Happy 55th Birthday to Grandmaster Flash!!
John Paul Jones, songwriter/producer/bassist/keyboardist/muti-instrumentalist/film composer, member of Led Zeppelin, Them Crooked Vultures and solo artist, age 68
Stephen Stills, singer/songwriter/guitarist/multi-instrumentalist of CSN(Y), Buffalo Springfield, Manassass, and solo artist, age 69
Van Dyke Parks, composer/instrumentalist/lyricist, age 73
Sir George Martin, producer extraordinaire, age 88
IN MEMORIUM: Phil Everly passed away today at the age of 74. R.I.P.
JANUARY 4: "Fragile" by Yes was released on this date in 1972. Happy 41st Anniversary!!!
Happy Birthday to the following artists:
Robin Guthrie, songwriter/guitarist of Cocteau Twins, age 52
Nels Cline, guitarist of Wilco/photographer, age 58
Bernard Sumner, singer/songwriter/guitarist/keyboardist/producer of
Joy Division, New Order and Electronic, age 58
Mark Hollis, singer/songwriter/multi-instrumentalist/producer of Talk Talk and solo artist, age 59
John McLaughlin, guitarist/composer/producer of
Mahavishnu Orchestra, solo artist and session musician, age 72
JANUARY 5: "Armed Forces" by Elvis Costello and the Attractions was released on this date in 1979!! Happy 35th Anniversary!!!
Cait O'Riordan, bassist of The Pogues, age 49
Beth Gibbons, singer/songwriter of Portishead, age 49
Michael Stipe, singer/songwriter of R.E.M./film producer, age 54
Joy Division, New Order and Electronic, age 58
Mahavishnu Orchestra, solo artist and session musician, age 72
"Greetings From Asbury Park, N.J." by Bruce Springsteen was released on this date in 1973. Happy 41st Anniversary!!!
Happy Birthday to the following artists:
Troy Van Leeuwen, guitarist of A Perfect Circle and Queens Of The Stone Age, age 44
Marilyn Manson, singer/songwriter, age 45
Kate Schellenbach, drummer of Luscious Jackson, age 48
Chris Stein, songwriter/guitarist of Blondie/photographer, age 63
Phil Ramone (deceased) was born on this date in 1934.
JANUARY 6: Happy Birthday to the following artists:
Kathy Sledge, singer/member of Sister Sledge, age 55
Malcolm Young, songwriter/singer/guitarist of AC/DC, age 61
Kim Wilson, singer/harmonica player of The Fabulous Thunderbirds, age 63
Sandy Denny (deceased) was born on this date in 1947.
Syd Barrett (deceased) was born on this date in 1946.
JANUARY 7: Happy Birthday to the following artists:
Kathy Valentine, bassist/guitarist of The Go-Go's, age 55
Kenny Loggins, singer/songwriter/guitarist of Loggins & Messina and solo artist, age 66
Jann Wenner, co-founder and publisher of Rolling Stone magazine, age 68
JANUARY 8: Happy Birthday to the following artists:
Jenny Lewis, singer/songwriter/guitarist of Rilo Kiley and solo artist, age 38
The ICONIC David Bowie, singer/songwriter/guitarist/pianist/saxophonist/multi-instrumentalist/producer/member of Tin Machine/actor/painter, age 67
Robby Krieger, guitarist of The Doors, age 68
Shirley Bassey, vocalist, age 77
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Dave Matthews, singer/songwriter/guitarist/leader of Dave Matthews Band, age 47
Eric Erlandson, guitarist of Hole/author, age 49
Crystal Gayle, vocalist, age 63
David Johansen, singer/songwriter of New York Dolls, age 64
The ICONIC Jimmy Page, songwriter/guitarist/producer of The Yardbirds,
The Firm and of course, LED ZEPPELIN, age 70
Joan Baez, singer/songwriter/guitarist/activist, age 73
JANUARY 10: "New York" by Lou Reed was released on this date in 1989. Happy 25th Anniversary!!!
Happy Birthday to the following artists:
Shawn Colvin, singer/songwriter/guitarist, age 58
Pat Benatar, singer/songwriter, age 61
Donald Fagen, singer/songwriter/keyboardist/co-founder of Steely Dan, solo artist, author, age 66
Aynsley Dunbar, drummer, age 68
Rod Stewart, age 69
Jim Croce (deceased) was born on this date in 1943.
Max Roach (deceased) was born on this date in 1924.
