Musical Birthday Notes – March 6th
Walter “Furry” Lewis – country-Delta blues guitarist/singer/songwriter – (3/6/1883 or 1889 – 9/14/1981) James Robert “Bob” Wills – “King of Western Swing” – western swing
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Walter “Furry” Lewis – country-Delta blues guitarist/singer/songwriter – (3/6/1883 or 1889 – 9/14/1981) James Robert “Bob” Wills – “King of Western Swing” – western swing
Glenn Miller – big band musician/arranger/composer/bandleader – best known for – In The Mood – The Glenn Miller Orchestra – (3/1/1904 – missing in action
Claude King – country singer/songwriter – best known for 1962 hit – Wolverton Mountain – (2/5/1923 – 3/7/2013) Hal Blaine – drummer/session musician – best
The content presents a variety of accomplished singers, songwriters, and musicians from different genres and generations. These include folk-rock artist Judy Henske, jazz pianist Larry Willis, original Blood Sweat & Tears drummer Bobby Colomby, KISS co-founder Peter Criss, and bassist Doug Lubahn known for his studio work with The Doors. Other notable figures include Stevie Wright, also known as ‘Little Stevie’, Alan Parsons, session musician Rob Hajacos, and Anita Ward, famous for her 1979 hit “Ring My Bell”. The list also covers figures from the younger generation like American Idol winner David Cook and multiple award-winning artist JoJo.
Al Jackson Jr. – drummer – Booker T. & The M.G.’s – group hits include – Green Onions – session player for Stax Records –
J.D. Sumner – gospel singer/songwriter/promoter – known for his deep voice – J.D. Sumner & The Stamps – The Blackwood Brothers – back-up vocals for
Leroy Van Dyke – country singer/guitarist – best known for hits – Auctioneer – If A Woman Answers (Hang Up The Phone) – Walk On
Bill Monroe – multi-award winner country singer/songwriter/mandolin – often referred to as “The Father Of Bluegrass” – best known for – Blue Moon of Kentucky