Glenn Rambo (Glenn Marshall Rambo) - Found dead 9-1-2005 in Violet Louisiana, U.S. - Drowned during hurricane Katrina ( Metal ) Born 12-4-1970 - Singer - Was a member of Nuclear Crucifixion (They did, "Self Inflicted Catastrophe" and "Breeders") and Soilent Green (They did, "Circle Of Death" and "Monolith").

"Earring" George Mayweather - Died 2-12-1995 in Boston, MA, U.S. ( Blues ) Born 9-27-1927 in Montgomery, AL, U.S. - Played harmonica - (He did, "Forty Four" and "Cheatin' on Me") - Worked with J.B. Hutto, Eddie Taylor and Chickenhouse Shorty.

Jitterbug Webb (Willie Webb) - Died 11-1-1997 in San Antonio, TX, U.S. - Cancer ( Blues - R&B ) Born 9-28-1941 in San Antonio, TX, U.S. - Singer, songwriter and guitarist - Was a member of The Five Stars, Ricky Aguary And The Keys and The Supercrew - Worked with Charlie And The Jives, Cora Woods, Freddy Fender, Doug Sahm, Ike And Tina Turner, Lowell Fulson, Charles May, Charles Brown, Rocky Morales, Johnny Otis, Charlie Alvarado and The Monkees.

Joe Johnson - Died 10-10-1984 in Baltimore, MD, U.S. ( Gospel ) Born 10-15-1914 in Norfolk, VA, U.S. - Singer - Was a member of The Willing Four and The Trumpeteers (They did, "This Is A Mean World" and "Gospel Train") - Workd with The Royal Lights and The Golden Gates.

John Stevens (John William Stevens) - Died 9-13-1994 in London, England ( Jazz ) Born 6-10-1940 in Brentford, England - Drummer and trumpeter - Was a member of The Spontaneous Music Ensemble (SME), Freebop and Fast Colour - Worked with Amalgam, Trevor Watts and Paul Rutherford.

Hal Russell (Harold Luttenbacher) - Died in 1992 ( Jazz ) Born 8-28-1926 - Played drums, saxophone, trumpet and vibraphone - Led The NRG Ensemble - Worked with The Flying Luttenbachers, Ken Vandermark, Mars Williams, Kent Kessler, Brian Sandstrom and Steve Hunt.

Gary Jude Anderson - Died 2-14-2008 ( Rock ) Singer and songwriter - (He did, "Bridget" and "Weekend Skulk") - Worked with The Scofflaws, Steve Prisco and Roy Wilson.

Lionel Daunais - Died 7-18-1982 Ville Saint-Laurent, Quebec, Canada ( Pop - Opera - Folk - Children's Music ) Born 12-31-1901 in Montreal, Quebec, Canada - Singer and composer - Worked with the Troubadours de Bytown quartet, the Trio lyrique - Canadian Songwriters Hall Of Fame Inductee.

Bob Benson (Robert Benson Sr.) - Died in 1987 - Born 8-?-1930 in Nashville, TN, U.S. - Co-founded The Heartwarming Record Company - Was a lifetime member of the Gospel Music Association - Gospel Music Hall Of Fame Inductee.

Kim Min-soo - Died 4-29-2008 - Motorbike accident ( Pop ) Born 1-4-1985 - Singer - Was half of the duo Monday Kiz (They did, "Bye Bye Bye" and "Promise").

Rabon Tarrant - Died about 1975 ( Blues ) Born 12-25-1909 in Ennis, TX, U.S. - Singer and drummer - (He wrote, "Naggin' Woman Blues," and "Slowly Going Crazy Blues") - Worked with Otis Stafford, Lafayette Thompson's Golden Dragon Orchestra, Bert Johnson's Sharps And Flats, Eddie Turnham, Pee Johnson's Orchestra, and Jack McVea (They did, "Listen Baby Blues" and "Blues All Night").

Jim Rohn (James Rohn) - Died 12-22-2008 ( Rock - Country - Blues ) Born 3-17-1945 - Drummer - Was a member of  Lazy Boy & The Recliners and The Whiskey River Band.

Neil Gauntlett (Neil R. Gauntlett) - Died 12-16-2008 ( Rock - Country ) Born 8-23-1960 in Birmingham - Singer, guitarist and pedal steel guitarist - Worked with 47th Street, Chug-A- Lug, Beretta, Broadway 66, The Cocktail Cowboys, Mike Sheridan & The Nightriders and Joe Brown And The Bruvvers.

Haunani Kahalewai (Kahaunaniomaunakeakauiokalewa) - Hawaii's First Lady of Song - Died 3-2-1982 - Born 2-?-1929 in Hilo, Hawaii - Singer - (She did, "Love Song Of Kulua" and "White Ginger Blossoms") - Hawaiian Music Hall Of Fame Inductee.

Samuel Castriota - Died 7-8-1932 ( Tango ) Born 11-21885 in Buenos Aires, Argentina - Pianist and guitarist (Co-wrote Carlos Gardel's, "Mi noche triste") - Worked with Vicente Loduca and Francisco Canaro.

Terry Timmons (Teresa Walker) - Died 8-3-1970 ( R&B ) Born 4-12-1927 in Cleveland, OH, U.S. - Singer - (She did, "My Key Won't Fit Your Door" and "Daddy Be Good To Me") - Worked with Memphis Slim ("I'm Crying" and "The Question").

Nicola Salerno (aka Nisa) - Died 1969 in Milan, Italy - Born 1910 in Naples, Italy - Lyricist - Collaborated with Renato Carosone (They wrote, "O suspiro" and "Caravan Petrol").

Nick Perls (J. Nicholas Perls) - Died 7-22-1987 in New York, NY, U.S. - Aids - Born 4-4-1942 in New York, NY, U.S. - Founded Belzona Records, Blue Goose Records and Yazoo Records - Re-released recordings by Blind Willie McTell, Charlie Patton, Blind Lemon Jefferson, Big Bill Broonzy, The Memphis Jug Band and Blind Blake - Recorded Woody Mann, Larry Johnson, Roy Bookbinder, Jo-Ann Kelly and Roger Hubbard.

Noah Ryder (Noah Francis Ryder) - Died 4-17-1964 in Norfolk, VA, U.S. ( Jazz ) Born 4-10-1914 in Nashville, TN, U.S. - Conductor, pianist and educator - Was a member of The Deep River Boys (They did, "My Castle On The Nile" and "Dreamstreet").

Rev. A.C. Robinson (Arthur Clay Robinson) - Died 2-24-1980 in San Francisco, CA, U.S. ( Blues - Gospel ) Born 4-12-1915 in Brenham, TX, U.S. - Played stand up bass and harmonica and sang - Worked with his brother, L.C. Robinson as The Robinson Brothers (They did, "I Don't Know What I Would Do Without The Lord" and "Sweet Jesus").

Don Barksdale (Don Angelo Barksdale) (aka Big Don) - Died 3-8-1993 in Oakland, CA, U.S. - Throat cancer  - Born 3-31-1923 in Oakland, CA, U.S. - Basketball star, olympic gold metalist, DJ and label owner - Founded Rhythm Records which released recordings by The Mondellos, The Tempos, The Marcels and The Spinners.

Ken Headley - Died 1961 - Viral pneumonia ( Skiffle - Rock ) Born 1941 or 1942 in Sutton, Surrey - Guitarist - (He wrote, "Slide Rule" and "Crantock") - Was a member of The Grasshoppers and The Presidents (They did, "Candy Man") - Worked with Robin Mayhew and Colin Golding.

Memphis Piano Red (John Williams) - Died 2-5-1982 in Memphis, TN, U.S. - Murdered in his home ( Blues ) Born 4-16-1905 in Germantown, TN, U.S. - Singer and pianist - Worked with The Memphis Blues Caravan.

Cadillac Baby (Narvelle Eatmon) - Died 1992 - Born 7-3-1914 in Cayuga, MS, U.S. - Owned the Bea & Baby record label which released recordings by Hound Dog Taylor, James Cotton, Eddie Boyd, Sunnyland Slim and Homesick James.

Marty Quinto (Mario Giaquinto) - Died 1-?-1943 in Hartford, CT, U.S. - Heart attack ( Classical - Dance ) Born 7-?-1902 in Caserta, Italy - Played guitar, violin, banjo, saxophone and mandolin - Worked with The Felix Ferdinando Orchestra, The Barney Rapp Orchestra, Sam Lanin, The Fred Rich Orchestra and The Arnold Johnson Orchestra.

Alex MacNicol - Died 2004 ( Rock ) Born 1960 - Drummer - Was a member of Green On Red (They did, "Gravity Talks" and "Narcolepsy").

Gerald Keegan - Died 12-?-2008 ( Rock ) He was 62 years old - Singer and guitarist - Was a member of The Dresdens.

Mary Martin (Mary Virginia Martin) - Died 11-3-1990 in Rancho Mirage, California, U.S. - Colorectal cancer ( Musicials ) Born 12-1-1913 in Weatherford, Texas, U.S. - Actress and singer - She appeared in TV's, Peter Pan, and the musicals South Pacific and The Sound of Music - Mother of actor, Larry Hagman.

Keith Harwood (Keith Uren) - Died 7-18-1998 in Seasalter, near Whitstable - After he collapsed on stage ( Rock ) He was 48 years old - Singer - Led The Keith Harwood Band - Was a member of Captain Black and New Dimensions (They did, "September Days" and "Love Refused To Linger").

John "So Blue" Weston - Died 6-30-2005 ( Blues ) Born 12-12-1927 in Helena, AR, U.S. - Singer, guitarist and harmonica player - (He did, "I'm Not Your Garbage Man" and "Side Dish") - Worked with Mark Simpson.

Sonny Clay - Died in 1972 ( Jazz ) Born 5-15-1899 in Chapel Hill, TX, U.S. - Played piano and drums - Led The California Poppies, (They did, "What A Wonderful Time" and "Lou"), Sonny Clay's Plantation Orchestra (They did, "Jambled Blues"), The Stompin' Six (They did, "Roamin' Around") and The Dixie Serenaders (They did, "Cho-King") - Worked with Jelly Roll Morton, Reb Spikes and Kid Ory.

Junie Cobb (Junius Cobb) - Died 1970 ( Jazz ) Born 1896 in Hot Springs, AR, U.S. - Played piano, banjo, saxophone and clarinet - Led Junie Cobb's Hometown Band, J.C. Cobb And His Grains Of Corn (They did, "Smoke Shop Drag" and "Once Or Twice") and E.C. Cobb And His Corn Eaters (They did, "Transatlantic Stomp") - Worked with King Oliver, Annabelle Calhoun and Jimmie Noone - Brother of cornet player, Jimmy Cobb.

Jack Carey - Died 1934 ( Jazz ) Born 1889 in Hahnville, LA, U.S. - Trombonist - (Wrote, "Tiger Rag") - Led The Crescent City Orchestra - Brother of bandleader, Thomas "Mutt" Carey.

Johnny "Hammond" Smith (aka Johnny Hammond) (John Robert Smith) - Died 6-4-1997 in Chicago, IL, U.S. ( Jazz - Funk ) Born 12-16-1933 in Louisville, KY, U.S. - Played organ and piano - (He did, "Shifting Gears") - Worked with Etta Jones, Nancy Wilson (He wrote her, "Quiet Fire"), The Mizell Brothers and Houston Person.

Charles Aron - Died 1974 in Miami, Florida, U.S. - Born 1907 in Romania in 1907 - Co-founder of The Aristocrat Records Label which released recordings by The Five Blazes, Andrew Tibbs, Muddy Waters, George Davis, Clarence Samuels, Sunnyland Slim, Benny Kelly, Jump Jackson and Sherman Hayes.

Evelyn Aron (Evelyn Marks) - Died 1997 in Boulder, CO, U.S. - Born 12-19-1919 in Chicago, IL, U.S. - Co-founder of The Aristocrat Records Label which released recordings by The Five Blazes, Andrew Tibbs, Muddy Waters, George Davis, Clarence Samuels, Sunnyland Slim, Benny Kelly, Jump Jackson and Sherman Hayes.

George Bernard - Died in 1958 - Born in 1873 - Composer - (He wrote, "Old Rugged Cross") - Wrote over 300 songs - Gospel Music Hall Of Fame Inductee.

Virginia Seretny (aka Mrs. IPA) - Died 5-6-2000 ( Polka ) Born 10-4-1923 in Brooklyn, NY, U.S. - Hosted radio's, Polkatime for 33 years - International Polka Music Hall Of Fame Inductee.

Tom Dunphy (Thomas Dunphy) - Died 7-29-1975 in Drumna, near Carrick-on-Shannon, Eire - Car accident ( Showband - Rock - Bluegrass ) Born 1935 - Bassist and singer - Was a member of The Royal Showband (They did, "Come Down The Mountain, Katie Daly" and "If I Didn't Have A Dime").

Don Long (Donald Long) - Died 10-29-2007 in Cheadle, Cheshire - Cancer of the sinus ( Jazz ) Born 1938 - Trombonist and singer - Was a member of The 59th Street Bridge Band  and The Capitol Showband - Worked with The Piccadilly Six, Alan Yates's Dixieland Hotshots, Keith Allcock's Jazz Rendezvous, The Jazz Gentlemen, Mart Rodger's Manchester Jazz and The Clusky-Hopkins Original Guinness Jazz Band.

Charles L. Johnson (Charles Leslie Johnson) (aka Raymond Birch) - Died 12-28-1950 in Kansas City, MO. U.S. ( Ragtime ) Born 12-3-1876 in Kansas City, KS. U.S. - Composer - (He wrote, "Sweet And Low" and "Snookums Rag").

Shakey Johnson (Sherwood Johnson) (aka Emperor of Jazz) - Died 10-31-1998 - Heart attack ( Jazz ) Born 9-2-1925 in Sacramento, CA, U.S. - Played banjo - Co-founded Shakey's Pizza Parlor where he played and hosted live jazz music - National Four-String Banjo Hall Of Fame Inductee.

Pappy O'Daniel (Wilbert Lee O'Daniel) - Died 5-12-1969 in Dallas, TX, U.S. - Born 3-11-1890 in Malta, OH, U.S. - Radio personality, songwriter and politician - For his radio station he hired a group of musicians calling them The Light Crust Doughboys and later formed Pappy O'Daniel And His Hillbilly Boys - Was a governor and a senator for Texas - Father of bandleader, Pat O'Daniel.

Curtis Knight (Curtis McNear) - Died 11-29-1999 in Lelystad, Amsterdam, The Netherlands ( R&B ) Born 1945 in Fort Scott, Kansas, U.S. - Singer and guitarist - Was a member of The Squires and Curtis Knight And Zeus - Worked with Jimi Hendrix.

Blind Boone (J.W. Boone) (John William Boone ) - Died 10-4-1927 - Heart attack ( Ragtime ) Born 5-17-1864 in a federal Army camp near Saline County, Miami, MO, U.S. - Played piano and  harmonica.

Nate McCalla (Nathan McCalla) - Died 2-20-1980 in Fort Lauderdale, FL, U.S. - Murdered - Born 3-12-1930 in Harlem, NY, U.S. - Owned The Calla record label which released J.J. Jackson's, "But It's Alright" and records by The Persuaders, Jean Wells, Billy Mitchell, The Sandpebbles, Betty LaVette and Rudy Love.

Gertrude "Mother" Ward (Gertrude Mae Murphy) - Died 1981 ( Gospel ) Born 3-1-1901 - Singer - Was a member of The Clara Ward Singers - Mother of singer, Clara Ward.

Clara Anderson (Clara Mae Anderson) - Died 1990 ( Gospel ) Born 2-20-1920 in Tennessee, U.S. - Singer - Was a member of The Busyline Soft Singers, The Busyline Junior Girls and The Harps Of Melody (They did, "Lord, Bless The Weary Soldier In Vietnam" and "Sing And Make Melody Unto The Lord").

Robert West (Robert L. West) - Died 1-8-1983 - Born 3-1-1912 in Montgomery, AL, U.S. - Producer and record label owner - Worked with The Falcons and Marv Johnson - Ran Silhouette Records, Kudo Records, Bumble Bee Records, Flick Records and LuPine Records.

Roland "Boy Blue" Hayes (aka Pine Bluff Pete) - Died 12-31-1976 in Boston, MA, U.S. ( Blues ) Born 10-18-1922 in Laurel, MS, U.S. - Sang and played harmonica, banjo, guitar, pianio and drums - (He did, "Cold Chills" and "A Woman Acts Funny") - Worked with with Willie C. Cobbs.

Larry Cox - Died 7-3-1967 - Car accident ( Rock ) Singer - Was a member of The Intruders (They did, "Everytime It's You" and "Let Me Stay"), The Quinstrells (I've Got a Girl" and "Tell Her) and The Dearly Beloved (They did, "Peep Peep Pop Pop" and "It's Better").

Rudy Vallee (Hubert Prior Vallee) - Died 7-3-1986 in North Hollywood, CA, U.S. ( Jazz - Pop ) Born 7-28-1901 in Island Pond, VT, U.S. - Singer, saxophonist, clarinetist, drummer and actor - (He did, "The Drunkard Song", "The Stein Song" and a version of "Life Is Just A Bowl Of Cherries") - Led The Yale Collegians and  Rudy Vallee And The Connecticut Yankees - Worked with The Savoy Havana Band - At one time married to actress, Jane Greer.

Ken Henson (Ken E. Henson) (aka Kenny Henson) - Died 5-24-2007 - Emphysema ( Rock ) Born 3-28-1947 in Durban - Guitarist - Was a member of The Leemen Limited, Freedom's Children (They did, "Journey For Lost Souls"), The Sounds, Abstract Truth and Finch & Henson - Worked with The Bats.

Luiz Moreno - Died 7-25-2002 - Cancer ( Rock ) Drummer - Was a member of O Terco - He was married to guitarist, Irinea Maria.

Ellison White - Died 12-23-2008 in Los Angeles, CA, U.S. - Lung and colon cancer ( Gospel - R&B ) Born 9-25-1920 in Cairo, Georgia, U.S. - Singer - (He did; "Silver Satin" and "Sleepy Head") - Worked with The Wings Over Jordan Choir, The Wingmen Quartet (They did, "Low Down The Chariot"), The Four Jacks (They did, "The Last Of The Good Rocking Men" and "You Met A Fool"), The Bombers (They did, "Malena" and "Two-Time Heart"), The Exciting Voices, Hall Johnson's Workshop, Lil Greenwood and Peggy Lee.

Louis Black (aka Lew, Lou and Louie) - Died 11-18-1965 in Rock Island, IL, U.S. - Hearty attack ( Jazz ) Born 6-8-1901 in Rock Island, IL, U.S. - Played banjo - Worked with The Friar's Society Orchestra renamed The New Orleans Rhythm Kings and Jelly Roll Morton.

J.W. Alexander (James Woodie Alexander) - Died 7-8-1996 in West Hollywood, CA, U.S. ( Gospel ) Born 1-21-1916 in Hamilton, MS, U.S. - Singer, producer and manager - Was a member of The Pilgrim Travelers (They did, "Jesus Hits Like The Atom Bomb" and "Mother Bowed") and The Travelers - Co-founded SAR Records with Sam Cooke.

Mojo Weideli - Died 4-26-2006 ( Rock ) Born 10-1-1948 - Played flute, drums and harmonica - Worked with Krokodi.

Simon Stable (Count Simon de la Bedoyere) - Died 1994 - Played bongos - Worked with Bridget St John and Ten Years After - He was married to singer, Judy Dyble.

Kaoru Abe - Died 9-9-1978 - Drug overdose ( Jazz ) Born 5-3-1949 - Played saxophone - He was half of the duo New Directions - Worked with Derek Bailey and Milford Graves - He was the husband of author, Izumi Suzuki and cousin of singer, Kyu Sakamoto.

Waldemar Domagala - Died 11-24-2007 ( Blues - Rock ) Born 7-23-1946 - Sang and played guitar and harmonica - Member of Homo Homini.

N.A. Konstantinov (Nikolaj Konstantinov) - Died 5-3-2006 ( Reggae - Chanson ) Born 5-22-1961 - Musician and artist - Was a member of Pekin Rou Rou.

Marko Busch - Died 1-17-2005 - Stomach cancer ( Punk ) Born 4-29-1969 - Was a member of Dritte Wahl (They did, "Macht die Augen auf").

Mladen Vranesevic - Died 6-15-2006 in Novi Sad, Serbia, Yugoslavia ( Rock ) Born 10-23-1947 in Novi Sad, Serbia, Yugoslavia - Singer and songwriter - Was a member of Laboratorija zvuka (They did, "Ska-kavac joj zas'o u rukavac" and "Mod-deran").

Bogdan Borkowski - Died 3-24-2007 in Chicago, Illinois, U.S. ( Rock ) Born 7-30-1943 - Musician - Worked with Trubadurzy.

Nenad Radulovic (aka Nesa) - Died 2-12-1990 -Tumor ( Country - Rock ) Singer - Was a member of Poslednja Igra Leptira (They did, "Vrati se" and "Slicuge").

Przemyslaw Gwozdziowski - Died 9-23-2005 ( Jazz ) Born 1-15-1936 - Saxophonist - Worked with Axis, Bobem Longiem and Czerwono Czarni.

Dusan Gerzic Gera - Died 1-?-1998 in Belgrade ( New Wave ) Born 3-4-1961 - Played saxophone and drums - Was a member of VIA Talas.

