September 1, 2021 ~ Carol Augustus Anthony, commonly known as soul blues, swamp pop singer, pianist, songwriter Carol Fran, passed away ~ Known for a number of 1960s singles, notably a 1962 swamp pop version of The Great Pretender. Has worked with artists such as Guitar Slim, Nappy Brown, Lee Dorsey, Joe Tex. Resurged in the 1990s releasing a string of albums, often collaborating with her husband guitarist Clarence Hollimon, including the Soul Sensation album released in 1992 ~ Anthony was born in 1933
September 1, 2021 ~ R&B, soul, pop, jazz trumpeter, songwriter, producer Waldo Holmes, sometimes credited as Wally Holmes, passed away in Los Angeles, California, USA ~ Formed the late 1960s group Brothers & Sisters. Staff songwriter and producer for Famous Music. Best known for penning Rock The Boat, a Billboard Hot 100 charttopper for the Hues Corporation of their 1974 Freedom For The Stallion debut album ~ Holmes was born in 1928
September 1, 2020 ~ Producer, label executive Erick Morillo passed away in Miami Beach, Florida, USA ~ Best known for producing I Like To Move It under the moniker Reel 2 Real, an international hit in 1993 ~ Morillo was born in 1971
September 1, 2018 ~ Tenor singer, conductor Kenneth Bowen passed away in Cheltenham, UK ~ Co-founded the London Welsh Chorale in 1983 and served as their conductor until 2008. Also sang with the Welsh National Opera, the Royal Opera, the English National Opera, and others ~ Bowen was born in 1932
September 1, 2018 ~ Pianist, composer Randy Weston, full name Randolph Edward Weston, passed away in New York, New York, USA ~ Leader and sideman. Influenced by Duke Ellington, Thelonious Monk, Count Basie, Nat King Cole, and Earl Hines. Worked with Melba Liston, Bull Moose Jackson, Frank Culley, Eddie Cleanhead Vinson, Geoffrey Holder, Babatunde Olatunji, Langston Hughes, Willis James, Booker Ervin, Roy Brooks, Charles Mingus, and others ~ Weston was born in 1926
September 1, 2016 ~ Singer, guitarist, songwriter Fred Hellerman passed away in Weston, Connecticut, USA ~ Original member of the Weavers alongside Pete Seeger, Lee Hays, and Ronnie Gilbert ~ Hellerman was born in 1927
September 1, 2015 ~ Owen Castleman, commonly known as singer, guitarist, songwriter Boomer Castleman, passed away ~ As a solo artist known for the 1975 single Judy Mae. Toured with John Denver before Denver adopted the Denver monniker. Co-founded the Survivors with Michael Nesmith. Co-founded Lewis & Clarke Expedition with John London and Michael Martin Murphey. Wrote or co-wrote, often with Murphey, songs recorded by the Monkees (What Am I Doing Hangin' Around), Royal Guardsmen (The Airplane Song (My Airplane)), George Hamilton IV (West Texas Highway), Lyle Lovett, Ray Wylie Hubbard, and by Rusty Wier (Texas Morning). Backed Tammy Wynette, Linda Ronstadt, Kenny Rogers, George Jones, Roy Clark, and others ~ Castleman was born in 1945
September 1, 2015 ~ Singer, songwriter Boutelda Belkacem passed away ~ Considered important figure of modern rai, along with Messaoud Bellemou pivotal to updating the genre to pop-rai in the 1960s and 1970s ~ Belkacem was born in 1947
September 1, 2012 ~ Songwriter, lyricist Hal David, full name Harold Lane David, passed away in Los Angeles, California, USA ~ Best known as songwriting partner of Burt Bacharach on songs such as Do You Know The Way To San Jose, Don't Make Me Over and Walk On By (Dionne Warwick), What's New Pussycat (Tom Jones), (They Long To Be) Close To You (the Carpenters), One Less Bell To Answer (originally by Keely Smith, later a huge hit for the 5th Dimension), and The Look Of Love (Dusty Springfield). Also collaborated with other songwriters, Albert Hammond, Sherman Edwards, Paul Hampton, co-writing songs such as To All The Girls I've Loved Before (Willie Nelson & Julio Iglesias), Broken-hearted Melody (Sarah Vaughan), and Sea Of Heartbreak (Don Gibson) ~ David was born in 1921
