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June 28, 1975 ~ Industrial rock, alternative rock, punk rock bassist, producer Matt Warhurst born in Sechelt, Canada ~ Member of punk rock outfit SNFU, present on the 2004 In The Meantime And In-Between Time album. Has also worked with Ocean3, Based On A True Story, and with industrial rockers Jakalope, and served as producer for the Invasives
June 28, 1974 ~ Singer Barry White releases Can't Get Enough Of Your Love Babe, lifted off his Can't Get Enough album ~ Regarded as one of his greatest love songs, as well as a precursor to disco, Barry White actually wrote this song for Glodean Beverly James one night when he couldn't get to sleep. White and James, who was lead singer of White's backing unit dubbed the Love Unlimited Orchestra, would be married in October 1974 and became one of the best known couples in showbiz. The song, a signature song for White, would spend twelve weeks on the Billboard Hot 100 chart including one week at No.1, making it his highest charting single. James and White separated in 1988 but never divorced and remained close until White's death in 2003, the couple have four childrenJune 28, 1973 ~ Christian Anthony Mathis, commonly known as rapper, producer Trick Trick, born in Detroit, Michigan, USA ~ Member of hip hop group the Goon Sqawd. Released his The People Vs solo debut album in 2005, which spawned the minor hit Welcome 2 Detroit featuring Eminem. Mathis has guested on recordings by Royce da 5'9", D12, and Snoop Dogg
June 28, 1972 ~ Folk rock, indie rock singer, guitarist, bassist, drummer, songwriter Julie Doiron, full name Julie Elaine Doiron, born in Moncton, Canada ~ Co-founding member, bassist, co-lead singer for indie rock outfit Eric's Trip, especially acclaimed for their 1995 Forever Again. Has recorded over half a dozen solo albums, starting with Broken Girl released in 1996. Guested on albums by the Wooden Stars, Gord Downie (Coke Machine Glow), and Daniel Romano
June 28, 1971 ~ Rapper, singer Ray Slijngaard, full name Raymond Lothar Slijngaard, born in Amsterdam, the Netherlands ~ Co-fronted 2 Unlimited alongside singer Anita Doth, known for 1990s Eurodance hits such as No Limit, Tribal Dance, The Real Thing, Workaholic, and Maximum OverdriveJune 28, 1970 ~ Metal guitarist, singer, songwriter Oliver Hartmann born in Russelsheim, West Germany ~ Best known as co-founding member of At Vance. Has also fronted his own band Hartmann and worked with Freedom Call, Edguy, Rhapsody Of Fire, Iron Mask, and Aina
June 28, 1969 ~ Folk rock, jam, country rock, jazz, bluegrass singer, violinist, guitarist, mandolinist, percussionist John Kadlecik born in Council Bluffs, Iowa, USA ~ Founding member, lead guitarist of the Grateful Dead-tribute band the Dark Star Orchestra. Has also worked with original Dead members Bob Weir and Phil Lesh in Furthur
June 28, 1968 ~ Elmer Figueroa Arce, commonly known as Latin pop singer, actor Chayanne, born in Rio Piedras, Puerto Rico ~ One of the best-selling Latin artists with record sales exceeding 50 million. Auditioned for boy band Menudo in the late 1970s but was deemed too young. Would go on to join Los Chicos, known for the hits Puerto Rico Son Los Chicos and Ave Maria. After the band disbanded ventured out on his own, releasing his Chayanne Es Mi Nombre debut album in 1984. Broke through with his 1987 eponymous Chayanne album, finding his succes formula in blending ballads and dance tracks, and has recorded to commercial succes since. Well known songs include Peligro De Amor, Este Ritmo Se Baila Asi, El Centre De Mo Corazon, Extasis, Dejaria Todo, Y Tu Te Vas, Si No Quedara Poco Tiempo, and Humanos A Marte
