September 10, 1995 ~ Constantinos Tsobanoglou, commonly known as amapiano, Afrobeat, Afro pop singer, rapper Costa Titch, born in Mbombela, South Africa ~ Known for hits such as Nkalakatha, Activate, Ayeye, and Big Flexa. Notably collaborated with Senegalese-American rapper Akon on a remix of the latter. Tsobanoglou passed away at age 27 after collapsing on stage while performing at the Ultra South Africa music festival in Johannesburg ~ Tsobanoglou passed away in 2023
September 10, 1986 ~ Singer, songwriter Ashley Monroe born in Knoxville, Tennessee, USA ~ As a solo artist known for songs such as Satisfied and I Don't Want To, the latter featuring Ronnie Dunn. One third of the Pistol Annies, alongside Miranda Lambert and Angaleena Presley. As a backup singer Monroe can be heard on songs by Will Hoge (Goodnight Goodbye), Cory Morrow (More Than Perfect), Andrea Glass (North Wind), Wade Bowen (If We Ever Make It Home), and Josh Kelley (Georgia Clay)
September 10, 1979 ~ Hip-hop, urban guitarist, keyboardist, accordionist, trombonist, saxophonist, percussionist Eduardo Cabra, full name Eduardo Cabra Martinez, born in Santurce, Puerto Rico ~ Influenced by Rubén Blades and Silvio Rodriguez. Rose to fame as member of hugely influential Puerto Rican hip-hop outfit Calle 13 which also included his stepbrother René Pérez Joglar and half-sister Ileana Cabra Joglar. In-demand producer, working with international artists such as Silvina Moreno, Diana Fuentes, La Vida Bohème, Chambao, Gustavo Cordera, Jorge Drexler, and others
September 10, 1974 ~ Producer, composer Lasse Marhaug born in Steigen, Norway ~ Has participated in over 200 recordings. Has collaborated with artists such as Mats Gustafsson, Dror Feller, Tore Honore Boe, Marc Broude, Anla Courtis, Carlos Giffoni, John Hegre, Kommissar Hjuler, Merzbow, Paal Nilssen-Love, Nordvargr, Maja Ratkje, Skull Defekts, Ronnie Sundin, Ken Vandermark, Jon Wesseltoft, Runhild Gammelsaeter, John Wiese, and Jenny Hval
September 10, 1972 ~ Sara Lee Colbaugh, commonly known as Christian singer Sara Groves, born in Burnsville, Minnesota, USA ~ Wrote her first songs at age 4. Merges gospel roots with delicate pop sensibility. Has recorded over a dozen albums since her 1998 Past The Wishing debut album. Especially acclaimed for the album Tell Me What You Know released in 2007
September 10, 1971 ~ Indie pop, indie rock singer, guitarist, pianist, bassist, harpsichordist, harpist, songwriter Paula Kelley born in Boston, Massachusetts, USA ~ First gained attention as a member of Drop Nineteens, remaining with the band from 1990 through 1994. Co-wrote the band's Delaware, covered by Below The Sea, and Winona, covered by the Viet Cong Blues Project. Has also worked with Boy Wonder, Hot Rod, and the Boy Joys. As a solo artist best known for her 2003 The Trouble With Success Or How You Fit Into The World album
September 10, 1968 ~ Antonio Hardy, commonly known as rapper Big Daddy Kane, born in Brooklyn, New York, USA ~ Member of the Juice Crew. Widely seen as one of the most influential MCs in hip-hop. Kane's first two albums, 1988's Long Live The Kane and 1989's It's A Big Daddy Thing, are considered hip-hop classics. Worked with Biz Markie, Teddy Riley, Patti Labelle (providing the rap chorus on Feels Like Another One), Quincy Jones, MC Hammer, Tupac Shakur, Kool G Rap, KRS One, Morcheeba, A Tribe Called Quest, the Jurassic 5, Little Brother, DJ Babu, DJ Premier, MF Doom, and Masta Ace
September 10, 1959 ~ Music journalist, A&R executive Terry Tolkin born ~ As a music journalist credited with coining the term “alternative music” while a writer for the trade publication Rockpool. As an executive, A&R executive associated with several labels including Touch & Go Records, Rough Trade Records, his own indie No.6 Records and perhaps most notably Elektra Records, signing acts such as Stereolab, Afghan Whigs and Nada Surf to the latter. Also especially remembered for producing the 1988 Neil Young-tribute album The Bridge (A Tribute To Neil Young) featuring covers performed by then-unknown upcoming bands such as the Pixies, Sonic Youth, Dinosaur Jr, the Flaming Lips and Soul Asylum. The album's proceeds would be donated to the Bridge School, a charity for children suffering from Cerebral Palsy run by Young and his wife Pegi Young ~ Tolkin passed away in 2022