September 1, 2009 ~ Conductor Erich Kunzel passed away in Swan's Island, Maine, USA ~ Dubbed “the Prince of Pops” for his association with a number of leading pops orchestra, notably the Cincinatti Pops Orchestra which he led for over three decades ~ Kunzel was born in 1935
September 1, 2009 ~ Keyboardist, guitarist Jake Drake-Brockman passed away on Isle of Man, UK ~ Known as “the Fifth Bunnyman”, associated with Echo & the Bunnymen as a touring member and occasional session musician since the early 1980s, becoming a full-time member in 1989 ~ Drake-Brockman was born in 1955
September 1, 2008 ~ Jerry Reed Hubbard, commonly known as guitarist, singer, songwriter Jerry Reed, passed away in Nashville, Tennessee, USA ~ Known for songs such as Guitar Man, US Male, A Thing Called Love, Alabama Wild Man, Amos Moses, When You're Hot You're Hot, Lord Mr Ford, East Bound And Down, and others. Member of country supergroup Old Dogs, which also included Mel Tillis, Bobby Bare and Waylon Jennings ~ Reed was born in 1937
September 1, 2007 ~ James Reginald Riley, commonly known as jazz fusion, R&B percussionist Juma Santos, passed away in Chicago, Illinois, USA ~ Enjoyed a career spanning four decades as sideman and touring percussionist in jazz, fusion and R&B. Backed Miles Davis on tour and on the pivotal fusion album Bitches Brew released in 1970. Other notable associations include Nina Simone, Roy Ayers, Paul Pena, Compost, Marion Brown, Larry Young, David Sanborn, Chico Freeman, Freddie Hubbard, Victor Lewis, and others ~ Riley was born in 1948
September 1, 2005 ~ Guitarist RL Burnside passed away in Memphis, Tennessee, USA ~ Performed, albeit part-time, for most of his life but success eluded him until collaborations with Jon Spencer in the mid 1990s drew attention and brought his gritty, rough blues, blues-rock to new audiences. Started touring with the Jon Spencer Blues Explosion in 1995, both as an opening act and sitting in with the band. The collaborative A Ass Pocket Of Whiskey would be released the next year and lauded by critics, Billboard writing it “sounded no other blues album ever released” and gaining praise from musicians such as Bono and Iggy Pop. It turned out to be Burnside's big break. Subsequent albums would feature his rough blues-rock rooted in old blues styles such as rural blues, hill country, Delta and Chicago blues, but drawing from idioms as diverse as punk, techno, hip-hop and downtempo ~ Burnside was born in 1926
September 1, 2004 ~ Blues harpist, singer Raful Neal passed away in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, USA ~ Bandmate of Buddy Guy in the Clouds. Critically acclaimed for a number of 1990s solo albums. Also worked with Tab Benoit and with the Hoodoo Kings. Nine of his ten children are also blues musicians, including singer Jackie Neal and guitarist Kenny Neal ~ Neal was born in 1936
September 1, 2002 ~ Sylvester Austin, commonly known as saxophonist Sil Austin, passed away ~ Leader and sideman. Cites Coleman Hawkins, Lester Young, Sonny Stitt as major influences. Active since the 1940s. Has worked with Roy Eldridge, Cootie Williams and Tiny Bradshaw before setting out on his own, scoring jazzified hits of pop tunes such as Danny Boy, Slow Walk and My Mother's Eyes ~ Austin was born in 1929
September 1, 1997 ~ Soprano singer Natalya Rozhdestvesnkaya, full name Natalya Petrovna Rozhdestvenskaya, passed away ~ Long-time soloist for the Russian All-Union Radio radio station starting in the late 1920s, performing concert performances of operas, often conducted by her husband Nikolai Anosov. The couple's son is conductor Gennnady Rozhdestvensky ~ Rozhdestvenskaya was born in 1900
