November 3rd

Musical Birthday Notes – November 3rd

  • Joe Turner – jazz pianist – associated acts include – Benny Carter Orchestra – Louis Armstrong – (11/3/1907 – 7/21/1990)
  • Mable Johnblues singer – Bastrop, LA native was first female signed by Barry Gordy to Motown’s Tamla label – 1994 Pioneer Award from the Rhythm and Blues Foundation – (11/3/1930 – 8/25/2022)
  • Brian Poole – English singer/performer – best known for 1967 hit – Silence is Golden – Brian Poole & The Tremeloes – 1941
  • Nick Simper – English rock bassist/singer – best known as a co-founding member of – Deep PurpleWarhorse – additional act associations include – Johnny Kidd & The Pirates – Nasty Habits – Blaggards & Cowboys – 1945
  • Bobby LaKind – singer/songwriter/congas/percussion – best known as occasional backup drummer with – The Doobie Brothers – (11/3/1945 – 12/4/1992)
  • Tommy DeGeneres – organist – best known with – John Fred and His Playboy Band – group hits include – Judy In Disguise – 1946
  • Joe Lala – singer/voice actor/percussionist – co-founder of – Blues Image – numerous associated acts including – Dan FogelbergStephen StillsKenny RogersRod Stewart – (11/3/1947 – 3/18/2014)
  • Lulu – Scottish singer/songwriter/actress/TV personality – hits include – To Sir With Love – I Could Never Miss You (More Than I Do) – 1948
  • Hugh Moffatt – country music singer/songwriter/musician – songwriting credits include – Just In Case/Ronnie Milsap – Rose Of My Heart/Johnny Cash – 1948
  • Del Palmer – English bassist/keyboardist/percussionist/sound engineer – best known for his work with – Kate Bush – additional act associations include – Cobwebs and Strange – Tame – (11/3/1952 – 1/5/2024)
  • Adam Ant (Stuart Leslie Goddard) – English singer/multi-instrumentalist/actor – Adam and the Antssolo artist – hits include 1982’s – Goody Two Shoes – 1954
  • Helios Creed – (Barry Johnson) – guitar/vocals/band leader – rock group – Chromesolo artist – 1956
  • James Prime – Scottish keyboardist/acoustic guitar/bass – best known with rock group – Deacon Blue – 1960
  • Marilyn (Peter Robinson) – English – new wave-pop singer/songwriter – best known for 1983 hit – Calling Your Name – 1962
  • Steven Wilson – English prog-rock singer/songwriter/multi-instrumentalist/record producer – co-founder of – Porcupine Tree – additional act associations include – Blackfield – Storm Corrosion – No-Man – 1967
  • Sticky Fingaz (Kirk Jones) – multi-award winning rapper/record producer/actor/film director-editor/writer/actor – best known with rap group – Onyxsolo artist – 1973
  • Mick Thomson – heavy metal guitar/bass – Slipknot – 1973
  • Jane Monheitjazz-traditional pop singer – albums include – Never Never Land – Taking A Chance On Love – The Heart Of The Matter – 1977
  • Tim McIlrath – singer/songwriter/rhythm guitar – co-founder of punk rock band – Rise Against – 1978
  • Paula DeAndapop singer/songwriter/actress – hits include – Doing Too Much – Walk Away (Remember Me) – Easy – 1989