This Day In Music: July 12
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July 12, 1990 ~ Dwane Marshall Weir II, commonly known as producer, songwriter Key Wane, born in Detroit, Michigan, USA ~ Produced for artists such as Big Sean (Guap), Jazmine Sullivan (Let It Burn), Beyoncé (Partition), Drake (All Me), Jhené Aiko, Wale, Lil' Wayne, Jeezy, Juicy J, Ariana Grande, Logic, Ty Dolla $ign, Meek Mill (Amen), and others
 
July 12, 1987 ~ Post-hardcore, pop-rock, indie pop, electro-pop singer, guitarist, bassist, pianist, songwriter Tilian Pearson born in Clearwater, Florida, USA ~ Best known as lead singer for post-hardcore unit Dance Gavin Dance since 2012, replacing Jonny Craig. First appeared on the 2013 Acceptance Speech, the band's fifth studio album. Pearson has also recorded as a solo artist, starting with Material Me released in 2013, and has worked with Tides Of Man, Emarosa, and Saosin
 
July 12, 1985 ~ Country singer, songwriter Adam Gregory born in Edmonton, Canada ~ Released his The Way I'm Made debut album in 2000. Best known for Crazy Days and What It Takes. Other songs that would reach top 10 on the Canadian country charts include Horseshoes, Only Know I Do, Never Be Another, and Get It On
 
July 12, 1984 ~ Singer, songwriter Gareth Gates, full name Gareth Paul Gates, born in West Yorkshire, UK ~ First gained attention as contestant in the first series of Pop Idol talent show aired on ITV in 2002. Known for a string of subsequent UK hits including Anyone Of Us (Stupid Mistake), Spirit In The Sky featuring the Kumars and Sunshine. Has since ventured into musical theatre
 
July 12, 1982 ~ Singer, songwriter Mahalia Barnes, full name Mahalia Violet Barnes, born ~ Daughter of rock singer Jimmy Barnes. Got her start in music as a member of children's pop group the Tin Lids alongside several of her siblings. Has since gone on to become a session and backing singer for the likes of Jackie Bristow, Jessica Mauboy, and notably Joe Bonamassa, including on the latter's Blues Of Desperation and Redemption albums. Has also recorded as a solo artist, noted for her 2015 Ooh Yea (The Betty Davis Songbook) album with her backing unit the Soul Mates
 
July 12, 1981 ~ Jazz pianist Yaron Herman born in Tel Aviv, Israel ~ Leader and sideman. Influenced by Keith Jarrett, Paul Bley, Lennie Tristano, Brad Mehldau. Has worked with Ambrose Akinmusire, Emile Parisien, Michel Portal, Kurt Rosenwinkel, Dominic Miller, Avishai Cohen, Pat Metheny, Lars Danielsson, Matt Brewer, Gerald Cleaver, Gilad Hekselman, Valgeir Sigurosson, Yael Naïm, and Matthieu Chedid
 
July 12, 1976 ~ R&B, pop singer, actress, model, songwriter Tracie Spencer, full name Tracie Monique Spencer, born in Waterloo, Iowa, USA ~ First gained attention as junior contestant on the talent show Star Search in 1987, landing her a record deal with Capitol Records. Released her eponymous Tracie Spencer debut album in 1988. Best known for songs such as Symptoms Of True Love, Save Your Love, This House, Tender Kisses, This Time Make It Funny
July 12, 1976 ~ Joseph Michael Poole, commonly known as horror punk, hevy metal, glam metal, glam punk singer, guitarist, bassist, keyboardist, songwriter Wednesday 13, born in Lexington, North Carolina, USA ~ Best known as frontman of Murderdolls. Has also recorded as a solo artist and worked with acts such as Maniac Spider Trash, Bourbon Crow, Gunfire 76, and others
 
July 12, 1973 ~ Melvin Barcliff, commonly known as rapper Magoo, born in Norfolk, Virginia, USA ~ Best known for his association with Timbaland, scoring late-1990s, early-2000s hits under the moniker Timbaland & Magoo such as Up Jumps Da Boogie featuring Missy Elliott & Aaliyah, Clock Strikes featuring Skillz, and All Y'All featuring Tweet. Has also worked with Swing Mob, Jodeci, DeVante Swing, Playa, and others ~ Barcliff passed away in 2023
 