September 1, 1996 ~ Zendaya Maree Stoermer Coleman, singer, actress, commonly known simply as Zendaya, born in Oakland, California, USA ~ Former child model, backup dancer, Disney Channel actress. Released self-recorded singles Zwag It Out and Watch Me in 2011, the latter a collaboration with Bella Thorne. Her major-label debut followed with 2013's Replay, which reached No.40 US singles, and the eponymous album Zendaya, peaked at No.51 US albums chart. Currently best known as an actress in feature films
September 1, 1993 ~ Bernard Lowenthal, commonly known as songwriter, producer, label executive Bernie Lowe passed away in Wyncote, Pennsylvania, USA ~ Songwriter, producer. Founded Cameo Records in 1956. Helped advance the careers of Chubby Checker, Charlie Gracie, Dee Dee Sharp, Bobby Rydell, the Orlons, the Dovells, and the Tymes ~ Lowe was born in 1917
September 1, 1989 ~ Singer, model, songwriter Bill Kaulitz born in Leipzig, East Germany ~ Lead singer of Tokio Hotel, known for songs such as Monsoon, Don't Jump, By Your Side and Automatic
September 1, 1987 ~ Alternative rock singer, guitarist, bassist, keyboardist, percussionist, producer, engineer, songwriter Dann Hume born in Feilding, New Zealand ~ Member of Evermore alongside his brothers Peter Hume and Jon Hume. Has co-written songs such as Running, Light Surrounding You and It's Too Late. Has also served as producer and songwriter for artists such as Lisa Mitchell, Matt Corby (Telluric), Amy Shark (Weekends), Alpine, Troye Sivan, Sticky Fingers (Caress Your Soul), Tones And I and Kita Alexander
September 1, 1986 ~ Adegbenga Adejumo, commonly known as dubstep, UK garage producer Benga, born in London, UK ~ Released his full-length Newstep debut album in 2006. Best known for songs such as Pour Your Love featuring Marlene and Forefather featuring Kano. Member of Magnetic Man alongside Skream and Artwork
September 1, 1985 ~ Country singer, songwriter Charlie Worsham born in Grenada, Mississippi, USA ~ Member of the Old Crow Medicine Show, member of Kingbilly. Toured with Taylor Swift. Opened for Miranda Lambert and Wade Bowen. Debuted in 2013 with the Rubberband album, featuring guest appearances by Vince Gill and Marty Stuart
September 1, 1984 ~ Guitarist, keyboardist Joe Trohman, full name Joseph Mark Trohman, born in Hollywood, Florida, USA ~ Lead guitarist of Fall Out Boy, known for songs such as Sugar We're Going Down, Dance Dance and This Ain't A Scene (It's An Arms Race). Also worked with the Damned Things, With Knives, and others
September 1, 1982 ~ Rock guitarist Carlo Gimenez born ~ Best known as member of Meg & Dia. Influenced by Paul Gilbert, Joe Satriani, Stevie Ray Vaughan, George Benson, Kenny Wayne Shepherd
September 1, 1981 ~ Singer, bassist, actress Shinga Shoniwa, full name Shingai Elizebeth Maria Shoniwa, born in London, UK ~ Bassist of indie rock band the Noisettes, known for their 2009 hit Don't Upset The Rhythm (Go Baby Go). Also worked with artists such as Guillemots, Annie Lennox, Dennis Ferrer, and others
September 1, 1980 ~ Rock drummer Bruno Agra born in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil ~ Best known as co-founding member of We Are Harlot. Has also worked with Aquaria, Revolution Renaissance and with Uirapuru
September 1, 1978 ~ Coralie Biolay, commonly known as singer Coralie Clément, born in Villefanche-sur-Saône, France ~ Influenced by Françoise Hardy, Jane Birkin, Serge Gainsbourg. Debuted in 2001 with the album Salle De Pas Pardus. Known for songs such as Dorénavant
September 1, 1977 ~ Singer Ethel Waters passed away in Chasworth, California, USA ~ 1920s blues singer known for recordings such as Stormy Weather, Taking A Chance On Love, Supper Time, Am I Blue, His Eye Is On The Sparrow, and others. Would go on to perform jazz, swing, pop and star in Broadway musicals ~ Waters was born in 1896
