Musician Birthdays – Artists – Entertainment – Information
Hamilton Bohannon – drums/percussion/vocals/songwriter/arranger/producer – worked with many Motown artist in the 60’s and a prominent figure in 70’s disco – (3/7/1942 – 4/24/2020) Christopher
Bob Engemann – singer – best known as an original member of – The Lettermen – 2001 Vocal Group Hall of Fame – 2012 Hit
Tennessee Ernie Ford – “The Pea Picker” – award winning country-gospel singer/guitar/harmonica/piano/TV Host – hits include – Sixteen Tons – Shotgun Boogie – 1990 Country
Elvis Presley –multi-award winning country/rockabilly/rock singer/actor – known as “The King of Rock & Roll – hits include – Heartbreak Hotel – All Shook Up
The content provides a list of influential musicians and performers alongside their contributions to the music industry. Notable figures include country music artist Bill Carlisle, rockabilly hitmaker Charlie Ryan, New Orleans blues singer Professor Longhair, Grand Ole Opry member Little Jimmy Dickens, folk-protest singer Phil Ochs, Earth, Wind & Fire founder Maurice White, and Canadian folk-rock artist Zal Yanovsky. These artists range from solo performers to band members, and they’ve gained recognition across genres like country, blues, rock, folk, and jazz.