July 12, 1972 ~ Drummer Brett Reed, full name Brett Adam Reed, born in USA ~ Best known as the original Rancid drummer, playing with the band from 1991 through 2006. Reed would be replaced by Branden Steineckert. Reed was also a member of the Devil's Brigade and drummed on P!nk's 2003 Try This album
 
July 12, 1969 ~ Guitarist Jesse Pintado born ~ Best known as a member of grindcore band Napalm Death, joining the band in 1989 as replacement for Bil Steer. Pintado remained with the band through 2004 and appears on about half a dozen of the band's albums, including the critically acclaimed Fear Emptiness Despair. Pintado has also worked with Terrorizer, Nausea LA, Lock Up, Resistant Culture, and Brujeria. Pintado passed away at age 37 of liver failure ~ Pintado passed away in 2006
 
July 12, 1968 ~ Carl Edward Thompson Jr, commonly known as hip-hop, R&B producer Chucky Thompson, born in Washington DC, USA ~ In-house producer with Bad Boy Entertainment. Has worked with artists such as Usher, Born Jamericans, the Notorious BIG (Ready To Die), Mary J Blige, Total, Faith Evans (Faith), Brian McKnight, Puff Johnson, Mya, Nas (8 Mile), Lil' Mo, Juvenile, Ne-Yo, Busta Rhymes, and others ~ Thompson passed away in 2021
 
July 12, 1967 ~ Ralph Lee McCaughan, commonly known as indie rock singer, guitarist, songwriter Mac McCaughan, born in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, USA ~ Best known as founding member of Superchunk, known for a string of critically acclaimed albums and especially No Pocky For Kitty released in 1991, and for his solo outlet Portastatic, known best for the 2005 Bright Ideas album. Co-founded the indie label Merge Records with regular musical collaborator Laura Ballance. McCaughan was also a member of the Slushpuppies, Wwax, Metal Pitcher, Bricks, and Seam, and notably present on the latter's 1992 Headsparks debut album. Teamed up with Guided By Voices-singer Robert Pollard to form the group Go Back Snowball, known for their 2002 Calling Zero
 
July 12, 1966 ~ Jazz, classical singer, composer Luciana Souza born in São Paulo, Brazil ~ Founding member of Moss, teaming up with Theo Bleckmann, Peter Eldridge, Lauren Kinhan and Kate McGarry. Also worked with Donald Brown, Joey Calderazzo, Oscar Castro Neves, Dave Kikoski, Romero Lubambo, Bob Moses, John Patitucci, Danilo Pérez, Maria Schneider, Kenny Werner, Kenny Wheeler, the Atlanta Symphony Orchestra, the Boston Symphony Orchestra, the Brooklyn Philharmonic, the New York Philharmonic, the American Composers Orchestra, and others
 
July 12, 1964 ~ Post-rock, avant-garde, indie pop guitarist, keyboardist, songwriter Tim Gane, full name Timothy John Gane, born in Ilford, UK ~ Co-founded avant-pop act Stereolab with then-girlfriend Laetitia Sadier, considered one of the most distinctive acts of the 1990s and 2000s. The band, centered around Gane and Sadier, recorded over half a dozen albums and are most acclaimed for Transient Random-Noise Bursts With Announcements and Emperor Tomato Ketchup, released respectively in 1993 and 1996. Prior to forming the band, the duo worked together in indie pop outfit McCarthy until its disbandement at the turn of the 1990s. Gane has also formed Cavern of Anti-Matter with former Stereolab members, releasing several albums in the 2010s including notably the soundtrack to the In Fabric horror comedy film
 