JANUARY 11: Happy Birthday to the following artists:
JANUARY 12: "Led Zeppelin," the debut album, was released on this date in 1969. Happy 45th Anniversary!!!
Mary J. Blige, singer/songwriter/producer/actress, age 43
Vicki Peterson, singer/songwriter/guitarist of The Bangles, age 56
Tony Kaye, songwriter/keyboardist of Yes, age 68
Clarence Clemons (deceased) was born on this date in 1942.
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Happy Birthday to the following artists:
Zack de la Rocha, musician/rapper/poet/activist/member of Rage Against The Machine, age 44
Chris Bell (deceased) was born on this date in 1951.
George Duke (deceased) as born on this date in 1946.
JANUARY 13: "Johnny Cash At Folsom Prison" by Johnny Cash was released on this date in 1968. Happy 46th Anniversary!!!
Happy Birthday to the following artists:
Wayne Coyne, singer/songwriter/guitarist/bassist of The Flaming Lips/film director, age 53
Graham McPherson a.k.a. Suggs, singer/songwriter of Madness, age 53
Trevor Rabin, singer/songwriter/guitarist/multi-instrumentalist of Yes and solo artist/film composer, age 60
Dave Grohl, singer/songwriter/drummer/guitarist of Nirvana, Foo Fighters, Them Crooked Vultures and session musician/film director, age 45
L L Cool J, rapper/actor, age 46
Geoff Tate, singer/songwriter of Queensyche and solo artist, age 55
Steve Jordan, drummer/composer/producer/multi-instrumentalist, age 57
T-Bone Burnett, songwriter/guitarist/producer, age 66
Allen Toussaint, pianist/composer/singer/age 76
Clarence Carter, singer/songwriter/producer/guitarist, age 78
Grady Tate, singer/drummer, age 82
Sister Carol, singer/actress, age 55
Duke Erickson, songwriter/singer/producer/guitarist/multi-instrumentalist of
Spooner, Fire Town and of course, Garbage, age 63
Ronnie Van Zant (deceased) was born on this date in 1948.
Captain Beefheart (deceased) was born on this date in 1941.
Gene Krupa (deceased) was born on this date in 1909.
Sade, singer/songwriter, age 55
Happy Birthday to the following artists:
Zooey Deschanel, singer/songwriter of She And Him/actress, age 34
Andy Rourke, bassist of The Smiths, age 50
Susannah Hoffs, singer/songwriter/guitarist of The Bangles, solo artist, age 55
Paul Young, singer/songwriter, age 58
Steve Earle, singer/songwriter/guitarist/actor, age 59
Ryuchi Sakamoto, composer/pianist/keyboardist/singer/writer/actor, age 62
Mick Taylor, guitarist of John Mayall's Bluesbreakers and The Rolling Stones, age 65
Eartha Kitt (deceased) was born on this date in 1927.
And....HAPPY BIRTHDAY to ME!!
Yes, dear readers and listeners, your favorite virtual DJ entered this world on this date in 1969.
JANUARY 18: Happy Birthday to the following artists:
Tom Bailey, singer/songwriter/bassist of The Thompson Twins, age 60
David Ruffin (deceased) was born on this date in 1941.
JANUARY 19: Happy Birthday to the following artists:
Dewey Bunnell, singer/songwriter/guitarist of America, age 63
Dolly Parton, singer/songwriter/guitarist/actress/philanthropist, age 68
Robert Palmer (deceased) was born on this date in 1949.
Janis Joplin (deceased) was born on this date in 1943.
Phil Everly (deceased) was born on this date in 1939.
JANUARY 20: Happy Birthday to the following artists:
Questlove, drummer/composer/producer/DJ/bandleader of The Roots/author, age 43
Jeff "Tain" Watts, drummer/composer, age 54
Paul Stanley, singer/songwriter/guitarist of KISS, age 62
Eric Stewart, singer/songwriter/guitarist/multi-instrumentalist of 10cc, age 69
Leadbelly (deceased) was born on this date in 1883.
JANUARY 21: Happy Birthday to the following artists:
Cat Power, singer/songwriter/guitarist, age 42
Jam Master Jay (deceased) was born on this date in 1965.
Edwin Starr (deceased) was born on this date in 1942.
Richie Havens (deceased) was born on this date in 1941.
Wolfman Jack (deceased) as born on this date in 1938.
Orianthi, songwriter/guitarist/singer, age 29
DJ Jazzy Jeff, DJ/producer, age 49
Steven Adler, drummer of Guns N' Roses, age 49
Steve Perry, singer/songwriter of Journey and solo artist, age 65
Michael Hutchence (deceased) was born on this date in 1960.
