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March 10, 1987 ~ Hornist, tuba player Allan Jaffe passed away in New Orleans, Louisiana, USA ~ Took over management of the New Orleans Preservation Hall in 1961, which has since become an institute of standing and invaluable to the preservation of traditional New Orleans jazz ~ Jaffe was born in 1935
March 10, 1983 ~ Country, country-pop singer Carrie Underwood, full name Carrie Marie Underwood, born in Checotah, Oklahoma, USA ~ Rose to fame winning the 4th season of American Idol in 2005. Known for songs such as Inside Your Heaven, Jesus Take The Wheel, Before He Cheats, Wasted, So Small, All-American Girl, Just A Dream, Cowboy Casanova, Good Girl, Something In The Water, and Dirty Laundry
March 10, 1982 ~ Classical, crossover classical, easy listening, operatic pop singer Jonathan Ansell, full name Jonathan Mark Ansell, born in Bognor Regis, UK ~ Influenced by Luciano Pavarotti and the Three Tenors. Joined the West Sussex Boys Choir at age 8, extensively touring internationally, remaining with the ensemble for 8 years. Best known as co-founding member of the pop-opera boy band G4, shooting to fame after reaching 2nd place on the ITV talent show The X-Factor in 2004. Their subsequent eponymous G4 would reach the top of the British album charts. Ansell has been performing as a solo artist since 2007, his Tenor At The Movies released in 2008
March 10, 1978 ~ Alternative rock, alternative metal, post-grunge singer, guitarist, keyboardist, songwriter Benjamin Burnley, full name Benjamin Jackson Burnley IV, born in Atlantic City, New Jersey, USA ~ Frontman, primary songwriter, sole constant member of Breaking Benjamin, with whom he recorded about half a dozen albums starting with Saturate released in 2002. The band is best known for Breath of their 2006 Phobia album and I Will Not Bow of its Dear Agony follow-up album released in 2009. Burnley is noted for his cryptic, angst-ridden lyrics and has disctinctive vocal style incorporating growls and screamsMarch 10, 1978 ~ Pop, blue-eyed soul singer Robert Palmer releases Every Kinda People, lead single off his Double Fun album ~ Written by Free-bassist Andy Fraser, with some minor changes by Robert Palmer to make the song less political and more about human connection, it would be Palmer's first big hit, peaking at No.16 Billboard Hot 100. The singer would later remark he had gotten lots of comments from religious organizations who told him it's very positive, Palmer adding: “I suppose it is”
March 10, 1977 ~ Singer, songwriter Robin Thicke, full name Robin Charles Thicke, born in Los Angeles, California, USA ~ Known for songs such as Lost Without U, Magic, Sex Therapy and Blurred Lines featuring TI and Pharrell Williams. In-demand collaborator, has worked with Nicki Minaj, 3T, Christina Aguilera, Jessie J, Usher, Jennifer Hudson, Flo Rida, Brandy, Kid Cudi, and Mary J BligeMarch 10, 1977 ~ Jazz, pop, rock drummer Torstein Lofthus born in Oystese, Norway ~ One of the most in-demand touring and session drummers in Norway. Member of the Shining, Elephant9, D'Sound. Notable collaborations include Marit Larsen, Silje Nergaard, Maria Mena, Mathias Eick, Jarle Bernhoft, Anna Lotterud, Chrome Hill, Taylor Swift, and Odd Nordstoga
March 10, 1976 ~ Ane Kvien Brunvoll, commonly known as folk pop, art pop singer, guitarist, pianist Ane Brun born in Molde, Norway ~ Released her Spending Time With Morgan debut album in 2003. Perhaps best known for her 2005 single Lift Me, a collaborative effort with Madrugada which reached the top of the charts in Brun's native Norway
March 10, 1975 ~ Hard rock, alternative rock, alternative metal, rap metal, rap rock guitarist Jerry Horton, full name Jerry Allan Horton, born in Charleston, South Carolina, USA ~ Co-founded rock band Papa Roach, known for early 2000s alternative rock hits such as Last Resort, She Loves Me Not, Getting Away With Murder and Scars, the latter a Billboard Hot 100 top 20 hit of their 2004 Getting Away With Murder album