July 12, 1963 ~ Daniele Gaudi, mononymously known as dub, reggae, electronica, breakbeat keyboardist, producer Gaudi, born in Bologna, Italy ~ Has recorded over half a dozen albums as a solo artist, including the acclaimed Bass Sweat & Tears released in 2004. In-demand producer and remixer, has worked with the likes of Dub Alchemist, Jane Kumada, Diane Charlemagne, Native Soul, Elemental, Ashtech, Nusrat Fateh Ali Khan, the Orb, Trentemøller, Horace Andy, and Dub FX
 
July 12, 1962 ~ Alternative rock guitarist, singer, songwriter Dan Murphy, full name Daniel David Murphy, born in Duluth, Minnesota, USA ~ Co-founding member of Soul Asylum, remaining with the band from its inception until 2012. Present on most of the band's best known including the acclaimed Grave Dancers Union album released in 1992. Murphy also co-founded supergroup Golden Smog, guested on the Replacements-drummer Chris Mars's 1992 Horseshoes And Hand Grenades solo album, and recorded as a solo artist
July 12, 1962 ~ Singer, guitarist, songwriter Luc de Vos, full name Luc Theophile Emile de Vos, born in Evergem, Belgium ~ Frontman of alternative rock outfit Gorki, known for songs such as Anja, Lieve Kleine Piranha and Monstertje. Also worked with Automatic Buffalo ~ De Vos passed away in 2014
 
July 12, 1961 ~ John Dukes Schroeder, commonly known as punk rock, alternative rock, post-hardcore singer John Stabb, born in Washington DC, USA ~ Best known as co-founding and sole constant member of hardcore punk band Government Issue active from 1980 through 1989. The band emerged from DC's hardcore scene but would differ from other hardcore acts by adding elements of heavy metal, new wave, gothic and psychedelic rock. Stabb has also recorded as a solo artist and worked with acts such as Betty Blue, the Factory Incident, the Pseudo Heroes, and History Repeated ~ Schroeder passed away in 2016
July 12, 1961 ~ Steven Bos, commonly known as singer, guitarist, pianist, songwriter, actor Stef Bos, born in Veenendaal, the Netherlands ~ Best known for songs such as Is Dit Nu Later and Papa, the latter a hit in the Netherlands and Belgium in 1991. Has written for Ingeborg Sergeant and Clouseau. Collaborated with Raymond van het Groenewoud, Johan Verminnen, Boudewijn de Groot
 
July 12, 1958 ~ Singer, songwriter Lynn Davis born in Jamestown, California, USA ~ Influenced by Chaka Khan, Marvin Gaye, Earth Wind & Fire, and mentor George Duke. Rose to prominence in the late-1970s singing with the latter, including lead vocals on hits such as I Want You For Myself, Party Down and Reach Out. Has also worked with pop, R&B and funk artists such as Tracie Spencer, La Toya Jackson, Patrice Rushen, Anita Baker, Billy Preston, Toshinobu Kubota, Go West, Eros Ramazzotti, Céline Dion, Whitney Houston, Mariah Carey, Laura Pausini, and others
 
July 12, 1957 ~ Trumpeter Eddie Allen born ~ Over half a dozen albums as a leader, especially noted for his 2000 Summer Days album. Frequent sideman to Lester Bowie, Mongo Santamaria, Vanessa Rubin, and Muhal Richard Abrams. Has also worked with M'Boom, Nancie Banks, Cyrus Chestnut, Louis Hayes, Etta Jones, Bobby Previte, Charlie Persip, Marty Ehrlich, Houston Person, Natalie Merchant, and Musiq Soulchild
July 12, 1957 ~ Bassist, guitarist James Calvin Wilsey born in Logansport, Indiana, USA ~ Bassist for San Francisco punk band the Avengers. Better known as lead guitarist in Chris Isaak's backing band, playing on Isaak's albums Silvertone (1985), Chris Isaak (1986), Heart Shaped World (1989), and San Francisco Days (1993). Wilsey recorded one solo album, 2008's El Dorado, paying homage to influences such as Duane Eddy, Billy Strange, James Burton and Link Wray ~ Wilsey passed away in 2018
 
