Musical Birthday Notes – December 29th

  • Rose Lee Maphis – country singer/rhythm guitar – worked with husband – Joe Maphis – in later years a voluntary greeter at the Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum – (12/29/1922 – 10/26/2021)
  • Matt “Guitar” Murphyblues guitarist – associated acts include – The Blues BrothersHowlin’ Wolf – (12/29/1929 – 6/15/2018)
  • Virgil Johnson – doo-wop singer – The Velvets – group songs include – That Luck Old Sun – Tonight (Could Be The Night) – Laugh – (12/29/1935 – 2/24/2013)
  • Ed Brucecountry singer/songwriter/actor – known for his smooth voice – writing credits include Texas (When I Die) – Mamas Don’t Let Your Babies Grow Up To Be Cowboys – (12/29/1939 – 1/8/2021)
  • Ray Thomas – English singer/songwriter/multi-instrumentalist – The Moody Blues – 2018 Rock & Roll Hall of Fame – group hits include – Nights In White Satin – (12/29/1941 – 1/4/2018)
  • Bobby Comstockrock-pop singer/musician – best know in the 50’s and early 60’s – Bobby Comstock and The Counts – hits include – a version of Tennessee Waltz – Let’s Stomp – (12/29/1941 – 1/9/2020)
  • Jerry Summers – ( Jerome David Gross) – singer – doo-wop group – The Dovells – group hits include – The Bristol Stomp – You Can’t Sit Down – 1942
  • Barbara Alston – pop-R&B singer – best known with the all-girl group – The Crystals – hits include – He’s A Rebel – Da Doo Ron Ron – Then He Kissed Me – (12/29/1943 – 2/16/2018)
  • Rick Dankosinger/songwriter/bass/producer/multi-instrumentalistThe Band – 1994 Rock & Roll Hall of Fame – group songs include – The Weight – Up On Cripple Creek – Rag Mama Rag – (12/29/1943 – 12/10/1999)
  • Marianne Faithfull – English singer/songwriter/actress – hits include – As Tears Go By – Come And Stay With Me – 1946
  • Cozy Powell – English rock drummer – acts associated with include – Jeff Beck GroupWhitesnake RainbowRobert Plant Black Sabbath – (12/29/1947 – 4/5/1998)
  • Yvonne Ellimansinger/songwriter/musician – best known for 1978 hit – If I Can’t Have You – 1951
  • Georges Thurston / Boule NoireCanadian singer/author/composer/radio host – (12/29/1951 – 6/18/2007)
  • Roger Voudourissinger/songwriter/guitarist – best known for the 1979 hit – Get Used To It – (12/29/1954 – 8/3/2003)
  • Neil “Spyder” Giraldo – multi-award winning guitarist/songwriter/record producer – married to Pat Benatar – associated acts include – Rick DerringerJohn WaiteSteve ForbertKenny LogginsRick Springfield – 1955
  • Jim Reid – Scottish singer/songwriter/musician – associated acts include – The Jesus And Mary Chain – Freeheat – 1961
  • Dexter Holland – rock singer/songwriter/guitar/multi-instrumentalist – The Offspring – 1965
  • Glen Phillips – singer/songwriter/guitar/mandolin/keyboards – Toad The Wet Sprocket – group hits include – All I Want – Walk On The Ocean – Fall Down – Something’s Always Wrong – 1970
  • Aled Jones – Welsh singer/radio-TV host – songs include – Ave Maria – Walking In The Air – A Winter Story – 1970
  • LaToya LondonR&B-soul singer/actress – songs include – Every Part Of Me – Appreciate – State Of My Heart – 1978
  • Jessica Andrews country singer – 1999 debut album Heart Shaped World produced #1 hit – Who I Am – additional hits include – You Go First (Do You Wanna Kiss) – I Will Be There For You – 1983

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