Musical Birthday Notes – November 28th


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  • Clarence Fountain – multi-award winning gospel singer – founding member of – Blind Boys of Alabama – (11/28/1929 – 6/3/2018)
  • Gary Troxel – pop-doo-wop singer – The Fleetwoods – hits include – Mr. Blue – Come Softly To Me – 2006 Vocal Group Hall of Fame and Doo-Wop Hall of Fame of America – 1939
  • Clem Curtis – singer – best known as the lead vocalist of the British 60’s soul group – The Foundations – hits include – Baby Now That I’ve Found You – Build Me Up Buttercup – (11/28/1940 – 3/27/2017)
  • Bruce Channelsinger/songwriter – best known for 1962 hit – Hey Baby – Rockabilly Hall of Fame – songwriting credits include – Party Time/T.G. Sheppard – Don’t Worry ‘Bout Me Baby/Janie Fricke – Stand Up/Mel McDaniel – As Long As I’m Rockin’ With You/John Conlee – 1940
  • R.B. Greavespop singer – best known for 1969 hit – Take A Letter Maria – (11/28/1943 – 9/27/2012)
  • Randy Newmanmultiple award winning singer/songwriter/arranger/musician – songs include – Short People – You’ve Got A Friend In Me – I Love L.A. – 2002 Songwriters Hall of Fame – 2013 inductee Rock & Roll Hall of Fame – 1943
  • Beeb Birtles – singer/songwriter/guitarist – associated acts include – The Little River Band – 2004 ARIA Hall of Fame – associated acts include – Birtles Shorrock Gobles – Zoot – Mississippi – 1948
  • Paul Shaffermulti-instrumentalist/singer/author/comedian/actor – 1949
  • Hugh McKenna – rock keyboardist – best know with – The Sensational Alex Harvey Band – 1949
  • Dennis Irwin – jazz double bassist – associated acts include – John ScofieldVanguard Jazz Orchestra – (11/28/1951 – 3/10/2008)
  • John Spinks – English guitarist/singer/songwriter – The Outfield – group hits include – Your Love – Since You’ve Been Gone – Voices Of Babylon – For You – (11/28/1953 – 7/9/2014)
  • Kristine (Oliver) Arnold – country-rockabilly singer – performs with sister Janis Gill as – Sweethearts Of The Rodeo – hits include – Midnight Girl/Sunset Town – Satisfy You – Chains Of Gold – 1955
  • David Van Day – pop-rock singer – associated acts include – DollarGuys ‘n’ DollsBucks Fizz – 1956
  • Nick Sheppard – guitarist – associated acts include – The Clash – Head – The DomNicks – 1960
  • Matt Cameron – drummer/vocals/songwriter – associated acts include – Pearl Jam Soundgarden – 2017 Rock & Roll Hall of Fame as a member of Pearl Jam – 1962
  • Jesse Cook – multi-award winning Canadian acoustic guitarist/composer/producer – 1964
  • Kim Cameronpop singer/songwriter/author – songs include – Now You’re Mine – Let’s Fall In Love – 1966
  • Jade Puget – guitar/piano/synth/keyboards – associated acts include – AFIXTRMSTBlaqk Audio – 1973
  • Apl.de.Ap – rapper/singer – Black Eyed Peas – group hits include – My Humps – Don’t Phunk With My Heart – Shut Up – 1974
  • Chamillionairehip-hop/rapper – hits include – Turn It Up – Lil’ Flip – Ridin’ – 1979
  • Bret Bollinger – singer/songwriter/bassist – best known with alt-rock reggae band – Pepper – 1979
  • Tyler Glennsinger/songwriter/keyboards/guitarNeon Trees – group hits include – 1983 – Your Surrender – Everybody Talks – Picture Show – 1983
  • Trey Songzmulti-award winning singer/songwriter/rapper/actor – hits include – Can’t Help But Wait – Say Aah – Can’t Be Friends – 1984
  • Richie Stringini – pop singer – associated acts include – US5 – 1986
  • Trevor Hall – alt-indie singer/songwriter/guitarist – albums include – Chapter Of The Forest – In And Through The Body – 1986
  • Dustin Hook – bassist – associated acts include – Dan + ShayMy American Heart – 1987
  • Jacob Tilley – guitar/synth/mellotron – Young The Giant – group hits include – My Body – Cough Syrup – It’s About Time – 1989
  • UPSAHL – indie pop-rock singer/songwriter/musician – songs include – Drugs – Smile For The Camera – Into My Body – 1998

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