February 11th

Musical Birthday Notes – February 11th

  • Gene Vincentrock-rockabilly singer/musician – best known for – Be-Bop-A-Lula – member of the Rockabilly Hall of Fame – Rock & Roll Hall of Fame – (2/11/1935 – 10/12/1971)
  • Bobby “Boris” Pickettsinger/songwriter/comedian – best known for 1962 novelty song – Monster Mash – (2/11/1938 – 4/25/2007)
  • Gerald “Gerry” Goffinlyricist – co-wrote with and married – Carole King – credits include – Will You Love Me Tomorrow – Take Good Care Of My Baby – 1990 Rock & Roll Hall of Fame – (2/11/1939 – 6/19/2014)
  • Sergio Mendespianist – bosa nova/jazz/funk – 1941
  • Otis ClayMississippi gospel-R&B-soul singer – songs include – I’m Satisfied – She’s About A Mover – Trying To Live My Life Without You – 2013 Blues Hall of Fame – (2/11/1942 – 1/8/2016)
  • Tony Coltonsinger/songwriter/musician/producer – Head, Hands & Feet – 1942
  • Alan “Mr. Fabulous” Rubin – trumpet/flugelhorn/piccolo trumpet – The Blues Brothers – (2/11/1943 – 6/8/2011)
  • Charlie Hargrett – guitarist – best known with southern rock group – Blackfoot – group hits include – Train, Train – Highway Song – associated acts include – Fired Guns – Warrior’s Pride – Southern Rock Allstars – Black Molly – Trigger City – 1949
  • George Winstonfolk-R&B pianist/acoustic guitar/harmonica – (2/11/1949 – 6/4/2023)
  • Sheryl Crowmulti-award winning rock/pop/country – singer/songwriter/multi-instrumentalist/actress – hits include – All I Wanna Do – Strong Enough – If It Makes You Happy – Everyday Is A Winding Road – Soak Up The Sun – 1962
  • D’Angelo – multi-award winning singer/songwriter/multi-instrumentalist/producer – 1974
  • Mike Shinoda – guitarist/singer/songwriter/rapper/producer – Linkin Park – group songs include – One Step Closer – Crawling – In The End – associated acts include – Fort Minor – 1977
  • Brandy (Brandy Norwood) – actress/R&B/pop/soul/singer/songwriter – TV’s Moesha – Chardonnay on The Game – hits include – The Boy Is Mine – Have You Ever? – Sittin’ Up In My Room – 1979
  • Jon Jones – bassist – a founding member of country group – The Eli Young Band – group hits include – Crazy Girl – Even If It Breaks Your Heart – Drunk Last Night – Dust – Love Ain’t – 1980
  • Kelly Rowland – award winning singer/songwriter/actress/TV personality – Destiny’s Childsolo albums include – Simply Deep – Ms. Kelly – Here I Am – Talk A Good Game – 1981
  • Aubrey O’Day – singer/songwriter/actress – Danity KaneDumblonde – 1984
  • William Beckett – singer – best known with alt-rock-pop band – The Academy Is… – 1985
  • Christofer Drewindie-rock singer/guitarist/multi-instrumentalist – associated acts include – Never Shout Never – Eat Me While I’m Hot – The Gonzo – 1991
  • Madison Cain – bassist/harmony vocals – part of all-sibling Christian country group – CAIN – that includes – Taylor Cain and Logan Cain – 2/11/1991