different style got propose tracks arranged decide soundtracks worked best piano symphonic poem symphony chose symphonic poem piano symphony movements vii gave team direction coordinated discussing deciding tracks arrange process actually creating arrangements involved feels masters art freedom create want communicating mail sharing work progress questions wish know opinion poem follows journey heroine born gift magic poem explores stages life game escapes slavery faces amnesia discovers source powers saves world insane final_fantasy game played wanted tell story game felt described arrangement difficult date originally poem going follow story group heroes focus ended dropping themes heroes length final fantasy piano arranged tell story game express series lens game inspired game story drew inspiration rest franchise series separate scenes stories feels concerts limited directly translating original works instead tie wider creative process created movements final fantasy vii symphony aspects game setting movement follows villain journey game second words drowned fireworks explores relationship movement planet crisis depicts final clash cloud tried bring moments heart game performances performance germany concert held twice day conducted previously conducted tokyo featured performed piano final fantasy piano concert performed centre london england concert video game music orchestra repeated performances premier following year concert performed locations twice tokyo tokyo denmark june stockholm concert hall stockholm sweden september hall finland conducted performances replaced tokyo stockholm concerts performed arrangements slightly modified performances new encore piece performed concert tokyo concert video game music concert japan receive standing ovation according described online famitsu magnificent bold refreshing style met applause london performance praised critics video game music online praised concert powerful performance video game classical music original sound version noted fierce applause standing london performances final symphony performed north american debut summer performance july followed july july october concert new_zealand scheduled set list album december announced producing album concert published following year unlike prior concert albums final symphony album recording performances instead studio recording abbey road studios produced especially album version concert recorded final performance originally performed performance recorded december conducted featured piano performance supervised production album album published previously published symphonic fantasies tokyo album released digital album february preview album performed british radio station classic february prior album release available recording concert video stockholm performance symphonic poem released website october physical version album released blu ray japan september releases countries announced album highly praised critics rpgfan described absolute mountain world video game music arrangement claimed complexity passion concert appreciated music fan urged mild fans source material immediately buy album praised album production values saying closest listener live performances home video game music online enthusiastically praised album declaring best album produced best video game music albums noted complexity quality arrangements calling superior ones narrow focus world class performance recording classic noted album spectacular arrangement compared best film music naming album week album reached position countries classical albums billboard charts legacy final symphony followed concert music features long arrangements like final symphony concerts majority music originally composed suite originally composed created arrangements worked viii portions arranged compositions orchestration announced concert performed centre london september later earlier performance august germany announced debut performances traveled japan perform concert times osaka september twice october performances concert include concert april hall finland june concert stockholm sweden | Final Symphony | Music | Other music articles | Music businesses and events |
17581_GlassSpiderTour | glass spider tour worldwide concert tour david_bowie launched support album let began preceded week press tour saw visit countries europe north_america drum public interest tour glass spider tour tour visit austria italy spain ireland wales sponsorship tour intended visit russia south_america plans later cancelled tour point longest expensive tour embarked career time tour elaborate set called largest touring set conceived tour theatrical included spoken word introductions songs employed visuals including projected videos theatrical lighting stage props stage joined guitarist troupe dancers choreographed long time collaborator theme rock stars reality divided acts encore set list modified course tour dropped newer material favour older songs repertoire tour generally poorly received time despite criticism remarked tour laid later successful theatrical tours artists set design integration music inspired later acts variety artists starting late 2000s tour began collect accolades successes tour named concert tour designs time tour financially successful attended seen million fans worldwide poor critical reception album tour led abandon plans elaborate stage shows reconsider motivations making music tour named album track performances tour released vhs video released dvd background preparations tour began early warned band ready year initially plans tour saying going stage thing year incredibly excited cause gon chance asked elaborate plans replied laughs acts keeping things interesting announcing tour embarked series promotional press shows covering countries weeks including canada seven countries europe press tour shows typically delivered smaller venues seating people local fans allowed events opportunity educate press album tour multiple dates allowed correct london glass spider press conference clarified didn lights costumes sex said lights costumes theatrical sets response question audience expect seeing new live press tour shows included live performances songs album let joined long time friend tour said don book sell don album sell guitarist pressure enjoying known teen years attended father art teacher development clear goal tour return performed short lived diamond dogs tour wanted tour ultra theatrical combination music theater rock felt previous tour successful away preferred tour promoters coming saying listen david moved grew grew coming let trim giving songs heard radio years songs probably didn realize added great body work coming guy glass spider