Bojan Pecar - Died 9-16-1998 in London, England - Heart attack ( New Wave ) He was 37 years old - Sang and played bass, guitar, synthesizer and percussion - Was a member of VIA Talas - Worked with Katarina II and Mission.

Bojan Markovic - Died 7-18-2006 - Illness - Singer - Was a member of Trenje.

Ernest Hogan (Ernest Reuben Crowders) - Father Of Ragtime - Died 5-20-1909 - Tuberculosis ( Ragtime ) Born 4-17-1865 in Bowling Green, KY, U.S. - (He wrote, "La Pas Ma La") - Produce and stared in Broadway's, The Oyster Man.

Happy Edwards (Wallace Edwards) - Died 7-14-2001 in Covington, GA, U.S. ( Gospel ) Born 5-26-1926 - Singer - Was a member of The Harmoneers Quartet - Worked with The Happy Four - Georgia Music Hall Of Fame Inductee and Southern Gospel Music Hall Of Fame Inductee.

Stan E. Saleski (Stanley E. Saleski) - Died 3-16-1993 - Born 9-13-1909 in South Meriden, CT, U.S. - DJ and writer - Hosted radio's, Silver City Polka Party - Wrote for Polka Guide, Michigan Polka News, Polka Scene and Music & Dance News -  International Polka Music Hall Of Fame Inductee.

Snuff Johnson (Alfred Johnson) - Died 1-18-2000 ( Country Blues ) Born  8-10-1913 in Cedar Creek, TX, U.S. - Guitarist and singer - (He did, "Good Morning Blues" and "Hey Little Girl").

Curtis Butler - Died 4-9-2004 ( Blues ) Born 1-21-1942 in Florence, AL, U.S. - Played guitar - He was one of The Butler Twins (They did, "The Butler's Boogie").

Al Sherman - Died 9-16-1973 in Los Angeles, CA, U.S. ( Tin Pan Alley ) Born 9-7-1897 in Russia - Composer and pianist - (Co-wrote, "On A Little Bamboo Bridge" and "You Gotta Be A Football Hero") - His songs have been recorded by Duke Ellington, Peggy Lee, Ella Fitzgerald, Billie Holliday, Tommy Dorsey, Frank Sinatra, Al Jolson, Bing Crosby, Benny Goodman, Ozzie Nelson, Lawrence Welk, Patti Page and Louis Armstrong - Father of songwriters, The Sherman Brothers - He was married to actress, Rosa Dancis.

Wild Bill Austin (Jesse Austin) - Died 3-22-1996 in Bridgeport, CT, U.S. ( Blues ) Played organ and sang - Led The Jesse Austin Band (They did, "Bridgeport" and "Steel Trap") - Was a member of The Five Sharps - Worked with Wynonie Harris and Percy Mayfield.

Rhythm Willie (Willie Hood) - The Harmonic Wizard - Died 1954 ( Jazz - Blues - Pop ) Born 9-15-1910 - Played  harmonica - Led Rhythm Willie And His Gang (They did, "New Block And Tackle Blues" and "Bedroom Stomp") - Worked with Lee Brown, Earl Bostic and Peetie Wheatstraw.

Bill Neely - Died 3-22-1990 in Austin, TX, U.S. - Leukemia ( Country Blues ) Born 9-19-1916 in Collin County, TX, U.S. - Guitarist - Worked with Janis Joplin, Pete Seeger, Mance Lipscomb and Larry Kirbo.

Little Louis Boyd - Died 1978 ( Blues ) Born 8-24-1924 in Carthage, MS, U.S. - Sang and played harmonica and guitar - Worked with Smokey Smothers ("Twist With Me Annie"), Red Foley, Carl Perkins, Elmore James and Little Walter.

Anita Boyer - Died 3-17-1984 ( Big Band ) Singer - Worked with  Tommy Dorsey, Artie Shaw, Jerry Wald, Leo Reisman, Jimmy Dorsey and Harry James - She was married to saxophonist, Bobby Dukoff.

Paul Crane (Charles Crane) - Died 11-18-2000 in Liverpool, England - Complications from surgery for a perforated ulcer ( Rock ) Born 7-30-1947 - Singer - Was a member of The Protests, The Bumblies who became The Cryin' Shames (They did, "Please Stay") and finally became Paul And Ritchie And The Crying Shames (They did, "September In The Rain"), Gary Walker And Rain ("Spooky") and The Philadelphia Flyers.

Anne Ziegler - Died 10-13-2003 in Colwyn Bay, Wales ( Pop ) Born 6-22-1910 in Liverpool, England - Singer - She was half of the duo, Ziegler And Booth with her husband, Webster Booth (They did, "Only A Rose").

Webster Booth (Leslie Webster Booth ) - Died 6-21-1984 in Llandudno, Wales ( Pop - Opera ) Born 1-21-1902 in Birmingham, England - Singer - He was half of the duo, Ziegler And Booth with his wife, Anne Ziegler (They did, "Only A Rose") - Worked with the D'Oyly Carte Opera Company.

Skeets Yaney (Clyde Yaney) - Died 1-20-1978 ( Country ) Born 6-16-1912 in Mitchell, IN, U.S. - Sang and played guitar and harmonica - (He did, "I'm Sealing This Letter With Tears" and " Ozark Valley Waltz") - Worked with Ruth Talley ("Just What You Want Me To" and "Ordinary").

John A. Pope - Died 1951 ( Jazz ) Born 1863 in Mobile, Ala., U.S. - Played trumpet - Founder of The Excelsior Band - Alabama Music Hall Of Fame Achiever.

John C. Pope - Died 1972 ( Jazz ) He was 88 years old - Trumpeter - Led The Excelsior Band - Son of John A. Pope - Alabama Music Hall Of Fame Achiever.

Pete Charles (Peter Charles Picatagi) - Died 11-14-2002 in Ft Lauderdale Florida, U.S. ( Rock )  Born 11-24-1952 - Drummer - Was a member of Ram Jam (They did, "Black Betty" and "Pretty Poison").

Denis Offret (Denis J. Offret) - Died 11-19-1999 - Heart failure ( Blues ) Born 5-20-1956 - Singer and guitarist - Arizona Blues Hall Of Fame Inductee.

Don Jacoby - Died 12-25-1992 ( Jazz ) He was 72 years old - Born in York, PA, U.S. - Trumpeter - Worked with Benny Goodman and Les Brown - Tutored Dan Miller, Bobby Shew, Marvin Stamm and Craig Johnson.

Clarence Hutchenrider - Died in 1991 ( Jazz ) Born 6-13-1908 in Waco, TX, U.S. - Clarinetist - Worked with The Casa Loma Orchestra - At one time married to model, Barbara Lewis-Bradford.

Carrie B. Harrison - Died 2-7-1995 in Memphis, TN, U.S. ( Gospel ) Born 2-8-1928 in Tennessee, U.S. - Singer - Worked with The Roberta Martin Singers (They did, "Only A Look" and "Come In The Room").

Haldor Lillenas - Died 8-18-1959 in Aspen, CO. U.S. ( Gospel ) Born 11-19-1885 on an island south of Bergen, Norway - Songwriter - (He wrote, "Wonderful Grace Of Jesus" and "How Can I Be Lonely?") - Founded Lillenas Publishing - Gospel Music Hall Of Fame Inductee.

Robert Alda (Alphonso Giuseppe Giovanni Roberto D'Abruzzo) - Died 5-3-1986 in Los Angeles, CA, U.S. - Stroke caused by an embolism - Born 2-26-1914 in New York, NY, U.S. - Singer, dancer and actor - Portrayed George Gershwin in Rhapsody In Blue - Appeared in the Broadway musicals, Guys And Dolls and What Makes Sammy Run? - He had been married to showgirl and former Miss New York, Joan Brown - Father of actor, Alan Alda.

William Eckstein (aka Vi Palmer, The Boy Paderewski and Mr. Fingers)- Died 9-23-1963 in Montreal, Quebec, Canada ( Ragtime - Jazz ) Born 12-6-1888 in Pointe St-Charles (now Montreal), Quebec, Canada - Pianist and songwriter - (He co-wrote, "Delirious Rag" and "Perpetual Rag") - Was a member of Eckstein's Jazz Orchestra - Worked with Vera Guilaroff - Played for President Theodore Roosevelt - Brother of bandleader, Jack Eckstein - Canadian Songwriters Hall Of Fame Inductee.

Alice Faye (Alice Jeane Leppert) - Died 5-9-1998 in Rancho Mirage, CA, U.S. - Stomach cancer- Born 5-5-1915 in New York, NY. U.S. - Singer and actress - (She did, "You'll Never Know"") - Appeared in the movies, Fallen Angel and Hello, Frisco, Hello - She had been married to actor and singer, Tony Martin and bandleader, Phil Harris.

Peter Frohn - Died 1987 ( Rock ) Played guitar - Was a member of The Kentucky Rockers who became The Kentuckys (They did, "Uncle Willy").

Rocky Zimdars - Died 2006 ( Rock ) Played drums - Was a member of The Kentuckys (They did, "Old Hangman Is Dead" and "Stupid Generation").

Tim Phillips - Died 1-15-2008 ( Rock ) Born 1952 - Drummer and singer - Was a member of The Ruins (They did, "The End" and a remake of "Take My Love (And Shove It Up Your Heart)").

Billy Stallings - Died 11-?-2006 ( Rock ) Played organ - Was a member of The Swinging Machine (They did, "Do You Have to Ask" and "Comin' On Back Home").

Lee Caraway - Died 1979 - Brain Tumor ( Rock ) Guitarist - Was a member of The Swinging Machine (They did, "Do You Have to Ask" and "Comin' On Back Home").

Dee Thevenin - Died 8-22-2007 in Covington, KY, U.S. ( Rock ) Was a member of King James And The Royal Jesters (They did, "I Get A Feeling" and "Girl").

Ken Laymance (aka DJ Kenny Mac) - Died 11-15-2006 ( Rock ) Guitarist, singer and DJ - Was a member of Billy And The Kids (They did, "It's Not The Same" and "When I See You").

Mike Rice - Died 2-25-2008 - Lung disease ( Rock ) He was 56 years old - Singer - Was a member of Billy And The Kids (They did, "Say You Love Me" and "It's Not The Same").

Rob Kirk (Gary Alan Kerkes) - Died 1983 in California, U.S. - Murdered ( Rock ) Singer - Led Rob Kirk And The Word (They did, "Girls Talk" and "Summer Winds").

Mark Leeman (John Audrey) - Died 6-27-1965 - Car accident ( R&B ) Born 4-24-1941 - Singer - Was a member of The Mark Leeman Five (They did, "Portland Town" and "Gotta Get Myself Together").

Gary Phillips (Gary Edmund Philippet) - Died 1-17-2007 ( Rock ) Born 2- 7-1947 - Keyboardist and guitarist - Was a member of The Front Line (They did, "Got Love" and "Saigon Girl") - Worked with Electric Train, The Mystics, The Pullice, The Greg Kihn Band ("The Breakup Song" and "Jeopardy"), Copperhead ("Roller Derby Star") Larry Lynch, John Cipollina, Sudden Fun, Freedom Highway and Earthquake ("Tin Soldier").

Don Goodson - Died 2007 ( Rock ) Drummer - Was a member of The Invaders (They did, "She's A Tiger" and "Honda Come Back") and The Echoes.

Dave Davis - Died 197? - Suicide ( Rock ) Guitarist - Was a member of The Invaders (They did, "She's A Tiger" and "Honda Come Back").

Alfian Harahap (aka Nasution) - Died 1992 ( Pop ) Singer - (He did, "Semalam di Cianjur" and "Bimbang").

Nina Pattie - Died 2006 ( Pop ) Born in Yogyakarta, Java - Singer - Was half of the duo, Pattie Bersaudara (aka The Pattie Sisters) (They did, "What Am I Supposed To Do" and "Pura Pura").

Alessandra Lescano (Alexandra Leschan) - Died 2-1-1987 in Salsomaggiore Terme, Parma, Italy -
 Born 7-29-1910 in Gouda, The Netherlands - Singer - Was a member of Trio Lescano (They did, "Pippo non lo sa" and "Camminando sotto la pioggia").

Giuditta Lescano (Judith Leschan) - Died in 2007 - Born 1913 in The Hague, The Netherlands - Singer - Was a member of Trio Lescano (They did, "Signorine Grandi Firme" and "Maramao perche sei morto").

Caterinetta Lescano (Kitty Leschan) - Died in 1965 in Caracas, Venezuela - Born 1919 in The Hague, The Netherlands - Singer - Was a member of Trio Lescano (They did, "Ma le gambe" and "La famiglia canterina").

Samuel Pokrass (aka Sam Pokrass) - Died 9-15-1939 in New York, NY, U.S. - Born in 1897 in Kiev, Russia (now Ukraine) - Composer (He co-wrote, "White Army, Black Baron") - Wrote music for films including, The Little Princess, You Can't Have Everything and Rebecca Of Sunnybrook Farm.

Professor Eddie Lusk - Died 8-26-1992 in Chicago, IL, U.S. ( Blues ) Born 9-21-1948 in Chicago, IL, U.S. - Keyboardist - Worked with Koko Taylor, Jimmy Johnson, Jimmy Dawkins, Phil Guy, Sunnyland Slim, Otis Clay and Mighty Joe Young.

Irene Kral - Died 8-15-1978 in Encino, CA, U.S. - Breast cancer ( Jazz ) Born 1-18-1932 in Chicago, IL, U.S. - Singer and drummer - (She did, "Benjamin") - Worked with The Tattle Tales ("Far Away" and "Who Put The Ungh In Mambo"), Woody Herman, Maynard Ferguson, Stan Kenton, Shelly Manne and Chubby Jackson - Sister of pianist and singer, Roy Kral.

Dr. Horse (Al Pittman) - Died 4-28-2004 ( Blues ) Born 9-17-1917 in Vinnia, GA, U.S. - Singer and producer - (He did, "Jack, That Cat Was Clean" and "Crazy Beat") - Worked with Sammy Price & His Bluesicians.

Porkchop Lasley (Clyde Lasley) - Died 8-2-1977 in Chicago, IL, U.S. ( Blues ) Born 10-15-1915 in Tennessee, U.S. - Singer - Led Clyde Lasley And The Cadillac Baby Specials (They did, "Santa Came Home Drunk").

Whispering Jack Smith (John Schmidt) - Died 5-13-1950 in New York, NY, U.S. - Born 5-31-1898 in The Bronx, NY, U.S. - Singer and pianist - (He had a hit with, "Me and My Shadow").

Morton Stevens - Died 11-11-1991 in Encino, CA, U.S. - Born 1-30-1929 in Newark, NJ, U.S. - Composer - Wrote music for TV's, Hawaii Five-O, Gunsmoke and Police Woman.

Brother Joe May - The Thunderbolt of the Middle West - Died 7-14-1972 in Thomasville, GA, U.S. - Stroke ( Gospel ) Born 11-12-1912 in Macon, MS, U.S. - (He did, "Search Me Lord" and "Do You Know Him?").

Good Rockin' Charles (Charles Edwards) - Died 5-17-1989 in Chicago, IL, U.S. ( Blues ) Born 3-4-1933 in Tuscaloosa, AL, U.S. - Played harmonica - Worked with Lee Jackson, Johnny Young, Smokey Smothers, Arthur Spires and Jimmy Rogers.

Jimmy DeBerry - Died 1-17-1985 in Sikeston, MO, U.S. ( Blues ) Born 11-17-1911 in Gumwood, AR, U.S. - Played guitar - Worked with Big Walter Horton.

Jimmy Walker - Died 10-16-1997 in Chicago, IL, U.S. ( Blues ) Born 3-8-1905 in Memphis, TN, U.S. - Singer and pianist - Worked with with Erwin Helfer ("Rough And Ready" and "Fringe Benefit") and The Sons Of The Blues.

Florian ZaBach - Died 2-25-2006 in Scranton, Pennsylvania, U.S. ( Symphony - Pop ) Born 8-15-1918 in Chicago, Illinois, U.S. - Played clarinet and violin - (He did, "The Hot Canary" and "When The White Lilacs Bloom Again") - He could play 12.8 notes per second on the violin.

Guitar Slim (James Stephens) - Died 2-10-1991 in Greensboro, NC, U.S. ( Blues ) Born 3-4-1915 in Pauline, SC, U.S. - Played guitar and keyboards - (He did, "Come On In My Kitchen" and "I'm Feelin' Lonesome").

Dr. Hepcat (Lavada Durst) - Died 10-31-1995 in Austin, TX, U.S. ( Blues ) Born  1-9-1913 in Austin, TX, U.S. - Singer, pianist and DJ - (He did, "I Need My Baby" and "Looking Back") - Managed The Chariottes - Worked with Johnny Simmons.

Doc Sprague (Carl Tyler Sprague) - The Original Singing Cowboy - Died 2-21-1979 in Bryan, TX, U.S. ( Country Western ) Born 5-10-1895 near Manvel, TX, U.S. - Singer and guitarist - (He did, "When The Work's All Done This Fall" and "The Dying Cowboy") - Western Music Association Hall Of Fame Inductee.

David Reece - Died 1999 ( Gospel ) Born 8-28-1928 in Jonesville, NC, U.S - Singer, songwriter, pianist and arranger - (Co-wrote Jimmie Davis's, "So Many Reasons") - Worked with The Imperial Sugar Quartet, The Blue Ridge Quartet, The Deep South Quartet, The Rangers Quartet, The Rangers Trio (They did, "The Mockingbird"), The Harvesters Quartet, The Stamps Ozark Quartet and Mel Tillis - Southern Gospel Music Hall Of Fame Inductee.

Claude Demetrius - Died 5-1-1988 in New York, NY, U.S. - Born 8-3-1917 in Bath, ME, U.S. - Songwriter - (Co-wrote, "Ain't That Just Like A Woman") - He wrote songs for Elvis Presley, Louis Jordan, B.B. King, Jimmy Witherspoon, Rick Nelson and Louis Armstrong.

Len Williams - Died 6-2-1940 in New York, NY, U.S. ( Gospel ) He was 40 years old - Singer - Was a member of The Norfolk Jubilee Quartet.

Ricky Allen (Richard A. Allen) - Died 5-29-2005 ( Soul - Blues ) Born 1-6-1936 in Nashville, TN, U.S. - Singer - (He did, "You'd Better Be Sure" and "Cut You-A loose").

Lena Wilson - Died 1939 in New York, NY. U.S. ( Blues - Jazz ) Born 1898 in Charlotte, NC, U.S. - Singer - (She did, "Chiropractor Blues" and "Love Ain't Blind No More") - Worked with The Jazz Hounds, The Nubian Five, Perry Bradford's Jazz Phools, Conaway's Rag Pickers, Fletcher Henderson, Johnny Dunn's Jazz Hounds, Danny Wilson and Edith Wilson - She had been married to violinist, Shrimp Jones.

Luciano Fineschi - Died 1-18- 2006 in Contursi Terme, Salerno, Italy ( Jazz ) Born 3-26-1925 in Turin, Italy - Played piano, trombone and vibraphone and was a composer, arranger and conductor - Worked with Louis Armstrong and Duke Ellington.

Bronislau Kaper (Bronislaw Kaper) (aka Bronislaw Kapper, Benjamin Kapper and Edward Kane) -  Died 4-26-1983 in Hollywood, CA, U.S. - Born 2-5-1902 in Warsaw, Russian Empire (now Poland) - Composer and pianist - (He wrote, "Green Dolphin Street" and co-wrote, "Invitation") - Wrote music for the musical, Lili and for TV's, The F.B.I. .

W.L. Richardson - Died 8-17-1993 in Nashville, TN, U.S. ( Gospel ) Born 8-13-1913 in Orville, AL, U.S. - Singer - Worked with The Fairfield Four.

Ray Durant (Horatio Durant) - Died 9-2-1980 in New York, NY, U.S. - Born 4-19-1910 in Panama - Played piano and trombone - Worked with The Deep River Boys (They did, "My Castle On The Nile"), Napolean's Savoy Ramblers and Bob Sylvester.

Honore Dutrey -  Died 7-21-1935 in Chicago, IL, U.S. ( Jazz ) Born 9-9-1894 in New Orleans, LA, U.S. - Played trombone - Worked with Jimmie Noone, Carrol Dickerson, King Oliver's Creole Jazz Band, Louis Armstrong's Stompers and Johnny Dodds.

Bill Woodruff - Died 7-15-1995 ( Gospel ) Born 1-15-1929 in Spartanburg, SC, U.S. - Singer - Was a member of The Sensational Nightingales (They did, "A Sinner's Plea" and "Morning Train").

Pat Zondervan (P.J.  Zondervan) - Died 5-6-1993 ( Gospel ) Born 4-2-1909 in Patterson, NJ, U.S. - Co-founder and Chairman of the Board for the gospel publishers, Zondervan Corporation - Gospel Music Hall Of Fame Inductee.

Roberto Parra Sandoval (aka el tio Roberto) - Died 4-21-1995 in Santiago, Chile ( Folk ) Born 6-29-1921 in Santiago, Chile - Singer and guitarist - Was one of The Parra family - Was a member of the duo, Los Hermanos Parra.

Andy Sojka (Adrzej Sojka) - Died 2-12-2002 - Multiple myeloma ( Soul ) Born 7-10-1951 - Guitarist - Was a member of Atmosfear (They did, "Dancing In Outer Space").

