OT: Weekend Jukebox - BYO Theme
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In 2007 the soulful voice of Brad Delp, Boston's original lead singer, was silenced forever. For reasons perhaps only he understood, he took his own life. May his troubled soul Rest in Peace.
Here is Brad, and Boston, in 1976.
Here is Brad, and Boston, in 1976.
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Thursday (6/20) was the birthday of the late, great, Frank Phillips. He was know more commonly by his stage name, Billy Guy. He was a founding member of The Coasters. To celebrate, one of their early hits. Billy Guy is the singer in the dark coat and white shirt.
Thursday (6/20) was the birthday of Brian Wilson. He was a founding member, and the creative genius, behind the Beach Boys. To celebrate:
Thursday (6/20) was the birthday of Anne Murray. To celebrate, the song that she's most known for.
Thursday (6/20) was the birthday of Dolores Brooks. She's also known as La La Brooks and Sakinah Muhammad. She was the second lead singer of The Crystals. To celebrate, one of the hits she sang lead on, which was one of their biggest hits.
Thursday (6/20) was the birthday of the late, great, Alan Longmuir. He was a founding member, and the bassist, of the Bay City Rollers. To celebrate:
Thursday (6/20) was the birthday of Lionel Richie, of the Commodores. To celebrate:
and if by "bar band" you mean full of the children of No Cal music royalty and occasionally said royal then yes just another bar band........
Friday (6/21) was the birthday of Ray Davies. He was a founding member, the guitarist, and the prime songwriter for The Kinks. To celebrate:
Friday (6/21) was the birthday of Brenda Holloway. To celebrate, two of her hits -- the 2nd one she wrote and sang, though it later became a big hit for Blood, Sweat & Tears when they covered it.
Friday (6/21) was the birthday of Joey Molland. He was a songwriter, guitarist, and vocalist for Badfinger during their heyday. He wasn't part of the group when it was founded, but he's the last living member of the group from their heyday. To celebrate:
Friday (6/21) was the birthday of Nils Lofgren. While he has released albums of his own music, he's most known as working with Neil Young as a member (at times) of Crazy Horse, and as a long-time member of the E Street Band. To celebrate, a song with Bruce where Nils really cranks on the guitar.
Saturday (6/22) is the birthday of Todd Rundgren. He was a founding member of Nazz, and achieved great success as a soloist after they disbanded. To celebrate:
Saturday (6/22) is the birthday of Cyndi Lauper. To celebrate:
This place needs more Glen.
MacArthur Park w/ Jimmy Webb on piano - 1975
Ain't No Sunshine - London 1975
True Grit 1985 in some church
MacArthur Park w/ Jimmy Webb on piano - 1975
Ain't No Sunshine - London 1975
True Grit 1985 in some church
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Sunday (6/23) was the birthday of the late, great, Paul Goddard. He was a founding member, and the bassist, of the Atlanta Rhythm Section. To celebrate:
Monday (6/24) is the birthday of Arthur Brown, of The Crazy World of Arthur Brown. To celebrate, the song he's most known for:
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Monday (6/24) is the birthday of Jeff Beck. He gained fame as a member of the Yardbirds, and as the leader of the Jeff Beck Group. To celebrate:
Monday (6/24) is the birthday of Mick Fleetwood. He was a founding member, and drummer, of the group where his last name was used as part of the group's name: Fleetwood Mac. To celebrate:
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Monday (6/24) is the birthday of Curt Smith. He was the bassist and vocalist for Tears For Fears. To celebrate:
Tuesday (6/25) was the birthday of the late, great, Harold Melvin. He was a founding member of The Charlemagnes. The group went through a number of names changes over the years, including, The Blue Notes, Harold Melvin's Blue Notes, Harold Melvin & the Blue Notes, and Harold Melvin & the Blue Notes featuring Theodore Pendergrass. Harold was the leader of the band. To celebrate:
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Tuesday (6/25) iss the birthday of Carly Simon. To celebrate:
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