Dean Moore (aka Dean McKinney) (Martha Dean McKinney) - Died 11-9-2009 in Sacramento, CA, U.S. ( Western Swing ) Singer - She was half of the duo, The McKinney Sisters - Worked with The Ted Weems Orchestra - She was married to musician, Tiny Moore.

Susie Grindell (Mildred Susan Grindell) - Died 5-24-2006 in Wildomar, CA, U.S. - Heart attack - Born 10-13-1954 in Los Angeles, CA, U.S. - Singer - Worked with Elton John, Rod Stewart, The Righteous Brothers band and Stevie Wonder.

Foster Orr - Died 1981 in Novato, CA, U.S. - Shot himself ( Rock ) Keyboardist - Worked with The Novato Frank Band.

Vin Medberry (aka Uncle Vinty) (Vinton W. Medbury Jr.) - Died 1994 ( Rock ) Keyboardist and singer - Was a member of The Ascots (They did versions of, "Midnight Hour" and "Monkey See- Monkey Do"), The White Wash (They did a version of, "You Haven't Seen My Love") and Deviled Ham (They did, "The Raven").

Margot Smith - Died 4-17-2011 - Complications associated with alcohol abuse ( Alternative ) Born 1966 - Singer - (She did, "Everything" and "Fall Down") - Worked with Steve Kilbey.

Kenny Cheek (Kenneth Lewis Cheek) - Died 6-23-2011 in Broken Arrow, Oklahoma, U.S. - Born 7-15-1946 in Claremore, Oklahoma, U.S. - Guitarist - Worked with The Roger Tillisons Songdogs Band and The Ronnie Dunn Band.

Richard Coco - Died 4-17-1976 in New York, U.S. ( Psychedelic ) Born 3-25-1947 - Singer - Was a member of Gold (They did, "Summertime" and "No Parking").

Walter Kibby (Walter Joseph Kibbey) (Born Walter Frederick Hooghwinkel) - Died 3-29-2007 ( Rock ) Born 9-28-1953 in Santa Monica, CA, U.S. - Guitarist, keyboardist, drummer and singer - Worked with Flyer, Imani, Buster Brown, Burn, Mammoth, The Jimmy Robbin's Trio, The Dunnmore Band, The Country Gentlemen, Welcome, Stronghold and Magic.

Kenny Poole - Died 5-27-2006 - Cancer ( Jazz ) Born 10-5-1947 - Guitarist - Worked with Joe Pass, Howard Alden, James Brown, Grodeck Whipperjenny, Goove Holmes, Jack McDuff, Mark Murphy, Barney Kessel, Herb Ellis, Sonny Stitt, Jimmy Raney, Mundell Lowe, Mark Elf, Chuck Mangione, Tal Farlow, Gene Bertoncini, Cal Collins, Jimmy Bruno, Jerry Mulligan and Jack Wilkins.

Helen Gathers - Died 2-13-2011 ( R&B ) Born 3-18-1942 or 1943 in New York, NY, U.S. - Singer - Was a member of The Harlem Queens who became The Bobbettes (They did, "Mr. Lee" and "I Shot Mr. Lee").

Derek Pierson - Died 6-22-2006 ( Jazz ) Born 5-12-1943 - Guitarist and bassist - Was a member of The Iris Bell Adventure and The Iris Bell Trio (They did, "Something Else" and "Baby You've Got Soul") - Husband of Iris Bell.

Steve Cutler - Died 2-4-2011 in Stourton, Stourbridge, Staffordshire, UK - His car was hit by a falling tree ( Rock ) He was 51 years old - Guitarist and singer - Was a member of The Picture (They did, "Neverland" and "Men Of Steel").

Rainer Opiela - Died 5-27-2011 - Cancer ( Rock ) Born 9-26-1962 - Singer and flute player - Was a member of Seven Boots. (They did, "Knife In My Back" and "Nothing To Say").

Roger Troy (aka Jellyroll) - Died 3-15-1991 ( Rock ) Born 3-29-1945 - Singer and bassist - (He did, "Shine On Love" and "Don't Put The Blame On Me Baby") - Worked with Electric Flag (They did, "Make Your Move" and "Inside Information"), Blue Star and Mike Bloomfield.

