July 14, 1994 ~ Badrila Ines Bourelly, commonly known as singer, songwriter Bibi Bourelly born in Berlin, Germany ~ Daughter of guitarist Jean-Paul Bourelly. Bibi wrote or co-wrote songs for Rihanna (B---h Have My Money, Higher, Pose), Selena Gomez, Camila Cabello (I Have A Question), Little Simz, Christina Aguilera (Accelerate), and Mariah Carey. Also guested on tracks by Lil' Wayne (Without You) and Usher (Chains). As a solo artist Bourelly debuted in 2015 with the single Riot
July 14, 1986 ~ Keyboardist, guitarist, singer Dan Smith, full name Daniel Campbell Smith, born in London, UK ~ Frontman, lead singer, primary songwriter of Bastille, known best for their Pompeii hit single of the 2013 Bad Blood debut album. The single would reach top 10 in America and across Europe. Other well known songs include Flaws, Of The Night, Good Grief and Happier featuring Marshmello
July 14, 1975 ~ Jaime Luis Gomez, commonly known as singer, rapper, songwriter Taboo, born in East Los Angeles, California, USA ~ Member of Black Eyed Peas, known for songs such as Where Is The Love, Boom Boom Pow, I Gotta Feeling, Meet Me Halfway, Imma Be and Rock That Body. Has also recorded as a solo artist and collaborated with Yellowcard's Ryan Key, David Rolas, Juan Luis Guerra, George Pajon, and others
July 14, 1975 ~ Singer Tameka Cottle, full name Tameka Dianne Cottle, born in Atlanta, Georgia, USA ~ Rose to fame as member of 1990s R&B outfit Xscape, scoring hits such as Just Kickin' It, Understanding, Who Can I Run To, and The Arms Of The One Who Loves You, all of which reached top 10 on both the Billboard R&B and the all-genre Billboard Hot 100 charts. Cottle also co-wrote the Grammy Award-winning TLC hit No Scrubs. Cottle married rapper, singer TI in 2010
July 14, 1972 ~ William Braunstein, commonly known as rapper, producer Ill Bill, born in Flushing, New York, USA ~ Brother of rapper Necro, with whom he also worked. First gained attention as member of underground hip-hop group Non-Phixion. Has also worked as a solo artist and with acts such as Circle Of Tyrants, La Coka Nostra, DJ Muggs, the Heavy Metal Kings, and with the Secret Society
July 14, 1970 ~ Jazz guitarist, bandleader, composer, arranger Jacob Young, full name Jacob Albert Young, born in Lillehammer, Norway ~ Worked with Karin Krog, Arild Andersen, Larry Goldings, Nils Petter Molvær, Bendik Hofseth, Terje Gewelt, Per Oddvar Johansen, Arve Henriksen, Jarle Vespestad, Trygve Seim, Mats Ellertsen, Vigleik Storaas, Christian Wallumrød, Hålkon Kornstad, Knut Reiersrud, Audun Erlien, Arild Andersen, Mathias Eick, Vidar Johansen, Jon Christensen, Ivan Mazuze, and others
July 14, 1970 ~ Pianist Thomas Lauderdale, full name Thomas Mack Lauderdale, born in Oakland, California, USA ~ Best known for his association with the band Pink Martini, known for their politically motivated concerts championing for causes such as affordavle housing and the environment. They have collaborated with Jimmy Scott, Carol Channing, Rufus Wainwright, Courtney Taylor-Taylor, the Boston Pops, the Los Angeles Philharmonic, the BBC Orchestra, the National Symphony Orchestra, and others
July 14, 1966 ~ Pianist, keyboardist, accordionist Ellen Reid, full name Ellen Lorraine Reid, born in Selkirk, Canada ~ Best known as keyboardist and backing vocalist of the Crash Test Dummies, appearing on all the band's albums. Sang lead on Just Chillin', Get You In The Morning, A Little Something, and The Ballad Of Peter Pumpkinhead. Released her solo debut album, Cinderellen, in 2001
