Musical Birthday Notes – May 5th

  • John “Ace” Cannonsaxophonist – best known for songs – Tuff – Blues (Stay Away From Me) – (5/5/1934 – 12/6/2018)
  • Johnnie Taylorblues-R&B-soul-disco singer – Who’s Making Love – Jody’s Got Your Girl and Gone – Disco Lady – (5/5/1934 – 5/31/2000)
  • Tammy Wynettecountry singer/songwriter – “The First Lady of Country Music ” – hits include – Stand By Your Man – D-I-V-O-R-C-E – 1998 Country Music Hall of Fame – (5/5/1942 – 5/6/1998)
  • Eddie Amoo – R&B singer/guitar – The Real Thing – (5/5/1943 – 2/23/2018)
  • Bill Ward – English drummer/singer/songwriter – best known as the original drummer of – Black Sabbath – 2006 Rock & Roll Hall of Fame – associated acts include – Ozzy OsbourneTommy Iommi – Day of Errors – Bill Ward Band – 1948
  • Joe Espositopop singer/songwriter – associated acts include – Donna SummerAretha FranklinPatti LaBelleStephen Stills – 1948
  • Rex Goh – guitarist/songwriter/producer – associated acts include – Air Supply – QED – EuroglidersSavage GardenTom Jones – 1951
  • Louis Cortelezzi – saxophonist – best known with – Mink DeVille – 1952
  • Roddy Radiation – English guitarist – The Specials – describes his music style as “Skabilly” a combination of ska and rockabilly – 1955
  • Dick Kemper – bass/vocals – best known with – Vandenberg – 1956
  • Anthony Crawford – multi-instrumentalist/singer/songwriter – associated acts include – Neil YoungSteve WinwoodBlackhawkVince GillDwight YoakamNicolette Larson – 1957
  • Bobby “Blitz” Ellsworth – lead vocalist of thrash metal group – Overkill – 1959
  • Ian McCulloch – English singer/songwriter/multi-instrumentalist – Echo & The Bunnymen – 1959
  • Steve Stevens – guitar/bass guitar/keyboards/vocals/songwriter – best known as a guitarist for artists such as – Billy IdolMichael JacksonVince Neil – 1959
  • Kevin Paul Mooney – English-Irish rock bassist/guitarist – associated acts include – Adam and the AntsSinead O’Connor – 1962
  • James LaBrie – Canadian singer/songwriter – lead vocalist of metal band – Dream Theater – 1963
  • Shawn Drover – drummer – best known with –Megadeth – associated acts include – EidolonAct Of Defiance – 1966
  • Devin Townsend – Canadian singer/songwriter/guitarist/producer – founder of extreme metal group – Strapping Young Ladsolo artist – 1972
  • Craig Davidpop/hip-hop singer/songwriter – hits include – Re-Rewind – 1981
  • Jesse Colburn – Canadian guitarist – associated acts include – Closet Monster – Avril Lavigne – 1981
  • Kelcey Ayer – singer/songwriter/keyboards/percussion/guitar – co-founder of indie-rock group – Local Natives – 1986
  • Will Anderson – singer/songwriter/guitar/keyboards – pop-rock band – Parachute – 1986
  • Adele – multi-award winning English pop-soul singer/songwriter – hits include – Rolling In The Deep – Skyfall – Hello – Send My Love (To Your New Lover) – Set Fire To The Rain – Easy On Me – 1988
  • Kevin Gruft – guitarist/singer/songwriter/producer/session musician – associated acts include – Escape The FateLovehatehero – 1988
  • Chris Brownhip-hop/R&B/pop singer/songwriter/dancer/actor – 1989
  • David Escamilla – metal singer/rhythm guitar – best known with – Crown The Empire – 1991
  • Dan Dorney – English guitarist – best known with indie-rock band – The Hunna – 1992
  • Remington Leith – Canadian singer – fashion art-rock band – Palaye Royale – 1994

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