July 12, 1956 ~ Guitarist Evan Johns born in McLean, Virginia, USA ~ Worked with guitar virtuoso Danny Gatton, performing on and writing several tracks on Gatton's 1978 Redneck Jazz including the title track. Founded and fronted Evan Johns & the H-Bombs, a band that counted the Dead Kennedys-frontman Jello Biafra among its fans. Johns has also worked with the LeRoi Brothers ~ Johns passed away in 2017
July 12, 1956 ~ Julie Anne Griffin, commonly known as country, alt country singer, guitarist, songwriter Julie Miller born in Waxahachie, Ohio, USA ~ Married to singer Buddy Miller since 1981, a frequent collaborator and notably on the acclaimed 2001 Buddy & Julie Miller album. As a solo artist best known for a number of early-1990s Christian-tinged albums. Has also guested with a wide range of country, folk, rock artists including Dennis Agajanian, Wes King, Nin ˚ström, Kate Miner, Lee Ann Womack, Patty Griffin, Emmylou Harris, Tim Finn, John Hiatt, the Chieftains, Jim Lauderdale, Levon Helm, and others
July 12, 1956 ~ Sandra Faye Petty, commonly known as Christian music singer, pianist Sandi Patty, born in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, USA ~ Soprano singer praised for her wide vocal range and flexibility earning her the nickname “the Voice”. One of the most popular Christian artists of the 1980s. Fell out of grace with Christian audiences after her extramarital career with her backup singer Don Peslis but sought forgiveness and would rebuild her career in the 1990s performing pop songs with renowned orchestras including the New York Symphony Orchestra, the London Symphony Orchestra, the Cincinnati Pops, the Dallas Symphony, and others
 
July 12, 1952 ~ Bassist, singer Phil Kramer, full name Philip Taylor Kramer, born in Youngstown, Ohio, USA ~ Member of hard rock band Iron Butterfly from 1974 through 1980. Kramer went missing after a flurry of frantic calls in 1995. His disappearance would lead to a massive search, numerous news reports and TV show segments including on The Oprah Winfrey Show, The Unexplained and Unsolved Mysteries. His remains were found in a car wreck at the bottom of Decker Canyon near Malibu in 1999 ~ Kramer's remains were discovered in 1999
 
July 12, 1950 ~ Paul Charles Caravello, commonly known as drummer Eric Carr, born in Brooklyn, New York, USA ~ Influenced by Ringo Starr, John Bonham, Keith Moon, Lenny White. Joined rock band Kiss in 1980, taking over from Peter Criss, recording over half a dozen albums with the band until his death of heart cancer at age 41. Co-wrote Don't Leave Me Lonely, recorded by Bryan Adams for his 1983 Cuts Like A Knife album. Carr also guested on the WOW album, recorded by Wendy O Williams in 1984 following her split from the Plasmatics ~ Carr passed away in 1991
 
July 12, 1948 ~ Rock, blues, country, jazz bassist Tom Robb, full name Thomas James Robb, born in Passaic, New Jersey, USA ~ In-demand touring and session musician in Atlanta and Nashville scenes. Member of the Marshall Tucker Band during the mid-1980s. Noted for his bass playing on Alicia Bridges' 1978 hit song I Love The Nightlife. Present on albums by Mylon LeFevre, Pyramid, Johnny Nash, Melissa Manchester, Dionne Warwick, Bettye LaVette (Tell Me A Lie), Deborah Allen, Tammy Wynette (Higher Ground), Marie Osmond, Vern Gosdin, Ricky Van Shelton, John Jarvis, Eddie Rabbitt, Holly Dunn, the Winans, and Crystal Gayle ~ Robb passed away in 2006
July 12, 1948 ~ Singer, guitarist, songwriter Walter Egan born in Jamaica, New York, USA ~ Best known for his Billboard Hot 100 top 10 hit Magnet And Steel of his 1978 Not Shy sophomore album. Self-penned and co-produced with Lindsey Buckingham and Richard Dashut it would feature Stevie Nicks on backing vocals
 
