ON THIS DAY IN MUSIC-SEPTEMBER 2013

SEPTEMBER 1: Happy Birthday to the following artists:

Omar Rodriguez-Lopez, guitarist/composer, At The Drive In, 
The Mars Volta and Bosnian Rainbows, age 38

The iconic Barry Gibb, singer/songwriter/guitarist of The Bee Gees, age 67

Bruce Foxton, bassist of The Jam, age 58

SEPTEMBER 2: Billy Preston (deceased), pianist, organist, keyboardist, singer and songwriter was born on this date in 1946.

SEPTEMBER 3: Happy Birthday to the following artists:

Al Jardine, singer/songwriter/guitarist of The Beach Boys, age 71

Steve Jones, guitarist of The Sex Pistols, age 58

SEPTEMBER 4: Happy Birthday to the following artists:

Kim Thayil, guitarist/songwriter of Soundgarden, age 53

Martin Chambers, drummer of The Pretenders, age 62

SEPTEMBER 5: Happy Birthday to the following artists:

Dweezil Zappa guitarist, bandleader Zappa Plays Zappa, age 44

Brad Wilk, drummer of Rage Against The Machine and Audioslave, age 45

Loudoun Wainwright III, singer/songwriter/actor, age 67

Al Stewart, singer/songwriter, age 68

Birthday celebrations for those no longer with us:

Buddy Miles, drummer/singer/songwriter/guitarist of Band Of Gypsys and solo artist 

was born on this date in 1947.

One of rock's GREATEST VOICES OF ALL TIME, Freddie Mercury singer/songwriter/pianist of Queen was born on this date in 1948.

Composer John Cage was born on this date in 1912.

SEPTEMBER 6: Happy Birthday to the following artists:

Nina Persson, singer/songwriter of The Cardigans and A Camp, age 39

Dolores O'Riordan, singer/songwriter The Cranberries and solo artist, age 42

Macy Gray, singer/songwriter, age 46

Roger Waters, bassist/guitarist/singer/songwriter and lyricist extraordinaire of 

Pink Floyd and solo artist, age 70

"Peter Gabriel" also known as "Security" by (of course) Peter Gabriel was released on this date in 1982. Happy 31st Anniversary!!!

"Seeds We Sow" by Lindsey Buckingham was released on this date in 2011. Happy 2nd Anniversary!!!

SEPTEMBER 7: Happy Birthday to the following artists:

Benmont Tench, keyboardist for Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers, Mudcrutch and session musician, age 60

Mark Isham, keyboardist/trumpeter/film composer, age 62

Chrissie Hynde, singer/songwriter/guitarist/leader of The Pretenders, age 62

Gloria Gaynor, age 64

Sonny Rollins, saxophonist/composer, age 83

Buddy Holly (deceased) was born on this date in 1936.

"A Momentary Lapse Of Reason" by Pink Floyd was released on this date in 1987. Happy 26th Anniversary!!!

"Wild Wood" by Paul Weller was released on this date in 1993. Happy 20th Anniversary!!!

"Over Nite Sensation" by Frank Zappa and the Mothers Of Invention was released on this date in 1973. Happy 40th Anniversary!!!

SEPTEMBER 8: "Celebrity Skin" by Hole was released on this date in 1998. Happy 15th Anniversary!!

"Never For Ever" by Kate Bush was released on this date in 1980.  Happy 33rd Anniversary!!!

Happy Birthday to the following artists:

David Steele, bassist/songwriter of The English Beat and Fine Young Cannibals, age 53

Will Lee, bassist/session musician/original member of "The Late Night Band" 

for David Letterman, age 63

Aimee Mann, singer/songwriter/guitarist/bassist/solo artist and member of 'Til Tuesday, age 53

Benjamin Orr (deceased), bassist/singer of The Cars and solo artist was born on this date in 1947.

 Patsy Cline (deceased) was born on this date in 1932.

The promotional film for The Beatles' "Hey Jude" premiered 45 years ago today in 1968.

SEPTEMBER 9: 

Happy 61st Birthday to Dave Stewart, singer/songwriter/producer/guitarist/keyboardist of Eurythmics, Dave Stewart and the Spiritual Cowboys, SuperHeavy and solo artist.

Otis Redding (deceased), singer/songwriter/multi-instrumentalist/producer/arranger was born on this date in 1941.