tour coming feel established want songs work performance certainly obscure songs general public songs albums weren huge albums particular songs actually fit section songs create works beginning conclusion deals subject indicated testing waters tour potentially considering large elaborate stage shows tour successful songs work working songs mean different exciting way like working mean like got book like bible working play written structured thematic devices unfortunately revue form songs written ultimate course works way hope step write piece specifically arenas like taking musical road narrative form way cast characters written epic theater decided theme reality rock critic called rock stars reality said rock singer rock music lot audience perceive rock rock figures stereotypes family relationship incorporated wide variety props attempting lot stuff incorporates movement dialogue fragments film projected images called multi media 60s described assembled saying idea minimalist stage pieces accompany rock roll songs wanted bridge kind theater modern dance jazz dance certainly mtv dance influenced people like montreal group called human steps pieces minimalist pieces vulgar pieces straightforward bits asked thought audience expected tour said guess come fall don know know consider good performance think years proved best provide new vision musical information stage think probably element couldn don know want able write written performed interests essentially agreement great mean lost audiences times years come reason sort got mutual agreement going stay away fair know reportedly coordinated aspects tour email rarity late 1980s song selection elected play known songs tour avoided bigger hits eager repeat formula tour success saying easy cheers word know reaction play changes golden years feet reaction money run away easy didn want songs shining star love album let played live tour songs performed tour chosen fit performance fit goal theatrical strong dramatic content asked going rock dramatic replied surprised piece rock band stage couple lights songs anticipated playing tour ultimately dropped rehearsals started including space joe lion don look songs band rehearsed played tour looking avoid playing songs tired playing long tour saying star hard don think material tour laughs probably use lot material things like tried bit making day sings baby baby let lord jesus remember sons silent age fingers right thank god remember new song onstage sons silent age performed night tour set design tour set described time largest touring set designed look like giant spider feet high feet wide included giant tube legs lit inside color changing lights single set took trucks estimated weigh tons video screens displayed video images audience away stage system required run included separate sound systems speaker lights output total computers tour wireless microphone technology available allowing considerable freedom stage concert allowed interact dancers musicians freely set included story high mobile dancers occasionally climb set cost million million today dollars invested million money help fund tour paid million week maintain staff people maintain build sets tour moved world philadelphia tour opened set described taking people days build halfway leg tour europe discovered spider set large fit indoor venues said cost alter sets bring indoors decide smaller indoor set tour fact commission slightly smaller set called junior bug set indoor venues spider fit new_york madison square garden thought set metaphor life describing stage having feeling ship voyage rigging climbing ropes circular area like birth life rehearsals assembled band early joined stage dancers choreographed long time friend band dancers spent time hour day rehearsals new_york moving europe described rehearsal routine prepare day work morning clock rehearsals constant rehearsals visual musical clock look video tapes day adjustments necessary isn time sundays sleep day intensive rehearsals physically demanding rehearsals spider set staged stadium starting moving stadium dress rehearsals relatively easy access venues rehearsals fans knew set list tour opened stated looking dancers look like typical mtv dancers knew american street dancing european performance art originally hoped human steps involved group booked commitments later lamented tour viewed differently human steps involved different human steps provide choreography tour concert synopsis divided parts included planned encore entered song lowered set ceiling seated silver chair singing telephone dressed single quarters length red suit red shirt red shoes began pulled audience member crowd rejected fan end song revealed troupe dancers later song fashion dance troupe threatened street fight end song accidentally wins live performance let influenced minimalist choreography said wanted straight movement starts comes way doesn vary knees arms kind crawl half minutes girl accompanying pet park cylinder giving oxygen felt like protective sad little image felt right song appeared stage cry flew air flying harness subsequently tied riot police occasion flying segment song dropped malfunction set movie footage shown heroes shot time russia footage said poignant image hand waving goodbye family getting train moscow loop ending sequence old fellow tears waving bye bye plays action black white sad like saying goodbye heroism like saying goodbye world 19th century ideal maybe looking seeds intelligence heroes like piece proud encore typically opened song time emerged spider head angel wings feet crowd song occasionally cut outdoor shows bad weather perch atop spider perform outfit encore gold leather suit complete gold winged cowboy boots suits sold auction worth today times expected selling price outfits wore signed auction tour band typically performed roughly half hour set varied little night night opening acts opening act tour varied country country north_america dates tour supported opening acts europe varied included acts pop big country cult tour played festival dates occasion headlining night headlining tour incidents tour took physical toll grow noticeably thinner course tour found exhausted tour started think tours like dangerous fucking pressures organising event longer event tour god knows people running everybody people delegate jobs right people mass confusion supposed come tour played large capacity venues europe tour alternated indoor outdoor open field venues lighting engineer tour died florence italy june falling commenced following day june worker fell lethal injury helping build set milan fans camped overnight venue controlled police shows rome june saw similar rioting fans tickets shows