July 12, 1947 ~ John Peter Wilkinson, commonly known as guitarist, singer, songwriter Wilko Johnson, born in Canvey Island, UK ~ Fingerstyle punk, punk-pop, pub rock guitarist. Influenced Paul Weller. Core member of Dr Feelgood, known best for their 1979 Milk And Alcohol single. Also worked with the Solid Senders, Ian Dury's band the Blockheads, Roger Daltrey, Mick Farren, and others ~ Wilkinson passed away in 2022
 
July 12, 1946 ~ Soft rock guitarist, bassist, singer, songwriter Jeff Christie born in Leeds, UK ~ Frontman and eponym of Christie, best known for their 1970 hit Yellow River. The song was initially offered to the Tremeloes who did record a version but never released it. Christie's single would top the UK charts and sell over 30 million copies worldwide. It's follow-up single San Bernadino would also reach the UK top 10
July 12, 1946 ~ Vivien Foreman, commonly known as pop singer Julie Grant, born in Blackpool, UK ~ Discovered by Frankie Vaughan, Grant is known for the singles Up On The Roof, Count On Me, and Come To Me, all of which reached top 40 in her native UK in 1963 and 1964. Her success gained her a series of television guest spots, plus star billing on a 1963 package tour alongside headliners the Everly Brothers and Bo Diddley. Grant would later join Spanish-based lounge act the Zaras, to return to a solo career by the mid-1970s
 
July 12, 1945 ~ Jazz percussionist, pianist, singer Bernard Lubat born in Uzeste, France ~ Worked with Jef Gilson, Les Double Six, the Paris Jazz All-Stars, Hubert Rostaing, Roger Guerin, the Swingle Singers, Dexter Gordon, Stan Getz, Eddy Louiss, Dalida, Charles Aznavour, Yves Montand, Sacha Distel, Manu Dibango, Bud Powell, Archie Shepp, Kenny Clarke, Cecil Taylor, Stéphane Grappelli, Paco Sery, Eddy Louiss, Claude Nougaro, Daniel Humair, Mino Cinélu, Jacques Higelin, Han Bennink, Dizzy Gillespie, and Sonny Stitt
July 12, 1945 ~ Guitarist, singer Butch Hancock born in Lubbock, Texas, USA ~ Member of country outfit the Flatlanders alongside Joe Ely and Jimmie Dale Gilmore, known for their pivotal More A Legend Than A Band album. The album would initially be released in 1972 on cassette and 8-track to only local success. The set would however over time become to become critically acclaimed and eventually be re-released in 1990. Hancock has also released solo albums and collaborated with Marce LaCouture, Terry Allen, Robert Earl Keen, Richard Buckner, Bob Neuwirth, and Delbert McClinton. In-demand songwriter, songs written or co-written by Hancock have been recorded by Jerry Jeff Walker, Sir Douglas Quintet, Emmylou Harris, the Texas Tornados, Flaco Jiménez, Rosie Flores, Toni Price, Willie Nelson, and by Bill Kirchen
July 12, 1945 ~ Pop, bubblegum pop singer Prudence McIntyre, full name Prudence Ann McIntyre, born ~ Formed the duo Patience & Prudence with her sister Patience McIntyre. Daughters of orchestra leader Mark McIntyre, they scored two hits in 1956, Gonna Get Along Without Ya Now and Tonight You Belong To Me. Both singles would reach top 10 Billboard Hot 100, both would reach top 20 UK. The siblings continued to record through 1964 but were unable to repeat their earlier surprise succes. Later the duo explained their succes was “just an accident” and the siblings, both in their early teens back when they hit the charts, never intended to become performers ~ McIntyre passed away in 2023
 
July 12, 1944 ~ Double bassist Jean-François Jenny-Clark born in Toulouse, France ~ Regarded as one of the most important bassists of European jazz. First gained serious attention as member of Don Cherry's mid-1960s European quintet alongside drummer Aldo Romano, including on the highly acclaimed Symphony For Improvisers album. Though primarily active in jazz, Jenny-Clark is also known as a member of Diego Masson's Musique Vivante ensemble, interpreting contemporary compositions by John Cage, Karlheinz Stockhausen, and Pierre Boulez. An in-demand collaborator, and occasional co-leader, Jenny-Clark has appeared on album by Barney Wilen, Michel Portal, Steve Lacy (Plays Monk), Martial Solal, Gato Barbieri (Bolivia), Albert Mangelsdorff, Charlie Mariano, Jean-Luc Ponty, Paul Motian (Le Voyage), Kenny Wheeler (Around 6), Michel Petrucciani, Joachim Kühn (From Time To Time Free), John Greaves, Pierre Boulez, Daniel Humair, Jane Birkin (Versions Jane), Jasper van 't Hof, and Richard Galliano ~ Jenny-Clark passed away in 1998
 
