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1911 - Mitch Miller - For almost 15 years, beginning in 1950, Mitch Miller was a major force in the recording industry. Not only was he one of the most most powerful men in that industry, as the head of A&R (artists and repertory) at Columbia Records, but he was one of the most popular recording artists at Columbia Records, responsible for dozens of chart singles and also hosting his own top-rated network television show. Age 97
1937 - Ray Pillow - Singer - "Take Your Hands Off My Heart". He was also a songwriter best known as a prominent publisher renowned for his rare gift of matching performers with high-quality songs right for their style. Age 71
1938 - Bill Withers - Grammy Award winning songwriter and singer - "Ain't No Sunshine". Age 70
1955 - John Waite - As a solo artist and as the lead singer of the "Babys" and "Bad English", he was a fixture album-oriented rock radio stations during the '70s and '80s. Waite had a talent for power ballads and driving arena-rock, occasionally touching on New Wave-styled power-pop, as well. Age 53
1826 - Stephen Foster was born on this day. Songwriter of about 200 songs - "Camptown Races". He is one of the most enduring figures in 19th century American music; a status borne out by the fact that he and his music are still being discussed in the 21st century. He died in 1864.
1893 - Maurice Durand was born on this day. Traditional jazz trumpeter from New Orleans, Louisiana. Early in his musical career he performed with the 'Onward Bass Band' and the 'Tuxedo Brass Band'. Throughout the 1920's he also led his own group. He moved to California and died there in November, 1961.
1895 - Steve Angrum was born on this day. Traditional jazz clarinetist from New Roads, Louisiana. He was a member of the Elton Theodore Band until the mid-twenties. After that he worked regularly with Kid Howard, Kid Clayton and Charlie Love. Later, during the 1950's he played with Louis Keppard, and 'Sweet' Emma Barrett at the Happy Landing. Angrum died in New Orleans in November of 1961.
1910 - 'Champion' Jack Dupree was born on this day. Barrelhouse pianist from down home New Orleans. He was a formidable contender in the ring before he shifted his focus to pounding the piano instead, Champion Jack Dupree often injected his lyrics with a rowdy sense of down-home humor. But there was nothing lighthearted about his rock-solid way with a boogie; when he shouted "Shake Baby Shake," the entire room had no choice but to acquiesce. He died in 1992.
1832 - The song "America" was sung in public for the first time on this day.
1931 - Buddy Petit (Joseph Crawford), traditional jazz cornetist from New Orleans, Louisiana died on this day. He was born in 1887, and his peers claim that he was the equal of Louis Armstrong. Early in his career, he co-led a band with Jimmy Noone, but mostly played one night stands. He traveled the Gulf Coast financing his high living with his horn. He played for a while on the steamers, and was said to have died from overeating at a July 4 picnic. Buddy died in New Orleans.
1942 - "This Is The Army", the musical by Irving Berlin, opened on this day on Broadway.
1943 - The Rhythm Boys were reunited on this day by Paul Whiteman. They were Bing Crosby, Al Rinker and Harry Barris.
1963 - Thompson McCay, traditional jazz guitarist, bassist, violinist and trombonist from New Orleans, Louisiana passed away on this day. He was born in 1901, and was the brother of multi-instrumentalist, Percy McCay. Thompson was well-known for his work in the all-string jazz bands of New Orleans. He died in New Orleans.
1964 - On Independence Day, the Beach Boys were declared the most popular on the Billboard Charts with their tune "I Get Around".
1974 - This must have been a wonder to watch as Stephane Grappelli and Earl 'Fatha' Hines performed together on this day in London.
1981 - Georges Harrison jumped one more time to the top of Billboard Charts with the tune "All Those Years Ago".
1992 - On Independence Day, Sir Mix-A-Lot entered the top of the Billboard charts with "Baby Go Back".
1998 - New Orleans raised rapper, Freak Nasty (Carlito Timmons), entered the R&B charts on this day with 'Do What U Feel'.
1955 - John Waite was born on this day. As a solo artist and as the lead singer of the "Babys" and "Bad English", he was a fixture album-oriented rock radio stations during the '70s and '80s. Waite had a talent for power ballads and driving arena-rock, occasion ...see
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