September 1, 1976 ~ Singer, songwriter Angaleena Presley, full name Angaleena Loletta McCoy Presley, born in Beauty, Kentucky, USA ~ One third of the Pistol Annies, alongside Miranda Lambert and Ashley Monroe. Debuted as a solo artist with the American Middle Class album in 2014
September 1, 1976 ~ Scott Hoffman, commonly known as glam rock, alternative pop bassist, keyboardist, saxophonist, guitarist, banjoist, singer Babydaddy, born in Houston, Texas, USA ~ Co-founding member of the Scissor Sisters. Co-wrote Kylie Minogue's I Believe In You with bandmate Jake Shears. Has also served as producer and remixer for artists such as Pet Shop Boys, Blondie, Tinashe, and others
September 1, 1975 ~ Guitarist, producer, songwriter, filmmaker Omar Rodríguez-López, full name Omar Alfredo Rodríguez-López, born in Bayamon, Puerto Rico ~ Best known as leader of the Mars Volta from 2001 until its disbandement in 2012. Also worked with At The Drive-in, ANTEMASQUE, Bosnian Rainbows, and others
September 1, 1974 ~ Singer, actor Filip Nikolic born in St Ouen, France ~ Actor, singer. Best known as lead singer of boy band 2BE3. Also a member of Ima Robot. Was in the process of making a solo debut album when he died at 35 of a heart attack induced by a fatal mix of sleeping pills ~ Nikolic passed away in 2009
September 1, 1970 ~ Alt-country singer, guitarist Brent Best born in Austin, Texas, USA ~ Frontman of Slobberbone, acclaimed for their 2000 Everything You Thought Was Right Was Wrong Today album. The album included Gimme Back My Dog, referenced by fan Stephen King in his Black House novel
September 1, 1968 ~ Regina Aparecida Saraiva, commonly known as singer, dancer, actress Regina Queen Alcasid, born in São Paulo, Brazil ~ Enjoyed chart and club succes across Europe from the late 1990s through the early 2000s with a number of Eurodance hits including Killing Me Softly and perhaps her best-known Day By Day
September 1, 1964 ~ Singer, guitarist, songwriter Charlie Robison, full name Charles Fitzgerald Robinson, born in Houston, Texas, USA ~ Brother of singers Bruce Robison and Robyn Ludwyck. Married to Emily Erwin of the Dixie Chicks. Worked with Chaparral, the Millionaire Playboys, Two Hoots & a Holler. Debuted in 1996 with the album Bandera. Known for songs such as Barlight, I Want You Bad, Walter and El Cerrito
September 1, 1964 ~ Jazz saxophonist, composer, arranger, producer Dave O'Higgins born in Birmingham, UK ~ Leader and sideman. Influenced by Charlie Parker, Dexter Gordon, John Coltrane, Joe Henderson, Stanley Turrentine, Michael Brecker, and others. Worked with the National Youth Jazz Orchestra, Jim Mullen, Martin Taylor, Sebastiaan de Krom, Geoff Gascoyne, Graham Harvey, Matt Bianco, Roadside Picnic, Trudy Kerr, US3, Matthew Herbert, Roisin Murphy, Kyle Eastwood, Nasio Fontaine, Jazzanova, and others
September 1, 1963 ~ Singer Carola Smit born in Volendam, the Netherlands ~ Best known as female lead of BZN from 1984, succeeding Anny Schilder, until the band's disbandement in 2007. Present on songs such as The Summertime, Amore, The Banjo Man and Wedding Bells. Released her eponymous Carola Smit debut album in 2008, spawning a modest local hit with With You (I'm In Heaven)
September 1, 1961 ~ James Oppenheim, commonly known as saxophonist, songwriter Boney James, born in Lowell, Massachusetts, USA ~ Leader and sideman. Acclaimed as one of the premier contemporary jazz artists. Heavily influenced by R&B, especially Motown and Grover Washington Jr. Well over a dozen albums to his name starting with 1992's Trust. Has had artists such as Raheem DeVaughn, Faith Evans, George Benson, George Duke, Dwele, Al Jarreau, Earth Wind & Fire's Philip Bailey, Anthony Hamilton, Eric Benét, Stokley Williams, Avery Sunshine, Kenny Lattimore and Angie Stone guest on his albums