Doye O'Dell (Allen Doye O'Dell) - Died 1-3-2001 in Northridge, CA, U.S. ( Country ) Born 11-22-1912 in Gustine, TX, U.S. - Played fiddle and guitar - (He did, " Shut Up And Drink Your Beer" and " Two Eyes Two Lips") - Worked with The Sons of the Pioneers, Texas Jim Lewis & His Lone Star Cowboys and Johnny Bond - He hosted TV's, Western Varieties.

Gene Greene (Eugene Delbert Greene) - The Ragtime King - Died 4-5-1930 in New York, NY, U.S. ( Ragtime ) Born 6-9-1881 in Aurora, IL, U.S. - Singer - (He did, "I Didn't Raise My Boy To Be A Soldier" and "King Of The Bugaloos") - Worked wih his wife, Blanche Werner.

Harry Babasin (aka The Bear) - Died 5-21-1988 in Los Angeles, CA, U.S. - Emphysema ( Jazz ) Born 3-19-1921 in Dallas, TX, U.S. - Bassist - Led Harry Babasin And The Jazzpickers - Worked with Bill Ware's Orchestra, The Charlie Fisk Orchestra,  Bob Strong, Billie Rogers, Jimmy Joy,Gene Krupa, Benny Goodman, Woody Herman, Charlie Barnet, Jerry Gray, Boyd Raeburn, Frank DeVol and The Dodo Marmarosa Trio.

Libby Holman (Elizabeth Lloyd Holzman) (aka The Statue of Libby) - Died 6-18-1971 in Stamford, CT, U.S. - Acute carbon monoxide poisoning - Born 5-23-1906 in Cincinnati, OH, U.S. - Singer and actress - (She did, "Moanin' Low" and "Something To Remember You By").

Pippo Barzizza (Giuseppe Barzizza) - Died 4-2-1994 in Sanremo, Imperia, Italy ( Swing ) Born 5-15-1902 in Genoa, Italy - Was a composer, arranger and director and played piano, accordion and drums - He worked with Natalino Otto and Alberto Rabagliati - Father of actress, Isa Barzizza.

Franca Raimondi - Died 1988 - Born 7-8-1932 in Monopoli, Italy - Singer - ( She did, "Aprite le finestre").

Albert Hay Malotte - Died 11-16-1964 in Los Angeles, CA, U.S. - Pneumonia - Born 5-19-1895 in Philadelphia, PA, U.S. - Keyboardist and composer - He wrote uncredited music for films for Disney's, Silly Symphonies, Little Hiawatha and Ferdinand The Bull.

Alessandro Cicognini - Died 11-9-1995 in Rome, Italy - Born 1-15-1906 in Pescara, Italy - Composer - Wrote music for the films, The Pigeon That Took Rome, It Started in Naples and The Bicycle Thief.

Paul Thissen - Died 1-14-2006 - Heart failure ( Metal ) Born 11-27-1973 - Drummer - Worked with Vengeance.

Steven Parrino - Died 1-1-2005 - Motorcycle accident ( Punk ) Born 1958 in New York, NY, U.S. - Played guitar and was a painter - Worked with Electrophilia.

Victor Berkovsky (Victor Semenovich Berkovsky) - Died 7-24-2005 in Moscow, Russia - Illness - Born 7-13-1932 in Zaporizhia, Ukraine - Songwriter - (He co-wrote, "Grenada") - Worked with Sergei Nikitin, Yunna Morits, Dmitry Sukharev and Mikhail Svetlov.

Elmo Fagg (Juan Elmo Fagg) - Died 2-?-1981 in Rutherford, NC, U.S. - Born 6-28-1919 in Alcoa, TN, U.S. - Singer - Was a member of The Blue Ridge Quartet - Southern Gospel Music Hall Of Fame Inductee.

Jeanette MacDonald (Jeanette Anna MacDonald) - Died 1-14-1965 in Houston, TX, U.S. - Born 6-18-1903 in Philadelphia, PA, U.S. - Singer and actress  - (She did, "Dream Lover") - She appeared in the musicials, Love Me Tonight and Naughty Marietta - Worked with Maurice Chevalier and Nelson Eddy ("Indian Love Call").

Joe Struzik (Joseph F. Struzik) - Died 11-?-1986 - Born 1-29-1941 in Woonsocket, RI, U.S. - Radio station host and promoter - International Polka Music Hall Of Fame Inductee.

Jody Edwards (aka Butterbeans) - Died on October 28, 1967 in Dolton, IL, U.S. ( Jazz - Vaudeville ) Born 7-19-1895 in Georgia, U.S. - Singer - Was half of the duo, Butterbeans & Susie (They did, "Taint None O' Your Business" and "I Want A Hot Dog For My Roll") - Worked with Louis Armstrong And His Hot Five.

Susie Hawthorne - Died 1963 ( Jazz - Vaudeville ) Born 1896 - Singer - Was half of the duo, Butterbeans & Susie (They did, "When My Man Shimmies" and "You Know Why Your Mama Has The Blues") - Worked with Louis Armstrong And His Hot Five.

Willie Love - Died 2-28-1991 in Nashville, TN, U.S. ( Gospel ) Born 7-17-1925 in Birmingham, AL, U.S. - Singer - Was a member of The Fairfield Four (They did, "Waiting For Me").

Gerald Oshita - Died 1992 ( Jazz ) Born 1942 - Played saxophone, contrabass sarrusophone and conn-o-sax - Worked with Roscoe Mitchell and Thomas Buckner.

Frances Faye (Frances Cohen) - Died 11-8-1991 in Los Angeles, CA, U.S. ( Cabaret ) Born 11-4-1912 in Brooklyn, NY, U.S. - Singer and pianist - (She wrote The Andrews Sisters', "Well All Right").

Mike Martin (Michael Martin) (aka Narley Dude and Mojo) - Died 2005 - Motorcycle accident ( Rock ) Guitarist - Worked with Black Oak Arkansas.

Ragbaby Stephens (aka Ragbaby Stevens) (Joseph Stephens Sr.) - Died 1927 ( Dixieland - Jazz ) Born 1-?-1887 - Drummer - Worked with with Papa Jack Laine's Reliance band, Alcide Nunez and Bert Kelly.

Mary Rose-Anna Travers (aka Madame Bolduc or La Bolduc) - The Queen of Canadian Folksingers -  Died 2-20-1941 in Montreal, Quebec, Canada - Cancer ( Folk ) Born 6-4-1894 in Newport, Quebec, Canada - Played fiddle, accordion, spoons, harmonica and Jew's harp and was a singer - (She did, "La Cuisiniere" and "Si Vous Avez une Fille qui Veut se Marier") - Worked with Conrad Gauthier.

Billy Boyo (Billy Theophilus Rowe) - Died 10-29-2000 - Brain tumor ( Reggae ) Born 9-21-1969 in Kingston, Jamaica - (He did, "One Spliff A Day" and "Zim Zim").

Dina Fasano (Secondina Fasano) - Died 11-24-1996 - Born 9-21-1924 in Turin, Italy - Singer - She was half of Duo Fasano with her twin sister, Delfina (They did, "Casetta in Canada" and "E la barca torno sola") - Worked with Gino Latilla.

Delfina Fasano (Terzina Fasano) - Died 12-16- 2004 - Born 9-21-1924 in Turin, Italy - Singer - She was half of Duo Fasano with her twin sister, Dina (They did, "Hernando un caffe" and "Occhiali blu") - Worked with Gino Latilla.

Leslie York - Died 2-21-1984 ( Country ) Born 8-23-1917 in Louisa, KY, U.S. - Singer and guitarist - He was half of The York Brothers (They did, "Going Home" and "Mountain Rosa Lee").

George York - Died 7-?-1974 ( Country ) Born 2-17-1910 in Louisa, KY, U.S. - Sang and played harmonica and guitar - He was half of The York Brothers (They did, "Lets Not Sleep Again" and "Speak To Me Little Darling").

James Bracken (James C. Bracken) - Died 2-20-1972 in Chicago, IL, U.S. - Born 5-23-1909 in Kansas City, MO, U.S. - Co-owner of Vee-Jay Records which released recordings by The Beatles, The Spaniels, The El Dorados, The Magnificents, The Dukays, Jerry Butler, Curtis Mayfield, The Dells, The Staple Singers, The Original Five Blind Boys, The Shepards, John Lee Hooker, Jimi Hendrix, The Caravans, Hoyt Axton, The Gospel Harmonettes, The Swan Silvertones and Jimmy Reed.

Ray Eberle - Died 8-25-1979 in Douglasville, GA, U.S. ( Big Band ) Born 1-19-1919 in Hoosick Falls, NY, U.S. - Singer - Worked with The Glenn Miller Orchestra ("Stairway To The Stars" and "Wishing") and The Modernaires - Brother of singer, Bob Eberly.

Bob Eberly - Died 11-17-1981 ( Big Band ) Born 7-24-1916 - Singer - Worked with Jimmy Dorsey's band ("Green Eyes") - Brother of singer, Ray Eberle.

Smilin' Joe (Joseph L. Roper) - Died in 1990 ( Gospel ) Born 7-10-1919 near Hayden, AL, U.S. - Pianist and singer - (He wrote, "I Like The Old Time Way" and "Riding On The Glory Train") - Worked with The Hayden Quartet, The Blackwood Brothers Quartet, The Stamps-Baxter Melody Boys, The Prophets and The Happy Hitters Quartet - Southern Gospel Music Hall Of Fame Inductee.

Alvin Sajewski (Alvin C. Sajewski) - Died 9-21-1990 ( Polka ) Born 3-1-1905 in Chicago - Promoter, publisher and talent scout - Ran The Sajewski Music Company -  International Polka Music Hall Of Fame Inductee.

Big Mojo Elem (Robert Elem) - Died 2-5-1997 ( Blues ) Born  1-22-1928 in Itta Bena, MS, U.S. - Singer, bassist and guitarist - Worked with Earl Payton, Magic Sam, Otis Rush, Junior Wells, Jimmy Dawkins, Shakey Jake Harris, Luther Allison and Freddie King.

Doles Dickens - Died 5-2-1972 in New Jersey, U.S. ( R&B - Jazz ) Born 1-18-1916 in New York, U.S. - Bassist - (He did, "Rock & Roll" and "Find Em, Fool  Em And Forget Em") - Led Doles Dickens And The Strangers - Worked with Buster Smith, The Eddie South Orchestra,  Piano Red, Eddie Durham, The Five Red Caps (They did, "Boogie Woogie On A Saturday Night" and "Lenox Avenue Jump") and Bill Haley And His Comets ("So Right Tonight").

Black Lone Ranger (James Ramsey) - Died 3-17-1998 in Chicago, IL, U.S. - Heart failure ( Blues ) Born 2-1-1932 in Jackson, MS, U.S. - Singer - (He did, "Rock Me" and  "I'm A Man") - Worked with Vance Kelly And The Backstreet Blues Band, Billy Branch And The Sons Of Blues and J.W. Williams And The Chi-Town Hustlers.

Billy Jack Wills - Died 3-2-1991 ( Country - Western Swing ) Born 2-26-1926 in Memphis, Hall County, TX, U.S. - Drummer, singer and bassist - Led Billy Jack Wills And His Western Swing Band - Was a member of The Texas Playboys ("Cadillac In Model A" and "Faded Love") - Oklahoma Music Hall Of Fame Inductee.

Kid Krupa (Jon McLoughlin) - Died 2005 - Complications of diabetes ( Rock ) Born 1962 - Guitarist - Worked with The Revillos ("Rev Up" and "Hippy Hippy Sheik"), Tim Finn, Roger Daltry, Del Amitri, Bonnie Tyler and Shakin' Stevens - Produced The Pork Dukes.

Ben Eberbaugh - Died 12-1-2002 in Atlanta, Georgia, U.S. - Car accident ( Punk ) Born 1980 - Guitarist - Was a member of The Black Lips (They did, "Ain't Comin' Back" and "I've Got A Knife") and The Reruns.

Yoko Royama (Yoko Yamada) - Died 8-23-2004 in Nishi-Tama gun, Tokyo, Japan - Illness ( Prog ) Born 10-8-1962 in Kitami, Hokkaido, Japan  - Played flute, keyboards and sang - (She did, "Sunny Days " and "The Bird") - Was a member of Vermilion Sands (They did, "Living In The Shiny Days" and "Ashes Of The Time") and Theta (They did, "The Toy-Airplane" and "Afterglow") - Was married to keyboardist, Masahiro Yamada.

John Duich - Died 1-8-1998 - Heart failure ( Blues - Rock ) He was 44 years old - Guitarist - Worked with The Bad Examples (They did, "Not Dead Yet"), The Blue Balls and Peter Bernas.

Howard Ashman (Howard Elliot Ashman) - Died 3-14-1991 in New York, NY, U.S. - Aids - Born 5-17-1950 in Baltimore, Maryland, U.S. - Lyricist, playwright and director - (Co-wrote, "Under the Sea" for the Disney film, The Little Mermaid) - Worked on the off Broadway musical, Little Shop of Horrors.

John Marcoccio - Died 12-?-2002 ( Rock ) Worked with Freddy Frogs (They did, "Bada Bing" and L Girls From Outer Space").

Herb Coleman - Died 6-12-1972 in Cannes, France - Shot ( R&B ) Born 10-2-1927 in New York, NY, U.S. - Singer - Was a member of The Delta Rhythm Boys - Vocal Group Hall Of Fame Inductee.

Hugh Bryant  - Died 7-22-1987 - Heart attack after singing at the funeral of his bandmate, singer Lee Gaines ( R&B ) He was 58 years old - Born in New York, NY, U.S. - Singer - Was a member of The Delta Rhythm Boys - Vocal Group Hall Of Fame Inductee.

Gene Ames (Gene Urick) - Died 4-26-1997 in Scottsdale, AZ, U.S. ( Pop ) Born 2-13-1923 in Malden, MA, U.S. - Singer - He was one of The Amory Brothers who became The Ames Brothers (They did, "Rag Mop" and "The Naughty Lady Of Shady Lane") - Vocal Group Hall Of Fame Inductee.

Zoran Bozinovic - Died 7-11-2004 ( Rock ) Guitarist and singer - Worked with Four You, Rokeri, Exelent, Dzentlmeni, Intro, Pop Masina, Rok Masina and Zona B.

Magi Stefanovic (Margita Stefanovic) - Died 9-18-2002 in Belgrade, Serbia ( Rock ) Born 4-1-1959 in Belgrade, Serbia - Keyboardist - Was a member of Ekatarina Velika and EQV - Worked with Kurajberi, Glisers, Zion Banda, Elektricni Orgazam and Direktori.

Dusan Dejanovic - Died 11-16-2000 - Aids ( Rock ) Bassist - Worked with Katarina II and Disciplina Kicme.

Ivan Vdovic Vd - Died 1992 ( Rock ) Drummer - Worked with Katarina II.

Nini Rosso (Raffaele Celeste Rosso) - Died 10-24-1994 - Tumor ( Jazz ) Born 9-19-1926 in Turin, Italy - Ttrumpeter - (He did, "Concerto Disperato" and "Il Silenzio").

Washboard Willie (William Paden Hensley) - Died 8-24-1991 in Detroit, MI, U.S. ( Blues ) Born 7-24-1909 in Columbus, GA, U.S. - Played washboard - (He did, "A Fool On A Mule In The Middle Of The Road" and "Cherry Red Blues") - Led Washboard Willie & The Super Suds Of Rhythm - Worked with Eddie Burns, Baby Boy Warren, Calvin Frazier, Bro Will Hairston, The Flying Clouds, The Violinaires and Louise Jackson.

Rev. Charlie Jackson - Died 2-13-2006 in Baker, LA, U.S. ( Gospel - Blues ) Born 7-11-1932 in Summit-McComb, MS, U.S. - Singer and guitarist - (He did, "God's Got It" and "My Eternal Home").

Lucille Jenkins Spann - Died 8-2-1994 ( Blues ) Born 6-23-1938 in Bolton, MS, U.S. - Singer - (She wrote, "My Man") - Worked with her husband, Otis Spann.

Iola Pugh (Iola L. Pugh) - Died 10-11-1994 in Miami, FL, U.S. ( Gospel ) Born 7-22-1926 - Singer - She was half of the duo, The Consolers (They did, "All Of God's Children Are One" and "Faith").

Cliff Barton (Clifford Howard Barton) - Died 5-16-1968 in West Middlesex, England - Septicaemia due to staphlocoyl ( Rock ) He was 24 years old - Played bass guitar - Worked with Alexis Korner, Cyril Davis, The Hoochie Coochie Men and Georgie Fame And The Blue Flames.

Luca Flores - Died 3-29-1995 in Montevarchi, Arezzo, Italy ( Jazz ) Born 1956 in Palermo, Italy - Pianist and composer - Worked with Streams, The Matt Jazz Quintet, Chet Baker, Massimo Urbani, Fulvio Sisti and Bruno Marini.

Sol Bright (Solomon Kekipi Bright Sr.) - Died 4-?-1992 in Honolulu, Hawaii, U.S. ( Hawaiian ) Born 11-9-1909 in Honolulu, Hawaii - Played ukulele and guitar - (He did, "Hawaiian Cowboy", and "Sophisticated Hula") - Worked with his sister Hannah Bright's orchestra and with Sol Hoopii's orchestra - Hawaiian Music Hall Of Fame Inductee.

Hal Edstrom (Harold Edstrom) - Died 2-23-1996 in Winona, MN, U.S. ( Dance ) Born 2-12-1914 in Worthington, MN, U.S. - Was a member of The Hal Leonard Orchestra.

Carlos Di Sarli - El Senor del Tango - Died 1-12-1960 ( Tango ) Born 1-7-1903 - Composer, orchestra leader and pianist - Worked with Osvaldo Fresedo's Orchestra.

Michel Berger (Michel-Jean Hamburger) - Died 8-2-1992 in Ramatuelle, France - Heart attack - Born 11-28-1947 in Neuilly-sur-Seine, France - Singer and songwriter - (He did, "Salut les copains") - Son of doctor, Jean Hamburger and pianist Annette Haas - Was married to singer, France Gall.

Reg Owen (George Owen Smith) (He legally changed his name to Reginald Owen) - Died 5-23-2009 in Malaga ( Jazz ) Born 2-3-1921 in Hackney, London - Saxophonist, conductor and arranger - (He did, "Manhattan Spiritual") - Worked with Teddy Joyce's Juveniles and The Royal Kiltie Juniors - Arranged for Ted Heath and Cyril Stapleton.

Matthew Chase (Christopher Tallman) (aka Chris) - Died 4-13-2008 off the coast of Cape Town, South Africa - Boating accident - Born 1974 - Singer and songwriter - (He did, "Believe" and "Feel You Near").

Little Hat Jones (George Jones) - Died 3-7-1981 in Naples, TX, U.S. ( Blues ) Born 10-5-1899 in Bowie County, TX, U.S. - (He did, "New Two Sixteen Blues" and "Two String Blues") - Worked with Texas Alexander.

Jerry Fielding (Joshua Itzhak Feldman) - Died 2-17-1980 in Toronto, Ontario, Canada ( Jazz ) Born 6-17-1922 in Pittsburgh, PA, U.S. - Composer, conductor, musical director and arranger - Led The Jerry Fielding Orchestra - Wrote music for TV's, Star Trek, McHale's Navy and Hogan's Heroes - Worked for Alvino Rey, The Town Criers, Claude Thornhill, Jimmie Lunceford, Tommy Dorsey, Charlie Barnet, Les Brown and Kay Kyser.

Wanda Day - Died 7-10-1997 ( Punk - Ska ) Drummer - Worked with 004, 4 Non Blondes, The Lesbian Snake Charmers, Malibu Barbi and Bad Dog Play Dead.

Arnold Hyles - Died 3-15-1979 ( Gospel ) Born in 1917 - Singer - Was a member of The Rangers Quartet - Southern Gospel Music Hall Of Fame Inductee.

Floyd Smith - Died 3-29-1982 in Indianapolis, IN, U.S. ( Jazz ) Born 1-25-1917 in St. Louis, MO, U.S. - Guitarist - Worked with his wife singer, Loleatta Hollaway and with The Jeter-Pillars Orchestra, The Sunset Royal Orchestra , Andy Kirk & His Clouds Of Joy, Bill Doggett and Eddie Johnson's Crackerjacks.

Bill Byers (aka Billy Byers) (Born William Mitchell Byers) -  Died 5-1-1996 in Los Angeles, CA, U.S. ( Jazz ) Born 5-1-1927 in Los Angeles, CA, U.S. - Played trombone and was an arranger - Worked with Benny Goodman, Stan Kenton, Sarah Vaughan, Dinah Washington, Barbra Streisand, Al Jarreau, Lena Horne, Billy Holiday, Gene Krupa, Rahsaan Roland Kirk, Dizzy Gillespie, Count Basie, Woody Herman, Oliver Nelson, Jimmy Smith, Buddy Rich, Billy Eckstine, Quincy Jones, Charlie Barnet, Frank Sinatra, Sonny Rollins, Oscar Peterson, Thelonious Monk and Frank Zappa.

Kenny Bass (Peter Bastasic Jr.) - Died 1-?-1987 - Born 3-29-1922 - Played guitar and bass - Led The Kenny Bass Polka Poppers Orchestra - Worked with The Sokach Habat Tunemixers - International Polka Music Hall Of Fame Inductee and National Cleveland-Style Polka Hall Of Fame Inductee.

