Musical Birthday Notes – November 2nd
The Coasters
k.d. lang
Charlie Walker
J D Souther
Erika Jo
The Regrettes
Jay & The Americans
Ryan Hurd
Maxine Nightingale
Poison
- Charlie Walker – country singer/songwriter/musician – became a member of the Grand Ole Opry in 1967 – best known for – Only You, Only You – (11/2/1926 – 9/12/2008)
- Phil Woods – jazz saxophone/composer – (11/2/1931 – 9/29/2015)
- Earl “Speedo” Carroll – doo-wop vocalist – The Coasters – The Cadillacs – (11/2/1937 – 11/25/2012)
- Jay Black (David Blatt) – singer – known as “The Voice” – Jay & The Americans – hits include – This Magic Moment – Come A Little Bit Closer – Cara Mia – 2002 Vocal Group Hall of Fame – (11/2/1938 – 10/22/2021)
- J. D. Souther – singer/songwriter/musician/actor – hits include – You’re Only Lonely – Her Town Too (with James Taylor) – has written/co-written hits for others including The Eagles – Linda Ronstadt – 1945
- Dave Pegg – multi-instrumentalist/producer – best known as bass player for – Jethro Tull – 1947
- Rich Gooch – bass – Quarterflash – group hits include – Harden My Heart – Find Another Fool – Take Me To Heart – 1948
- Maxine Nightingale – British R&B singer – best known for 1976 hit – Right Back Where We Started From – 1952
- Carter Beauford – drummer – founding member of – Dave Matthews Band – 1957
- k.d. lang – multi-award winning alternative country singer – hits include – Just Keep Me Moving – Lifted By Love – 1961
- Bobby Dall – bassist – Poison – group hits include – Every Rose Has It Thorn – Talk Dirty To Me – Nothin’ But A Good Time – 1963
- Ron McGovney – metal bassist – best known as the original bassist for – Metallica – associated acts include – Phantasm – 1963
- Reginald Arvizu – bassist/guitarist/vocals – Korn – StillWell – 1969
- John Hampson – guitar/vocals – Nine Days – 1971
- Nelly – rapper/singer/songwriter – hits include – Hot In Here – Dilemma – 1974
- Chris Walla – guitar/vocals/piano/bass – Death Cab For Cutie – 1975
- Erika Jo – country singer – winner of 2005 Nashville Star TV competition – songs include – I Break Things – I’m Not Lisa – 1986
- Ryan Hurd – country singer/songwriter/guitar – songs include – To A T – Chasing After You (duet with Maren Morris) – 1986
- Brooke Dickson – punk rock bassist/keyboards/backing vocals – best known with – The Regrettes – 1994