Malcolm McLaren (deceased) was born on this date in 1946.
Sam Cooke (deceased) was born on this date in 1931.
Happy Birthday to the following artists:
Nick Harmer, bass guitarist of Death Cab For Cutie, age 39
Robin Zander, lead singer/guitarist of Cheap Trick, age 61
Patrick Simmons, singer/songwriter/guitarist of The Doobie Brothers, age 66
Anita Pointer, singer of The Pointer Sisters, age 66
Danny Federici (deceased) was born on this date in 1950.
Django Reinhardt (deceased) was born on this date in 1910.
Mark Kozelek, singer/songwriter/guitarist of Red House Painters, Sun Kil Moon and solo artist/actor in "Almost Famous", age 47
Jools Holland, pianist/singer/bandleader/host of "Later With Jools Holland," age 56
Neil Diamond, singer/songwriter/guitarist/producer, age 73
Aaron Neville, singer/member of The Neville Brothers and solo artist, age 73
Warren Zevon (deceased) was born on this date in 1947.
Happy Birthday to the following artists:
Alicia Keys, singer/songwriter/pianist/keyboardist/producer, age 33
Andy Cox, songwriter/guitarist of The English Beat and Fine Young Cannibals, age 58
Etta James (deceased) was born on this date in 1938.
Anita Baker, singer, age 56
Edward Van Halen, songwriter/producer/keyboardist and of course, guitarist of Van Halen, age 59
Lucinda Williams, singer/songwriter/guitarist, age 61
Huey "Piano" Smith, age 78
Andy Hummel (deceased) was born on this date in 1951.
JANUARY 27: "Working On A Dream" by Bruce Springsteen was released on this date in 2009. Happy 5th Anniversary!!!
The single "Sitting On The Dock Of The Bay" by Otis Redding was released on this date 46 years ago in 1968.
Happy Birthday to the following artists:
Tricky, singer/rapper/songwriter/producer/actor, age 46
Margo Timmins, lead singer of Cowboy Junkies, age 53
Gillian Gilbert, singer/keyboardist/guitarist of New Order and The Other Two, age 53
Brian Downey, drummer of Thin Lizzy, age 63
Nick Mason, drummer of Pink Floyd/author, age 70
Bobby Hutcherson, vibraphone and marimba player, age 73
Bobby "Blue" Bland (deceased) was born on this date in 1930.
Elmore James (deceased) was born on this date in 1918.
IN MEMORIUM: Folk music ICON, Mr. PETE SEEGER, passed away today in 2014, at the age of 94.
Sarah McLachlan, singer/songwriter/guitarist/pianist/creator of "Lillith Fair," age 46
Rakim, rapper of Eric B. & Rakim, age 46
Sam Phillips, singer/songwriter/guitarist/television composer, age 52
JANUARY 29: Happy Birthday to the following artists:
Jonny Lang, singer/songwriter/guitarist, age 33
Roddy Frame, singer/songwriter/guitarist of Aztec Camera and solo artist, age 50
Louis Perez, guitarist of Los Lobos, age 61
Charlie Wilson, singer of The Gap band, age 61
Peter Baumann, keyboardist/synthesizer player/composer/producer of
Tangerine Dream and solo artist, age 61
Tommy Ramone, drummer of The Ramones, age 62
JANUARY 30: "Technique" by New Order was released on this date in 1989. Happy 25th Anniversary!!!
Jody Watley, singer/songwriter/producer of Shalamar and solo artist, age 55
Phil Collins, singer/songwriter/drummer/keyboardist/producer/actor/author/member of Genesis, Brand X, solo artist and session musician, age 63
Marty Balin, singer/songwriter/guitarist/pianist of
Jefferson Airplane, Jefferson Starship and solo artist, age 72
Jefferson Airplane, Jefferson Starship and solo artist, age 72
JANUARY 31: Happy Birthday to the following artists:
Justin Timberlake, singer/songwriter/producer/guitarist/ actor, age 33
John Lydon a.k.a. Johnny Rotten, singer/songwriter of
The Sex Pistols and Public Image Limited, age 58
Phil Manzanera, guitarist/songwriter/producer of
Roxy Music, solo artist and session musician, age 63
Philip Glass, composer/producer/keyboardist, age 77
THE BEATLES' legendary rooftop concert was performed on this date in 1969.
Stay tuned to this dial for the musical milestones of February 2014.
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