September 1, 1959 ~ John Godfrey Knauff, commonly known as vaudeville singer, songwriter Jack Norworth, passed away in Laguna Beach, California, USA ~ Perhaps best remembered for co-penning Take Me Out To The Ball Game with Albert von Tilzer, first performed by Norworth's wife Nora Bayes. The song would become the anthem of North American baseball. Neither of the song's authors had actually ever been to a ball game ~ Knauff was born in 1879
September 1, 1957 ~ Gloria Maria Milagrosa Fajardo Garcia, commonly known as Latin pop, dance-pop singer Gloria Estefan, born in Havana, Cuba ~ Fronted the Miami Sound Machine. Known for hits such as Conga, Anything For You, The Rhyhm's Gonna Get You, 1-2-3, Get On Your Feet and Turn The Beat Around
September 1, 1956 ~ Bassist Essiet Essiet born in Omaha, Nebraska, USA ~ Worked with Famoudou Don Moye, Abdullah Ibrahim, Art Blakey, Marty Cook, Ralph Peterson Jr, George Adams, Ron Affiff, Kenny Barron, the Blue Note All-Stas, Paul Bollenback, Donald Brown, Bruce Cox, Kurt Elling, Kenny Garrett, Benny Golson, Jim Hartog, David Hazeltine, Freddie Hubbard, Victor Jones, Joe Locke, Kevin Mahogany, Cedar Walton, Bobby Watson, George Cables, Vincent Herring, Frank Morgan, and others
September 1, 1956 ~ Jazz singer Hilde Hefte born in Kristiansand, Norway ~ Debuted in 1999 with the critically acclaimed Round Chet's Midnight album. Has since recorded steadily, including collaborations with Jon Larsen, the Prague Philharmonic Orchestra, Ola Kvernberg, Paul Weeden, and others
September 1, 1955 ~ Rock, punk rock, new wave, mod revival bassist Bruce Foxton, full name Bruce Douglas Foxton, born in Woking, UK ~ Rose to prominence as key member of the Jam alongside drummer Rick Buckler and singer Paul Weller, known for songs such as All Around The World, Down In The Tube Station At Midnight, The Eton Rifles, Going Underground, A Town Called Malice and Beat Surrender. After the band disbanded has recorded as a solo artist, starting with 1984's Touch Sensitive, and has worked with the Casbah Club, Sharp and perhaps most notably Stiff Little Fingers
September 1, 1954 ~ Guitarist, pianist, songwriter Ric Formosa, full name Riccardo Formosa, born in Rome, Italy ~ Lead guitarist of the Little River Band in 1975 and 1976, present on the band's debut album Little River Band and its followup After Hours
September 1, 1952 ~ Punk rock, new wave, power pop singer, bassist Graham Maby born in Gosport, UK ~ Member of They Might Be Giants. Also worked with Joe Jackson, Marshall Crenshaw, Natalie Merchant, Bruce Springsteen, Jon Bon Jovi, and others
September 1, 1951 ~ Music journalist, singer Don Waller born ~ Co-published LA music magazine Back Door Man. Wrote for Radio & Records, Mojo, Billboard and Los Angeles Times ~ Waller passed away in 2016
September 1, 1951 ~ Singer, songwriter Steven Grossman born in Brooklyn, New York, USA ~ Heavily influenced by Joni Mitchell. Noted for his debut album Caravan Tonight (1974), openly dealing with gay themes and subject matter ~ Grossman passed away in 1991
September 1, 1948 ~ Gabriel Corcoran, commonly known as folk-rock singer Gay Woods, born in Dublin, Ireland ~ Best known as original member of Steeleye Span. Also worked with Sweeney's Men, Dr Strangely Strange, Woods, and others
September 1, 1946 ~ Barry Alan Crompton Gibb, commonly known as singer, songwriter Barry Gibb, born in Douglas, Isle Of Man ~ Co-founding member of sibling outfit the Bee Gees, known for songs such as New York Mining Disaster 1941, Massachusetts, I Started A Joke, Lonely Days, How Can You Mend A Broken Heart, Jive Talkin', You Should Be Dancing, How Deep Is Your Love, Stayin' Alive, Night Fever, Tragedy, You Win Again, and others