July 12, 1943 ~ Christine Anne Perfect, commonly known as blues rock, rock, pop rock singer, keyboardist, songwriter Christine McVie born in Bouth, UK ~ Daughter of concert violinist Cyril Perfect. Member of blues outfit Chicken Shack through 1969, with whom she recorded two albums. Best known as member of Fleetwood Mac, initially working with the band as a session pianist on their second album Mr Wonderful. Would become an integral member of the band by the early-1970s. Wrote or co-wrote several of the band's best known including Don't Stop, The Chain, You Make Loving Fun, Little Lies, and As Long As You Follow. Married to Fleetwood bassist John McVie from 1969 through 1976 ~ Perfect passed away in 2022
 
July 12, 1942 ~ Jerry Williams Jr, commonly known as soul, R&B singer, songwriter Swamp Dogg, born in Portsmouth, Virginia, USA ~ After recording as Little Jerry in the 1950s and 1960s, noted especially for his 1967 track Run Run Roadrunner, Williams reinvented himself and took the stage name Swamp Dogg to become one of the most beloved cult figures with a series of satirical, eccentric recordings well into the 2020s starting with the acclaimed Total Destruction To Your Mind and its follow-up Rat On released in the early-1970s. Williams continued to write for other artists, frequently teaming up with Gary US Bonds, his songs recorded by Dee Dee Warwick, Arthur Conley, Gene Pitney, Doris Duke, and Freddie North. Having adopted his moniker before rapper Snoop Dogg was even born, Williams has claimed to be “the original D-O double G”
 
July 12, 1939 ~ Kenneth Diono, commonly known as singer Kenny Dino born in Astoria, New York, USA ~ Offered but turned down the opportunity to form a duo with then-unknown Paul Simon in the early-1960s. Diono was reportedly also offered Suspicion, a song later popularized by Elvis Presley, but denied the opportunity by his label. Diono is best known for his sole Your Ma Said You Cried In Your Sleep Tonight hit, which reached No.24 on the Billboard Hot 100 in 1961. Diono also ventured into acting, notably appearing in the 1967 Valley Of The Dolls feature film. Led Zeppelin lead singer Robert Plant would cover Diono's sole hit on his 1990 Manic Nirvana solo album. Though Diono would fail to reach the charts after his sole 1961 hit, he continued to perform until his death. Diono was found unconscious in his car on the side of the road, apparently having suffered a heart attack while driving home from a gig, and died later the same day ~ Diono passed away in 2009
July 12, 1939 ~ Reggae producer Lloyd Daley born in Kingston, Jamaica ~ Worked with Jackie Mittoo (The Dark Of The Sun), the Scorchers, Little Roy, the Abyssinians, the Ethiopians (Owe Me No Pay Me), Dennis Brown (Things In Life, Don't Do It), the Wailing Souls, Alton Ellis (Lord Deliver Us), John Holt, the Paragons, U-Roy (Sound Of The Wise, Scandal), and others ~ Daley passed away in 2018
 
July 12, 1937 ~ Singer Jan Buijs born ~ Considered a pioneer in the palingpop genre. Founded the skiffle band the Skyriders, employing numerous later stars including Cees Veerman, Arnold Mühre, and others. Owned a dance studio, dance school which served as a breeding ground for numerous acts including the Spoetnik Boys, the Beat Boys and the Left Side ~ Buijs passed away in 2010
 