Elvin Jones (deceased), drummer/composer was born on this date in 1927.

"Signals" by Rush was released on this date in 1982. Happy 31st Anniversary!!!

"Earth, Sun, Moon" by Love And Rockets was released on this date in 1987. Happy 26th Anniversary!!!

"The Fragile" by Nine Inch Nails was released on this date in 1999. Happy 14th Anniversary!!!

Prince and the Revolution played their FINAL show in Yokohama, Japan on this date in 1986.

SEPTEMBER 10: Nirvana released "Smells Like Teen Spirit," the first single from "Nevermind" on this date in 1991. Happy 22nd Anniversary!!!!

Happy Birthday to the following artists:

Big Daddy Kane, age 45

Siobhan Fahey, singer/songwriter of Bananarama and Shakespeare's Sister, age 55

Pat Mastelotto, drummer Mr. Mister, King Crimson 

and for XTC's "Oranges And Lemons" album, age 58

Joe Perry, guitarist/songwriter of Aerosmith, age 63

Jose Feliciano, singer/guitarist, age 68

Waldo Semon, the man who INVENTED VINYL was born on this date in 1898.

SEPTEMBER 11: Happy Birthday to the following artists:

Richard Ashcroft, singer/songwriter/guitarist of The Verve and solo artist, age 42

Harry Connick Jr., singer/pianist/actor, age 46

Moby, singer/songwriter/multi-instrumentalist/producer/DJ, age 48

Tommy Shaw, singer/songwriter/guitarist of Styx, age 60

Mickey Hart, drummer/percussionist of The Grateful Dead, age 70

Hiram Bullock (deceased), guitarist, was born on this date in 1955.

"A New World Record" by Electric Light Orchestra was released on this date in 1976. Happy 37th Anniversary!!!

SEPTEMBER 12: "Scary Monsters (And Super Creeps" by David Bowie was released on this date in 1980. Happy 33rd Anniversary!!!!!

"Wish You Were Here" by Pink Floyd was released on this date in 1975. Happy 38th Anniversary!!!

"One Hot Minute" by Red Hot Chili Peppers was released on this date in 1995. Happy 18th Anniversary!!!!!

"Circus" by Lenny Kravitz was released on this date in 1995. Happy 18th Anniversary!!!

Happy Birthday to the following artists:

Neil Peart, drummer/lyricist of Rush and book author, age 61

Ben Folds, singer/songwriter/pianist/multi-instrumentalist of 

Ben Folds, Five, The Bens and solo artist, age 47

Gerry Beckley, singer/songwriter/guitarist of America, age 61

The immortal Barry White (deceased) was born on this date in 1944.

IN MEMORIUM: Ray Dolby, the founder of DOLBY LABS passed away at the age of 80 on this date in 2013. 

Johnny Cash passed away on this date in 2003. 

The Emmy Award winning musical comedy television series "The Monkees" starring Mickey Dolenz, Mike Nesmith, Peter Tork and the late Davy Jones PREMIERED on NBC on this date in 1966 and ran for 58 episodes.

SEPTEMBER 13: Happy 36th Birthday to singer/songwriter/pianist Fiona Apple!!

"In Utero" by Nirvana was released on this date in 1993. Happy 20th Anniversary!!!

"It's Hard" by The Who was released on this date in 1982. Happy 31st Anniversary!!!!

"Close To The Edge" by Yes was released on this date in 1972. Happy 41st Anniversary!!!

"Truth And Soul" by Fishbone was released on this date in 1988. Happy 25th Anniversary!!!!

SEPTEMBER 14: "Abacab" by Genesis was released on this date in 1981. Happy 32nd Anniversary!!!!

SEPTEMBER 15: "Something Else" by The Kinks was released on this date in 1967. Happy 46th Anniversary!!!

"Kamaal The Abstract" by Q-Tip was released on this date in 2009...a full SEVEN YEARS after it was originally scheduled for release. So...Happy 11th or 4th Anniversary (I'm going for 11th)!!!

"Gift Of Screws" by Lindsey Buckingham was released on this date in 2008. Happy 5th Anniversary!!!

Richard Wright, keyboardist/singer/songwriter for Pink Floyd passed away on this date in 2008.

Cannonball Adderley (deceased) was born on this date in 1928.

