Musical Birthday Notes – January 22nd
Sam Cooke – soul-R&B singer/songwriter/musician – native of Clarksdale, MS – referred to as – The King of Soul – hits include – Chain Gang
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Sam Cooke – soul-R&B singer/songwriter/musician – native of Clarksdale, MS – referred to as – The King of Soul – hits include – Chain Gang
The content presents a list of renowned musicians with varied talents including singing, songwriting, and playing a range of musical instruments. Key figures include Scotty Moore, guitarist for Elvis and inductee of the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame; Les Maguire of Gerry & The Pacemakers; Mike Pinder, a founding member of Moody Blues; Mick Jones of Foreigner; and numerous artists known for their associations with famed acts such as Patti Smith Group, Exile, Steppenwolf, and Dire Straits among others.
Jon Hendricks – jazz-scat singer/lyricist – one of the originators of vocalese – (9/16/1921 – 11/17/2017) B.B. King (Riley B. King) – multi-award winning Mississippi
Art Pepper – jazz saxophonist/clarinetist – associated acts include – Stan Kenton – Buddy Rich – Chet Baker – Anita O’Day – (9/1/1925 – 6/15/1982)
Former Exile member, solo artist and hit songwriter Mark Gray died 12/02/2016 at the age of 64. The Mississippi native got his start singing gospel