September 10, 1958 ~ Keyboardist, songwriter, producer Monte Moir born in USA ~ Best known as original keyboardist for Prince-associated R&B outfit the Time. In-demand producer, songwriter, collaborator for the likes of Alexander O'Neal, Gladys Knight, Vanity 6, Deniece Williams, Thelma Houston, Deja, Lolly Pop, Precious Wilson, Jimmy Jam, Terry Lewis, and others. His songwriting credits include Janet Jackson's The Pleasure Principle, Ruby Turner's In My Life and Steven Dante's It's Only Love
September 10, 1958 ~ Singer Siobhan Fahey, full name Siobhan Maire Deirdre Fahey, born ~ Founding member of 1980s trio Bananarama, alongside Sarah Elizabeth Dalin and Keren Woodward, known for songs such as Cruel Summer, It Ain't What You Do (It's The The Way That You Do It) with the Fun Boy Three, Na Na Hey Hey (Kiss Him Goodbye), Robert de Niro's Waiting, the US No.1 hit Venus, and Love In The First Degree. Also founded Shakespears Sister, known for the 1992 hit Stay. Married to producer and Eurythmics member Dave Stewart from 1987 to 1996 with whom she has two sons
September 10, 1956 ~ R&B, soul singer, actress Debra Laws, full name Debra Renee Laws, born in Houston, Texas, USA ~ Sister of flutist Hubert Laws and singers Eloise Laws and Ronnie Laws. Best known for her 1981 Very Special Billboard R&B top 20 hit. The song would later notably be sampled by Jennifer Lopez in the international hit All I Have
September 10, 1955 ~ Pop rock, progressive rock, jazz fusion drummer Pat Mastelotto born in Chico, California, USA ~ Co-founding member of Mr Mister, scoring the Billboard Hot 100 charttoppers Broken Wings and Kyrie both taken of the 1985 Welcome To The Real World sophomore album. Also noted as a member of King Crimson's “double trio” lineup from 1994 through 1997. In-demand session drummer, present on recordings by Martin Briley, Scandal, Al Jarreau, the Pointer Sisters, Kenny Loggins, XTC, the Sugarcubes, the Rembrandts, Eddie Money, Robyn Hitchcock, David Sylvian, and others
September 10, 1953 ~ Trombonist Craig Harris born in Hempstead, New York, USA ~ Major figure in avant-garde jazz. Worked with Sun Ra, Abdullah Ibrahim, David Murray, Lester Bowie, Cecil Taylor, Sam Rivers, Muhal Richard Abrams, Charlie Haden, Don Byron, Anthony Cox, Pheeroan Aklaff, Ayibobo, Billy Bang, Don Byron, Carla Cook, Lena Horne, Dollar Brand, Joseph Jarman, the Roots, Henry Threadgill, the World Saxophone Quartet, and others
September 10, 1952 ~ Singer, guitarist, songwriter Chris Wilson born in Waltham, Massachusetts, USA ~ Lead singer of the Flamin' Groovies, joining the band in 1971 replacing original singer Roy Loney. Present on the band's most acclaimed album, Shake Some Action released in 1976. Co-wrote the album's title track Shake Some Action with Cyril Jordan. Also a longtime member of the Barracudas and recorded as a solo artist
September 10, 1952 ~ Bassist, producer Tony Markellis born in Helena, Montana, USA ~ Best known for his association with Trey Anastasio. Has also worked with Paul Butterfield, Johnny Shines, David Bromberg, Paul Siebel, Rosalie Sorrels, Ellen McIlwaine, Mary McCaslin, Jo Henley, with jazz fusion group Kilimanjaro, and others ~ Markellis passed away in 2021
September 10, 1951 ~ Giuseppa Romeo, commonly known as singer, songwriter Giuni Russo, born in Palermo, Italy ~ Also recorded under the monikers Giusy Romeo and Junie Russo. Experimental pop singer known for her five-octave range, able to produce extremely high notes. Sings in Italian, English, French, German, Spanish, and other languages. Has recorded well over a dozen albums, starting with Love Is A Woman released in 1975. Well-known for songs such as Hurt, Soli Noi, Un' Estate Al Mare, and La Sua Figura ~ Romeo passed away in 2004
September 10, 1950 ~ Glam rock, hard rock drummer Don Powell, full name Donald George Powell, born in Bilston, UK ~ Co-founding member of Slade. Co-wrote the 1972 UK top 10 hit Look Wot You Dun. Remained with the band until its initial disbandement in 1992. Member of Quatro Scott & Powell alongside singer Suzi Quatro and the Sweet-guitarist Andy Scott
September 10, 1950 ~ Anthony Joseph Pereira, commonly known as guitarist, singer, songwriter Joe Perry, born in Lawrence, Massachusetts, USA ~ Best known as co-founding member and lead guitarist of Aerosmith. Also fronts the Joe Perry Project and is a member of the Hollywood Vampires, alongside Alice Cooper and Johnny Depp.
