February 14th

Magic Sam
Of Mice and Men
The McGuire Sisters
Big Smo
Rob Thomas
Razzy Bailey
Michael Doucet

Musical Birthday Notes – February 14th

  • Phyllis McGuire – traditional pop singer – The McGuire Sisters – best known for – Sincerely – Sugartime – Broadcasters Hall of Fame – Vocal Group Hall of Fame – (2/14/1931 – 12/29/2020)
  • Samuel “Magic Sam” Maghett – blues guitar/vocals – known for his tremolo guitar style – (2/14/1937 – 12/1/1969)
  • Razzy Bailey – country singer/musician – hits include – 9,999,999 Tears – Midnight Hauler – Loving Up A Storm – I Keep Coming Back – (2/14/1939 – 8/4/2021)
  • Eric Anderson – singer/songwriter/multi-instrumentalist – many artists have recorded his songs including – Johnny Cash – Linda Ronstadt – Judy Collins – Bob Dylan – The Grateful Dead – 1943
  • Vic Briggs – British blues-rock singer/guitar/piano – best known as guitarist with – Eric Burdon & The Animals – associated acts include – Dusty Springfield – Johnny Hallyday – Steampacket – (2/14/1945 – 6/30/2021)
  • Doug Simril – guitar/piano – associated acts include – The Steve Miller Band – Boz Scaggs – 1946
  • Jimmie Randall – bass – Jo Jo Gunne – The Dead Pyrates Society – 1949
  • Roger Fisher – guitarist – inducted in the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame as a member of – Heart – other associations include – Alias – Roger Fisher & The Human Tribe – 1950
  • Kenny Hyslop – Scottish drummer – numerous artist associations including – Slik – The Skids – Simple Minds – Set the Tone – (2/14/1951 – 9/15/2024)
  • Michael Doucet – multi-award winning Cajun fiddler/accordionist/singer/songwriter – BeauSoleil – 1951
  • Sylvain Sylvain (Sylvain Mizrahi) – glam-punk rock guitarist/singer/songwriter/piano – best known with – New York Dolls – (2/14/1951 – 1/13/2021)
  • Rob Thomas – award winning singer/songwriter/multi-instrumentalist – producer – Matchbox Twenty – group hits include – Push – 3AM – Bent – If You’re Gone – Unwell – solo artist – 1972
  • Big Smo (John Lee Smith) – country rapper/singer/songwriter – 1976
  • Dwele – R&B-soul singer/songwriter/rapper/multi-instrumentalist/record producer – 1978
  • Valentino “Tino” Arteaga – drummer – award winning rock band – Of Mice And Men – 1985
  • Eric Lambert – guitar/backing vocals – best known with – Blessthefall – 1989