Calvin Boze - Died 6-?-1970 in Los Angeles, CA, U.S. - Illness ( Blues ) Born 10-15-1916 in Wheatley, TX, U.S. - Trumpeter and singer - (He did, "Safronia B" and "Looped") - Worked with Illinois Jacquet, Arnett Cobb, Marvin Johnson, Milton Larkins, Eddie Vinson and Charles Brown.

Brother Bones (Freeman Davis) (aka Whistling Sam) - Died 6-14-1974 in Longbeach, CA, U.S. - Born 10-4-1902 in Montgomery, AL, U.S. - Percussionist and whistler - Led Brother Bones And His Shadows (They did, "Sweet Georgia Brown").

Rev. F.W. McGee (Ford Washington McGee) - Died 4-8-1971 in Chicago, IL, U.S. ( Gospel ) Born 10-5-1890 in Winchester, TN, U.S. - Singer - (He did, "Babylon Is Falling Down" and "Jonah In The Belly Of The Whale") - Was a member of The Jubilee Singers - Worked with Arizona Dranes.

Soledad Miranda (Soledad Rendon Bueno) (aka Susann Korda and Susan Korday) - Died 8-18-1970 in Lisbon, Portugal - Car accident ( Pop ) Born 7-9-1943 in Seville, Spain - Singer and actress - (She did, "Lo Que Hace A Las Chicas Llorar" and "Pelucon") - Acted in the films, Count Dracula and Vampyros Lesbos.

Sonny Thompson (Alphonso Thompson) - Died 8-11-1989 in Chicago, IL, U.S. ( R&B ) Born 8-22-1916 in Centreville, MS, U.S. - Pianist - (He did, "Long Gone" and "Blue Dreams") - Worked with his wife, Lulu Reed ("I'll Drown In My Tears" and "Let's Call It A Day").

L.C. McKinley (Larry McKinley) - Died 1-19-1970 in East Chicago, IN, U.S. ( Blues ) Born 10-22-1918 in Winona, MS, U.S. - Guitarist - (He did, "Weeping Willow Blues" and "Nit Wit") - Worked with Eddie Boyd ("Five Long Years") and Ernest Cotton And His Trio.

J.J. Malone (John Jacob Malone) - Died 2-20-2004 in Hawaii, U.S. ( Blues ) Born 8-20-1935 in Pete's Corner, AL, U.S. - Singer, guitarist and keyboardist - (He did, "It's a Shame" and "Danger Zone") - Was a member of The Rhythm Rockers - Worked with Troyce Key, Jill Baxter, Steve Vega, David Vega, Scott McKenzie and Frankie Lee.

Rev. Pearly Brown - Died 7-?-1986 in Plains, GA, U.S ( Blues ) Born 8-18-1915 in Abbeville, GA, U.S. - Singer and guitarist - (He did, "Steal Away") - Performed on The Grand Old Opry.

Wayne Raney - Died 1-23-1993 - Cancer ( Country ) Born 8-17-1921 in Wolf Bayou, AR. U.S. - DJ, singer and harmonica player - (He did, "Why Don't You Haul Off And Love Me" and "Jack and Jill Boogie") - Worked with Lonnie Glosson and The Delmore Brothers - Founded the Rimrock record label - Country Music Disc Jockey Hall Of Fame Inductee.

Bob Norman - Died 5-4-2008 in Lawrenceville - Metastatic prostate cancer ( Folk ) He was 61 years old - Born in New London, CT, U.S. - Singer, songwriter and guitarist - (He did, "Down By Me") - Was an editor for Sing Out! magazine.

Jerry Carter - Died 7-21-2001 in Los Angeles, CA, U.S. ( Blues ) Born 7-28-1936 in Georgiana, AL, U.S. - Singer and keyboardist - Was a member of The Carter Brothers (They did, "I Don't Care" and "So Glad She's Mine").

Mike Leadbitter - Died 11-16-1974 in London, England - Meningitis - Born 2-12-1942 in India - Editor and co-founder of the magazine, Blues Unlimited - Co-founder of The Blues Appreciation Society - Blues Foundation's Blues Hall Of Fame Inductee.

Sean Jenkins (Sean Frederick Jenkins) - Died 5-29-2007 in Marske by the Sea, North Yorkshire, UK - Illness ( Rock ) Born 5-10-1945 in Kidderminster, Worcestershire, UK - Played drums - Worked with Love Affair, City Lights, The Elastic Band, The Shakedown Sound and Henry Cow.

Sid Bacon - Died 1974 - Managed Love Affair and Morgan - Father of drummer, Maurice Bacon.

Glenn Kieffer Vaughan - Died 3-?-1969 - Born 3-20-1893 in Cisco, TX, U.S. - Singer - Worked with The Original Vaughan Quartet -  Was a President for The Vaughan Music Company - Gospel Music Hall Of Fame Inductee and Southern Gospel Music Hall Of fame Inductee.

Andre Claveau - Died 7-4-2003 Brassac, France - Born 12-17-1915 or 1991 in Paris, France - Singer - (He did, "Dors, mon amour").

Odoardo Spadaro (Odoardo Eugenio Giano Spadaro) - Died 6-26-1965 in Florence, Italy - Born 1-16-1895 in Florence, Italy - Singer, songwriter and actor - (He did, "Un bacione a Firenze" and "Sulla carrozzella") - He worked with Jean Gabin and Mistinguett at the Moulin Rouge.

Morey Carr - Died 1987 - Lung cancer ( Rock ) Born 7-31-1932 in Waterbury, Connecticut, U.S. - Was a member of The Nitwits who became The Playmates (They did, "Beep Beep" and "What Is Love?").

Eddie "Bongo" Brown (Edward James Brown Jr.) - Died 12-28-1984 in Los Angeles, CA, U.S. ( Soul )  Born 9-13-1932 in Clarksdale, MS, U.S. - Played congas, claves, bongos and the gourd -  Was one of The Funk Brothers - He can be heard on The Temptations's, "(I Know) I'm Losing You" and Smokey Robinson & The Miracles', "I Second That Emotion".

Skeeter Best (Clifton Best) - Died May 28, 1985 in The Bronx, NY, U.S. ( Jazz ) Born 11-20-1914 in Kinston, NC, U.S. - Guitarist - Worked with Earl Hines, Mercer Ellington, Ray Charles and Oscar Pettiford.

Anna Carter Gordon Davis (Effie Carter) - Died 3-5-2004 in Fort Worth, TX, U.S. ( Gospel ) Born 2-15-1917 in Shannon, TX, U.S. - Singer - She was a member of The Chuck Wagon Gang - Wife of Governor Jimmie "The Singing Governor" Davis - Gospel Music Hall Of Fame Inductee and Southern Gospel Music Hall Of Fame Inductee.

Fran Watt - Died 10-?-2003 - She was 81 years old - Singer and entertainer - Was half of the duo, The Price Sisters who became known as Fran And Anna who were regulars on TV's, Thingummyjig.

Artie Matthews - Died 10-25-1958 ( Ragtime ) Born 11-15-1888 in Braidwood, IL, U.S. - Songwriter and pianist - (He wrote, "Pastime Rags" and "Weary Blues").

Chet Gulinski (Chester Gulinski) - Died 8-10-1999 in Lake Forest, IL, U.S. - Heart attack - Born 10-24-1924 - Worked for Ampol, Mil-Pol, and Ridgemoor Records - Hosted radio's, The Chet Gulinski Show - International Polka Music Hall Of Fame Inductee.

Glenn Morrow - Died 12-5-1997 - Lymphoma ( Rock ) Born 1-30-1946 in Toronto, Canada - Keyboardist - Worked with The Bluenotes, T.K's., Tarot, Chester (They did, "Make My Life A Little Bit Brighter" and "Just Be Yourself"), David Hasselhoff and Chris DeBurgh - Was a music director for Peter Hofmann.

Jack Rhodes (Andrew Jackson Rhodes) - Died in 1968 ( Bluegrass ) Born 1907 in Mineola, TX, U.S. - Songwriter and guitarist - Led  Jack Rhodes' Ramblers - His songs have been recorded by Gene Vincent ("Woman Love"), Sonny James ("Til The Last Leaf Shall Fall From The Tree"), Elroy Dietzel ("Rock-n-Bones"), Jean Shepard, The Cramps, The Byrds, Jim Reeves ("Gypsy Heart") and Porter Wagoner ("A Satisfied Mind")  - Stepbrother of songwriter, Leon Payne - Nashville Songwriters Hall Of Fame Inductee.

Flip Nunez (Joseph Nunez) - Died 11-5-1995 ( Jazz ) Born 8-27-1931 - Pianist, composer and singer - Worked with Azteca, Jon Hendricks, Beverly Kelly and John Handy.

Bob Riley - Died 2006 - Heart attack ( Rock ) Drummer - Was a member of Rage To Live (They did, "My Heroine") and Grace Pool (They did, "Awake With The Rain").

Meredith MacRae ( Meredith Lynn Mac Rae) - Died 7-14-2000 in Manhattan Beach, CA, U.S. - Complications of brain cancer - Born 5-30-1944 in Houston, TX, U.S. - Singer and actress - (She did, "Image Of A Boy" and "Who Needs Memories Of Him") - She was one of The Girls From Petticoat Junction (They did, "I'm So Glad That You Found Me" and "Wheeling, West Virginia") - She portrayed Billie Jo on TV's, Petticoat Junction and Sally Ann on TV's, My Three Sons - She had been married to MGM executive, Richard Berger, actor, Greg Mullavey and CEO, Philip Neal.

Aleksandr Losev - Died 2-1-2004 - Illness ( Rock ) Born 5-27-1949 - Singer and bassist - Worked with VIA and Tsvety who became Stas Namin's Group.

Cees Kalis - Died 4-16-2006 in Rhoon - Heart attack ( Rock ) Born 5-5-1949 - Drummer - Was a member of Earth And Fire (They did, "Ruby Is The One") and The Groovy's.

Tommy Gary - Died 7-31-1975 in Memphis, TN, U.S. ( Blues ) Born 1-9-1919 in Brownsville, TN, U.S. - Played harmonica - Worked with Sleepy John Estes ("Need More Blues" and "Rats"), Robert Wilkins, The Hartwell Brothers, Yank Rachell and Son Borum.

Ozzie Nelson (Oswald George Nelson) - Died 6-3-1975 in Hollywood, CA, U.S. - Liver cancer ( Jazz ) Born 3-30-1906 in Jersey City, NJ. U.S. - Saxophonist and bandleader - Led The Ozzie Nelson Band (They did, "Over Somebody Else's Shoulder") and Ozzie Nelson And His Orchestra (They did, "And Then Some") - Husband of singer and actress, Harriet Nelson and father of actor, David Nelson and singer, Ricky Nelson - Acted on TV's, The Adventures of Ozzie and Harriet.

Harriet Nelson (Peggy Lou Snyder) (aka Harriet Hilliard) - Died 10-2-1994 in Laguna Beach, California, U.S. - Congestive heart failure ( Jazz ) Born 7-18-1909 in Des Moines, Iowa, U.S. - Singer and actress - Worked with her husband, bandleader Ozzie Nelson - Mother of actor, David Nelson and singer, Ricky Nelson - Acted on TV's, The Adventures of Ozzie and Harriet.

Tom Turpin (Thomas Million Turpin) - Father of St. Louis Ragtime- Died 8-13-1922 in St. Louis, MO, U.S. ( Ragtime ) Born 11-18-1871 or possibly 1873 in Savannah, GA, U.S. - Played piano - (He wrote, "Harlem Rag" and "Bowery Buck").

Bernie Lowe (Bernard Lowenthal) - Died 9-1-1993 in Wyncote, PA, U.S. - Born 11-22-1917 in Philadelphia, PA, U.S. - Pianist, songwriter and arranger - (Co-wrote Elvis Presley's, "Teddy Bear", Charlie Gracie's, "Ninety-nine Ways" and Bobby Rydell's, "Kissin' Time") -  Co-founded Cameo and Parkway Records which released recordings by Chubby Checker, The Orlons, Dee Dee Sharp and The Dovells.

Wild Bill Davis (William Strethen Davis) - Died 8-17-1995 in Moorestown, NJ, U.S. - Stroke ( Jazz ) Born 11-24-1918 in Glasgow, MO, U.S. - Keyboardist and guitarist - Worked with The Tympany Five, Duke Ellington, Earl Hines, Johnny Hodges, Lionel Hampton, Louis Jordan and Count Basie.

Luther Rabb (Luther James Rabb) - Died 1-21-2006 ( Rock ) Born 9-7-1942 - Singer, bassist and saxophonist - Was a member of The Velvetones with Jimi Hendrix and Ballin'Jack (They did, "Come Up Front" and "Trouble") - Worked with The Stags, The Nite Sounds, The Emergency Exit, Santana and War.

George Kerezman - Died 3-?-2003 ( Rock ) Bassist and organist - Was a member of Crazy Mary (They did, "No Resistance" and "Shock Me").

Buddy Randall (Bill Crandall) (William Crandall) - Died 1998 ( Rock - Gospel ) Born 11-9-1941 - Saxophonist, drummer and singer - Was a member of The Knickerbockers (They did, "Lies" and "One Track Mind") - Worked with The Rockin' Saints, The Royal Teens ("Short Shorts") and Jerusalem Rivers.

David Lee Durham - Died 1-24-2008 in Indianola, MS, U.S. - Natural causes ( Blues ) Born 1943 in Sunflower, MS, U.S. - Singer and guitarist - Was a member of The Ladies' Choice Band and The True Blues Band (They did, "Struggling And Straining" and "Crosscut Saw").

Martin Seddon (aka Captain Marty) (Martin W. Seddon) - Died 4-29-2006 ( Rock ) Born 7-16-1956 in Bridge End, Wales - Keyboardist - Led Air Raid (They did, "Streets Of Violence" and "Mommy") - Worked with Marley's Ghost, Beast and Pandora's Box.

Helen O'Connell - Died 9-9-1993 in San Diego, CA, U.S. - Liver cancer ( Swing ) Born 5-23-1920 in Lima, OH, U.S. - Singer, actress and dancer - Worked with Jimmy Dorsey ("Green Eyes" and "Tangerine") - She was married to arranger and composer, Frank De Vol.

Gordon MacRae (Albert Gordon MacRae) - Died 1-24-1986 in Lincoln, NE, U.S. - Born 3-12-1921 in East Orange, NJ, U.S. - Singer and actor - (He did, "Hair Of Gold, Eyes Of Blue" and "Easy To Love") -  Worked with Jo Stafford ("Whispering Hope" and "My Darling, My Darling") - Appeared in the films, Oklahoma! and Carousel. - He was at one time married to actress, Sheila MacRae and is the father of actresses, Heather MacRae and Meredith MacRae.

Carl Jones (aka Jump Jones) - Died 9-24-1985 in Chicago, IL, U.S. ( Blues ) Born 6-9-1913 in Waxahatchie, TX, U.S. - Played banjo, cornet and trombone and was a singer and producer - Worked with Richard Jones and Bob Shaffner And The Harlem Hot Shots ("Mitzy & Trouble In Mind") - Formed the C.J., Colt, Firma and Blue Flame labels which released recordings by Tim & The Variations, Jack McDuff, Hound Dog Taylor, Phyllis Smiley, Lee Jackson, Clark Bridges, Gloria Fowler, Earl Hooker, Homesick James, Sonny Vom and The Daffodils.

Wally Mercer (Wallace Mercer) - Died 6-24-1990 in Pensacola, FL, U.S. ( Blues ) Born 6-9-1912 in Pensacola, FL, U.S. - Played saxophone and sang - (He did, "Too Old To Get Married" and "If You Don't Mean Business").

Archie Legget  - Died 7-?-1994 - Throat cancer ( Rock - Jazz ) Bassist - (He did, "Jamaican Jockey") - Worked with The Big Six, Brenda Lee, Stan Getz, Eddie Lewis, Jerry Lee Lewis, John Cale, Carol Grimes, Wilson Pickett, Tony Sheridan, Lee Dorsey, Wonderwheel, Smokey Robinson And The Miracles, Johnny Halliday, Kevin Coyne, Gary Wright and Kevin Ayers.

Laura Smith - Died 2-?-1932 in Los Angeles, CA, U.S. ( Blues ) Possibly born in Indianapolis, IN, U.S. - Singer - (She did, "Gonna Put You Right In Jail" and a version of, "Don't You Leave Me Here") - Led Laura Smith And Her Wild Cats - Worked with Clarence Williams' Harmonizers and Perry Bradford's Mean Four.

Virginia Liston - Died 6-?-1932 in St. Louis, MO, U.S. - Born in 1890 - (She did, "You Can Dip Your Bread In My Gravy, But You Can't Have None Of My Chops" and "Just Take One Long Last Look ") - Worked with her husband of that time, Sam Gray as Liston And Liston and with Clarence Williams Blue Five ("You've Got The Right Key, But The Wrong Keyhole" and "Early In The Morning") and Clarence Williams Washboard Band ("Cushion Foot Stomp" and "P.D.Q. Blues").

Mary Stafford - Died 1938 in Atlantic City, NJ, U.S. ( Blues - Jazz ) Born 1895 in Missouri, U.S. - Singer - (She did, "Ain't Got Nobody To Grind My Coffee In The Morning " and "Take Your Finger Off It ") - Led Mary Stafford And Her Jazz Band ("If You Don't Want Me, Send Me To My Ma " and "I've Lost My Heart To The Meanest Girl In Town") - Worked with Eubie Blake, Bessie Smith and Charlie Johnson's Orchestra.

Jasper Taylor - Died in 1964 in Chicago, IL, U.S. ( Jazz ) Born 1894 in Texarkana, AR, U.S. - Played drums, xylophone and washboard - Led Jasper Taylor And His State Street Boys (They did, "Stomp Time Blues" and "It Must Be The Blues") - Worked with W.C. Handy, Clarence Williams, Tiny Parham, Clarence Jones, Punch Miller, Natty Dominique, Will Marion Cook, Lil Hardin-Armstrong, Freddie Keppard and Jelly Roll Morton.

Ray Lopez (Raymond Lopez) - Died 4-27-1970 ( Jazz ) Born 11-28-1889 in New Orleans, LA, U.S. - Played trumpet - Worked with Papa Jack Laine's Reliance Brass Band, Tom Brown's Band From Dixieland, Bert Kelley, Blossom Sealy, Tommy Rodgers, Abe Lyman's California Orchestra and Clint Brush's Jazz Babies.

Jurica Ugrinovic - Died 9-12-1998 in Omis - Drowned ( Rock - Jazz ) Born 7-24-1962 in Zagrebu - Drummer - Was a member of Pinocchio, Jazzest, Tao and Cubismo.

Eddie Singleton - Died 1-?-2008 in South Africa - Songwriter and producer - (He wrote The Four Tops', "Don't Bring Back Memories" and Lada Edmund Jr.'s, "The La Rue") - Ran The Shrine record label - Worked with Barbara Lewis, The Matadors and Marie Knight - He had been married to Berry Gordy's ex-wife, Raynoma - Husband of singer, Barbara Randolph.

Senator Jones (aka Uncle Bobo) - Died 11-28-2008 in Raymond, Mississippi, U.S. - Heart attack - Born 11-9-1934 in Jackson, Mississippi, U.S. - Producer, DJ and record label owner - Owned The Black Patch, Shagg, Superdome, J.B.'s, Jenmark and Hep' Me labels - His labels released recordings by Rockie Charles, Sir Charles Jones, James Rivers, Tommy Ridgley, Mr. X, Lil' Kim Stewart, Barbara George, Ray J. and Walter Washington.

Pete Johnson - Died 3-23-1967 in Buffalo, NY, U.S. ( Jazz ) Born 3-24-1904 in Kansas City, MO, U.S. - Pianist and drummer - Worked with Louis "Good Bootie" Johnson, Albert Ammons and The Rockette Swing Unit.

Dave Apollon - Died 5-30-1972 in Las Vegas, NV, U.S. - Born 2-23-1897 in Kiev, Russia (now Ukraine) - Played mandolin - Worked with Django Reinhardt, Jimmie Haskell and Laverne Gustafson ("St. Louis Blues").

Charles Vaughan - Died 4-?-1965 - Born 1-19-1875 - Singer - (He wrote, "He Knows How") - Was a member of The Vaughan Quartet - Southern Gospel Music Hall Of Fame Inductee.

Jan Savitt (Jacob Savetnick) - Died 10-4-1948 in Sacramento, CA, U.S. ( Jazz ) Born 9-4-1907 in Shumsk, Russia - Bandleader and violinist - Led Jan Savitt & His Top Hatters (They did, "Quaker City Jazz" and "From Out Of Space"), The Jan Savitt String Orchestra and Jan Savitt & His Orchestra.

Edythe Wright - Died on October 28, 1965 in Point Pleasant, NJ, U.S. - Pancreatic cancer ( Swing ) Born 8-16-1916 in Bayonne, NJ, U.S. - Singer - Worked with Frank Dailey and Tommy Dorsey.

James Chasse (aka Jim Jim Chasse) - Died 9-17-2006 - After a confrontation with police ( Jazz Punk ) Born 1963 - Singer - Was a member of The Opossum Society - He was an editor and writer for the punk magazine, Organizm.