SEPTEMBER 16: BOTH "The Spirit Of Eden AND "Laughing Stock" by Talk Talk were released on this date in 1988 & 1991, respectively. Happy 25th & 22nd Anniversary!!

"Rapper's Delight," the ICONIC single by The Sugarhill Gang was released on this date in 1979. Happy 34th Anniversary!!!!!

"Hounds Of Love" by Kate Bush was released on this date in 1985. Happy 28th Anniversary!!!

"Reality" by David Bowie was released on this date in 2003. Happy 10th Anniversary!!!

HAPPY 88TH BIRTHDAY to the masterful, legendary B.B. KING!!!

SEPTEMBER 17: Happy Birthday to the following artists:

Doug E. Fresh, age 47

Fee Waybill, lead singer/songwriter of The Tubes, age 63

Hank Williams (deceased) was born on this date in 1923.

"Big Generator" by Yes was released on this date in 1987. Happy 26th Anniversary!!!

"Use Your Illusion I & II" by Guns N' Roses were BOTH released on this date in 1991. Happy 22nd Anniversary!!!

SEPTEMBER 18: "Kiln House" by Fleetwood Mac was released on this date in 1970. Happy 43rd Anniversary!!!

Jimi Hendrix passed away on this date in 1970. Fly on, brother. Fly on!!!

SEPTEMBER 19: Happy Birthday to the following artists:

Candy Dulfer, saxophonist/singer for Prince and the New Power Generation and solo artist, age 44

Nile Rodgers, guitarist/songwriter/producer of Chic and session musician, age 61

Daniel Lanois, songwriter/producer/singer/guitarist/keyboardist, age 62

Lol Creme, singer/songwriter/multi-instrumentalist/producer/music video director and member of 10cc and Godley & Creme, age 66

Mama Cass Elliot of The Mamas and The Papas was born on this date in 1941.

"Let Love Rule" by Lenny Kravitz was released on this date in 1989. Happy 24th Anniversary!!!

SEPTEMBER 20: "Tormato" by Yes was released on this date in 1978. Happy 35th Anniversary!!! 

"Long May You Run" by The Stills-Young Band was released on this date in 1976. Happy 37th Anniversary!!!

"Supergrass" by Supergrass was released on this date in 1999. Happy 14th Anniversary!!!

SEPTEMBER 21: "Dream Police" by Cheap Trick was released on this date in 1979. Happy 34th Anniversary!!!!

"Wake Up!" by John Legend and The Roots was released on this date in 2010. Happy 3rd Anniversary!!!

"Vagabonds Of The Western World" by Thin Lizzy was released on this date in 1973. Happy 40th Anniversary!!!

"To Venus And Back" by Tori Amos was released on this date in 1999. Happy 14th Anniversary!!!

Happy Birthday to the following artists:

Liam Gallagher, lead singer of Oasis, Beady Eye, age 41

Trugoy The Dove, rapper/lyricist of De La Soul, age 45

Dave Gregory, guitarist/keyboardist/multi-instrumentalist for XTC, age 61

Rupert Hine, singer/songwriter/multi-instrumentalist/solo artist and member of Thinkman and legendary producer for The Fixx, Howard Jones and Tina Turner, age 65

Don Felder, guitarist/singer/songwriter of The Eagles and solo artist, age 66

Leonard Cohen, singer/songwriter, age 79

SEPTEMBER 22: "Discipline" by King Crimson was released on this date in 1981. Happy 32nd Anniversary!!!!

Happy Birthday to the following artists:

Blake Sennett, guitarist/singer/songwriter of Rilo Kiley, age 40

 Matt Sharp, bassist/guitarist/singer/songwriter of The Rentals and Weezer, age 44

Joan Jett, singer/songwriter/guitarist/producer, solo artists and The Runaways, age 55

Johnette Napolotano bassist/singer/songwriter of Concrete Blonde, age 56

Nick Cave, singer/songwriter/guitarist, age 56

Doug Wimbish, bassist/songwriter of Living Colour and session musician, age 57

Toni Basil, age 70

SEPTEMBER 23: "Up" by Peter Gabriel was released on this date in 2002. Happy 11th Anniversary!!!

"Aja" by Steely Dan was released on this date in 1977. Happy 36th Anniversary!!!

"Parallel Lines" by Blondie was released on this date in 1978. Happy 35th Anniversary!!!

