>Today’s rock music history starts with the birthday of Jean “Toots” Thielemans, whose harmonica skills got noticed by Mr. William Joel:
Carl Gardner, singer for the Coasters:
Manfred Mann bassist Klaus Voorman made a major contribution to the Beatles:
Perhaps the most tragic duo in Motown history was Tammi Terrell (died of a brain tumor) and Marvin Gaye (shot to death by his father):
I wonder if Tommy James’ dog Sam still eats purple flowers:
Those of us from the ’80s may not know the name of Deborah Iyall, until the words “Romeo Void” are mentioned:
Saturday is the anniversary of the release of two Paul McCartney & Wings albums — “Red Rose Speedway,” best known for “My Love,” and “Wings at the Speed of Sound,” which included:
We don’t usually do country here, but we have to note the birthdays of Johnny Horton …
… and Willie Nelson:
Don’t fall asleep listening to Santo and Johnny, because Johnny Farina’s birthday is today:
May Day includes the anniversary of the release of the Rolling Stones’ “Brown Sugar”:
It’s also the birthday of Harry Belafonte …
… and Judy Collins (who spoke at a Marian University commencement; she was, to put it mildly, captivating) …
… and Rita Coolidge …
… and Jerry Weiss of Blood Sweat & Tears …
… and guitarist Steve Farris of Mister Mister …
… and bassist Johnny Colt of the Black Crowes:
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