September 10, 1949 ~ Jazz singer Barbara Morrison born in Ypsilanti, Michigan, USA ~ Worked with Jimmy Smith, James Moody, Gerald Wilson, Dizzy Gillespie, Ray Charles, Ron Carter, Etta James, Esther Phillips, David T Walker, Dr John, Kenny Burrell, Terence Blanchard, Joe Sample, Cedar Walton, Nancy Wilson, Joe Williams, Tony Bennett, Keb' Mo, Doc Severinsen, and Mark Winkler ~ Morrison passed away in 2022
September 10, 1949 ~ Barrie Barlow, commonly known as progressive rock drummer, percussionist Barriemore Barlow born in Birmingham, UK ~ Best known as drummer for Jethro Tull joining the band in 1971 replacing Clive Bunker. Upset by the death of bassist John Glascock Barlow left the band in 1980. Has subsequently played with Kerry Livgren, Robert Plant, Yngwie Malmsteen (Rising Force), John Miles, and Jimmy Page
September 10, 1948 ~ Jazz singer, lyricist, songwriter Lorraine Feather, full name Billie Jane Lee Lorraine Feather, born in New York, New York, USA ~ Daugher of renowned jazz critic Leonard Feather and big band singer Jane Feather. Named Billie for her godmother Billie Holiday, Lee for her mother's former roommate Peggy Lee, Lorraine for the jazz standard Sweet Lorraine first recorded by the Radiolites in 1928 and covered by well over 300 artists. Well over a dozen albums to her name, most acclaimed for Ages, Attachments and Flirting With Disaster
September 10, 1943 ~ Jazz trombonist, singer, composer Garrett List born in Phoenix, Arizona, USA ~ Leader and sideman. Member of Musica Elettronica Viva. Has worked with artists such as Anthony Braxton, Willem Breuker, Johnny Copeland, Arthur Russell, Frederic Rzewski, Keshavan Masiak, La Monte Young, Marianne Schroeder, Morton Feldman, Yoshi Wada, Christian Wolff, and others ~ List passed away in 2019
September 10, 1941 ~ Conductor, harpsichordist, author, musicologist Christopher Hogwood, full name Christopher Jarvis Haley Hogwood, born in Nottingham, UK ~ Leading figure in the early music revival of the late 20th century. Co-founded the Early Music Consort with David Munrow. Founded the Academy of Ancient Music, known for their performances of baroque and classical music using period instruments. Artistic director of the Handel And Haydn Society. Has also conducted renowned companies such as the Berlin State Opera, La Scala, and the Royal Opera House ~ Hogwood passed away in 2014
September 10, 1940 ~ Singer, guitarist, songwriter Eduardo Matteo born in Montevideo, Uruguay ~ Modernised Uruguyan music drawing from beat, jazz, bossa nova and local rhythms. Cited by Jorge Drexler as a major influence. Has his compositions recorded by Pedro Aznar, Hugo Fattoruso, Fernando Cabrera, Leon Gieco, Sandra Mihanovich, Milton Nascimento, Jaime Roos, and others ~ Mateo passed away in 1990
September 10, 1939 ~ Judith Anne Manes, commonly known as soprano singer Judith Nelson, born in Evanston, Illinois, USA ~ Especially known for her performances of baroque music at the beginning of the early music revival of the 1970s and 1980s. Member of the Five Centuries Ensemble. Co-founding member of the Concerto Vocale. Co-founding member of the Philharmonia Baroque Orchestra. Also known for operatic roles in L'Incoronazione Di Poppea and Messiah ~ Nelson passed away in 2012
September 10, 1931 ~ Drummer Franco Manzecchi born in Ravenna, Italy ~ Italian-born drummer who through a series of stops ended up in France by the late-1950s, where he became a valued sticksman on the Paris jazz scene playing with various local ensembles and visiting jazz artists. Following heart surgery, he largely retired from music by the mid-1970s. Manzecchi has appeared on recordings by Chet Baker, André Hodeir, Eraldo Volonté, Eric Dolphy (Naima), and Clark Terry ~ Manzecchi passed away in 1979
September 10, 1930 ~ Maria Micaela Secada Ramos, commonly known as singer Moraima Secada, born in Santa Clara, Cuba ~ Aunt of pop singer Jon Secada. Member of Anacaona, the first all-female Latin-American orchestra. Member of Cuarteto Los Meme. Member of the Cuarteto D'Aida alongside Elena Burke, Omara Portuondo and Haydee Portuondo ~ Secada passed away in 1984
