Friday Jukebox

[Tom McAndrew]

Tuesday (4/8) is the birthday of Mel Schacher. He was a founding member, and the bassist, of Grand Funk Railroad. To celebrate:

 

[Relayer]

Tuesday (4/8) is the birthday of Steve Howe. He was not a founding member, but he was the guitarist and wrote/co-wrote many of the best hits of Yes. To celebrate:

Well done Tom!

 

[Tom McAndrew]

Wednesday (4/9) is the birthday of Philip Wright. He was a founding member and the drummer of Music Box, which later changed their name to Paper Lace. To celebrate:

 

[Tom McAndrew]

Thursday (4/10) was the birthday of the late, great, Bobby Smith. He wasn't a founding member (he joined a few weeks after they started), but was the lead singer, of The Domingoes, and stayed in that role when they changed their name to The Spinners. To celebrate:

 

[Tom McAndrew]

Thursday (4/10) was the birthday of the late, great, Danny Woods. He was a founding member of Chairmen of the Board. To celebrate:

 

[Tom McAndrew]

Thursday (4/10) is the birthday Terre Roche. She was a founding member, with her older sister Maggie, of the Roches, which became a trio several years later when their youngest sister, Suzzy, joined the group. To celebrate:

 

[Tom McAndrew]

Thursday (4/10) is the birthday of Steve Gustafson. He was a founding member, and the bassist, for Still Life. He was still the bassist when they changed their name to 10,000 Maniacs. To celebrate:

 

[Tom McAndrew]

Thursday (4/10) is the birthday of Brian Setzer. He was a founding member, guitarist, and vocalist, of Stray Cats. To celebrate:

 

[Tom McAndrew]

Thursday (4/10) is the birthday of Katrina Leskanich. She was the lead singer of Katrina and the Waves. To celebrate: