Hal Ketchum
Carl Perkins
Steve Gadd
Terry Knight and The Pack
Albert Hammond Jr
Margo Smith
Jesse McCartney
Paper Lace
My Chemical Romance
Rachel Stevens
Musical Birthday Notes – April 9th
- Carl Perkins – rockabilly pioneer singer/songwriter/guitarist – known as “The King of Rockabilly” – hits include – Blue Suede Shoes – multiple honors including – Rock & Roll Hall of Fame – Rockabilly Hall of Fame – Nashville Songwriters Hall of Fame – Grammy Hall of Fame – (4/9/1932 – 1/19/1998)
- Reuben Wilson – jazz-soul organist – associated acts include – Melvin Sparks – Willis Jackson – Wildare Express – Godfathers Of Groove – ( 4/9/1935 – 5/26/2023)
- Kay Adams – country singer – 1965 ACM Top New Female Vocalist – 1941
- Margo Smith – country singer/songwriter/guitar/piano – hits include – It Only Hurts For A Little While – Don’t Break The Heart That Loves You – Still A Woman – Cup Of Tea (with Rex Allen Jr.) – (4/9/1942 – 1/23/2024)
- Terry Knight – singer/songwriter/promoter/producer/radio personality – Terry Knight and The Pack – Michigan Rock and Roll Legends Hall of Fame – associated acts include – Grand Funk Railroad – Bloodrock – (4/9/1943 – 11/1/2004)
- Gus Hardin – country singer – hits include – After The Last Goodbye – All Tangled Up In Love (duet with Earl Thomas Conley) – If I Didn’t Love You – (4/9/1945 – 2/17/1996)
- Steve Gadd – drummer/percussionist/studio musician – 1984 Modern Drummer Hall of Fame – multiple act associations including – Paul Simon – Steely Dan – 1945
- Thomas Leslie “Les” Gray – singer/songwriter/piano – best known with the pop-glam band – Mud – (4/9/1946 – 2/21/2004)
- Dave “Chico” Ryan – bass/vocals – The Happenings – Sha Na Na – (4/9/1948 – 7/26/1998)
- Phil Wright – English drummer/lead vocals – best known with pop-rock band – Paper Lace – group hits include – The Night Chicago Died – 1948
- Hal Ketchum – country singer/songwriter/guitar – hits include – Small Town Saturday Night – Past The Point Of Rescue – Hearts Are Gonna Roll – Mama Knows The Highway – (4/9/1953 – 11/23/2020)
- Dave Innis – piano/keyboards/rhythm guitar/backing vocals – best known with – Restless Heart – 1959
- Mark Kelly – keyboard/piano – neo-progressive rock band – Marillion – 1961
- Kevin Martin – rock singer/guitar – Candlebox – The Gracious Few – The Hiwatts – 1969
- Gerard Way – rock singer/songwriter/musician/comic book writer – best known with – My Chemical Romance – associated acts include – Gerard Way and The Hormones – 1977
- Rachel Stevens – English pop singer/songwriter/piano/actress/model/media – songs include – Sweet Dreams My LA Ex – Some Girls – More More More – 1978
- Albert Hammond Jr. – guitarist/singer/songwriter/producer/fashion designer – best known with – The Strokes – solo artist – 1980
- Brian Larsen – pop singer/multi-instrumentalist/producer – albums include – Clockwork – Mind Candy – Being – 1986
- Jesse McCartney – pop singer/songwriter/producer/actor/voice actor – hits include – Beautiful Soul – Leavin’ – 1987