Happy Birthday to the following artists:

Rachael Yamagata, singer/songwriter/guitarist/pianist, age 36

Ani DiFranco, singer/songwriter/guitarist/multi-instrumentalist/producer, age 43

THE BOSS himself, MR. BRUCE SPRINGSTEEN
singer/songwriter/guitarist/multi-instrumentalist/producer/bandleader extraordinaire, age 64

Les McCann, singer/composer/pianist, age 78

THE GENIUS himself, MR. RAY CHARLES was born on this date in 1930

JOHN COLTRANE was born on this date in 1926.

SEPTEMBER 24: "Electric Warrior" by T Rex was released on this date in 1971. Happy 42nd Anniversary!!!

ALL THREE ALBUMS: "Blood Sugar Sex Magik" by Red Hot Chili Peppers...

..."Nevermind" by Nirvana...

...and "The Low End Theory" by A Tribe Called Quest were released on this date in 1991.

Happy 22nd Anniversary to ALL of these LANDMARK albums!!!

Linda McCartney (deceased) was born on this date in 1941.

SEPTEMBER 25: "Gold" by Ryan Adams was released on this date in 2001. Happy 12th Anniversary!!!

"The Seeds Of Love" by Tears For Fears was released on this date in 1989. Happy 24th Anniversary!!!

"All Shook Down" by The Replacements was released on this date in 1990. Happy 23rd Anniversary!!!

Happy 45th Birthday to Will Smith!!

Led Zeppelin drummer John Bonham passed away on this date in 1980. R.I.P.

SEPTEMBER 26: "The Gold Experience" by Prince was released on this date in 1995. Happy 18th Anniversary!!!

"Outside" by David Bowie was released on this date in 1995. Happy 18th Anniversary!!!

And yes...let us all bow down for this next one...If you were to ask me what exactly is my most favorite album of all time, it would be this next one...

"Abbey Road" by The Beatles was released on this date in 1969 (the year of my birth to boot). Happy 44th Anniversary!!

Happy Birthday to the following artists:

Tracey Thorn, singer/songwriter/guitarist of Everything But The Girl and solo artist, age 51

Cesar Rosas, singer/songwriter/guitarist of Los Lobos, age 59

Olivia Newton-John, age 65

Bryan Ferry, singer/songwriter of Roxy Music and solo artist, age 68

George Gershwin was born on this date in 1898!

SEPTEMBER 27: "Jacksonville City Nights" by Ryan Adams and the Cardinals was released on this date in 2005. Happy 8th Anniversary!!! 

"The Whole Love" by Wilco was released on this date in 2011. Happy 2nd Anniversary!!!

Happy 60th Birthday to Robbie Shakespeare, bassist of the legendary duo Sly & Robbie.

SEPTEMBER 28: "Songs In The Key Of Life" by Stevie Wonder (one of my most favorite albums) was released on this date in 1976. Happy 37th Anniversary!!!

Happy Birthday to the following artists:

Ben E. King, age 75

Kenny Kirkland (deceased), keyboardist, was born on this date in 1955.

Koko Taylor (deceased), was born on this date in 1928.

SEPTEMBER 29: "Taming The Tiger" by Joni Mitchell was released on this date in 1998. Happy 15th Anniversary!!!

Happy Birthday to the following artists:

Mark Farner, singer/songwriter/guitarist of Grand Funk Railroad and solo artist, age 65

Jean-Luc Ponty, violinist/composer, age 71

SEPTEMBER 30: "Arena" by Todd Rundgren was released on this date in 2008. Happy 5th Anniversary!!!

"Nebraska" by Bruce Springsteen was released on this date in 1982. Happy 31st Anniversary!!!

Happy Birthday to the following artists:

Patrice Rushen, singer/songwriter/producer/keyboardist/multi-instrumentalist, age 59

Trey Anastasio, singer/songwriter/guitarist of Phish and solo artist, age 49

 

Johnny Mathis, age 78

 

Marc Bolan (deceased) singer/songwriter/guitarist of T Rex was born on this day in 1947.

  Frankie Lymon (deceased) was born on this day in 1942.

 

 Buddy Rich (deceased), one of the GREATEST drummer to ever pound the skins, was born on this day in 1917.

 

Watch this space for the musical milestones of October!!