June 28, 1966 ~ Alternative country, rock singer, guitarist, songwriter Bobby Bare Jr born in Nashville, Tennessee, USA ~ Son of country singer Bobby Bare and Jeannie Bare. As a child recorded Daddy What If with his father, a Billboard Country top 10 hit of the 1973 Lullabys Legends & Lies. Fronted 1990s roots rock outfit Bare Jr, known for the minor radio hit You Blew Me Off. Has recorded about half a dozen albums as a solo artist, starting with Young Criminals Starvation League released in 2002. Has collaborated with Guided By Voices on about half a dozen albums, starting in the mid-2010s
June 28, 1965 ~ Ernest Loring Nichols, commonly known as jazz cornetist, bandleader, composer Red Nichols, passed away in Las Vegas, Nevada, USA ~ Child prodigy. Influenced by the Original Dixieland Jazz Band and Bix Beiderbecke. Closely associated with trombonist Miff Mole. Also worked with Jimmy Dorsey, Benny Goodman, Glenn Miller, Jack Teagarden, Pee Wee Russell, Joe Venuti, Eddie Lang, Gene Krupa. Known for songs such Wasshboard Blues recorded with the Five Pennies, Sugar recorded with the Red Nichols Stompers, and for penning Nervous Charlie Stomp, the latter a hit for Fletcher Henderson ~ Nichols was born in 1905June 28, 1965 ~ Guitarist, electric violinist Saul Davies born in Liverpool, UK ~ Best known as member of James from 1989 through 2001, rejoining in 2007. Present on the band's best known including Sit Down, Sound, Born Of Frustration, and Sometimes
June 28, 1964 ~ Saxophonist, composer Steve Williamson born in London, UK ~ Leader and sideman. One of the most distinctive saxophonists in contemporary British jazz. Worked with Courtney Pine, Louis Moholo, Chris McGregor, Iain Ballamy, Maceo Parker, Bheki Mseleku, US3, Graham Haynes, Abbey Lincoln, Cassandra Wilson, the Jazz Warriors, Orphy Robinson, and Pat Thomas
June 28, 1963 ~ Charles William Prophet, commonly known as singer, guitarist, songwriter Chuck Prophet, born in Whittier, California, USA ~ Member of Green On Red, joining the band prior to the recording of their 1985 Gas Food Longing sophomore album. Over a dozen albums as a solo artist, starting with 1990's Brother Aldo. Guested on albums by True West, Paul Collins, Bob Neuwirth, Cake (Prolonging The Magoic), Penelope Houston, Kelly Willis (What I Deserve), Warren Zevon, Kim Richey, Duane Jarvis, and Victor KrummenacherJune 28, 1963 ~ Jazz, vocal jazz singer Tierney Sutton born in Omaha, Nebraska, USA ~ Known for her wide-ranging voice and uncluttered style. Has recorded well over a dozen albums with a consistent group of backing musicians, the Tierney Sutton Band, since the late 1990s. Especially acclaimed for her 1998 Introducing Tierne Sutton debut album, 2001's Blue In Green, and 2009's Desire
June 28, 1960 ~ Howard Kusten, commonly known as punk rock, heavy metal bassist Howie Pyro, born in New York, New York, USA ~ Founding member of the Blessed, D-Generation, and PCP Highway. Member of Danzig from 2000 through 2003, first appearing on the 2002 I Luciferi album ~ Kusten passed away in 2022
June 28, 1960 ~ Comedienne, actress, singer Karin Bloemen born in Alkmaar, the Netherlands ~ Comedienne, interlacing her comedy shows with music. As a recording artist best known for Wereldwijd Orkest and for participating in the Artiesten Voor Azie charity single Als Je Iets Kan Doen, the latter a No.1 hit in the Netherlands in 2005June 28, 1959 ~ Producer, DJ, keyboardist, singer Clint Boon, full name Clinton David Boon born in Oldham, UK ~ Rose to fame as keyboardist and ocassional singer of indie rock outfit the Inspiral Carpets, known best for This Is How It Feels, Dragging Me Down and I Want You