Walter Bullock - Died 8-19-1953 in Los Angeles, CA, U.S. - Born 5-6-1907 in Shelburn, IN, U.S. - Composer - (He wrote, "Someday You'll Find Your Bluebird" and "I'd Like To See Samoa Of Samoa") - Wrote music for the films, Sing Baby Sing and Shirley Temple's, Just Around The Corner - Collaborated with Alfred Newman, Harold Spina, Abraham Ellstein and Richard Whiting.

Arthur Benjamin (Arthur Leslie Benjamin) - Died 4-9-1960 in London, England - Cancer - Born 9-19-1893 in Sydney, New South Wales, Australia - Pianist, composer and conductor - (He wrotte, "Jamaican Rhumba") - Wrote music for the films, The Man Who Knew Too Much and The Scarlet Pimpernel.

Ted Maksymowicz - Died 6-3-1973 ( Polka ) Born 8-16-1915 in New York, NY, U.S. - Played violin and trumpet and was a bandleader - International Polka Music Hall Of Fame Inductee.

Bubba Brown (John Henry Brown) - Died 1985 in Los Angeles, CA, U.S. ( Blues ) Born 12-5-1902 in Brandon, MS, U.S. - Guitarist and pianist - (He did, "Red Cross Blues" and "Big Road Blues") - Worked with Johnnie Temple, Tommy Johnson, Walter Vinson, Charlie McCoy, The Chatmon Brothers and Cary Lee Simmons.

Lone Kellermann - Died 4-30-2005 ( Rock - Blues ) Born 3-20-1943 in Copenhagen - Singer and actress - Led Lone Kellermann & Rockbandet (They did, "Se Venedig og Do" and "Fod under eget bord") - Worked with Blues Power.

Earl Benson - Died 2007 ( Rock - Folk ) Born 1939 - Singer and kazoo player - Was a member of The Sleezy Pieces - Worked with Sterling Stem & The Bum Counts, Hoopla and Bucky & Earl.

Jack Bedient - Died 6-4-1998 in Redondo Beach, CA, U.S. ( Pop ) Born 9-10-1937 in Mason City, Wash., U.S. - Guitarist and singer - Led Jack Bedient & The Chessmen (They did, "Double Whammy" and "Repunzel").

Choker Campbell (Walter Campbell) - Died 7-20-1993 in Detroit, MI, U.S. ( R&B ) Born 3-21-1916 in Shelby, MS, U.S. - (He did, "Come See About Me" and "Pride And Joy") - Was a member of The Bachelors Of Rhythm - Worked with Honey Brown, Leah Dawson ("My Mechanical Man"), Carla Whitney ("Wisdom Song"), The Clovers, Joe Turner and Ruth Brown - Appeared in the film, Shake, Rattle & Rock!.

Buster Bennett (James Joseph Bennett) - Died 7-3-1980 in Houston, TX, U.S. ( Blues ) Born 3-19-1914 in Pensacola, FL, U.S. - Saxophonist, pianist, string bassist and singer - (He did, "Got Too Much Insurance" and "Mellow Pot Blues") - Worked with Edward "Duke" Groner, The Yas Yas Girl ("Don't You Make Me High"), Monkey Joe ("Taxes On My Pole" and "Just Out The Big House"), Ramona Hicks ("Tell My Mama on You"), Washboard Sam ("Diggin' My Potatoes" and "Wasn't He Bad"), Jimmie Gordon and Big Bill And The Memphis Five ("W.P.A. Rag").

Cat Anderson (William Alonzo Anderson) - Died 4-29-1981 in Norwalk, CA, U.S. - Brain tumor ( Jazz ) Born 9-12-1916 in Greenville, SC, U.S. - Trumpeter - Worked with The Carolina Cotton Pickers, Hartley Toots, Claude Hopkins, Sabby Lewis, Lucky Millinder, Erskine Hawkins, Lionel Hampton and Duke Ellington.

Casey Siewierski - Died 12-?-1995 ( Polka ) Born 2-25-1921 in Chicago, IL, U.S. - Played concertina - (He did, "Carousel Polka" and "Dimples Polka") - Was a member of The Siewierski Brothers and Li'l Wally and The Harmony Boys - International Polka Music Hall Of Fame Inductee.

Ferdi Karmelk (Ferdinand Karmelk)- Died 8-20-1988 - Aids ( Rock ) Born 6-1-1950 - Guitarist and singer - Worked with Wild Romance, James Mean, Vitesse and The Tee Set ("Who Are You Thinking Of Now" and "Powerful Emotions") - He had a daughter with Nina Hagen.

Rolando Carpio (aka Chino) - Died 1-24-2005 - Illness ( Rock ) Guitarist - Was a member of Los Saicos (They did, "Demolicion" and "Saicomania").

Josef Simek - Died 1-8-2000 (Country ) Born 9-4-1941 - Played mandolin - Was a member of Zelenaci (Greenhorns).

Johnny York (John A. Greco) (aka Johnny Jack) - Died 5-23-1997 in Pittsburgh, PA, U.S. - Cancer ( R&B ) He was 57 years old - Singer, writer and producer - (As Johnny Jack he did, "Smack Madam (Get It All)" and "The Beggar That Became King" and as Johnny York he did, "True Lovers").

Harry Shields - Died 1-19-1971 ( Jazz ) Born 6-30-1899 in New Orleans, LA, U.S. - Played clarinet - Worked with Tom Brown, Sharkey Bonano, Johnny Wiggs and Norman Brownlee - Brother of clarinetist, Larry Shields.

Luciano Virgili - Died 3-18-1986 in Prato, Italy ( Opera - Pop - Folk ) Born 1-25-1922 in Livorno, Italy - Singer - (He did "Addio sogni di gloria").

Leroy Brown (Leroy Joyce) - Died 3-11-2007 - Cancer ( R&B - Blues ) Born 2-19-1941 - Singer - Was a member ofThe Five Du-Tones (They did, "Shake A Tail Feather" and "Monkey See Monkey Do") - Worked with Eddy Clearwater.

Sooty Jones (Anthony Jones) - Died 10-28-1985 - Meningitis? ( Rock ) Born 6-2-1949 in Ada, Oklahoma, U.S. - Bassist - Worked with Humble Pie (They did, "Go For The Throat" and "Lottie And The Charcoal Queen".

Andrej Labath - Died 4-18-2008 ( Rock ) He was 53 years old - Drummer - Was a member of Orbita and The Old School Band.

Steve Rye - Died 1992 ( Blues ) Born 1946 - Harmonica player - Was a member of The Groundhogs (They did, "No More Doggin" and "Early In The Morning").

Rick Rodenbaugh - Died 3-5-2008 ( Rock ) Born 1954 - Singer - Was a member of Yezda Urfa.

Konstantin Grigorev - Died 12-22-2008 - Heart attack ( Punk ) Born 5-21-1968- Guitarist - Was a member of Bahyt-kompot (They did, "Konservnaja banka" and "Felichita") and Losjon.

Mississippi Matilda (Matilda Whiterspoon) (Matilda Powell) - Died 11-15-1978 in Chicago, IL, U.S. ( Blues ) Born 1-27-1914 in Hattiesburg, MS, U.S. - Singer - (She did, "Hardworking Woman Blues") - She had been married to singer and guitarist, Sonny Boy Nelson.

Rev. Dan Smith Jr. - Died 11-16-1994 in The Bronx, NY, U.S. ( Blues - Gospel - Folk ) Born 1-23-1911 in Per-Due Hill, AL, U.S. - Sang and played harmonica - (He did, "Lining The Track" and "Babylon Is Falling Down") - Worked with Rev. Gary Davis and Pete Seeger.

Bernie "Sugar" Wilson - Died 192? - Murdered ( Blues ) Mandolinist - Worked with his half brother, singer and guitarist Sonny Boy Nelson.

John Bubbles (John William Sublett) - The father of rhythm tap - Died 5-18-1986 in Louisville, KY, U.S. ( Jazz ) Born 2-19-1902 in Louisville, KY, U.S. - Singer and tap dancer - Was half of the duo, Buck and Bubbles.

Oscar Carboni - Died 3-?-1993 in Ferrara, Italy - Born 9-9-1914 in Ferrara, Italy - Singer - (He did "Tango del mare" and "Serenata celeste").

Marcel King (Marcel Neville King) - Died 10-5-1995 - Brain hemorrhage ( Soul ) Born 1-4-1958 in Manchester, England - Singer - Was a member of The Sweet Sensation (They did, "Purely By Coincidence" and "Sad Sweet Dreamer").

Joe Raposo (Joseph Guilherme Raposo Jr. - Died 2-5-1989 in Bronxville, NY, U.S. - Non-Hodgkin's lymphoma -  Born 2-8-1937 in Fall River, MA, U.S. - Songwriter, pianist and lyricist - (He wrote, "Bein' Green" and Frank Sinatra's, "There Used To Be A Ballpark" and the themes for TV's, Three's Company and Sesame Street) - He also wrote music for Dr. Seuss productions and children's TV, The Electric Company.

William Houze - Died 3-16-1987 in Sacramento, CA, U.S. ( R&B ) Born 2-2-1915 in Chicago, IL, U.S. - Singer - Worked with The Deep River Boys.

Doodles Weaver (Winstead Sheffield Weaver) - Died 1-17-1983 in Los Angeles, CA, U.S. - Shot himself ( Novelty ) Born 5-11-1911 in Los Angeles, CA, U.S. - Comedian, singer and pianist - (He did a remake of, "Eleanor Rigby") - Worked with Spike Jones And The City Slickers.

Pat Brady (Robert Ellsworth O'Brady) - Died 2-27-1972 in Green Mountain Falls, CO, U.S. ( Country ) Born 12-31-1914 in Toledo, OH, U.S. - Bassist - Worked with The Sons Of The Pioneers - Acted on The Roy Rogers Show.

Billy Stepney - Died 1968 ( Blues ) Born 1-16-1930 in Grenada, MS, U.S. - Drummer - Worked  with Memphis Slim.

Red Mack (McClure Morris) - Died 6-14-1993 in Los Angeles, CA, U.S. ( Jazz ) Born 1-18-1912 in Memphis, TN, U.S. - Played trumpet, drums, piano and organ and was a singer - (He did, "Just Like Two Drops Of Water") - Worked with Les Hite, Lionel Hampton, T-Bone Walker, Lowell Fulson, Lester Young, Luke Jones, Kid Ory's Creole Jazz Band, Buck Clayton and Barney Bigar.

John T. Samples Sr. - Died 1-13-1998 ( Blues ) Born 1-10-1898 in Kilgore, TX, U.S. - Sang and played guitar, harmonica and piano - (He did, "Nobody's Bizness") - Was a member of Poison, Antidote And Prevention.

Cousin Fuzzy (Earl J. McNellis) - Died 8-31-1994 in Minneapolis, MN, U.S. ( Polka - Country ) Born in Millville, MN, U.S. - Sang and played trumpet, saxophone, drums, piano and vibraphone - Led Cousin Fuzzy And His Cousins (They did, "Why Do Gals Wear Britches?" and "Hillbilly Leprechaun") - Was a member of Uncle Louie And The Town Hall Players - International Polka Music Hall Of Fame Inductee and Wisconsin Polka Hall Of Fame Inductee.

Dwight Brock (Dwight Moody Brock) - Died 3-4-1988 ( Gospel ) Born 7-27-1907 in Gadsden, AL, U.S. - Pianist - Was a member of The Frank Stamps Quartet (They did, "Give The World A Smile") - Worked with The Vaughan Radio Quartet and The Brock-Denson Quartet - Was a president of The Stamps-Baxter Music Company -  Southern Gospel Music Hall Of Fame Inductee.

Marvin Norcross (Benjamin Marvin Norcross) - Died 6-?-1980 - Born 3-15-1929 - Worked for Word Music, Canaan Records and Canaanl Music which released recordings by The Happy Goodman Family, The Dixie Echoes and The Florida Boys -  Gospel Music Hall Of Fame Inductee and Southern Gospel Music Hall Of Fame Inductee.

Jerry Penfound (aka Ish and Ish Kabibble) - Died 1-7-1994 - Cancer (Rock ) Played saxophone - Worked wth Ronnie Hawkins And The Hawks, Levon And The Hawks ("Do the Honky Tonk"), The Levon Helm Sextet and The Capers.

Ben Quillian - Died 7-?-1985 in St. Louis, MO, U.S. ( Blues ) Singer - Born 6-23-1907 in Gainesville, GA, U.S. - Worked with Rufus Quillian (They did, "Keep It Clean" and "Working It Slow").

Rufus Quillian - Died 1-31-1946 in Atlanta, GA, U.S. ( Blues ) Born 2-2-1900 in Gainesville, GA, U.S. - Singer and pianist - Worked with Ben Quillian (They did, "Sweet Miss Stella Blues" and "Ragged But Right").

Princess White Durrah - Died 3-21-1976 in Port Chester, NY, U.S. - Collapsed and died during a break while performing ( Blues - Jazz ) Born 1-14-1881 in Philadelphia, PA, U.S. - (She did, "Every Woman's Blues" and "Peepin' In The Wrong Keyhole") - Worked with The Clyde Bernhardt Harlem Blues And Jazz Band, Ma Rainey, Ethel Waters, Black Patti and Ida Cox.

Buddy Scott (Kenneth Scott) - Died 2-5-1994 in Chicago, IL, U.S. - Stomach cancer  ( Doo-Wop - Blues ) Born 1-9-1935 in Jackson, MS, U.S. - Guitarist - (He did, "Welfare Blues" and "Bad Bad Feling") - Led Scotty & The Rib Tips - Was a member of The Masqueraders and The Scott Brothers.

Robert Plunkett (Robert Garlon Plunkett) - Died 5-3-2004 in Chicago, IL, U.S. ( Blues ) Born 10-19-1931 in Benton, MS, U.S. - Drummer and singer - (He did, "Sweet Tooth" and "“You’re My Sweet Baby") - Worked with Buster Brown,  Little Walter, Fenton Robinson, Howlin' Wolf, Jimmy Reed, John Littlejohn, Ricky Allen, Luther Johnson, Elmore James and Freddie King.

L.C. Green - Died 8-24-1985 in Pontiac, MI, U.S. ( Blues ) Born 10-23-1921 in Minter City, MS, U.S. - Singer and guitarist - Worked with Walter Mitchell (They did, "Rambling Around My Blues").

Jean-Claude Pascal (Jean-Claude Villeminot) - Died 5-5-1992 in Paris, France - Born 10-24-1927 in Paris, France - Singer and actor - (He did, "Nous les amoureux" and "C'est peut-etre pas l'Amerique") - Appeared in the fims, Quattro rose rosse and La Belle et l'empereur.

Boris Vian - Died 6-23-1959 in Paris, France - Cardiac arrest ( Jazz ) Born 3-10-1920 in Ville-d'Avray, Hauts-de-Seine, France - Trumpeter, singer and critic - (He did, "Le Deserteur") - Led Le petite chorale de Saint-Germain-des-Pieds - Worked with Claude Abbadie and Henri Salvador - Wrote for Le Jazz Hot and Paris Jazz.

Bobby Mitchell - Died 3-17-1989 in New Orleans, LA, U.S. - Illness ( Rock 'n Roll - R&B ) Born 8-16-1935 in Algiers, LA, U.S. - Led Bobby Mitchell & The Toppers (They did, "I'm Gonna Be A Wheel Someday" and "Try Rock 'n Roll") - Worked with The Louisiana Groovers and Dr. John.

Alex North (Isadore Soifer) - Died 9-8-1991 in Los Angeles, CA, U.S. - Born 12-4-1910 in Chester, PA, U.S. - Composer - (He co-wrote, "Unchained Melody") - Collaborated with composer Henry Brant - Wrote music for the films, Cleopatra, Who's Afraid Of Virginia Woolf? and the first jazz based film score, A Streetcar Named Desire.

Barry Gray - Died 4-26-1984 in Guernsey, Channel Islands, UK - Born 7-18-1908 in Blackburn, Lancashire, England - Pianist and composer - Worked with Gerry Anderson - Wrote music for the puppet shows, The Adventures Of Twizzle and Thunderbirds and also for TV's, UFO and Space:1999.

Augusto Dias - Died 2-5-1915 in Honolulu, Hawaii - Born 10-3-1842 in Funchal, Madeira, Portugal - Sang and played guitar and ukulele and was a guitar and furniture maker - Performed for King David Kalakaua - Ukulele Hall Of Fame Inductee.

Dwight Eckert - Died 2004 - Born 1948 ( Country - Rock ) Bassist - Was a member of The Stretch Wabash Band.

  Jess LaFollette - Died 2008 ( Country - Rock ) Born 1954 - Bassist - Was a member of The Stretch Wabash Band.

Wayne Arnold - Died 1962 in Tijuana, Mexico - While being robbed ( R&B ) Saxophonist - Was a member of The Imperials.

Bushy Seatlholo - Died 8-?-2003 - Car accident - Keyboardist - Worked with The Sounds, The Chosen Few, Theta, Chico Twala, Brenda Fassie, Spirits Rejoice, Hugh Masekela, Joy and The Big Dudes.

Mike Makhalemele (aka Bra' Mike) - Died 5-6-2000 in Meadowlands - Illness ( Jazz ) He was 58 years old - Born in Alexandra Township - Saxophonist - (He did, "Soweto Dawn" and a remake of John Lennon's, "Mind Games") - Was a member of The Drive - Worked with Joe Henderson, Paul Simon, Curtis Mayfield, Champion Jack Dupree and Clarence Carter.

Steve Andres - Died 7-5-1983 - Singer and bassist ( Rock ) Worked with Agent, Airborne, Rare Breed and Tyrro.

Rick Wiesend (aka Tim Tam) - Died 10-?-2003 ( Rock ) Singer - Led Tim Tam & The Turn-Ons (They did, "Wait A Minute" and "Don't Say Hi").

Al Wilmot (Alan James Wilmot) - Died 9-10-2005 ( Rock )- Bassist - Worked with The Thyme, SRC and Lighthouse.

Jeff Vail (Jeffrey Charles Vail) - Died 10-16-2005 - Drummer - Was a member of Sonic's Rendezvous Band.

Warren Keith - Died 1987? ( Rock ) Pianist - Worked with The Bossmen (They did, "Thanks To You" and "Baby Boy") and Hank Williams Jr.

Frank Schiavulli (aka The Floor Show) - Died 1-23-1997 - Drummer - Worked with The Satellites, The Motorcity Shakers and Tacklebox.

Kelly Minnick (aka Kellogg) - Died 10-19-2002 ( Rock ) Guitarist and singer - Worked with The Frut (They did, "Prison Of Love" and "Send Me Down").

Chris Milne (aka K-Ray) - Died 10-5-1996 - Guitarist - Worked with The Nomads and The Bad Luck & Trouble Blues Band.

Bob Gasper - Died 1992? ( Rock ) Drummer - Worked with The Nomads and The MC5.

Americo Tena (Guillermo Americo Tena) - Died 6-10-2008 - Stroke ( Rock ) Guitarist - Was a member of Los Rebeldes del Rock.

Carlos E. "El Tigre" Dufoo - Died 4-20-2006 in Mexico City , Mexico - Heart attack ( Rock ) Worked with Los Rebeldes del Rock, Sammy y sus Estrellas and H Klan.

Antonio Verdes Sanchez ( Antonio de la Villa Verdez Sanchez) - Died 5-5-1962 in El Paso, Texas, U.S. - Throat cancer ( Rock ) He was 22 years old - Singer - Was a member of Los Locos del Ritmo.

Bo Thrige Andersen - Died 8-14-1985 ( Rock - Jazz ) Born 1948 - Drummer - Was a member of Burnin Red Ivanhoe - Worked with Secret Oyster and The Contemporary Jazz Quintet.

Ringo De Palma (aka Luca De Benedictis) - Heart attack ( New Wave - Punk ) Died 6-1-1990 in Florence, Italy - Born 12-28-1963 in Turin, Italy - Drummer - Was a member of Litfiba and CCCP Fedeli alla linea.

Eduardo Munguia - Died 2002 ( Rock ) Singer and guitarist - Was a member of Los Loud Jets.

Arturo Durazo - Died 6-10-1984 ( Rock ) Guitarist - Was a member of Los Apson Boys.

Bob Colone (Robert Colone) - Died 8-12-1973 in Michigan, U.S. - Drowning accident ( R&B ) Born 1950 in Detroit, Michigan, U.S. - Sang and played flute, drums and saxophone - Was a member of The Midnight Shift (They did, "Just Another Day" and "Every Day Without You"), and Thomas Blood (They did, "So Many Roads" and "Poor Man's Reflections").

Mortimo Planno (aka Kumi) - Died 3-6-2006 in Kingston, Jamaica - Complications from a thyroid condition ( Reggae ) Born 9-6-1929 in Cuba - Drummer - (Wrote, "Haile Selassie Is The Chapel") - Best known as the Rasta teacher forf Bob Marley.

Daniele Di Domenico (aka Dido) - Died 8-27-1999 - Car accident ( Folk Rock ) Singer and guitarist - Was a member of Mazapegul.

Rocky Rossi (Roberto Rossi) - Died 1985 - Car accident ( Jazz Rock ) Singer, saxophonist and clarinetist - Was a member of Rocky's Filj (They did, "Astrocar" and "Ingrid").

Terry Barrios (Jose Mariano Barrios) - Died 1992 ( Rock ) Born 1953 - Drummer - Worked with Topo and Asfalto.

