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1931 - Danny White (Joseph Daniel White) was born on this day. A rhythm and blues vocalist and bandleader and native of New Orleans, Louisiana. His best-known recordings, "Kiss Tomorrow Goodbye" and "Loan Me Your Handkerchief," were sizable regional hits in the early 1960s. "Danny White and the Cavaliers were the hottest band in town in the early 1960s," said Jimmy Anselmo, the owner of Jimmy's music club. In 1969, Mr. White became the road manager for the Meters, then getting their first taste of national success. He worked with them for two years. He passed away in 1996 from a stroke. He was 64. |