clashed police second night sing tear gas people arrested policemen injured rioting band plane leaving rome june bomb scare forced plane return airport discover local chief police ruse incident annoyed stunned happen italy june concert originally scheduled performed sweden moved nearby previous concert held incurred today damages fan trying enter castle backstage area swimming river drowned july point european tour guitarist ripped leg injury caused change stage character change character mad reject hair went asked lot metal stuff leg adding metal progresses occasionally visited shows attended european royalty including princess diana second stadium park glass spider tour tour reach austria italy spain ireland wales outdoor performances britain start early laws problem typically avoided european shows reduced impact lighting stage set dressing bothered considerably north american leg tour year old woman claimed sexually assaulted mansion hotel reunion arena dallas grand jury cleared charges year later ticket sales attendance demand tickets tour high september sullivan stadium massachusetts set record quickest venue record matched sold tickets shows hours venue sold million worth tickets shows minutes concert drew largest crowd concert ottawa canada time advance sales australian leg tour million surpassing michael_jackson advance sales australian leg bad concert tour estimated million writers estimated conclusion tour million people attended source suggesting million fans saw tour worldwide tour shows grossing concert shows year end estimated entire tour grossed million estimated tour grossed million roughly million course tour approximately million today adjusted inflation contemporary critical reviews european leg tour garner unfavorable reviews media positive reviews frustrated reviews europe changed initially positive negative blaming early start tour outdoor venues poor reception said biggest mistake tour opening daylight reason entire damn lost noted reviews indoor shows set lighting effective positive media papers orlando florida boston massachusetts writing positive reviews philadelphia_inquirer chicago_tribune mixed reviews shows philadelphia chicago respectively review new_york negative calling spectacular adding reigns visual activity review christian science monitor positive highlighting dazzling visuals complaining dancing occasionally inspired local paper portland oregon positive review said dancers music set band combined overall effect called spectacular performance art rock opera stunning worthy stage arena world despite criticism press time said performing tour fun road inventive tour involved live recordings despite stating press tour live album tour performances sydney entertainment centre sydney november filmed released video edit subsequently aired abc concert special abc concert special airing elvis_presley hawaii dvd release included audio recording performance olympic stadium montreal august june der city berlin festival performance broadcast live radio critic found dvd reissue video release rendered intended meaning largely songs message explicit release commercial sponsorship agreed time considered controversial commercial sponsorship agreement later seen helping way big money tours artists recorded commercial tune modern love preparing tour commercial short run withdrew commercial accused sexual assault tour sponsorship agreement said commercial sponsorship thing north_america far concerned allowed having tour able produce far extravagant means instead having sets sets travel independently far complicated originally planned glass spider tour russia albeit band dancers elaborate props money extra stage provided sponsorship felt tour russia south_america plans failed come fruition tour reached regions tour legacy found great stress tour tour ended new_zealand reportedly spider set burned saying great thing field set light relief partially refuted road manager claimed purchased stored sets warehouse entire tour physically demanding large production said time don think tour elaborate road real engaged dancers tour split years critics compared later david_bowie tours commonly echoing later review mounted stadium sized production combining excitement rock broadway incredible spectacle effect overwhelming additional theatrical device served distract ultimately impact music working tin machine said responsibility tour stress single day decision second big everybody problem time day pressure unbelievable fine details going seen indicates tiny figure finger thumb big giving interviews sound vision tour said pleased tour regarded innovative noting reviews pointed tour areas surely change way rock preparing second tour reflected glass spider tour presentation suggesting tours acts followed benefited tour stones prince madonna benefited tour like lots glass spider tour thing lot smaller quarters innovative seen lot people shows day chance copy video look light interesting shit going late 2000s tour began examined critics tone coverage began change article singled glass spider tour innovative set marriage music theatre inspiration later acts including britney_spears madonna glass spider tour won award best concert designs time alongside notable tours tour pink floyd new critical reviews began note tour strengths innovations proposed tour better reputation suggested critics found elements tour questionable including set prevalence newer material tour praised strong voice musical arrangements choice relatively set list credited participation tour helping revive career june played close berlin wall heard thousands citizens wall followed violent rioting according protests sequence riots led time fall wall november factors probably influential fall wall death tweeted good bye david_bowie heroes thank helping bring wall ultimately given negative reaction let album tour found creatively exhausted low critical standing decided return making music having touch publicist glass spider tour formed band retired catalogue songs live performance sound vision tour tour details tour design design set design video director band equipment played natural finish maple body types hand new_york based song coral electric given late 70s previously owned played series guitars custom multi played keyboards played bass bass additional instruments played included set latin percussion white inch drum sticks 17th century italian viola played prophet keyboards alto saxophone played drums tour dates songs books strange fascination definitive biography david_bowie isbn david_bowie isbn | Glass Spider Tour | Music | Other music articles | Music businesses and events |
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