March 10, 1974 ~ Pop, folk-rock singer, guitarist, keyboardist, clarinetist Keren Ann, full name Keren Ann Zeidel, born in Ceasarea, Israel ~ Released her full-length debut album, La Biographie De Luka Philipsen, in 2000 and has recorded to critical acclaim since. Has her songs covered by Henri Salvador, Jane Birkin, Françoise Hardy, Rosa Passos, Jacky Terasson, Emmanuelle Seigner, Benjamin Biolay, and Anna Calvi
March 10, 1972 ~ Timothy Zachary Mosley, commonly known as producer, songwriter, singer, rapper Timbaland, born in Norfolk, Virginia, USA ~ First gained attention in the mid- to late 1990s, working as producer on albums by Ginuwine (Ginuwine The Bachelor), Aaliyah (One In A Million) and Missy Elliott (Supa Dupa Fly). As a rapper noted for his frequent collaborations with Magoo. As a producer would go on to work with numerous R&B and hip-hop artists. Has also worked with Bubba Sparxxx, Danja, DeVante Swing, Jay-Z, Justin Timberlake (Cry Me A River), Keri Hilson, Nelly Furtado, Swing Mob, Ludacris, Madonna, OneRepublic, Brandy, and Björk
March 10, 1971 ~ Hard rock, funk metal, blues rock bassist Dan Maines born in Maryland, USA ~ Co-founding and constant member of Clutch, with whom he recorded about a dozen albums since its inception in the early 1990s. The band has developed a devoted following with their distinctive style influenced by Led Zeppelin and Faith No More, blending elements of funk and metal, and is especially acclaimed for their eponymous Clutch album released in 1995. Maines has also worked with the instrumental blues jam side project the Bakerton Group, known for the 2007 eponymous The Bakerton Group album and its 2009 El Rojo follow-up
March 10, 1969 ~ Hardcore punk, post-hardcore, alternative rock singer, guitarist, bassist, keyboardist Walter Schreifels born in New York, New York, USA ~ Active since the late 1980s in the New York hardcore scene, notably with the Youth Of Today and Gorilla Biscuits. Co-founding member of Moondog, which would evolve into metal-influenced post-hardcore outfit Quicksand. Has also worked with Rival Schools, Walking Concert, the Vanishing Life, and the Dead Heavens. Served as producer for the likes of Hot Water Music, Sinch, and Title Fight. Released his An Open Letter To The Scene solo album in 2010
March 10, 1966 ~ Singer, guitarist, songwriter Bob Dylan records I Want You ~ Penned by Bob Dylan. Produced by Bob Johnston. The last song recorded for the 1966 Blonde On Blonde album. Issued as a single in June, featuring a live version of Just Like Tom Thumb's Blues on the B-side recorded at the Odeon Theatre, Liverpool, UKMarch 10, 1966 ~ Pop singer Bobby Vinton records Just As Much As Ever ~ Written by Charles Singleton and Larry Coleman. Produced by Billy Sherrill, paired with Another Memory on the B-side, it would be a Billboard Hot 100 top 30 hit for Bobby Vinton. The song had been previously recorded by Bob Beckham in 1959 and by Nat King Cole a year later, the latter reaching UK top 20
March 10, 1966 ~ Drummer Dave Krusen, full name David Karl Krusen, born in Tacoma, Washington, USA ~ Original drummer of Pearl Jam, present on the band's Ten debut album. Left the band in 1991, succeeded by Matt Chamberlain. Krusen has also worked with Hovercraft, Diamond Star Halo, Candlebox, Unified Theory, and Hung White Ponies
March 10, 1966 ~ Singer, guitarist, songwriter Edie Brickell born in Oak Cliff, Texas, USA ~ Married to Paul Simon since 1992. Best known for her 1988 album Shooting Rubberbands At The Stars, backed by the New Bohemians. The album included the top 10 hit What I Am. Founding member and lead singer of the Gaddabouts, teaming up with Steve Gadd, Andy Fairweather Low, and Pino Palladino. Brickell also worked with Steve Martin, Sleep Canyon Rangers, Heacy Circles, Rob Wasserman, and Chris Botti