Peter Slaghuis (aka Hithouse)- Died 9-5-1991 - Car accident ( Dance ) Born 8-21-1961 in Rijswijk, Holland - DJ, producer and mixer - (He had a hit with, "Jack To The Sound Of The Underground") - Worked with The Video Kids ("Woodpeckers From Space").

Eduardo Benavente - Died 5-14-1983 near Alfaro, La Rioja, Spain - Car accident after a gig ( Punk ) Born 10-30-1962 in Madrid, Spain - Singer and guitarist - Was a member of Plastico, Alaska y los Pegamoides (They did, "Volar" and "En el jardín") and Paralisis Permanente (They did, "Nacidos para dominar").

Alfonso Gonzalez (aka Poncho) - Died 1976 - Car accident ( Pop ) Born 1943 - Guitarist - Was a member of Los Angeles (They did, "Manana, manana" and "Monica Abre tu ventana").

Jose Luis Avellaneda - Died 1976 - Car accident ( Pop ) Born 1949 - Bassist - Was a member of Los Angeles (They did, "Manana, manana" and "Monica Abre tu ventana").

Floyd - Died 10-31-1999 ( Punk ) Guitarist - Worked with Chron Gen.

Dickie Valentine (Richard Bryce) - Died 5-6-1971 in Glangrwyney, Wales - Car accident ( Jazz - Pop ) Born 11-4-1929 in Marylebone, London - Singer - (He did, "Christmas Alphabet" and "Finger Of Suspicion") - Worked with The Ted Heath Orchestra.

Sammy Timberg - Died 8-26-1992 - Born 1903 - Pianist and composer - (He wrote, "Don’t Take My Boop-Oop-A-Doop Away" and co-wrote, "Boy, Oh Boy!") - Wrote music for the cartoons, Popeye, Betty Boop and Superman - Collaborated with Buddy Kaye, Frank Loesser and Sammy Cahn.

Bob Gallion (Robert H. Gallion) - Died 8-20-1999 in Wood, WV, U.S. ( Rockabilly - Country ) Born 4-22-1931 or possibly 1929 in Ashland, KY, U.S. - Singer and guitarist - (He did, "My Square Dancin' Mama (She's Done Learned To Rock 'n' Roll)" and "Hey Mr Bartender") - Led The Country Boys - Worked with Wilma Lee And Stoney Cooper's Clinch Mountain Clan.

Bill Nettles (William F. Nettles) - Died 4-5-1967 in Monroe, LA, U.S. ( Country ) Born 3-13-1903 or possibly 1907 in Natchitoches, LA, U.S. - Singer and songwriter - (He did, "Hadacol Boogie" and wrote, "Have I Waited Too Long?") - Was a member of The Nettles Brothers and The Dixie Blue Boys.

George Motola - Died 2-15-1991 in Connecticut, U.S. - Born 11-15-1919 in California, U.S. - Producer and songwriter - (Co-wrote, "Goodnight My Love" and "That's the Way It's Gonna Be") - Worked with Jesse Belvin, Young Jessie, Kid Thomas and Jimmy Beasley - His songs have been recorded by The Johnny Burnette Trio ("Shattered Dreams"), Ernie Fields ("Annie's Rock"), Sanford Clark ("Lou Be Doo") and Young Jessie ("Here Comes Henry") - Was married to singer, Ricky Page.

Andy Moraglia - Died 11-?-1986  ( Doo-Wop ) Born 1-10-1944 - Singer - Was a member of The Chalets (They did, "Fat-Mom-Mio" and "Who's Laughing, Who's Crying").

Alexander Zaitsev - Died 5-?-2008 - His body was found 11-21-2008 in Yurevets, Ivanovo, Russia - Kidnapped and murdered, possibly for his apartment ( Rock ) Born 8-3-1958 - Keyboardist - Worked with Mashina Vremeni.

Harry Gay - Died in 1980 ( Ragtime - Blues ) Born 11-23-1904 in Gate City, VA. U.S. - Played guitar - Was half of the duo, Tarter & Gay (They did, "Brownie Blues" and "Unknown Blues").

Steve Tarter - Died 193? - Born circa 1895 near Knoxville, TN, U.S. - Sang and played violin and mandolin - Was half of the duo, Tarter & Gay (They did, "Brownie Blues" and "Unknown Blues").

Cleo Brown (Cleopatra Brown) (aka C. Patra Brown) - Died 4-15-1995 in Denver, CO, U.S. ( Blues ) Born 12-8-1909 or possibly 1903 in Meridian, MS, U.S. - Singer and pianist - (She did, "Breakin' In A New Pair Of Shoes" and "The Stuff Is Here And It's Mellow").

Joe Barcelona - Died 1994 ( Doo-Wop ) Singer - Worked with The Flames (They did, "I Remember" and "No More Fooling") who became The Five Discs (They did, "The World's A Beautiful Place").

Paul Brook - Died 5-3-2007 - Pancreatic Cancer ( Jazz - Rock ) Born 1955 - Drummer and programmer - Worked with Mummy Calls, Analog ("Custo's Last Stand"), Reluctant Stereotypes, Coldcut, Percy Sledge, The Marvelettes, Gary Moore, Dream Academy, Greg Lake, Bonnie Tyler and Pzazz - Co-wrote, "Beauty Has Her Way" for the film, The Lost Boys.

Mark Kjeldsen (Mark Christian Moesgaard Kjeldsen) - Died 1992 - Aids ( New Wave - R&B ) Singer, songwriter and guitarist - Was a member of The Sinceros (They did, "Take Me To Your Leader" and "Sleight Of Hand") and The Strutters - Worked with The Danny Adler Band.

Eduardo Rogatti - Died 10-21-2003 - Cancer ( Prog Rock ) Born 1954 in Buenos Aires - Guitarist - Was a member of Bubu (They did, "Suenos de Maniquí" and "El Cortejo de un Día Amarillo") - Worked with Juan Carlos Baglietto.

Remy Caffery - Died 7-?-2005 ( Rock ) Sang and played guitar, flute and harp - Was a member of Rocky Snow.

Larry Lamoureaux - Died 7-18-2006 Port Angeles, WA , U.S. ( Rock ) Drummer - Was a member of The History Of Rock And Roll.

Alfred Drake (Alfred Capurro) - Died 7-25-1992 in New York, NY, U.S. - Cancer ( Musicals ) Born 10-7-1914 in New York, NY, U.S. - Actor and singer - Appeared in the  Broadway musicals, Oklahoma!, Kiss Me, Kate and the original production of Babes In Arms.

Charles Alexander (Charles McCallon Alexander) - Died 10-13-1920 in Birmingham, England ( Gospel ) Born 10-24-1867 in Meadow, TN, U.S. - Singer and song leader - Traveled with evangelists, R.A. Torrey and J. Wilbur Chapman - Gospel Music Hall Of Fame Inductee.

Sam Powell - Died 2-?-2001 - Suicide ( Rock ) Bassist - Worked with The Godfathers.

Dave Ludington - Died 1976 in Pensacola, Florida - Training accident at a Naval flight school ( Rock ) Bassist - Was a member of The Beard.

Riki Maiocchi (Riccardo Maiocchi) - Died 2-2-2004 ( Rock ) Born 5-27-1940 in Milano, Italy - Singer and guitarist - (He did, "Ma l'amore no" and "Io sono qui") - Was a member of Camaleonti.

Paolo De Ceglie - Died 3-27-2004 ( Rock ) Born 2-25-1944 in Milano, Italy - Drummer - Was a member of Camaleonti.

Pakito Rodrigo - Died 1993 - Aids ( Punk ) Bassist - Was a member of Cicatriz.

Jose Arteaga (aka Pepin) - Died 1991 - Drug overdose ( Punk ) Guitarist - Was a member of Cicatriz.

Johnnie Strickland - Died 6-13-1994, Halifax, NC, U.S. ( Rockabilly ) Born 6-23-1935 in North Carolina, U.S. - (He did, "She's Mine" and "Sweet Talkin' Baby").

Brunon Kryger Jr. (aka Bruce Kryger) - Died 1-13-1989 ( Polka ) He was 55 years old - Played accordion - Was a member of The Kryger Brothers Band (They did, "Mary On A Bike" and "The Boys From Wilkes-Barre") -  International Polka Music Hall Of Fame Inductee.

Tara Lynne Touesnard - Died 4-25-1994 - Car accident - She was 21 years old - Fiddler - (She did, "Ashokan Farewell" and "My Mom").

Esther Bigeou - Died 1936 ( Blues ) Born 1895 in New Orleans, LA, U.S. - Singer - (She did, "Outside Of That, He's All Right With Me" and "You Ain't Treating Me Right ") - Worked with Clarence Williams, Piron's New Orleans Orchestra and Rickett's Stars - Cousin of drummer, Paul Barbarin.

Jimmy Bertrand (James Bertrand) - Died 1960 - Born 2-24-1900 in Biloxi, MS, U.S. - Played drums, washboard, xylophone and slide whistle - Led Jimmy Bertrand's Washboard Wizards (They did, "Idle Hour Special" and "I Won't Give You None") - Worked with Erskine Tate's Vendome Orchestra, Doc Cooke, Jimmy Blythe and Lee Collins - Brother in-law of Jelly Roll Morton and brother of showgirl, Mabel Bertrand.

Kyle Bailes - Died 3-3-1996 ( Country ) Born 5-7-1915 in Kanawha County, WV, U.S. - Was one of The Bailes Brothers (They did, "Dust On The Bible" and "The Drunkard's Grave").

Kippie Moeketsiied - Died 1983 ( Jazz ) Born 1925 - Saxophonist - Worked with Band In Blue, The Shantytown Sextet, The Harlem Swingsters and The Jazz Epistles.

Clarence Wijewardane - Died 12-13-1996 in Sri Lanka - Cirrhosis ( Pop ) Born 8-3-1943 - Guitarist - Was a member of The Moonstones (They did, "Mango Nenda" and "Ruwan Puraya"), The Golden Chimes (They did, "Kimade Nawe" and "Mage pelpathe") and The Super Golden Chimes.

Prince Nico Mbarga - Died 6-24-1997 - Motorcycle accident ( Highlife ) Born 1-1-1950 in Abakaliki, Nigeria - Played xylophone, drums and guitar - Was a member of Rocafil Jazz (They did, "I No Go Marry My Papa" and "Sweet Mother") - Worked with The Melody Orchestra, Louisiana Tilda and The Ivory Coasters.

Jose "Zeca" Alage - Died 1993 - Murdered ( Marrabenta ) Born 1959 - Composer and saxophonist - Was a member of Ghorwane.

Pedro Langa - Died 11-?-2001 - Murdered ( Marrabenta ) Born 1959 - Guitarist and songwriter - Was a member of Ghorwane.

Kay Swift - Died 1-28-1993 in Southington, CT, U.S. - Born 4-19-1897 in New York, NY, U.S. - Composer - (She wrote the score for the musical, Fine And Dandy which included the songs, "Fine And Dandy" and "Can This Be Love?") - Worked with The Edith Rubel Trio.

George Tunnell (aka Bon Bon) - Died 5-20-1975 ( Jazz ) Born 6-29-1912 in Philadelphia, PA, U.S. - Singer and pianist - Led Bon Bon & His Buddies - Was a member of Three Keys (They did, "Someone Stole Gabriel's Horn" and "Oh By Jingo") and The Top Hatters (They did, "Vol Vistu Gaily Star" and "Rose Of The Rio Grande").

Arelean Brown - Died 4-27-1981 in Chicago, IL, U.S. ( Blues ) Born 6-10-1924 in Tchula, MS, U.S. - Singer - (She did, "Chicken Man" and "I Am A Streaker") - Worked with Little Mack Simmons, Lonnie Brooks, Lee "Shot" Williams and Scotty & The Rib Tips - Cousin of Lester Davenport and Sister of guitarists, George Brown and King Edward Brown.

Mike Raven (Austin Fairman) - Died 4-24-1997 - Born 11-15-1924 in London, England - Influential blues D.J. on Radio Caroline an English pirate station who later worked for Radio 1 - Acted in the movie, Lust For A Vampire.

Catherine Warnes (Catherine Anne  Warnes) (aka Cathy Wayne) - Died 7-20-1969 in Da Nang, Vietnam - Accidentally shot on stage while performing by a U.S. marine who was attempting to shoot his commanding officer ( Pop ) Born 12-7-1949 at Arncliffe, Sydney, Australia - Singer - She was a member of Sweethearts On Parade.

Jessie Mae Robinson - Died 10-26-1966 in Los Angeles, CA, U.S. ( Blues ) Born 10-1-1919 in Call, TX, U.S. - Singer, pianist and songwriter - Her songs have been recorded by Dinah Washington ("Pacific Coast Blues"), Louis Jordan ("Blue Light Boogie"), Damita Jo, Eddie "Cleanhead" Vinson ("Old Maid Boogie"), Pattie Page, Little Esther ("Double Crossin' Blues"), T-Bone Walker ("Cold Cold Feeling"), Dinah Shore, Charles Brown ("Seven Long Days"), Amos Milburn ("Tears,Tears, Tears"), Bing Crosby and B.B. King ("Sneakin' Around").

Texas Ray (Eugene  Ray) - Died 12-9-1993 in Electra, TX, U.S. ( Blues ) Born 9-28-1937 in Omaha, TX, U.S. - Played harmonica and sang - (He did, "Hackensack" and "Hey Mr Landlord").

Blind Johnny Brown - Died 9-14-1981 in St. Petersburg, FL, U.S. ( Blues - Gospel ) Born 10-1-1910 in Montgomery, AL, U.S. - Played hamonica and guitar and sang - (He did, "That's Alright" and "Lordy-Lord My Gal Gonna Leave Me") - Worked with Jimmy Reed and Sonny Terry.

Little Sonny Brown (Samuel Brown) - Died 4-21-1995 near Philadelphia, PA, U.S. - Suicide ( Soul ) He was 54 years old - Singer - Was a member of The Intruders (They did, "(Love Is Like A) Baseball Game" and "Cowboys To Girls").

Johnny Board - Died 12-15-1989 in Oak Park, IL, U.S. ( Blues ) Born 12-8-1919 in Chicago, IL, U.S. - Saxophonist and arranger - Worked with B.B. King, Otis Rush, Lionel Hampton, Sonny Parker, Memphis Slim and Gatemouth Brown.

Irving Ashby (Irving C. Ashby) - Died 4-22-1987 in Perris, CA, U.S. ( Jazz ) Born 12-29-1920 in Somerville, MA, U.S. - Played guitar and upright bass - (He did, "Big Guitar") - Worked with Lionel Hampton, Norman Granz's Jazz, The Nat "King" Cole Trio, Sheb Wooley, LaVern Baker, Howard Roberts, B.B. King, Louis Jordan, Pat Boone, The Ernie Freeman Combo and Oscar Peterson.

Johnny Moore (John Dudley Moore) - Died 1-6-1969 in Los Angeles, CA, U.S. - Kidney failure - Born 10-20-1906 in Austin, TX, U.S. - Guitarist - Was a member of The Three Blazers (They did, "Sunny Road" and "Changeable Woman Blues") - Brother of guitarist, Oscar Moore.

Neal Creque (Earl Neal Creque) - Died 12-1-2000 ( Jazz ) Born 4-13-940, in St. Thomas, Virgin Islands - Keyboardist and composer - (He did, "Before The Rain Came" and "Nina") - Worked with Howie Smith and Grant Green - His songs have been recorded by Mongo Santamaria, Ramsey Lewis and Carmen McRae - Husband of jazz singer, Nina Creque.

Tremayne Walker (aka Mayne) - Died 11-11-2007 in Philadelphia, PA, U.S. - Shot ( Christian Rock ) Born 2-1-1977 - Musician - Was a member of The Browne Boyz (They did, "For This" and "The Light").

Rod Johnson - Died 7-?-2005 in London, England ( Rock ) Drummer - Was a member of Bruce Woolley And The Camera Club (They did, "Flying Man" and the first version of, "Video Killed The Radio Star").

Antonio Variacoes (Antonio Joaquim Rodrigues Ribeiro) - Died 6-13-1984 Lisbon, Portugal - Bilateral bronchial pneumonia ( pop - Folk - Rock ) Born 12-3-1944 in Lugar do Pilar, Fiscal, Braga, Portugal - Singer - (He did, "Estou Alem" and "Cancao de Engate").

Lenny Souza (Leonard Souza) - Died 3-?-2000 ( Rock ) Drummer - Worked with Stark Naked And The Car Thieves.

Glen Hughes - Died 2006 ( Rock ) Singer - Worked with Stark Naked & The Car Thieves.

Hastings A. Smith - Died 2003 ( Rock ) Singer - Worked with Aristocats.

John Mehegan - Died 1984 ( Jazz ) Born 6-6-1920 in Wethersfield, CN, U.S. - Pianist - Was a  jazz critic for The New York Herald Tribune and wrote the books, The Jazz Improvisation series.

Zeca Afonso (Jose Manuel Cerqueira Afonso dos Santos) - Died 2-23-1987 in Setubal, Portugal - Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis ( Folk ) Born 8-2-1928 in Aveiro, Portugal - Singer and musician - (He wrote, "Grandola, Vila Morena" and "Viva o Poder Popular") - Worked with Jorge Godinho, Jose Niza, Adriano Correia de Oliveira, Esmeralda Amoedo and Durval Moreirinhas.

I. K. Dairo (Isaiah Kehinde Dairo) - Father of juju -  Died 2-7-1996 in Efon-Alaiye, near Akure, Nigeria ( Juju ) Born 1-6-1931 in Offa, Kwara State, Nigeria - Drummer, singer, accordionist, guitarist, composer and arranger - (He did, "Ka Sora" and "Mo Sorire") - Worked with The Morning Star Orchestra which became The Blue Spots and with The Rolling Dollars, Oladele Oro and Ojoge Daniel.

Monk Montgomery (William Howard Montgomery) - Died 5-20-1982 in Las Vegas, Nev., U.S. - Cancer ( Jazz ) Born 10-10-1921 - Bassist - Worked with Lionel Hampton, Cal Tjader, The Mastersounds and The Montgomery Johnson Quintet - Brother of guitarist, Wes Montgomery and vibraphonist and pianist, Buddy Montgomery.

Jo Jo Adams (aka Doctor Jo Jo) - Died 2-27-1988 in Chicago, IL, U.S. ( Blues ) Born circa 1918 in Alabama, U.S. - Singer - (He did, "When I'm In My Tea" and "I Like To Hucklebuck") - Worked with The Big Four Jubilee, Memphis Slim's Houserockers, Melvin Moore's Orchestra, Red Saunders and Floyd Smith's Combo.

Irving Micahnik - Died 9-?-1978 in The Bronx, NY, U.S. - Born 11-21-1905 - Co-owner of Twirl Records - He and Harry Balk ran Talent Artists and Embee Productions working with Del Shannon, Max Crook, The Royaltones, Johnny And The Hurricanes, Mickey Denton, Don And Juan, Jamie Coe and Johnny Gibson.

Johnny Sandon (William Beck) - Died 12-23-1996 ( Rock ) Born 1941 in Liverpool, Lancashire, England - Singer - Worked with The Searchers and The Remo Four.

Garry Glenn - Died 9-18-1991 - Kidney failure ( Gospel - Soul ) Born 1955 in Detroit, MI, U.S. - Singer, keyboardist and songwriter - Wrote songs for Anita Baker ("Caught In The Rapture"), Freddie Jackson, Eddie Kendricks, The Dramatics, Earth, Wind And Fire, The Emotions and Jean Carne - Worked with Sheila Hutchinson, Billy Ocean, Freddie Jackson and AI Hudson And The Soul Partners - Brother of gospel singer, Beverly Glenn.

Thomas Morris (aka Brother Pierre) - Died 1945 in California, U.S. ( Jazz ) Born 8-30-1897 in New York, NY, U.S. - Cornetist - Led Thomas Morris And His The Seven Hot Babies (They did, "Charleston Stampede " and "Ham Gravy ") and Thomas Morris Past Jazz Masters (They did, "Bull Blues " and "Just Blues, That's All ") - Worked with Eva Taylor, Charlie Johnson, Sippie Wallace, Clarence Williams, Margaret Johnson, Sara Martin, Fats Waller and Mamie Smith -  Uncle of pianist, Marlowe Morris.

Tim North - Died 5-7-2003 - Stomach cancer ( Rock ) Drummer - Was a member of Naut Humon's Rhythm & Noise, Sound Traffic Control, Dow Jones And The Industrials and Sauce Of The Future - Worked with Scot Jenerik, Blaise Smith, Comfort Control, Crash Worship, Amber Asylum, Psychic TV, Beth Custer and Sky Saxon.

Roy Howard - Died 1951 ( Gospel ) Singer - Was a member of The Gospel Melody Quartet a group that later became The Florida Boys.

Evan Aurand - Died 1-16-2005 ( Blues ) Born 5-12-1952 - Singer and guitarist - Was a member of The Little George Band (They did, "Bust The Boss" and "Silicon Valley Game").

Haruna Ishola - Died 1983 - Born in Ijebu-igbo - Singer - Led Alhaji Haruna Ishola And His Apala Group.

Dootsie Williams (Walter Williams) -  Died 9-?-1991 - Born 6-17-1911 in Birmingham, AL, U.S. - Owner of Dootone Records which realesed recordings by Johnny Creach (Papa John Creach) and Dooto Records which released recordings by Redd Foxx, The Medallions, Don Julian And The Meadowlarks and The Penguins.