September 10, 1927 ~ Trombonist, pianist, arranger, songwriter Johnny Keating born in Edinburgh, UK ~ Got his start working as a trombonist for Ted Heath, two years in becoming Heath's primary arranger. Wrote a number of soundtracks, perhaps most notably Hotel. The film's theme song This Hotel would be first recorded by Percy Faith and would be covered by Shirley Horn, Nancy Wilson, Carmen McRae, and Stan Kenton. As a performer perhaps best known for Theme From Z-Cars, the theme of the BBC TV drama series Z-Cars, would be adopted by Everton Football Club as their club anthem ~ Keating passed away in 2015
September 10, 1925 ~ Singer, bassist, pianist Roy Brown, full name Roy James Brown, born in New Orleans, Louisiana, USA ~ Enjoyed popularity especially through the early-1950s. Influential on the early development of rock & roll and R&B. One of the first to incorporate gospel-styled singing into R&B, his pleading vocal style later emulated by BB King, Elvis Presley, Little Richard, Bobby Blue Bland, and Jackie Wilson. Perhaps best remembered for Good Rocking Tonight, covered by a wide array of artists including Wynonie Harris, James Brown, Buddy Holly, Jerry Lee Lewis, the Doors, Montrose, and Joe Ely. Other well known songs include Rockin' At Midnight, Miss Fanny Brown, Love Don't Love Nobody, Cadillac Baby, and at the time his biggest seller Hard Luck Blues ~ Brown passed away in 1981
September 10, 1924 ~ Hans Olof Wickman, commonly known as jazz clarinetist Putte Wickman, born in Falun, Sweden ~ Acclaimed and leading clarinetist. Influenced by Artie Shaw and Benny Goodman. Worked with artists such as Sivuca, Sture Nordin, John Lewis, Red Mitchell, Janne Schaffer, Hal Galper, the Visby Big Band, Arne Domnérus, Björn Skiffs, Viktoria Tolstoy, Babik Reinhardt, Jan Lundgren, Jesper Lundgaard, Alex Riel, Ernie Wilkins, Joe Newman, and others ~ Wickman passed away in 2006
September 10, 1923 ~ Zoila August Emperatriz Chavarri del Castillo, commonly known as coloratura soprano Yma Sumac, passed in Los Angeles, California, USA ~ Known for her extreme vocal range. Prolific singer mastered various styles, perhaps best known as one of the most famous voices in the exotica genre. Stories published in the 1950s claimed that she was an Incan princess, directly descended from Atahualpa, the last Incan emperor. Discovered by Les Baxter she signed to Capitol Records in 1950. Her debut LP, Voice Of The Xtabay, was a smash hit. She continued to have fame throughout the 1950s, playing with Baxter, Danny Kaye, put out several hit albums (notably the 1954 release Mambo), and perform at venues such as the Hollywood Bowl, Carnegie Hall, the Roxy Theatre, Vegas nightclubs, as well as tour internationally ~ Chávarri passed away in 2008
September 10, 1913 ~ Drummer Cliff Leeman born in Portland, Maine, USA ~ Performed with the Portland Symphony Orchestra at age 13. Toured vaudeville in late-1920s. From 1930s onwards worked with artists such as Artie Shaw, Glenn Miller, Tommy Dorsey, Charlie Barnet, Johnny Long, Woody Herman, Don Byas, John Kirby, Raymond Scott, Jimmy Dorsey, Ben Webster, the Casa Loma Orchestra, Bob Chester, Eddie Condon, Bobby Hackett, Pee Wee Erwin, Yank Lawson, Bob Haggart, the Lawson-Haggart Band, Ralph Sutton, Billy Butterfield, Bob Crosby, Wild Bill Davison, the Dukes Of Dixieland, Peanuts Hucko, Joe Venuti, the Kings Of Jazz, Bud Freeman, Don Ewell, the World's Greatest Jazz Band, Jimmy McPartland, and others ~ Leeman passed away in 1986
September 10, 1908 ~ Harry Warnow, commonly known as bandleader, pianist,producer Raymond Scott, born in Brooklyn, New York, USA ~ Never scored cartoon soundtracks yet familiar to many because Carl Stalling adapted Warnow's music to over 120 Looney Tunes and Merrie Melodies cartoons. Warnow's compositions can also be heard in Ren & Stimpy Show, The Simpsons, Duckman, and Animaniacs ~ Warnow passed away in 1994