July 14, 1966 ~ Singer, guitarist, songwriter Tanya Donelly born in Newport, Rhode Island, USA ~ Co-founded Throwing Muses with her step-sister Kristin Hersh. Founded alternative rock outfit the Breeders, which also included the Pixies-bassist Kim Deal. Formed and fronted Belly. Has recorded as a solo artist since the late 1990s
July 14, 1965 ~ Jazz pianist Larry Fuller born in Toledo, Ohio, USA ~ Leader and sideman. Last pianist to play with legendary bassist Ray Brown. Also worked with Jeff Hamilton, John Pizzarelli, Stanley Turrentine, Phil Woods, Clark Terry, Herb Ellis, Ernestine Anderson, John Legend, Nicholas Payton, Harry Sweets Edison, Phil Woods, Marlena Shaw, Kevin Mahogany, John Clayton, John Heard, Emily Reimier, Jimmy Witherspoon, Eddie Harris, Anita O'Day, Regina Carter, and others
July 14, 1965 ~ Drummer Mike Scaccia, full name Michael Ralph Scaccia, born in Babylon, New York, USA ~ Best known as member of several acclaimed metal and alternative rock bands, most notably Ministry, Rigor Mortis and Revolting Cocks. Has also worked with Lard, 1,000 Homo DJs, Skrew, the League Of Blind Women and with Buck Satan & the 666 Shooters ~ Scaccia passed away in 2012
July 14, 1960 ~ Singer, actress, songwriter, activist Angélique Kidjo born in Ouidah, French Dahomey ~ Influenced by Bella Bellow, James Brown, Nina Simone, Aretha Franklin, Celia Cruz, and Miriam Makeba. Well over a dozen albums to her name. Dubbed “Africa's premier diva” by TIME magazine. Known for songs such as Agolo, We We, Wombo Lombo, Afrika and Batonga. In-demand collaborator, has worked with Kelly Price, Alicia Keys, Peter Gabriel, Branford Marsalis, Carlos Santana, Herbie Hancock, Josh Groban, Dr John, the Kronos Quartet, Yemi Alade, and Cassandra Wilson
July 14, 1955 ~ Bassist Matthew Seligman born in Pentagela, Cyprus ~ Influenced by Paul McCartney, Andy Fraser, Tina Weymouth, and others. Worked with the Soft Boys, Thompson Twins, Thomas Dolby, Fallout Club, Local Heroes SW9, the Dolphin Brothers, the Stereo MC's, the Waterboys, Sinéad O'Connor, Transvision Vamp, Van Morrison, Nan Vernon, Tori Amos, Kimberley Rew, Alex Chilton, David Bowie (including on Absolute Beginners), the Fire Escapes, and others ~ Seligman passed away in 2020
July 14, 1954 ~ Bassist, guitarist, producer, engineer Art Greenhaw born in Dallas, Texas, USA ~ Manager and since 1993 band member of the Light Crust Doughboys. Has also worked, in one capacity or another, with artists such as Nokie Edwards, Tom Brumley, James Blackwood, Ann-Margret, Engelbert Humperdinck, Trini López, and Ronnie Dawson
July 14, 1954 ~ Jazz bassist Todd Coolman born ~ Worked with Horace Silver, Gerry Mulligan, Art Farmer, Lionel Hampton, Benny Goodman, Slide Hampton, Stan Getz, Tommy Flanagan, James Moody, Hal Galper, David Fathead Newman, Gerald Wilson, Terry Gibbs, Ahmad Jamal, Buddy DeFranco, and others
July 14, 1953 ~ Beverie Lorence Buell, commonly known as singer, model Bebe Buell, born in Portsmouth, Virginia, USA ~ Released a number of recordings, notably the 1981 Cover's Girl EP produced by Ric Ocasek and Rick Derringer. Known for a number of higly-publicized romantic involvements with famous musicians, including Mick Jagger, Iggy Pop, David Bowie, Elvis Costello, Todd Rundgren, Jimmy Page and Steven Tyler
July 14, 1953 ~ Frederique Hoschedé, commonly known as singer, TV personality Dorothée, born in Paris, France ~ French pop, children's music singer with over 20 albums to her name starting in the early 1980s. Best known for songs such as Rox & Rouky, Hou La Menteuse, Les Schtroumpfs, and others. Co-hosted the TF1 musical Club Dorothée TV show with François Corbier from 1987 through 1997
