October 1st

Musical Birthday Notes – October 1st

  • Albert Collins (Albert Gene Drewery) – blues singer/guitarist/harmonica – nicknamed “The Master Of The Telecaster” and “The Ice Man” – songs include – I Ain’t Drunk – Too Many Dirty Dishes – There’s Gotta Be A Change – If Trouble Was Money – (10/1/1933 – 11/24/1993)
  • Jerry Martini – saxophone – Sly & The Family Stone – group hits include – Dance To The Music – Hot Fun In The Summertime – Everyday People – 1993 Rock & Roll Hall of Fame – 1943
  • Barbara Parritt – soul-R&B-pop singer – all girl group – The Toys – best known for – A Lover’s Concerto – 1944
  • Donny Hathawaysoul-R&B-pop singer – hits include duet with – Roberta Flack – Where Is The Love – (10/1/1945 – 1/13/1979)
  • Rob Davis – English guitarist/keyboards/songwriter – best known as a founding member of glam rock band – Mud – group songs include – Tiger Feet – Dyna-Mite – 1947
  • Martin Turner – English rock bassist/lead vocals – founding member of – Wishbone Ash – 1947
  • Mariska Veres – Dutch psychedelic pop-rock singer/organist – Shocking Blue – group best known for the 1970 hit – Venus – solo artist – (10/1/1947 – 12/2/2006)
  • Michael “Cub” Koda – rock singer/songwriter/musician/producer/music critic/writer – Brownsville Station – best known for – Smokin’ In The Boys Room – (10/1/1948 – 7/1/2000)
  • Ellen McIlwainefolk-blues singer/songwriter/slide-guitar/guitar/piano/harmonica – (10/1/1948 – 6/23/2021)
  • Robin Sylvester – English bassist/multi-instrumentalist/sound engineer – best known with – Ratdog – numerous artist affiliations – (10/1/1950 – 10/29/2022)
  • Brian Greenway – Canadian rock singer/songwriter/harmonica/guitar – associated acts include – April WineMashmakhanThe Dudes – 1951
  • Howard Hewett – R&B – gospel singer – formerly lead vocalist for – Shalamar – group hits include – The Second Time Around – A Night To Remember – 1955
  • Kevin Griffin – alt-rock singer/songwriter/guitar/piano/producer – Better Than Ezra – group hits include – Good – In The Blood – King Of New Orleans – Extra Ordinary – A Lifetime – 1968
  • Kelly Willisalt-country singer/songwriter/guitar – songs include – I Don’t Want To Love You (But I Do) – Baby Take A Piece Of My Heart – River Of Love – Whatever Way The Wind Blows – 1968
  • Keith Duffy – Irish singer/songwriter/drummer/actor/TV presenter – Boyzone – 1974
  • Gerry Cinnamon – Scottish indie rock-folk singer/songwriter/guitar/harmonica – 1984
  • Josh Taylor – alt-pop-rock singer/guitarist/songwriter – associated acts include – half•alive – 1994
  • Brooklyn WyattEnglish pop singer – associated acts include British boy band – Road Trip – 2000