September 1, 1946 ~ Rock, hard rock singer, guitarist, songwriter Shalom Hanoch born in Kibbutz Mishmarot, Israel ~ Known as “the King of Israeli Rock”, having delivered some of the first Israeli rock albums especially in partnership with Arik Einstein. Has also worked with the High Windows, the Churchills, Shmulik Kraus, Josie Katz, Tamouz, and others
September 1, 1945 ~ George Austin Robertson Jr, commonly known as singer, songwriter Austin Roberts, born in Newport News, Virginia, USA ~ Best known for his 1975 single Rocky, a hit on both sides of the Atlantic
September 1, 1944 ~ Singer Archie Bell born in Henderson, Texas, USA ~ While still in junior high school formed the Drells, known especially for the hit Tighten Up. Has also released solo work and ventured into country music working with country producer Tommy Allsup
September 1, 1941 ~ Jazz, blues pianist Frank Melrose, full name ]artist-franklyn-taft-melrose], passed away in Hammond, Indiana, USA ~ Brother of Walter Melrose and Lester Melrose. Worked with Johnny Dodds, George Barnes, Bud Jacobsen ~ Melrose was born in 1907
September 1, 1940 ~ Singer, guitarist, songwriter Bobby Kimmel born ~ Worked with Linda Ronstadt, the Stone Poneys, Kenny Edwards, Shep Cooke, Kit Alderson, the FLoating House Band, Doc Watson, Merle Watson, Jo Wilkinson, I Hear Voices, the 4 Corners, BK Special, and others
September 1, 1938 ~ Singer, songwriter Alton Ellis, full name Alton Nehemiah Ellis, born in Kingston, Jamaica ~ Pivotal to development of rocksteady. Half of Alton & Eddy, the other half being Eddy Parkins, known for recordings such as Muriel, Lullabye Angel and I'm Never Gonna Cry. As a solo artist best known for the quintessential rocksteady songs Girl I've Got A Date, featuring Gladstone Anderson, Paul Douglas, Hux Brown, Lynn Tait and Al Jackson Jr, and for Rocksteady, the song that actually named the genre. Ellis also worked with Coxsone Dodd, Vincent Chin, John Holt, Duke Reid, Winston Jarrett, Tommy McCook, Lloyd Charmers, Phyllis Dillon, the Heptones, Bunny Lee, Keith Hudson, Aspo, and others ~ Ellis passed away in 2008
September 1, 1935 ~ Jazz guitarist Harry Leahey born in Plattsburgh, New York, USA ~ Worked with Phil Woods, Gerry Mulligan, Al Cohn, Jack Six, Warren Vache Jr, Steve Gilmore, Don Sebesky, Michel Legrand, and others ~ Leahey passed away in 1990
September 1, 1935 ~ Conductor Seiji Ozawa born in Mukden, Japan ~ Closely associated with the Boston Symphony Orchestra, serving as its music director for nearly three decades. Has also worked with the San Francisco Symphony, the Toronto Symphony Orchestra, the New York Philharmonic, and others
September 1, 1934 ~ Shirley Enid Avery, commonly known as jazz singer Teri Thornton, born in Detroit, Michigan, USA ~ Recorded a number of albums in the early 1960s only to fade from view by the end of the decade. Rediscovered in the late 1990s, which prompted the 1999 I'll Be Easy To Find album ~ Avery passed away in 2000
September 1, 1933 ~ Harold Lloyd Jenkins, commonly known as country, rock & roll, pop singer Conway Twitty, born in Friar's Point, Mississippi, USA ~ Known for a string of duets with Loretta Lynn as well as his own hits including It's Only Make Believe, Next In Line, Hello Darlin', Lead Me On, You've Never Been This Far Before, and others ~ Twitty passed away in 1993
September 1, 1933 ~ Eugene Haire, commonly known as jazz pianist Gene Harris born in Benton Harbor, Michigan, USA ~ Blues and gospel infused jazz pianist. Member of the Three Sounds from 1956 through 1970, alongside Andy Simpkins and Bill Dowdy. Also worked with Ray Brown, Stanley Turrentine, Mickey Roker, Ron Escheté, Herb Ellis, Frank Wess, Jack McDuff, Ernie Watts, Red Holloway, Martin Drew, Nat Adderley, James Clay, Anita O'Day, Ernestine Anderson, Milt Jackson, Benny Carter, BB King, Marian McPartland, and others ~ Haire passed away in 2000