July 14, 1952 ~ Guitarist, keyboardist Bob Casale, full name Robert Edward Casale Jr, born in Kent, Ohio, USA ~ Best known as a member of Devo, alongside brother Gerals Casale. Also worked with the Martini Ranch, Visiting Kids, Mutato Muzika, and with the Police guitarist Andy Summers, engineering the latter's debut solo album ~ Casale passed away in 2014
July 14, 1952 ~ Christopher Thomas Allen, commonly known as new wave, synth-pop bassist Chris Cross, born in London, UK ~ Member of Ultravox from 1974 through 1987, rejoining in 2008. The band enjoyed popularity in Europe especially during the 1980s, racking up about a dozen hits of which Vienna, All Stood Still and Dancing With Tears In My Eyes all reached top 10 in the band's native UK. Upon hearing of his death, bandmate Midge Ure described Cross as “the glue that held the band together, (and) the logic in the madness and the madness in our lives” ~ Allen passed away in 2024
July 14, 1952 ~ Jazz, avant-garde trombonist George Lewis, full name George Emanuel Lewis, born in Chicago, Illinois, USA ~ Leader and sideman. Has worked with Anthony Braxton, Derek Bailey, Evan Parker, Paul Lytton, Ray Anderson, Vinny Golia, Bertram Turetzky, Irene Schweizer, Joëlle Léandre, Anthony Davis, Gil Evans, the ICP Orchestra, the Globe Unity Orchestra, Steve Lacy, Roscoe Mitchell, Richard Teitelbaum, Barry Altschul, John Zorn, Laurie Anderson, Ushio Torikai, Steve Coleman, and others
July 14, 1948 ~ Jazz organist, keyboardist Doug Carn born in St Augustine, Florida, USA ~ Leader and sideman. Actively recording since the late 1960s. Acclaimed for albums such as Infant Eyes, Adam's Apple, Revelation. Has collaborated with jazz, pop, funk artists including Nat Adderley, Earth Wind & Fire, Shirley Horn, Lou Donaldson, Stanley Turrentine, Irene Reid, the Essence Allstars, Cindy Blackman, Joey DeFrancesco, Calvin Keys, Curtis Fuller, Melvin Peebles, Wallace Roney, and others
July 14, 1945 ~ Drummer, percussionist, keyboardist, organist Jim Gordon, full name James Beck Gordon, born in Los Angeles, California, USA ~ In-demand session drummer. Best known for his work with Eric Clapton in the 1970s supergroup Derek & the Dominos, including reportedly contributing the piano coda for Layla. Has also appeared on albums by Nancy Sinatra (Boots), Buffalo Springfield, the Beach Boys (Pet Sounds), Ike & Tina Turner, Harry Nilsson, Mason Williams, Bread, Merle Haggard, George Harrison (All Things Must Pass), John Lennon (Imagine), John Lee Hooker, Dr John, Carly Simon (No Secrets), Elvin Bishop, Seals & Crofts (Summer Breeze), Linda Ronstadt, Albert Hammond, Steely Dan (Pretzel Logic), Tom Waits, Thelma Houston, the Carpenters, Nils Lofgren (Cry Tough), Jackson Browne (The Pretender), Tom Petty, Captain & Tennille, and Lowell George. Has released a sole solo album, Plays Heavy, in 1971. In 1983, in a psychotic episode associated with undiagnosed schizophrenia Gordon murdered his mother, he would be sentenced to 16 years to life and remained incarcerated until his death ~ Gordon passed away in 2023
July 14, 1942 ~ Country songwriter, publisher Rory Michael Bourke born in Cleveland, Ohio, USA ~ Wrote or co-wrote for Charlie Rich (title-charlie-rich-the-most-beautiful-girl-in-the-world]), Anne Murray, Elvis Presley (Your Love's Been A Long Time Coming), Lynn Anderson, George Strait (You Look So Good In Love), Jennifer Warnes, KT Oslin, Billy Crash Craddock, Olivia Newton-John, and others
