Jonathan Richman
Nirvana
Liberace
Roger Earl
King Crimson
Mr. Mister
Rick Trevino
Janet Jackson
Firefall
The Chiffons
Boyd Tinsley
Musical Birthday Notes – May 16th
- Liberace – aka The Glitter Man/Mr. Showmanship – flamboyant pianist/singer/entertainer/actor – (5/16/1919 – 2/4/1987)
- Isaac “Redd” Holt – jazz drummer – Young-Holt Unlimited – 1932
- Billy Cobham – jazz drummer – Miles Davis – solo artist – 1944
- Roger Earl – English drummer/songwriter – Foghat – group hits include – Slow Ride – Fool For The City – I Just Want To Make Love To You – Drivin’ Wheel – additional act associations include – Savoy Brown – 1946
- Robert Fripp – British guitarist/songwriter/producer/keyboards/synth – King Crimson – numerous artist associations/collaborations including – Brian Eno – David Bowie – David Sylvian – Andy Summers – 1946
- Barbara Lee – singer – best known with all female vocal group – The Chiffons – group hits include – He’s So Fine – One Fine Day – (5/16/1947 – 5/15/1992)
- Darrell Sweet – drummer – co-founder of Scottish rock band – Nazareth – group hits include – Love Hurts – Hair Of The Dog – (5/16/1947 – 4/30/1999)
- Alto Reed – saxophone – best known with – Bob Seger and The Silver Bullet Band – (5/16/1948 – 12/30/2020)
- Jock Bartley – guitarist – founding member of – Firefall – group hits include – You Are The Woman – Just Remember I Love You – Strange Way – 1950
- Jonathan Richman – singer/songwriter/guitarist/saxophone – best known with – The Modern Lovers – solo artist – 1951
- Richard Page – singer/bassist/songwriter – Mr. Mister – solo artist – group hits include – Kyrie – Broken Wings – 1953
- Andrew Innes – rhythm guitarist – best known with Scottish rock band – Primal Scream – 1962
- Boyd Tinsley – violin/mandolin/singer/songwriter – best known for his work with – Dave Matthews Band – 1964
- Krist Novoselic – singer/songwriter/musician – best known as bassist and a founding member of grunge rock band – Nirvana – 2014 Rock & Roll Hall of Fame – 1965
- Janet Jackson – pop singer/songwriter/dancer/actress – hits include – Control – Nasty – What Have You Done For Me Lately – 1966
- Ralph Tresvant – singer/actor/producer – best known with – New Edition – 1968
- Rick Trevino – country singer/guitar/piano – 90’s hits include – Learning As You Go – She Can’t Say I Didn’t Cry – Running Out Of Reasons To Run – 1971
- Brian Viglione – drummer – best known with – Violent Femmes – The Dresden Dolls – 1978
- Marc Walloch – guitar/bass – associated acts include – AWOLNATION – Juliette Lewis – 1986
- Kirstin Maldonado – multi-award winning singer/songwriter – member of a cappella group – Pentatonix – 1992