November 16th

Musical Birthday Notes – November 16th

  • Eddie Condon – jazz-swing guitarist/banjoist/band leader – (11/16/1905 – 8/4/1973)
  • Herb Abramson – producer/record executive/co-founder of Atlantic Records – (11/16/1916 – 11/9/1999)
  • Hubert Sumlin – blues guitarist/singer – best known as part of Howlin’ Wolf‘s band – (11/16/1931 – 12/4/2011)
  • Bob Gibsonfolk singer/songwriter/guitar/banjo – (11/16/1931 – 9/28/1996)
  • Troy Sealscountry singer/songwriter/guitar – 1988 inducted into the Nashville Songwriter’s Hall of Fame – 1938
  • W.C. Clarkblues-R&B singer/guitarist – known as the “Godfather of Austin Blues” – associated acts include – Triple Threat Revue – W. C. Clark Blues Revue – (11/16/1939 – 3/2/2024)
  • Dan Pennsoul singer/songwriter/producer – hits he helped pen include – Cry Like A Baby – I’m Your Puppet – 1941
  • Winfred “Blue” Lovett – R&B-soul singer – The Manhattans – group hits include – Kiss And Say Goodbye – (11/16/1943 – 12/9/2014)
  • Paul Raymond – English keyboardist/guitarist/songwriter – associated acts include – UFOThe Michael Schenker Band – (11/16/1945 – 4/13/2019)
  • Mabon Lewis “Teenie” Hodgessongwriter/guitarist – associated acts include – Al GreenThe ImpalasHi Rhythm Section – (11/16/1945 – 6/22/2014)
  • Colin Burgess – award winning Australian rock drummer – original drummer for – AC/DC – 1998 inducted in the Aria Hall of Fame as a member of – The Masters Apprentices – additional act associations include – His Majesty – (11/16/1946 – 12/16/2023)
  • Robert John “Mutt” Lange – producer/songwriter/musician – best known for production work with – AC/DCForeignerDef LeppardShania Twain – 1948
  • Pattie Santos – folk-jazz-psychedelic rock singer – best known with the group – It’s A Beautiful Day – (11/16/1949 – 12/14/1989)
  • Harry Rushakoff – drummer – best known with – Concrete Blonde – group hits include 1990’s – Joey – 1958
  • Gay “Mani” Mounfield – multi-award winning bassist – associated acts include – The Stone RosesPrimal Scream – 1962
  • Keith Burns – country singer/guitarist – Trick Pony – group hits include – Pour Me – On A Night Like This – Just What I Do – On A Mission – 1963
  • Diana Krallmulti-award winning jazz singer/pianist/songwriter – one of the best selling jazz artists of all time – 1964
  • Joey Cape – singer/songwriter/multi-instrumentalist/producer – best known with punk rock group – Lagwagonsolo artist – 1966
  • Christian “Flake” Lorenz – keyboardist – RammsteinFeeling B – 1966
  • Dave Kushner – rhythm guitarist – best known with – Velvet Revolver – associated acts include – Jane’s Addiction – Wasted Youth – Electric Love Hogs – Loaded – Danzig – Sugartooth – Zilch – Infectious Grooves – 1966
  • Bryan Abrams – R&B singer – Color Me Baddsolo artist – songs include – I Want To Sex You Up – 1969
  • Eric Judy – bassist – best known with – Modest Mouse – 1974
  • Brendan Murray – Irish pop singer – associated acts include – Hometown – 1996
  • Mason Ramsey – country music singer/songwriter/guitar/voice actor – “The WalMart Yodeling Boy” – songs include – Famous – Before I Knew It – 2006