July 14, 1939 ~ Brian Maurice Holden, commonly known as rock & roll singer Vince Taylor, born in Isleworth, UK ~ Cited by David Bowie as inspiraton for the Ziggy Stardust character. Best known for Brand New Cadillac, a landmark single in British rock & roll later notably covered by the Clash on their London Calling album. Subject of the songs Just Like Vince Taylor by the Golden Earring and Vince Taylor by Adam Ant ~ Holden passed away in 1991
July 14, 1935 ~ Journalist, blues promoter, booking agent Dick Waterman born in Plymouth, Massachusetts, USA ~ Editor for Broadside Magazine, influential in the early 1960s folk-revival. Active as a blues promoter and booking agent since 1963. Helpful in advancing the careers of artists such as Mississippi John Hurt, Bukka White, Mississippi Fred McDowell, Son House, Skip James, Lightnin' Hopkins, Arthur Crudup, Junior Wells, JB Hutto, and others. In 2000 became one of the first non-performers to be inducted in the the Blues Hall Of Fame
July 14, 1929 ~ Jazz drummer Alan Dawson born in Marietta, Pennsylvania, USA ~ Leader and sideman. Worked with Booker Ervin, Dave Brubeck, Sonny Rollins, Jaki Byard, Sonny Stitt, Dexter Gordon, Lee Konitz, Quincy Jones, Charles Mingus, Tal Farlow, Arnett Cobb, Frank Foster, Lionel Hampton, Illinois Jacquet, Hank Jones, Junior Mance, Quincy Jones, Charles McPherson, James Moody, Houston Person, Buddy Tate, and Eddie Cleanhead Vinson ~ Dawson passed away in 1996
July 14, 1926 ~ Conductor, composer Jan Krenz born in Wloclawek, Poland ~ Best known for his longtime association with the Polish National Radio Symphony Orchestra, serving as deputy conductor under Grzegorz Fitelberg from 1949 to 1953 and subsequently following Fitelberg's passing as director through 1968. Premiered Witold Lutoslawski's Musique Funèbre in 1958. Krenz has also conducted orchestras such as the Danish National Symphony Orchestra, the Detroit Symphony Orchestra, the Berlin Philharmonic, and the Concertgebouw Orchestra ~ Krenz passed away in 2020
July 14, 1912 ~ Folk singer, guitarist, songwriter Woody Guthrie, full name Woodrow Wilson Guthrie, born in Okeman, Oklahoma, USA ~ Quintessential protest singer focusing on American socialism and anti-fascism, influential on generations of future artists including Bob Dylan, Phil Ochs, Johnny Cash, Bruce Springsteen, Pete Seeger, Bob Weir, Jerry Garcia, and Jeff Tweedy. Well known for songs such as Bury Me Below The Willow, 1913 Massacre and by far his best-known This Land Is Your Land ~ Guthrie passed away in 1967
July 14, 1899 ~ Songwriter, violinist, pianist Billy Hill, full name William Joseph Hill, born in Boston, Massachusetts, USA ~ Best remembered for writing classic Western songs such as They Cut Down The Old Pine Tree, Wagon Wheels, Empty Saddles and perhaps most notably The Glory Of Love. The latter would be recorded by artists such as Benny Goodman, Peggy Lee, Otis Redding, Paul McCartney, and others ~ Hill passed away in 1940
July 14, 1894 ~ Songwriter, lyricist Ted Koehler born in Washington DC, USA ~ Frequent songwriter collaborator of Harold Arlen. Also worked with Rube Bloom, Harry Warren, Sammy Fain. Well known songs co-written by Koehler include Stormy Weather (Ethel Waters, Frank Sinatra, Billie Holiday), Get Happy (Ruth Etting, Ted Wallace, Frankie Trumbauer), Between The Devil And The Deep Blue Sea (Aida Ward, Louis Armstrong, Ella Fitzgerald), When The Sun Comes Out (Jimmy Dorsey, Don Cherry, Mel Tormé), I Gotta Right To Sing The Blues (Lillian Shade, Benny Goodman, Sam Cooke), and Wrap Your Troubles In Dreams (Bing Crosby, Mildred Bailey, Erskine Hawkins) ~ Koehler passed away in 1973