Musical Birthday Notes – September 2nd

  • Booker T. Lauryblues-boogie woogie pianist/singer – associated acts include – Mose Vinson – Memphis Slim – (9/2/1914 – 9/23/1995)
  • Tom Glazerfolk singer/songwriter – best known as a writer of ballads recorded by other artists and the children’s classic – On Top Of Spaghetti – other songs include – Because All Men Are Brothers/Peter,Paul & Mary/The Weavers – Talking Inflation Blues/Bob Dylan –  (9/2/1914 – 2/21/2003)
  • Sam Gooden – soul/R&B singer – best known for work with – The Impressions – 1991 Rock & Roll Hall of Fame – group hits include – People Get Ready – It’s Alright – (9/2/1934 – 8/4/2022)
  • Jimmy ClantonR&B–swamp pop singer from Baton Rouge, LA – best known for the 1958 hit – Just A Dream – 1938
  • Robert Lee Dickey (stage name Bobby Purify)– part of R&B singing duo with cousin – James Lee Purify – best known for hit – I’m Your Puppet – (9/2/1939 – 12/29/2011)
  • Rosalind “Roz” Ashford-Holmes – R&B–soul singer – original member of – Martha and the Vandellas – 1943
  • Marty Grebbmulti-instrumentalist/producer/arranger/touring musicianThe Buckinghams – associated acts include – Eric ClaptonBonnie RaittLeon Russell – (9/2/1945 – 1/1/2020)
  • Billy Prestonsinger/songwriter/musician/producer/session-touring artist – hits include – Nothing From Nothing – Will It Go Round In Circles – associated acts include – The BeatlesRolling StonesLittle RichardEric ClaptonGeorge Harrison – (9/2/1946 – 6/6/2006)
  • Richard Coughlan – English drummer – progressive rock band – Caravan – (9/2/1947 – 12/1/2013)
  • Mik Kaminski – English violinist/viola/keyboards – best known with – ELO – 1951
  • John Zornavant-garde multi-instrumentalist/composer/arranger/producer – 1953
  • Fritz McIntyre – British keyboardist/songwriter/vocals – best known with the original lineup of – Simply Red – group hits include – Holding Back The Years – If You Don’t Know Me By Now – (9/2/1956 – 8/24/2021)
  • Steve Porcaro – keyboardist/songwriter/producer/session musician – an original member of – Toto –  associated acts include – Gary WrightBoz ScaggsYesJefferson AirplaneChris Squire – 1957
  • Jerome Stanley “Jerry” Augustyniak – drummer – 10,000 Maniacs – group hits include – Trouble Me – These Are Days – 1958
  • Paul Deakin – drummer – The Mavericks – group hits include – What A Crying Shame – Oh What A Thrill – There Goes My Heart – All You Ever Do Is Bring Me Down – 1959
  • Esther Oosterbeek – best know as part of the pop/dance all female Dutch band – The Dolly Dots – 1959
  • Dino Cazares – industrial metal musician/songwriter – co-founder of – Fear Factory – additional associated acts include – Divine Heresy – Asesino – 1966
  • Cedric “K-Ci” Hailey – R&B – soul singer – Jodeci – 1969
  • Tony ThompsonR&B singer – songs include – I Wanna Love Like That – was a member of – Hi-Five – group hits include – I Like The Way (The Kissing Game) – I Can’t Wait Another Minute – (9/2/1975 – 6/1/2007)
  • Phil Lipscomb – bassist – Taproot – group songs include – Poem – Mine – Calling – 1976
  • Syleena JohnsonR&B singer/songwriter/actress/talk show co-host – songs include – I Am Your Woman – Guess What – 1976
  • Sam Rivers – bassist/backing vocalist – best known as a founding member of rap-rock group – Limp Bizkit – (9/2/1977 – 10/18/2025)
  • Jake Bundrick – drummer/singer – Mayday Parade – 1983
  • Spencer Smith – drummer/songwriter/talent agent – formerly with – Panic! At The Disco – 1987
  • Matt Wentworth – alt guitarist/singer/piano/keyboards – Our Last Night – 1988
  • Madilyn – (Madilyn Bailey Wold) – pop singer/songwriter/multi-instrumentalist/Youtuber – contestant on Season 16 America’s Got Talent – 1992

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