November 26th

Musical Birthday Notes – November 26th

  • Michael Holliday (Norman Alexander Milne) – late 50’s to early 60’s British crooner – hits include – The Story Of My Life – Starry Eyed – (11/26/1924 – 10/29/1963)
  • Bob Babbitt (Robert Kreiner) – bassist – best known as part of the Motown Records studio band – The Funk Brothers – (11/26/1937 – 7/16/2012)
  • Tina Turner (Anna Mae Bullock) – multi-award winning singer/songwriter/dancer/producer/actress/author – known as the “Queen of Rock and Roll” – 1991 Rock & Roll Hall of Fame (Ike and Tina Turner) and again in 2021 as a solo artist – hits include – What’s Love Got To Do With It – Private Dancer – We Don’t Need Another Hero – The Best – (11/26/1939 – 5/24/2023)
  • David White – singer/songwriter – founding member of the doo-wop group – Danny and The Juniors – as well as the pop trio – The Spokesmen – songwriting credits include – Rock And Roll Is Here To Stay – At The Hop – 11/26/1939
  • Jean Terrell – R&B-soul-pop singer – The Supremes (replaced Diana Ross in 1970) – Former Ladies of the Supremes – solo artist – 1944
  • John McVie – British bassist/songwriter – 1998 Rock & Roll Hall of Fame as a member of Fleetwood Mac –  associated acts include – John Mayall & The Bluesbreakers – 1945
  • Bert Ruiter – bass/producer/composer – Focus – Earth Wind & Fire – 1946
  • Martin Lee – (Martin Barnes) – English singer/songwriter/guitarist – best known with pop band – Brotherhood of Man – group songs include – United We Stand – Save Your Kisses For Me – (11/26/1946 – 9/29/2024)
  • Linda Davis – country singer – hits include Some Things Are Meant To Be – duet with Reba McEntire on – Does He Love You – mother of Hillary Scott who is co-founder of – Lady Antebellum aka Lady A – 1962
  • Adam Gaynor – rhythm guitarist/backing vocals – best known with – Matchbox 20 – group hits include – 3AM – Push – Bent – 1963
  • John Stirratt – bassist/songwriter/producer/multi-instrumentalist – Wilco – The Autumn Defense – 1967
  • Ronald “Ron” Jones – guitar/backing vocals – best known with – Flaming Lips – 1970
  • Magnus Karlsson – Swedish heavy metal guitarist/songwriter/producer/bass/keyboards – numerous artist associations including – Magnus Karlsson’s Free Fall – Primal Fear – 1973
  • Joe Nichols – country singer – hits include – Sunny and 75 – Yeah – Tequila Makes Her Clothes Fall Off – 1976
  • Natasha Bedingfield – British pop-R&B singer/songwriter/producer/piano/guitar – songs include – Unwritten – Soulmate – 1981
  • Ben Wysocki – drummer/backing vocals/programming – The Fray – group hits include – How To Save A Life – You Found Me – 1984
  • Mike Gossin – country singer/guitarist – founding member of – Gloriana – group hits include – Wild At Heart – (Kissed You) Good Night – 1984
  • Lil’ Fizz (Dreaux Pierre Frederic) – rapper/producer/TV personality – associated acts include – B2K – 1985
  • Kat DeLuna – multi-award winning pop-R&B-hip-hop- singer/songwriter/dancer – songs include – Whine Up – Run The Show – Dancing Tonight – Stars – 1987
  • Chris Miller – English guitarist – best known with pop-punk-rock band – You Me at Six – 1989
  • Rita Ora – multi-award winning British pop-R&B singer/songwriter/actress – hits include – R.I.P. – How We Do (Party) – 1990
  • Natalie Shay – English indie-pop-rock singer/songwriter – songs include – People Like Me – Two Sparks – Heaven – 1998
  • Olivia O’Brien – pop-R&B singer/songwriter – songs include – Josslyn – Gone Girl – 1999