Musical Birthday Notes – February 17th
Orville “Hoppy” Jones – traditional pop-R&B bass singer/cello-bass – The Ink Spots – 1989 Rock & Roll Hall of Fame – 1999 Vocal Group Hall
Musician Birthdays – Artists – Entertainment – Information
Orville “Hoppy” Jones – traditional pop-R&B bass singer/cello-bass – The Ink Spots – 1989 Rock & Roll Hall of Fame – 1999 Vocal Group Hall
Edward “Sonny” Bivins – singer – The Manhattans – hits include – Kiss and Say Goodbye – Shining Star – (1/15/1936 – 12/3/2014) Don Van
The content features a list of renowned musicians, detailing their roles, associated acts, major accomplishments, and birth years. Notable names include country music legend Wilf Carter, blues guitarist Lonnie Brooks, The Animals’ bassist Chas Chandler, Rolling Stones’ Keith Richards, The Cars’ Elliot Easton, rapper DMX, pop stars Sia and Christina Aguilera, and contemporary artist Billie Eilish. The majority have been inducted into prestigious music halls of fame, signifying their significant contributions to their respective genres.
Sila Godoy – world renowned classical guitarist – (12/4/1919 – 9/2/2014) Jim Hall – jazz guitarist/composer/arranger – (12/4/1930 – 12/10/2013) Freddy Cannon – pop-rock singer/guitar
Don Walser – western swing – country singer/songwriter – best known for his yodeling – (9/14/1934 – 9/20/2006) Jon “Bowzer” Bauman – singer/actor/game show host
Don Ho – traditional pop singer/musician/entertainer – best known for his version of the song – Tiny Bubbles – (8/13/1930 – 4/14/2007) Dave “Baby” Cortez
George Hamilton IV – country singer/musician – 50’s teen idol – switched to country in the 60’s – hits include – Abilene – Early Morning
Linda Ronstadt – multi-award winning country-pop singer/songwriter/producer/actress/activist – 2014 Rock & Roll Hall of Fame – hits include – Heat Wave – You’re No Good – That’ll Be The Day – When Will I Be Loved – 1946