Joe Brown - Died 2-7-1976 in Chicago, IL, U.S. - Born 6-16-1897 or 1904 in Wagoner, OK, U.S. - Co-owner of Opera Records and J.O.B. Records which released recordings by Mildred Richards And Her Red Hots, St. Louis Jimmy and Eddie Boyd.

Alan Naluai - Died 3-10-2001 - Heart disease  ( Hawaiian ) He was 62 years old - Singer and guitarist  - Was a member of The Surfers (They did, "Nani Wale Na Hula" and "Leahi") - The Surfers can be heard on Elvis Presley's, "Rock-a-Hula Baby".

Atlantis Black - Died 6-23-2008 in Tijuana, Mexico ( Goth ) Born 10-26-1976 in Chadds Ford, Pennsylvania, U.S. - Singer, songwriter and guitarist - (She did, "My Machine" and "Lime").

Glen Gray (Glen Gray Knoblauch) - Died 8-23-1963 in Plymouth, MA, U.S. ( Jazz ) Born 6-7-1906 in Roanoke, IL, U.S. - Saxophonist - Led The Orange Blossoms Band which was renamed The Casa Loma Orchestra - Was a member of Spike's Jazz Band - Worked with Jean Goldkette and Salvador Camarata.

Billy Bizor (aka Biser and Bizer)- Died 4-5-1969 in Houston, TX, U.S. ( Blues ) Born 9-3-1913 in Waxahatchu, TX, U.S. or 1917 in Centerville, TX, U.S. - Played harmonica and sang - (He did, "Screwdriver" and "When I'm Dead") - Worked with his cousin, Lightnin' Hopkins.

John Novarese (Angelo John Novarese) - Died 6-23-1996 in Memphis,TN, U.S. - Born 11-13-1923 - Co-founded Hi-label recording Bill Black, O.V. Wright, Don Bryant, George Jackson, Syl Johnson, Bobby McClure, Ann Peebles, Willie Clayton, Al Green, Ace Cannon and Bobby Bland.

Charles Moffett - Died 2-14-1997 in New York, NY, U.S. - Cancer ( Jazz ) Born 9-11-1929 in Fort Worth, TX, U.S. - Played drums and trumpet - Led The Moffettettes - Worked with Jimmy Witherspoon, Ornette Coleman and Little Richard.

Turner Foddrell - Died 2-3-1995 in Blacksburg, VA, U.S. ( Blues ) Born 6-22-1928 in Stuart, VA, U.S. - Singer and guitarist - (He did, "Slow Drag") - Worked with his son, Lynn Foddrell ("Blues Baby").

Roberta Martin (aka Fay Brown) - Died 1-18-1969 in Chicago, IL, U.S. ( Gospel ) Born 2-12-1907 in Helena, AR, U.S. - Singer and pianist - Worked with Theodore Frye in The Martin-Frye Singers and led The Roberta Martin Singers (They did, "Come In The Room" and "Only A Look").

Sonny Payne (Percival Payne) - Died 1-29-1979 in Los Angeles, CA, U.S. ( Jazz ) Born 5-4-1926 in New York, NY, U.S. - Drummer - Worked with with Count Basie, The Dud And Paul Bascomb Band, Hot Lips Page, Earl Bostic, Erskine Hawkins, Tiny Grimes, Lucille Dixon and Harry James - Son of drummer, Chris Columbus.

Charles Hunter (Charles H. Hunter) - Died 1-23-1906 - Tuberculosis ( Ragtime ) Born 5-16-1876 in Columbia, TN, U.S. - Composer - (He wrote, "Tickled To Death" and "Possum And Taters").

Meredith Reid (aka Yank) - Died 4-28-2000 in London, England ( Rock ) Born in 1965, Wichita, Kansas, U.S. - Sang and played harmonica - Was a member of Pusherman (They did, "First Time" and "Show Me Slowly").

Mel Collins - Died 3-22-2000 in Maywood, IL, U.S. - Lung cancer - Born 6-19-1932 in Wilkinson City, MS, U.S. - Producer - Co-owner of the Giant And Glory labels releasing recordings by Jo Armstead, Little Jimmy Scott, Shirley Wahls, The Smokey Smothers, Fenton Robinson and Garland Green - Hosted radio's, Heaven Bound and owned the Colfam music publishing company.

Oscar Levant - Died 8-14-1972 in Beverly Hills, CA, U.S. - Heart attack ( Pop - Orchestral ) Born 12-27-1906 in Pittsburgh, PA, U.S. - Pianist, composer and actor - (Co-wrote, "Blame It On My Youth") - Worked with Al Jolson - He had been married to actress, Barbara Woodell and singer and actress, June Gale.

Harvey Lester (Harvey Bryant Lester) - Died 11-?-1982 ( Gospel ) Born 2-27-1902 - Was one of The Lesters - Owned The Kingsland Theater that hosted The Blackwood Brothers, The Statesmen and The Speer Family -  Southern Gospel Music Hall Of Fame Inductee.

Jan Johansson - Died 11-9-1968 in Jonkoping, Sweden - Car accident ( Jazz ) Born 9-16-1931 - Played piano, guitar, organ and accordion - Worked with Georg Riedel, Svend Asmussen and Radiojazzgruppen.

Marcos Chacon - Died 12-9-2001 - Illness ( Rock ) Guitarist and singer - Was a member of Equilibrio Vital (They did, "Guerra" and "El emigrante").

Jesse Rivera - Died 5-17-2006 ( Metal ) Born 1970 - Drummer - Worked with Deliverance.

Tennon Jones - Died 1971 ( Rock ) Bassist - Was a member of The Castle, a group that later became That Handsome Devil.

Yuri Oblong - Died 2-25-2007 ( Rock ) Singer - Was a member of That Handsome Devil.

Gogo Lantroz - Died 1997 - Murdered ( Rock ) Drummer - Was a member of That Handsome Devil.

Kornelia Scholz - Died 1988 - Leukemia - Singer - Was a member of Jawoll(They did, "Taxi" and "Marmelade").

Ulises Hermosa - Died 1992 - Cancer ( Pop - Folk ) Born 11-13-1960 - Was a member of Los Kjarkas (They did, "Llorando se Fue").

Harry Wooster (Harry W. Wooster Sr.) - Died 1992 ( Big Band ) He was 97 years old - Played violin - Led The Orpheus Orchestra.

Zbigniew Kitlinski - Died 3-15-2007 ( Jazz ) Born 1947 - Drummer - Worked with Jazz Carriers and The Alber & Strobel Quintet.

Julio Jaramillo - Died 2-9-1978 - Illness ( Pasillo - Bolero - Tango - Ranchera ) Born 10-1-1935 in Guayaquil, Ecuador - Singer - (He did, "Nuestro juramento") - Worked with Olimpo Cardenas, Fresia Saavedra, Daniel Santos, Carlos Rubira Infante ("Esposa") and Alci Acosta.

Millard Lampell - Died 10-3-1997 - Lung cancer ( Folk ) Born 1-23-1919 - Singer and songwriter - Was a member of The Almanac Singers along with Woody Guthrie, Pete Seeger and Lee Hays (They did, "Talking Union" and " Plow Under") - He also was a scriptwriter for movies and TV.

Bob Gaddy - Died 7-24-1997 in The Bronx, NY, U.S. ( Blues ) Born 2-4-1924 in Vivian, WV, U.S. - Singer and pianist -  (He did, "Operator" and "Rip And Run") - Led Bob Gaddy & His Alley Cats - Worked with Larry Dale, Jimmy "Wildman" Spruill, Sonny Terry and Brownie McGhee.

Manuel Nunes - Died 7-9-1922 in Honolulu, Hawaii - Born 7-14-1843, in Funchal, Madeira, Portugal - Considered to be the inventor of the ukulele- Manufactured and help popularize the ukulele - Ukulele Hall Of Fame Inductee.

Italo Ferrari (Gimmi Ferrari) - Died 12-31-2006 ( Beat ) He was 66 years old - Bassist - Was a member of I Corvi (They did, "Sospesa ad un filo" and "Bang Bang").

Billo Levati (Fabrizio Levati) - Died 4-18-2000 ( Beat ) He was 53 years old - Guitarist - Was a member of I Corvi (They did, "Un ragazzo di strada" and "Bang Bang").

Jay Roberts (Jeffrey Farthing) - Died 9-21-1995 ( Rock ) Born 2-4-1946 - Singer and guitarist - Was a member of The Rising Sons which was renamed The Cornflakes who became The Primitives (They did, "Help Me" and "You Said").

Rosa Precht (Rose Marie Precht) - Died 1-31-1991 - Cancer - Born 5-3-1952 - Singer, songwriter and keyboardist - (She did, "Millionenmal und In meinen Armen") - Was a member of Insisters (They did, "Moderne Zeiten" and "Subkultur Reggae").

Prosper Niang - Died 1989 ( Afro Beat - Jazz ) Drummer - Was a member of Xalam.

Dorin Liviu Zaharia - Died 12-3-1987 ( Folk - Rock ) Born 1944 - Singer - Was a member of Olympic '64.

Joachim Gaiser - Died 4-24-2004 - Illness ( New Wave ) Born 12-12-1956 - Was a member of Kiz (They did, "Die Sennerin vom Konigsee").

Gabriel Dragan - Died 1995 ( Rock ) Singer - Was a member of Mondial.

Little Willie Anderson - Died 6-20-1991 in Chicago, IL, U.S. ( Blues ) Born 5-21-1920 in West Memphis, AR, U.S. - Sang and played harmonica - Worked with Johnny Young.

Mike Jaimes - Died 10-13-2006 ( Rock ) Born 1967 - Guitarist and pianist - Worked with Native, Tiberius, Gent Treadley, Space Bar, Big Whiskey, Craig Dreyer, Vince Welnick and Doug Yoel ("Yellow Light").

Paul Sawtell - Died 8-1-1971 in Los Angeles County, CA, U.S. - Born 2-3-1906 in Gilve, Poland - Composer - Worked with Bert Shefter to produce music scores for the films, The Fly, It! The Terror From Beyond Space and Faster Pussycat! Kill! Kill!.

Bert Shefter - Died 6-29-1999 - Born 5-15-1902 - Composer - Worked with Paul Sawtell to produce music scores for the films, Curse Of The Fly, Motorpsycho and Faster Pussycat! Kill! Kill!.

J.T. IV (John Henry Timmis IV) - Died 2002 - Complications from alcoholism ( Rock ) (He did, "Destructo Rock" and "Out Of The Can") - He directed the world's longest movie, "The Cure For Insomnia" which ran for 87 hours.

Billy Young - Died 8-18-1999 ( R&B ) Born 5-12-1940 in Daingerfield, TX, U.S. - Singer - (He did, "Do The Sloopy" and "You Left The Water Running").

Willie Banks - Died 2-1-1993 ( Gospel ) Born 5-11-1929 in Raymond, MS, U.S. - Singer - Led Willie Banks & The Messengers (They did, "Look At The Blessings") - Worked with The Trumpets Of Joy, The Flying Clouds, The Jackson Southernaires and The S.C. Violionaires.

Barry Richardson - Died 2001 in Belgium - Cancer ( Pub Rock ) Singer, bassist and saxophonist - Was a member of Bees Make Honey (They did, "Music Every Night" and "Kentucky Chicken Fry") and The Barry Richardson Band.

Brien Hopkins - Died 1-2-2007 ( Pub Rock ) Sang and played guitar, bass and piano - Was a member of Eggs Over Easy (They did, "Party Party" and "Henry Morgan") - Worked with Link Wray.

Olsson Backstrom (Ola Backstrom) - Died 2004 ( Pop - Punk - Reggae ) Born 1-?-1953 - Guitarist - Worked with Dag Vag.

Ernest Ka'ai (Ernest Kaleihoku Ka'ai) - Father of the Ukulele - Died 9-?-1962 in Miami, FL, U.S. ( Hawaiian ) Born 1-7-1881 - Played ukulele, mandolin and guitar - Owned and ran the Kaai Ukulele Manufacturing Company and wrote the book, The Ukulele, A Hawaiian Guitar And How To Play It - Ukulele Hall Of Fame Inductee.

Asa B. Everett (Asa Brooks Everett) - Died 9-?-1875 near Nashville, TN, U.S. ( Gospel ) Born 9-?-1828 in Virginia, U.S. - (He wrote, "Knocking At The Door" and "Come Unto Me") - Gospel Music Hall Of Fame Inductee.

Sigurd Kohn - Died 12-26-2004 in Thailand - Tsunami ( Jazz ) He was 45 years old - Saxophonist - Was a member ofLava - Worked with A-ha.

Willie Thomas (Willie B. Thomas) - Died 11-23-1977 in Belmont, Louisiana, U.S. ( String Band ) Born 5-25-1912 in Lobdell, Mississippi, U.S. - Singer and guitarist - Worked with Butch Cage ("Whoa Mule!" and "Bugle Call Blues").

Cleanhead Gimura - Died 4-23-1995 - Brain cancer ( Ska - Jazz - Rock ) Singer - Was a member of Tokyo Ska Paradise Orchestra.

Tatsuyuki Aoki - Died 5-2-1999 - Rail accident ( Ska - Jazz - Rock ) Drummer - Was a member of Tokyo Ska Paradise Orchestra.

Craig Cameron - Died 11-4-2006 - Inoperable brain tumor ( Rock ) Guitarist and keyboardist - Was a member of Eppiphane.

Bruno Olsson - Died 1975 ( Pop ) Born 1929 - Bassist, guitarist and saxophonist - Was a member of  Oijwinds.

Oijwind Karlsson - Died 1984 ( Pop ) Born 1937 - Played accordion and vibes Was a member of Oijwinds.

Soren Jonsson - Died 1990 ( Pop ) Born 1929 - Guitarist and bassist - Was a member of Oijwinds.

 Per-Ake Edqvist - Died 1985 ( Pop ) Born 1925 - Played drums - Was a member of Oijwinds.

Lio Mariz - Died 12-13-2005 ( Rock ) He was 23 years old - Singer - Was a member of Som de Rua.

Mic Christopher - Died 11-28-2001 in Groningen, the Netherlands a week and a half after a fall striking his head  - Born 11-21-1969 in the Bronx, NY, U.S. - Singer, songwriter and guitarist - (He did, "That's What Good Friends Do" and "What a Curious Notion") - Was a member of The Mary Janes.

Randy Carr - Died 3-27-2002 in Irvine, CA, U.S. - From the effects of Cushing's syndrome ( Rock ) Born 8-13-1956 - Drummer and guitarist - Worked with 7th Grade, Silicone Silos, Social Distortion, The Vectors and 16 Tons - Wrote the book, Advanced Grooves For The Advanced Drummer.

Scott Goddard - Died 3-19-2006 - Liver cancer ( Punk ) Born 1952 - Singer - (He did, "Cowpunk" and "Two Triple Cheese") - Was a member of The Surf Punks (They did, "Shark Attack").

Luis Guerena - Died 1-11-2004 in Tijuana, Mexico - Heart attack ( Ska - Rock - Punk ) Singer and drummer - Was a member of Tijuana No! (They did, "Pobre de Ti").

Stewie Speer - Died 9-16-1986 in Sydney, New South Wales, Australia - Heart attack ( Jazz - Rock ) Born 6-26-1928 in Melbourne, Victoria, Australia - Drummer - Was a member of Max Merritt & The Meteors and The Brian Brown Quintet.

Buster Smith (Henry Smith) - Died 8-10-1991 in Dallas, TX, U.S. - Heart attack ( Jazz ) Born 8-24-1904, in Alsdorf, TX, U.S. - Played saxophone, organ, guitar and clarinet - (He did, "Kansas City Riffs" and "Buster's Tune") - Worked with The Voodie White Trio, The Blue Devils, Lester Young, Pete Johnson's Boogie-Woogie Boys, Count Basie, Bennie Moten, The Don Redman Orchestra, Jimmy Rushing, and Emir "Bucket" Coleman.

Pete Upton - Died 12-?-2005 - Keyboardist and singer - Was a member of The Sultans.

Frank Heise - Died 1995 ( Pop ) Guitarist - Was a member of Bobo In White Wooden Houses (They did, "Troublesome Desire" and "Fooling Around").

Roland Wolf - Died 1995 ( Rock ) Keyboardist - Worked with Nick Cave And The Bad Seeds (They did, "Slowly Goes The Night" and "The Mercy Seat") and Einsturzende Neubauten.

John Joyce - Died 2-?-2004 ( Folk ) Born 1933 - Played 12 string guitar - Worked with Paul Brett, Howling Wolf, Sonny Terry, Brownie McGee, Paul Simon, Al Stewart, Sandy Denny, The Strawbs, Velvet Opera, Davy Graham, The Levee Breakers and Roy Harper.

Chris Collins (Christopher Graeme Collins) - Died 4-5-1997 in Atlanta, GA, U.S. - Car accident ( Rock ) Born 6-21-1968 - Bassist - Was a member of The Toenut (They did, "Mouthful Of Pennies").

Jack Taylor (Richard Violet) - Died 1997 - Drug overdose ( Rock ) Guitarist - Worked with The Gibson Bros., Monster Truck Five and '68 Comeback (They did, "Peepin' & Hidin'" and "Do The Rub").

Geoff Plummer (aka Drainpipe) - Died 2-2-2006 ( Rock ) Drummer - Was a member of Ol' 55.

Gordon Edwards - Died 2002 - Drug overdose ( Rock ) Born 12-29-1946 - Keyboardist - Worked with The Pretty Things.

Jim Pfahler - Died 3-?-2003 ( Bubblegum ) Singer, keyboardist and songwriter - Was a member of The Ohio Express (They did, "Yummy, Yummy, Yummy" and "Hard Times").

Attila Zoller -  Died 1-25-1998 in Townshend, VT, U.S. ( Jazz ) Born 6-13-1927 in Visegrad, Hungary - Played guitar - Worked with Tabanyi Pinoccio, Chico Hamilton, Red Norvo, Vera Auer, Jutta Hipp, Herbie Mann, Stan Getz, Sonny Rollins, Oscar Pettiford, Bud Shank, Benny Goodman, Tony Scott, Kenny Clarke, Lee Konitz, Don Friedman, Herbie Hancock and Hans Koller - Founder of The Vermont Jazz Centre.

Jance Garfat (Robert Jance Garfat) - Died 11-6-2006 - Motorcycle accident ( Rock ) Born 3-3-1944 - Bassist - Worked with Dr. Hook & The Medicine Show.

Ginny Simms (Virginia Simms) - Died 4-4-1994 in Palm Springs, CA, U.S. ( Big Band ) Born 5-25-1915 in San Antonio, TX, U.S. - Singer and actress - Worked with The Tom Gerun Band and The Kay Kyser Orchestra - Appeared in the films, Broadway Rhythm and Night And Day.

Pete Cosker - Died 1990 - Drug overdose ( Rock ) Singer, guitarist and bassist - Was a member of Wally(They did, "Sunday Walking Lady" and "What To Do").

Maxwell Davis - Died 9-18-1970 in Los Angeles, CA, U.S. ( R&B - Blues ) Born 1-14-1916 in Independence, KS, U.S. - Saxophonist, arranger and producer - (He did, "M.T. Boogie" and "Safronia B") - Worked with The Fletcher Henderson Orchestra, Jo Jo Adams ("Disgusted" and "Thursday Evening Blues"), Miss Cornshucks, Lester Young, Willie Smith, Helen Humes, Percy Mayfield, T-Bone Walker, Ernie Andrews ("Be Nice" and "You Chased The Goody Goody") and Gatemouth Brown.

E.G. Clawson (Elmer G. Clawson) - Died 7-23-2003 ( Rock ) Drummer - Worked with The Fugitives (They did, "You Can't Make Me Lonely" and "On Trial") and Scot Richard Case (SRC) (They did, "I'm So Glad" and "Who Is That Girl").

Danny Hernandez - Died 2000 ( Rock ) Singer - Was a member of The Ones.

Paul LaRose - Died 1995 ( Rock ) Guitarist - Worked with The Buoys.

Zsolt Daczi - Died 8-6-2007 in Budapest - Cancer ( Rock ) Born 6-12-1969 in Kiskunhalas - Guitarist - Was a member of Bikini, Omen and Carpathia Project - Worked with Tirana Rockers.

Andras Veszelinov - Died 5-29-2007 in Budapest, Hungary  ( Rock ) Born 7-8-1946 in Budapest, Hungary  - Drummer - Worked with Syrius (They did, "Crooked Man" and "Mint aprilis") and Apostol.

Peter Kun - Died 7-10-1993 - Motorcycle accident ( Rock ) Born 10-29-1967 - Bassist - Was a member of Edda.

David Molina - Died 12-28-1995 ( Ska ) Born 8-15-1969 - Guitarist - Was a member of Let's Go Bowling.

Chris Ridge - Died 6-9-2008 ( Ska ) Born 3-22-1971 - Guitarist - Was a member of Let's Go Bowling.

Johnny Angelos - Died 11-24-1984 - Carbon monoxide poisoning ( Rock - R&B ) He was 36 years old - Born in Detroit, MI, U.S. - Singer and bassist - Worked with The Black And Blues Band (They did, "Some One To Love You"), The Gold Brothers, The Pink Peech Mob, Mighty Quick, The Reputations (They did, "Cry, Cry, Cry" and "Alone In The Kitchen"), The Amboy Dukes, The Heartbeats, The Slicks and The Torpedos (They did, "Pop Star").