March 10, 1965 ~ Trumpeter, bandleader Herb Alpert records A Taste Of Honey at A&M Studios, Hollywood, California ~ Originally written by Bobby Scott and Ric Marlow as a recurring theme for the 1960 Broadway version of the 1958 British play of the same name. The best known instrumental version, however, is Herb Alpert's, recorded for the Whipped Cream & Other Delights album and released as a single. The single would reach top 10 Billboard Hot 100 and receive four Grammy Awards, the same as the original version. The track has been covered numerous times, both as an instrumental by Acker Bilk, Paul Desmond, and the Ventures, and as a vocal version by the Beatles, Barbra Streisand, Julie London, and Sarah Vaughan
March 10, 1964 ~ Singer, rapper, songwriter Neneh Cherry, full name Neneh Mariann Karlsson, born in Stockholm, Sweden ~ Stepdaughter of iconic jazz all-hatter Don Cherry. Half-sister of singer Eagle Eye Cherry. Worked with the Slits and Rip Rig & Panic. As a solo artist best known for Buffalo Stance, Manchild and Seven Seconds, the latter a collaboration with Youssou n'DourMarch 10, 1963 ~ Bandleader, pianist Irving Aaronson passed away in Hollywood, California, USA ~ Aaronson's band included musicians such as Phil Saxe, Joe Gillespie, Artie Shaw, Gene Krupa, and Tony Pastor, some of whom would later become noted bandleaders in their own right. Aaronson's most popular song, The Loveliest Night Of The Year, was not recorded with his own band but adapted for Mario Lanza and featured in Lanza's 1950 movie Mario Lanza Great Caruso ~ Aaronson was born in 1895
March 10, 1963 ~ Bassist Jeff Ament born in Havre, Montana, USA ~ Cites the Who, the Beatles, the Ramones, the Clash and Led Zeppelin as influences. Member of pivotal grunge pioneers Green River and Mother Love Bone. Would go on to found Pearl Jam with Stone Gossard, Mike McCready and Eddie Vedder. Wrote or co-wrote some of the band's best known, notably Jeremy and Nothingman. Has also recorded as a solo artist, starting with Tone released in 2008
March 10, 1963 ~ Lewis Lessinsky, commonly known as Broadway writer, producer Lew Leslie, passed away in New York, New York, USA ~ Rose to fame with a number of 1920s shows at the Cotton Club and a series of Broadway-revues, notably Blackbirds Of 1928 starring Adelaide Hall, Bill Robinson, Tim Moore and Aida Ward ~ Lessinky was born in 1888
March 10, 1962 ~ Singer, producer, songwriter Gary Clark born in Dundee, UK ~ Best known as frontman of Danny Wilson. Also a member of King L and of Transister. As a producer and songwriter has collaborated with Lauren Christy, Natalie Imbruglia, Ferras, the Clique Girlz, McFly, Demi Lovato, Delta Goodrem, Alex Hepburn, Kim Cesarion, Lloyd Cole, Liz Phair, Skunk Anansie lead singer Skin, Melanie C, Emma Bunton, Cathy Dennis, Ashley Parker Angel, Nick Carter, Skye Edwards, Julia Fordham, Shannon Noll, Mark Owen, Eddi Reader, the Veronicas, David McAlmont, Lawson, the Wanted, Gin Wigmore, and Reece MastinMarch 10, 1962 ~ Guitarist, bassist, singer Peter Momtchiloff born ~ Best known as co-founding member of twee pop bands Talulah Gosh, Heavenly, and its later incarnation Marine Research. Joined indie pop outfit the Would-Be-Goods in 1999. Has previously worked with a number of acts since the late 1970s, including Big Figure, Ron & his Beat Busters, the Communist Alliance, and the Shovel Robinson King Biscuit Country Blue Band
March 10, 1960 ~ Trumpeter, singer, guitarist Mark Ledford born in Detroit, Michigan, USA ~ Best known as member of the Pat Metheny Group from the mid-1980s onwards including on Secret Story, We Live Here and Imaginary Day. Member of Chroma. Also sessioned with artists such as Stephanie Mills, Jon Hendricks, Special EFX, Michael Brecker, Kevin Eubanks, Don Byron, Faith Evans (Faith), Living Colour, Prince, the Rippingtons, Uri Caine, and Joe Locke ~ Ledford passed away in 2004