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Today’s Music: Wayne Shorter, Walter Williams, Elvis Costello

Jazz sax innovator and prolific composer Wayne Shorter was born today in 1933. Walter Williams of The O’Jays was born today in 1943. Eclectic singer, songwriter Elvis Costello was born today in 1954. He’s managed to make his mark in … Continue reading

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Today’s Music: Jack Teagarden, Jim Reeves, Isaac Hayes, Robert Plant

Called by some the ‘Father of the Jazz Trombone,’ Jack Teagarden was born today in 1905 (d. 1964). Country star ‘Gentleman Jim’ Reeves was born this day in 1923 (d. 1964). As well as helping to get Stax Records going, … Continue reading

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Today’s Music: Eddie Fisher, Jimmy Dean, Bobby Hatfield, Ronnie Spector, Ian Anderson, Leo Fender

Pop singer Eddie Fisher was born today in 1928 (d. 2010). Though he was a pre-Elvis heartthrob in the early-to-mid ’50s, he drifted into obscurity after the advent of rock and roll. He is also the father of actress Carrie … Continue reading

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Today’s (and Yesterday’s) Music: Benny Carter, Jimmy Witherspoon, Joe Tex, Harry Mills

Jazz multi-instrumentalist Benny Carter was born August 8th in 1907 (d. 2003). His influence was so great that some referred to him as the ‘King.’ Blues belter Jimmy Witherspoon was born August 8th in 1920 (d. 1997). Soul star Joe … Continue reading

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The Wicked Mr. Pickett and Jimi Hendrix On Stage Together in 1966

While Berry Gordy at Motown in Detroit was trying to tailor his soul acts to appeal to white pop audiences (i.e.: making them more doo-wop tame, ala The Supremes), over at Stax-Volt in Memphis they were going for the gut … Continue reading

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