April 4th

Musical Birthday Notes – April 4th

  • Muddy Waters (McKinley Morganfield) – blues guitarist/singer/harmonica – born in Clarksdale, MS – often cited as being the “Father of Modern Chicago Blues” – best known for – Hoochie Coochie Man – I Just Want To Make Love To You – Rollin’ Stone – I’m Ready – 1980 Blues Foundation Hall of Fame – 1987 Rock & Roll Hall of Fame – 1992 Grammy Lifetime Achievement Award – (4/4/1913 – 4/30/1983)
  • Hugh Masekela jazz trumpet/flugelhorn/cornet/singer/composer – (4/4/1939 – 1/31/2018)
  • Dave Hill – English rock guitarist/backing vocals – Slade – group songs include – Gudbuy T’Jane – My Oh My – Run Runaway – 1946
  • David “Pick” Withers – English musician – best known as the original drummer for – Dire Straits – 2018 Rock & Roll Hall of Fame – 1948
  • Berry Oakley – southern rock bassist – founding member of – The Allman Brothers Band – 1995 Rock & Roll Hall of Fame – (4/4/1948 – 11/11/1972)
  • Larry Lingle – singer – best known as a member of – The Four Seasons – 1949
  • Steve Gatlin – singer/musician – part of Larry Gatlin and The Gatlin Brothers with brothers Larry and Rudy – group hits include – All The Gold In California – Broken Lady – 1951
  • Gary Moore – Northern Irish singer/songwriter/blues-rock guitarist/producer/harmonica/keyboards – associated acts include – Skid RowThin Lizzysolo artist – (4/4/1952 – 2/6/2011)
  • Maria Mendiola – Spanish pop Euro-disco singer – part of the female duo – Baccara – best known for 1977 hit – Yes Sir, I Can Boogie – (4/4/1952 – 9/11/2021)
  • Craig Adams – English rock bassist/songwriter/producer – associated acts include – The Sisters Of MercyThe MissionThe CultThe AlarmSpear Of DestinyTheatre Of Hate – 1962
  • Mike Starr – bassist – best known with – Alice In Chains – (4/4/1966 – 3/8/2011)
  • Clay Davidsoncountry singer/songwriter/guitar – best known for 2000 hit – Unconditional – 1971
  • Jill ScottR&B singer/songwriter/poet/actress – hits include – Gettin’ In The Way – So In Love (with Anthony Hamilton) – Blessed – 1972
  • Magnus Sveningsson – Swedish bassist – associated acts include – The Cardigans – Righteous Boy – 1972
  • Kelly PriceR&B/soul singer/songwriter/author/actress – albums include – Mirror Mirror – Soul Of A Woman – Priceless – Grace – 1973
  • Phil Manasala – guitarist/backing vocals – best known with rock band – Of Mice And Men – group songs include – You’re Not Alone – Would You Still Be There – Never Giving Up – 1988
  • Jamie Lynn Spearscountry singer/songwriter/actress – 2013 hit – How Could I Want More – younger sister of pop star – Britney Spears – 1991