September 1, 1933 ~ Bassist, upright bassist Marshall Lytle, full name Marhall Edward Lytle, born in Old Fort, North Carolina, USA ~ Best known as member of Bill Haley & his Comets, backing Bill Haley on quintessential 1950s rock & roll hits such as Crazy Man Crazy, Shake Rattle & Roll and Rock Around The Clock ~ Lytle passed away in 2013
September 1, 1931 ~ Lecil Travis Martin, commonly known as country. gospel singer, guitarist, songwriter Boxcar Willie, born in Ovilla, Texas, USA ~ Known for a number of 1980s recordings including Bad News, Train Medley and The Man I Used To Be ~ Martin passed away in 1999
September 1, 1931 ~ Composer, pianist Richard Hundley born in Cincinnati, Ohio, USA ~ Had his compositions performed by Anneliese Rotherberger, Rosalind Elias, Anna Moffo, Teresa Stratas, Lil Chookasian, John Reardon, Betty Allen, Eileen Ditullo, and others ~ Hundley passed away in 2018
September 1, 1931 ~ Hornist, bassist Willie Ruff born ~ Half of longtime duo the Mitchell-Ruff Duo, the other half being pianist Dwike Mitchell. Half of Pisano & Ruff, the other half being John Pisano. Also worked with Clifford Coultier, Miles Davis, Gil Evans, Benny Golson, Bobby Hutcherson, Milt Jackson, Quincy Jones, Lalo Schifrin, Leonard Cohen (on the 1967 LP The Songs Of Leonard Cohen), Jimmy Smith, and with Sonny Stitt
September 1, 1929 ~ Jazz drummer Grassella Oliphant born in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA ~ Worked with Ahmad Jamal, Sarah Vaughan, Gloria Lynne, Shirley Scott, Harold Ousley, Bobby Hutcherson, Ray McKinney, John Patton, Grant Green, Clark Terry, Major Holley, Tony Scott, Herman Foster, Joe Kennedy Jr, and others ~ Oliphant passed away in 2017
September 1, 1928 ~ Singer, actor George Maharis born in New York, New York, USA ~ Best known as an actor, notably the TV series Route 66. As a singer released a number of albums in the 1960s, the single Teach Me Tonight reaching the Billboard top 40 in 1962
September 1, 1925 ~ Arrhut Edward Pepper Jr, commonly known as saxophonist Art Pepper, born in Gardena, California, USA ~ Leader and sideman. Came to prominence in Stan Kenton's band. Also worked with Benny Carter, Buddy Rich, Frank Morgan, Chet Baker, Jesse Belvin, Hoagy Carmichael, Dolo Coker, Conte Candoli, Art Farmer, Jerry Fielding, Toni Harper, Freddie Hubbard, Barney Kessel, Shelly Manne, Jack Nitzsche, Anita O'Day, Marty Paich, André Previn, Shorty Rogers, and others ~ Pepper passed away in 1982
September 1, 1923 ~ Jazz bassist Bob Bates born in Pocatello, Idaho, USA ~ Brother of bassist Norman Bates. Worked with Sonny Dunham, Jack Fina, Jack Sheedy, the Two Beaux & a Peep Trio, Dave Brubeck, Eugene Wright, and others ~ Bates passed away in 1981
September 1, 1923 ~ Eva Nadauld, commonly known as pop singer Karen Chandler, born in Rexburg, Idaho, USA ~ Best known for her 1952 Harry Noble-penned Hold Me Thrill Me Kiss Me hit, later covered by a number of artists most notably Mel Carter in 1965 and Gloria Estefan in 1994 ~ Nadauld passed away in 2010
September 1, 1898 ~ Mary Ellen Reynolds, commonly known as dancer, actress, singer Marilyn Miller, born in New York, New York, USA ~ One of the most popular Broadway musical stars of the 1920s and 1930s. Rose to fame with her appearances in the 1918 Ziegfeld Follies and headlining the next year's edition playing the role of producer Florenz Ziegfeld Jr's wife. Rumored to be Ziegfeld's mistress, though this was never proven. Also known for roles in stage productions of Peter Pan, Sunny and Rosalie, becoming the highest-paid Broadway star by the late 1920s ~ Reynolds passed away in 1936
September 1, 1898 ~ Jazz, light music banjoist, guitarist, bandleader Mike Danzi born in New York, New York, USA ~ Leader and sideman. Worked with the Red Devils Jazz Band, Wilbur Sweatman, Alex Hyde, Bernard Etté, Harry Revel, Dajos Béla, the Virginians, and others ~ Danzi passed away in 1986