Tag: Happy Birthday

Musical Birthday Notes – December 14th

The provided content highlights various important figures within the music industry, spanning different genres and times. It includes DeFord Bailey, the first African-American performer on the Grand Ole Opry, jazz musician Clark Terry, country star Charlie Rich, Richard Allen Wagner associated with Alice Cooper and KISS, and The Beach Boys’ associate Gary Usher. Modern figures include Vanessa Hudgens of Disney’s High School Musical fame, and British pop artist Molly Hocking. Key figures from various bands such as The Pogues, Waterboys, and Firehouse are also mentioned.

Musical Birthday Notes – December 13th

The content provided is a list of accomplished musicians from various genres and generations, highlighting their roles, association with renowned bands, hit songs, and awards. Some of the artists mentioned include funk-R&B guitarist Joe Messina, country-bluegrass singer Buck White, keyboardist Tony Gomez, multi-talented rock artist Ted Nugent, and pop sensation Taylor Swift. The list also commemorates the lifetime of artists such as Tom Verlaine and Pat Torpey. Each entry also specifies the musician’s date of birth and, if applicable, date of death.

Musical Birthday Notes – December 11th

The content profiles numerous monumental figures in music, spanning across various genres and eras. Contributors mentioned include “Big Mama” Thornton, renowned for her songs “Hound Dog” and “Ball ‘n’ Chain”, Curtis “Fitz” Williams from Kool & The Gang, Brenda Lee, a multi-inductee into halls of fame, and Justin Currie from alt-rock band Del Amitri. Also highlighted are Jermaine Jackson from The Jackson Five, Nikki Sixx of Motley Crue, and Mos Def, the multifaceted rapper and actor.

Musical Birthday Notes – December 10th

The post highlights the careers of various musicians from different genres, their primary instruments and their significant contributions to the music industry. Musicians included Eddie “Guitar Slim” Jones, Peter Sarstedt, Chad Stuart, Christopher John “Ace” Kefford, and many others. The listing includes musicians known for their solo careers, part of bands or groups, and their notable hits. The widely varied list of artists illustrates the broad spectrum of talent in the music industry, from blues, country, folk-pop to rock.