Peter Farmasonis - Died 5-?-2000 ( Rock ) Bassist - Was a member of Cowboy Surfer (They did, "Overrated" and "Obstacle To Greed").

Larry Arlotta - Died 4-?-1996 ( Jazz ) Born 1943 - Pianist - Led The Larry Arlotta Trio (They did, "Footprints" and "I Believe In You" - Worked with Ronnie Leigh.

Walter Malgoni (Gualtiero Malgoni) - Died 5-6-2008 in Milan, Italy - Born 1-18-1924 in Milan, Italy - Songwriter - (He wrote, "Guarda che luna" and "Tua").

Carlo Pierangeli (Carlo Caniggia) - Died 6-20-2008 in Turin, Italy ( Pop - Folk ) Born 4-27-1928 in Casale Monferrato, Alessandria, Italy - Singer and actor - (He did, "La campanella" and "Figlia del vento") - He was a member of The Quintetto Nord - Worked with Marisa Colomber.

Danny James - Died 8-12-1991( Swamp Pop ) Born 1-12-1945 in Sulphur, LA, U.S. - Guitarist and singer - (He did, "Boogie In The Mud" and "Devil Made Me Say That") - Worked with Tommy McLain and Rockin' Sidney.

Guy Barfield - Died 4-26-2006 ( Metal ) Born 1-15-1970 - Bassist - Was a member of Bag Of Bonz.

Jean Claude Llabador - Died 1980 - Car accident ( Jazz Rock ) Played guitar and keyboards -Was a member of Coincidence.

John Purdell - Died 7-10-2003 ( Rock ) Born in San Diego, CA, U.S. - Cancer - Keyboardist and producer - Worked with The Lou Gramm Band - (Co-wrote, "No More Tears" and "Tomorrow") - Produced L.A. Guns, Ozzy Osbourne, Poison, Dream Theater, Cinderella, KIX and Alice Cooper.

Steve Kapo - Died 11-19-2003 - Heart attack ( Metal ) He was 30 years old - Guitarist - Was a member of Diegrinder.

George McCoy - Died 4-27-1988 in Belleville, IL, U.S. ( Blues ) Born 12-11-1921 in Booneville, MS, U.S. - Singer and guitarist - (He did, "Red Rooster") - He was half of the duo, George And Ethel McCoy with his sister - Nephew in-law of Memphis Minnie.

Pigmeat Jarrett (James Jarrett)- Died 9-5-1995 in Cincinnati, OH. U.S. ( Blues - Jazz ) Born 12-8-1899 in Cordele, GA, U.S. - Singer and pianist - (He did, "Freddie" and "Thanks For My Flowers") - Worked with Bessie Smith.

L.V. Johnson - Died 11-22-1994 in Chicago, IL, U.S. ( Soul ) Born 12-25-1946 in Chicago, IL, U.S. - Singer, songwriter and guitarist - (He did, "Don't Cha Mess With My Money, My Honey Or My Woman" and "Recipe") - Worked with The Soul Children, The Bar-Kays and Johnnie Taylor -  His songs have been recorded by Tyrone Davis, Bobby "Blue" Bland and The Dells - Nephew of Elmore James.

Jack Morgan (Jack Briggs Morgan) - Died 4-?-2006 ( Blues Rock ) Guitarist and singer - Was a member of Rattlin' Bones (They did, "I Should A Known" and "That Kinda Girl")

Ildo Lobo - Died 10-20-2004 in Praia - Heart attack or complications from diabetes ( Mornas - Coladeras ) Born 11-25-1953 on the island of Sal in the town of Pedra de Lume - Singer - (He did, "Nos Morna" and "Intelectual") - Was a member of Os Tubaroes.

Barry Jarman (Barry Edwin Jarman) - Died 6-12-2001 ( Pop ) Born 5-3-1931 in Pietermaritzburg - Played trumpet, penny whistle, guitar and concertina -  Was a member of The Bats (They did, "Cricket Song" and "Mammy Blue").

Lukas Crouse (aka Lukas Luislang) - Died 4-?-2002 ( Afro Rock ) Keyboardist and composer - Was a member of Via Afrika (They did, "Hey Boy" and "Vice In Bombay").

Victor Sogliano - Died 10-8-1995 near Albany, Milan - Heart attck ( Rock ) He was 52 years old - Bassist - Was a member of Equipe 84 (They did, "Bang Bang" and "Papa e Mama").

Gianni Caia - Died 2-?-1972 - Car accident ( Rock ) Drummer - Was a member of Free Love (They did, "Sandy" and "Dove").

Steve Stogel - Died 2-?-1972 - Car accident ( Rock ) Guitarist and singer - Was a member of Free Love (They did, "Sandy" and "Dove").

Harry Miller (Harold Miller) - Died 1983 ( Rock - Jazz ) Double bassist - Was a member of The Vikings (They did, "Skokiaan Rock" and "Hamba Kahle Rock") - Worked with Bob Downes, Mike Cooper and King Crimson.

Gunnar Andersson - Died 1975 ( Rock ) Drummer Worked with The Ad Libs, The Homo Sapiens and Kebnekajse.

Antonio Favilla - Died 199? ( Rock ) Keyboardist - Worked with Campo Di Marte.

Jimmy Santerini - Died 1977 ( Rock ) Keyboardist - Was a member of Capitolo 6.

Lillian Little Soldier Klaudt (Lillian White Corn Little Soldier) - Died 3-3-2001( Gospel ) Born 6-29-1906 on the Fort Berthold Indian Reservation in Beaver Creek, ND, U.S. - Was a member of The Klaudt Indian Family - Atlanta Country Music Hall Of Fame Inductee and Southern Gospel Music Hall Of Fame Inductee.

Reverend Reinhold Klaudt (R. H. Klaudt) - Died 7-?-2001 ( Gospel ) He was 94 years old -Was a member and business manager of The Klaudt Indian Family. - The Atlanta Country Music Hall Of Fame Inductee.

Vernon Klaudt (Vernon R. Klaudt) - Died 9-9-2006 - Cancer ( Gospel ) Born 7-5-1930 on the Fort Berthold Indian Reservation, North Dakota, U.S. - Singer - Was a member of The Kingsman Four, The Klaudt Indian Family and The Vernon Klaudt Indian Family - Atlanta Country Music Hall Of Fame Inductee.

William Walton (Sir William Turner Walton) - Died 3-18-1983 in Ischia, Naples, Italy ( Jazz - Symphonic - Opera - Choral ) Born 3-29-1902 in Oldham, Lancashire, England - Composer, pianist and conductor - Wrote music for the films, Hamlet and Dreaming Lips.

Alhaji K. Frimpong - Died 10-18-2005 Kumasi, Ghana ( Highlife ) Singer - (He did, "Kyenkyen Bi Adi Mawu" and "Obi Nim").

Mick Cook (aka Cookie) - Died 1997 ( Rock ) Drummer - Worked with The Mike Khan Band, Home, Al Stewart, The Groundhogs, Tony McPhee and Reporter.

Blanche Calloway - Died 12-16-1978 ( Jazz ) Born 2-9-1904 - Singer, bandleader, and composer - Led Blanche Calloway And Her Joy Boys (They did, "Catch On" and "Growlin' Dan")  - Worked with Andy Kirk And His Twelve Clouds Of Joy ("There's Rhythm In The River" and "Casey Jones Blues") - Sister of Cab Calloway.

Billy Gladstone - Died 10-?-1961 - Born 12-15-1893 in Romania - Drummer - Worked at Radio City Music Hall - He manufactured snare drums, sticks and practice pads - Percussive Arts Society Hall Of Fame Inductee.

George Lawrence Stone - Died 11-19-1967 - Born 1886 - Played drums, xylophone, timpani and bells - He wrote the drum technique book, Stick Control - Was a founding member of The National Association of Rudimental Drummers - Percussive Arts Society Hall Of Fame Inductee.

Tracy Webber - Died 1981 in Harlem - She was killed accidentally when someone was shooting at her brother ( Disco ) Singer - (She did, "Sure Shot").

Brandi Wells (Marguerite J. Pinder Bannister) - Died 3-25-2003 in Chester, PA, U.S. ( R&B ) Born 5-13-1955 in Philadelphia, PA, U.S. - Singer - (She did, "When It's Love" and "I Hate To See You Go") - Was a member of Slick (They did, "Space Bass") and Breeze who backed  Billy Paul, Fat Larry and Philly Cream - Worked with Twilight and Brown Sugar.

Dixie Lee Crosby (Wilma Winifred Wyatt) - Died 11-1-1951 in Holmby Hills, CA, U.S. - Ovarian cancer - Born 11-4-1911 in Harriman, TN, U.S. - Singer, actress and dancer - (She did, "The Way You Look Tonight" and "A Fine Romance" with her husband, Bing Crosby).

Barry Fisk - Died 1983 - Suicide ( Metal ) Singer - Was a member of Possessed.

Martin Lickert - Died 3-?-2006 ( Rock ) Played bass - Worked with Frank Zappa - Appeared in the movie, 200 Motels.

Zhang Ju - Died 5-11-1995 in western Beiing, China - His motorcycle hit a truck ( Prog - Metal ) Bassist - Was a member of Tang Dynasty.

Baterz (Barnaby Ward) - Died 7-3-2002 - He was a haemophiliac and contracted HIV which he got from a blood transfusion ( Rock ) Born 7-3-1969 - Singer and guitarist - Was a member of The Bedridden.

Povel Randen - Died 3-10-2006 ( Rock - Folk ) Born 12-8-1945 - Played trombone and piano - Was a member of The Hoola Bandoola Band.

Eric Carroll - Died 1988 - Car accident ( Metal ) Guitarist  - Was a member of Roxx Gang.

Hiski Salomaa (Heikki Juhani Salomaa) - Died 7-1-2003 ( Comedy Rock ) Born 8-17-1959 - Singer - Was a member of Lapinlahden Linnut.

Oreh Ignatov (Oleg Ignatov)- Died 3-20-2006 - Heart attack ( Rock ) Born 5-30-1956 -Singer and guitarist - Was a member of Liverpool.

Seppo Keurulainen - Died 2-4-1981 ( Beat - Rock ) Born 9-16-1945 - Guitarist - Worked with The Jormas, Jim & The Beatmakers, The Roosters, The Boys, The Islanders, FrankiesandPepe & The Paradise.

Alexander "Blackmore" Troitski - Died 3-15-2006 - Accidental alcohol poisoning ( Punk ) Born 3-26-1972 - Drummer - Worked with Front, AU and Brigadny Podrjad.

Nikolaj Mihajlov - Died 4-20-2006, his body was found a week later - Natural causes ( Punk ) Born 12-8-1967 - Singer - Was a member of Brigadnyi Podrjad.

Dicky Schulte Nordholt - Died 7-3-2006 in Melay, France - Cirrhosis of the liver ( Rock ) Born 12-29-1953 in Breda - Bassist - Worked with De Raggende Manne, Transister, Gruppo Sportivo and Q65.

Jakov Kohnover - Died 5-14-2006 ( Beat - Jazz - Rock ) Born 6-19-1952 - Keyboardist and bassist - Worked with POST, Lesnoj Prospekt and Lotos.

Keith "Ketman" Shirasawa - Died 8-4-2007 - Neck injuries suffered on a roller coaster ( Rock ) Born 7-31-1954 - Guitarist - Worked with You People, Along For The Ride and Roadkill Cafe.

Sandy Riner (Clarence Riner) (aka Mr. Banjo) - Died 8-27-2003 - Born 1922 in South Bend,Indiana, U.S. - Played banjo - Worked with The Sahib Shrine Banjo Band, LeRoy Longnecker, Horace "Big Sut" Sutcliffe and The Crew Chiefs - Appeared on TV's, Hayloft Jamboree - National Four String Banjo Hall Of Fame Inductee.

Erman Slater (Erman Clark Slater) - Died 1-12-1951 in Texas, U.S. - Car accident ( Gospel ) Born 2-2-1903 in Dekalb County, AL, U.S. - Singer - Worked with The Jolley Family Quartet, The Sand Mountain Quartet, The Stamps Dixie Four, The Lone Star Quartet, Fred C Maples And The Harmoneers and The Rangers Quartet - Southern Gospel Music Hall Of Fame Inductee.

Wally Nightingale (Warwick Alan Nightingale) - The Pete Best of Punk Rock - Died 1996 - Complications of substance abuse ( Rock ) Born in London, England -  Guitarist - (Co-wrote, "Did You No Wrong") - Was a founder of The Strand, renamed The Swankers, a band that would go on to become The Sex Pistols.

Gabriel Parra (Gabriel Parra Pizarro) - Died 4-15-1988 in Lima, Peru - Car accident ( Rock ) Born 7-25-1947 in Valparaiso, Chile - Drummer - Was a member of Los Jaivas.

Eloy Alquinta - Died 3-15-2004 - Heart attack ( Rock ) Born 6-22-1971 - Singer, saxophonist and percussionist - Was a member of Los Jaivas.

Hernan Naval - Died 5-16-2001 in Ribadeo ( Jazz ) Born in Viveiro 1962 - Bandleader.

Gregg Munier - Died 2-3-2006 - Pneumonia ( Rock ) He was 44 years old - Keyboardist - Was a member of Alsace Lorraine who became Saraya.

Bert Dodson - Died 10-3-1994 in Clearwater, FL, U.S. ( Country Western ) Born circa 1916 - Played bass - Was a member of The Cass County Boys - Worked with The Light Crust Doughboys, Gene Autry, Bing Crosby and Dick Haymes - Western Music Association Hall Of Fame Inductee.

Johnny Marvin (John Senator Marvin) (aka Honey Duke And His Uke and The Ukulele Ace) - Died 12-20-1945 in North Hollywood, CA, U.S. - Heart attack after contacting dengue fever ( Country - Bluegrass ) - Born 7-11-1897 in Butler, OK, U.S. - Sang and played ukulele and steel guitar - (He did, "You Know Me Alabam") - Was a member of Sargent, Marvin And The Four Camerons - Worked with Gene Autry and The Royal Hawaiians - Ukulele Hall Of Fame Inductee.

Dan I (Selmore Ezekiel Lewinson) - Died 9-?-2006 ( Disco ) Born in Jamaica - Singer, songwriter and producer -  (He did, "Monkey Chop").

Gary MacLean - Died 12-5-2001 - Throat cancer - Musician and singer - He was half of the musical comedy duo, MacLean & MacLean.

John Walker - Died 198? - Suicide ( Punk ) Guitarist - Was a member of Warsaw Pakt (They did, "Lorraine" and "Even Money").

Antonio Martinez - Died 1990 - Motorcycle accident ( Rock ) Born 10-3-1945 in Madrid, Spain - Guitarist - Was a member of Los Bravos (They did, "Black is Black" and "I Don't Care").

Luca Prodan - Died 12-22-1987 in Buenos Aires - Heart attack or cirrhosis of the liver ( Reggae - Rock ) Born 5-17-1953 - Singer - Led Sumoand The Hurlingham Reggae Band.

Mike Klingner - Was an Air Force fighter pilot and was shot down over Laos in 1970 and declared Killed in Action 1971 ( Rock ) Drummer - Was a member of The Rebels, The Nomads and J. Harrison B. And The Bumbles - Nebraska Music Hall Of Fame Inductee.

Marian Kochansky - Died 4-28-2006 in Bratislava, Slovensko ( Folk ) Born 6-4-1955 or 1945 in Partizanske, Slovensko - Accordionist, composer and singer -  Was a member of Lojzo.

Jan Brzac - Died 2002 ( Folk ) Born 1952 - Played guitar - Was a member of Lojzo.

Helmut Schicketanz (aka der Chef) - Died 1975 ( Cabaret ) Played accordion - Was a member of Die Spitzbuam later renamed  Die 3 Spitzbuam and Die 3 Spitzbuben (They did, "Angschutt wia a Blumenstockl" and "Ich bin a Schlimmer, wia ma sagt a klaner Nascher").

Toni Strobl - Died 5-12-2006 ( Cabaret ) Guitarist - Was a member of Die Spitzbuam later renamed Die 3 Spitzbuam and Die 3 Spitzbuben (They did, "Warum muab ma aufhorn wanns am schonsten grad is" and "Bleamerl").

Billy Hill (William Joseph Hill) - Died 12-24-1940 in Boston, MA, U.S. - Born 7-14-1899 in Boston MA, U.S.l - Violinist and pianist - (He wrote, "The Last Roundup" and co-wrote, "In The Chapel In The Moonlight") - Collaborated with his wife, Dedette Hill and with J. Keirn Brennan, Peter De Rose, William Raskin, Victor Young and Edward Eliscu  - Songwriters Hall Of Fame Inductee and Nashville Songwriters Hall Of Fame Inductee.

Bob Miller - Died 8-26-1955 in New York, NY, U.S. - Born 9-20-1895 in Memphis, TN, U.S. - Pianist and songwriter - (He wrote, "Someday You'll Want Me to Want You" and "Rockin' Alone (In An Old Rocking Chair)") - Worked with The Idlewild Orchestra - Nashville Songwriters Hall Of Fame Inductee.

Norman Chapman - Died 1995 - Cancer ( Rock - Jazz ) He was 58 years old - Drummer - Worked with The Saturated Seven and The Silver Beatles, a group that later became The Beatles.

Joe Royal Sr. - Died 11-29-2002 - Illness ( Jazz ) He was 82 years old - Born in Salford - Pianist - Led The Joe Royle Showband, which became The Saturated Seven - Was a member of The Royal Engineers Band.

Totta Naslund - Died 6-19-2005 - Liver cancer ( Rock - Blues ) Born 4-1-1945 in Sandviken - Singer and guitarist - Led Totta's Bluesband - Worked with Nynningen and Nationalteatern.

Hi-Pockets Busse (aka Hi Busse) (Enright August Busse) - Died 7-13-1997 ( Country Western ) Born 8-6-1914 in Warroad, MN, U.S. - Accordionist - Led Hi Busse And The Frontiersmen (Hey did, "Along The Navajo Trail" and "Don't Fence Me In") - Worked with The Riders Of The Purple Sage, The Texas Ramblers and The Saddletramps - Western Music Association Hall Of Fame Inductee.

Andy Parker - Died 10-2-1977 ( Country Western ) Born 3-17-1913 in Magnum, OK, U.S. - Led Andy Parker And The Plainsmen (They did, "Trail Dust" and "Throw A Saddle On A Star") - Western Music Association Hall Of Fame Inductee.

Bill Fulwiler - Died 2000 ( Big Band ) Pianist and arranger - Was a member of Men Of Note And Claudia - He was married to Claudia, the singer of the band.

Buzzy Wilson (Richard Alphonso Wilson - Died 8-27-1998 in Overbrook Farms - Heart failure ( Jazz ) He was 64 years old - Saxophonist and promoter - Worked with Maynard Ferguson, Lionel Hampton and James Moody - As a promoter he booked artists such as John Coltrane, Betty Carter, Sonny Rollins, Milt Jackson and Chuck Mangione.

Patapio Silva - Died 4-24-1907 ( Latin ) Born 10-22-1880 - Played flute and was a songwriter - (He did, "Margarida" and "Primeiro Amor").

 John Yorke Atlee - Died 4-1-1910  in Charleston, SC, U.S. ( Vaudeville - Music Hall ) Born 1842 in Detroit, MI, U.S. - Sang and whistled - Recorded cylinders for The Columbia Phonograph Company.

Tim Spencer (Vernon Harold Spencer) - Died 4-26-1974 in Victorville, CA, U.S. ( Country - Gospel ) Born 7-13-1908 in Webb City, MO, U.S. - Songwriter and singer - (He wrote, "Cigarettes, Whiskey And Wild, Wild Women" and "Will You Love Me (When My Hair Turns To Silver)") - Worked with The Sons Of The Pioneers - Country Music Hall Of Fame Inductee, Western Music Association Hall Of Fame Inductee, Gospel Music Hall Of Fame Inductee and Nashville Songwriters Hall Of Fame Inductee.

Hugh Farr (Thomas Hubert Farr) - Died 3-17-1980 in Casper, WY, U.S. ( Country ) Born 12-6-1903 in Llano, TX, U.S. - Played fiddle - Worked with Len Nash And His Country Boys Barn Dance, The Haywire Trio, Jack LeFevre And His Texas Outlaws and The Sons Of The Pioneers - Western Music Association Hall Of Fame Inductee and Country Music Hall Of Fame Inductee.

Sophie Tucker (Sonia Kalish) - Died 2-9-1966 - Lung cancer ( Jazz - Pop - Vaudeville ) Born 1-13-1884 in Tsarist Russia - Singer, pianist and comedian  - (She did, "Some Of These Days" and "My Yiddishe Momme") - Worked with Ted Shapiro.

Leighton Noble (Faye Leighton Jepsen) - Died 3-5-1994 in Victoria, British Columbia, Canada
Born 12-25-1912 in Pasadena, CA, U.S. - Pianist and singer - Was a member of The Blue Blazers - Worked with Phil Harris, Hal Grayson, Everett Hoagland, Orville Knapp and Johnny McAfee.

David Buttolph (James David Buttolph Jr.) - Died 1-1-1983 in Poway, CA, U.S. - Born 8-3-1902 in New York, NY, U.S. - Composer and pianist - Scored over 300 movies including, The Mark Of Zorro and House Of Wax and wrote music for TV shows such as, Maverick and 77 Sunset Strip.

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