June 28, 1955 ~ Operatic baritone singer Thomas Hampson, full name Thomas Walter Hampson, born in Elkhart, Indiana, USA ~ Worked with the Deutsche Oper Am Rhein, the Opera Theater Of Saint-Louis, the Opernhaus Zurich, the Metropolitan Opera, the Paris Opera, the San Francisco Opera, the Chicago Symphony Orchestra, the Houston Symphony, and the New York Philharmonic
June 28, 1954 ~ Walter Morrison, commonly known as R&B, funk keyboardist, guitarist, bassist, trumpeter, percussionist, singer, songwriter Walter Junie Morrison, born in Dayton, Ohio, USA ~ Keyboardist of the Ohio Players from 1970 through 1974, present on the 1972 Pleasure album which spawned the hit single Funky Worm. Closely associated with George Clinton as a member of Parliament- Funkadelic, including on the quintessential 1978 One Nation Under A Groove album ~ Morrison passed away in 2017
June 28, 1952 ~ Pop rock, jazz, jazz fusion keyboardist Alan Pasqua born in New Jersey, USA ~ In-demand session and touring keyboardist. Co-founded late 1980s outfit Giant, for whom he co-wrote their hit I'll See You In My Dreams. Has previously played with Tony Williams, appearing on the albums Believe It and Million Dollar Legs, with Bob Dylan including on At Budokan and Street Legal, and with John Fogerty on Eye Of The Zombie. Other notable collaborations include Young-Holt Unlimited, Sheila Jordan, Eddie Money, Santana, Rick Springfield, Jim Messina, Sammy Hagar, Womack & Womack, Graham Nash, Vince Gill, Rubén Blades, Boz Scaggs, Damn Yankees, Mike Pinder, and Jean-Luc PontyJune 28, 1952 ~ Bassist, producer, engineer John Lee, full name John Gregory Lee, born ~ Leader and sideman recording since the early 1970s. Has played with Dizzy Gillespie, Max Roach, Sonny Rollins, McCoy Tyner, James Moody, Jimmy Heath, Joe Henderson, Larry Coryell, Paquito d'Rivera, Gregory Hines, Claudio Roditi, Arturo Sandoval, Joachim Kühn, and Philip Catherine
June 28, 1946 ~ Jazz, hard bop saxophonist Bill Saxton, full name William Edward Saxton, born in New York, New York, USA ~ Leader and sideman. Worked with Pharoah Sanders, Jackie McLean, Bennie Maupin, Dannie Richmond, Charlie Persip, Errol Parker, Frank Foster, Clark Terry, Carmen McRae, Nancy Wilson, Tito Puente, Mongo Santamaria, Roy Ayers, Bobby Watson, Roy Haynes, Jimmy Ponder, and Big John PattonJune 28, 1946 ~ Paulo Roberto Figueiredo de Olivera, commonly known as singer, songwriter Paulinho Boca de Cantor, born in Santa Ines, Brazil ~ Co-founding member and principal songwriter of Novos Baianos, remaining with the band from its inception in 1969 through 1979. The band is best known for their 1972 Acabou Chorare sophomore album, widely regarded as the best Brazilian album of all time. Following the band's disbandement he has recorded as a solo artist
June 28, 1945 ~ Bassist David Knights, full name David John Knights, born in Islington, UK ~ Original member of Procol Harum, present on the band's best known single A Whiter Shade Of Pale, which served as the band's debut single and reached top 10 on both sides of the Atlantic. Knights recorded three albums with the band before departing in 1969 to be succeeded by Chris Copping
June 28, 1945 ~ Jazz singer, guitarist Magni Wentzel born in Oslo, Norway ~ Daughter of violinist, trumpeter Odd Wentzel-Larsen and singer Åse Wentzel. Released her That Old Feeling debut album in 1959, while still only in her mid-teens. Would go on to record both as a solo artist and as an in-demand collaborator working with artists such as the Geir Wentzel Band, Einar Iversen, Egil Kapstad, Halvard Kausland, Carl Morten Iversen, Terje Venaas, Niels-Henning Ørsted Pedersen, Mads Vinding, and Jørn Øien