July 12, 1935 ~ Songwriter Barry Mason, full name Johnn Barry Mason, born in Wigan, UK ~ Frequent songwriting collaborator of Les Reed. Artists who have recorded songs written or co-written by Mason include Dalida, Jefferson (Love Grows Where My Rosemary Goes), PJ Proby, David Essex, the Drifters, Rod Stewart, Petula Clark, Perry Como, Engelbert Humperdinck (The Last Waltz), the Fortunes (Here It Comes Again), Charles Aznavour, Tony Christie, Connie Francis, Tom Jones (Delilah), and Barbra Streisand ~ Mason passed away in 2021
July 12, 1935 ~ John Patton, commonly known as jazz, blues, R&B pianist Big John Patton, passed away in Montclair, New Jersey, USA ~ Leader and sideman. Regarded by some as an important figure inspiring the boom of 1960s soul jazz. Reeemerged in the 1980s and 1990s as a key player and influence on many acid jazz players. Has worked with Lloyd Price, Grant Green, Lou Donaldson, Art Blakey, Fred Jackson, Red Holloway, Clifford Jordan, Johnny Lytle, Jimmy Ponder, Harold Vick, Don Wilkerson, and John Zorn ~ Patton passed away in 2002
July 12, 1935 ~ Blues guitarist Sammy Lawhorn, full name Samuel David Lawhorn, born in Little Rock, Arkansas, USA ~ Best known for his association with Muddy Waters, including on pivotal albums such as Folk Singer and Live At Mr Kelly's. Has also worked with artists such as Otis Spann, Willie Cobbs, Eddie Boyd, Roy Brown, Big Mama Thornton, John Lee Hooker, James Cotton, Junior Wells, Otis Rush, Jimmy Witherspoon, T-Bone Walker, Lightnin' Hopkins, Elmore James, and others ~ Lawhorn passed away in 1990
 
July 12, 1926 ~ Saxophonist Joe Houston, full name Joseph Abraham Houston, born in Bastrop, Texas, USA ~ Worked with King Kolax, Amos Milburn, Big Joe Turner, Betty Roché, Wynonie Harris, and others. Fronted his own band, Joe Houston & the Rockers, known best for the early-1950s R&B hits Worry Worry Worry and Hard Time Baby. Also a member of the Defrosterz ~ Houston passed away in 2015
 
July 12, 1916 ~ Jazz, blues tenor saxophonist Sam Taylor, full name Samuel Leroy Taylor Jr, born in Lexington, Tennessee, USA ~ Leader and sideman. Worked with the Bama State Collegians, Scatman Crothers, Cootie Williams, Lucky Millinder, Cab Calloway, Ray Charles, Buddy Johnson, Louis Jordan, Big Joe Turner (including sax solo on Shake Rattle & Roll), Clyde McPhatter, the Drifters, the Chords (including on doo-wop classic Sh-boom), Ruth Brown, Freddy Cole, Al Hibbler, Langston Hughes, Quincy Jones, Dick Hyman, and others ~ Taylor passed away in 1990
 
July 12, 1912 ~ Wilbur Schwichtenberg, commonly known as trombonist, bandleader Will Bradley, born in Newton, New Jersey, USA ~ Enjoyed popularity during the 1930s and 1940s with a mixture of swing, dance, and boogie-woogie. Employed sidemen such as Freddie Slack, Arthur Rollini, Peanuts Hucko, Lee Castle, Pete Candoli, Ray McKinley, Doc Goldberg, Shorty Rogers, and Terry Allen. Best known for songs such as Scrub Me Mama With A Boogie Beat, Down The Road A Piece and perhaps his biggest hit Beat Me Daddy Eight To The Bar ~ Schwichtenberg passed away in 1989
 
July 12, 1895 ~ Lyricist Oscar Hammerstein II, full name Oscar Greeley Clendenning Hammerstein II, born in New York, New York, USA ~ Co-wrote over 850 songs. Best known for his writing partnership with Richard Rodgers, scoring with musicals such as Oklahoma, The King & I and The Sound Of Music. Also collaborated with composers such as Jerome Kern, Vincent Youmans, Rudolf Frimi, Richard Whiting, Sigmund Romberg, and others ~ Hammerstein passed away in 1960