John Keith - Died 7-30-2009 in Visalia, CA, U.S. ( Rock - Blues ) Born 1-15-1950 in Los Angeles, CA, U.S. - Bassist and singer - Was a member of The Band Without A Name, The American Revolution (They did, "Come On and Get It" and "Show Me How To Cry"), The Edge (They did, "Calling Out" and "Starvin' Man"), Scottie And The Tissues, The Loose Gravel Blues Band and Revolver.

Johnny Physical (Jonathan Neuman) - Died 6-26-2002 in Manhatten, NY, U.S. - Leukemia ( Punk ) Born 2-19-1980 - Singer, guitarist, bassist and drummer - Was a member of The Physicals (They did, "Miami" and "Being Alone").

Igor Talkow (Igor Vladimirovich Talkov) - Died 10-6-1991 - Shot before a concert ( Rock ) Born 11-4-1956 - Musician and singer - (He did, "I'll Be Back" and "Russia").

Peggy Clinger (Catherine Clinger) - Died 1975 in Boulder, Colorado, U.S. - Drug overdose ( Pop - Christian ) She was about 27 years old - Singer and songwriter - She was one of The Clinger Sisters (They did, "Shoop Shoop de Doop Rama Lama Ding Dong Yeah Yeah Yeah" and "Gonna Have a Good Time Tonight") - Worked with Johnny Cymbal.

Mark Hicks (aka Drac) - Died 6-14-2011 in Dayton, Ohio, U.S. ( Funk ) He was 52 years old - Born in Dayton, Ohio, U.S. - Guitarist - Was a member of Slave (They did, "Watching You" and "Snap Shot").

Mark Leslie Adams Sr. - Died 3-5-2011  in Columbus, Ohio, U.S. ( Funk ) He was 51 years old - Born in Dayton, Ohio, U.S. - Bassist - Was a member of The Young Mystics, Black Satin Soul and Slave (They did, "Slide" and "Just A Touch Of Love").

Richard Jones - Died 197? ( Doo-Wop ) Singer - Was a member of The Parakeets and The Castaleers (They did, "Come Back" and "(My) Hi Fi Baby").

Alan Hawking - Died 9-19-1988 ( Country ) Born 7-7-1933 - Sang and played guitar, banjo and autoharp - Was one of The Hawking Brothers (They did, "One Day At A Time" and " Yackity Axe") - Worked with The Trailblazers.

Dan Bennie (Daniel H. Bennie) - Died 4-7-2008 ( Rock - Doo-Wop ) Born 3-13-1940 in Johnstone, Scotland - Singer - Was a member of The Reflections (They did, "(Just Like) Romeo And Juliet" and "I'm Sweet On You").

Jaiye Aboderin - Died 12-3-2004 - While playing basketball - Born 1971 - Musician - Was a member of The Synergy Band - He was married to singer and actress, Stella Damasus.

Rick Humphrey (aka Rick Aschwitz) - Died 12-16-2010 - Overdose of pills he was taking for a lung  infection ( Metal ) Born 3-2-1968 - Guitarist - Was a member of 4th Reich and Mournblade (They did, "Burning Force" and "Holy War").

Jake Blood - Died 10-17-1989 in Hollywood, CA, U.S. - Car accident  ( Metal ) Born 6-11-1969 - Drummer - Was a member of  Coffinlid and Mournblade (They did, "Lord Of Chaos" and "Vanishing Tower").

Tom Rubian - Died 8-13-1993 in South Korea while serving with the 2nd Infantry Division - Suicide ( Metal ) Born 5-12-1966 - Bassist - Was a member of Mournblade.

Andrew Birgdorf (aka Slayer) - Died 3-2-1998 - Car accident  ( Metal ) Born 1-22-1969 - Bassist - Was a member of Mournblade - Worked with Batman's Enemies and Sacreligious Death.

John King (John James King) - Died 10-26-2010 ( Rock ) Born 1-4-1947 in Kingsport, TN, U.S. - Drummer - Worked with The Steve Miller Band (They did, "The Joker" and "Sugar Babe").

Laura Allan (Laura Rachel Allan) - Died 5-19-2008 in Berkeley CA, U.S. - Cancer ( Pop - Rock ) Born 2-1-1952 - Sang and played zither and dulcimer - (She did, "Hole In My Bucket" and "Slip And Slide") - Worked with Jackson Browne, Jeff Porcaro, The Fairfax Street Choir, David Crosby, Paul Horne and Eric Carmen.

John Dawson - Died 2002 ( Rock ) Bassist - Was a member of The Poets (They did, "Now We're Thru’" and "That's The Way It's Got To Be").

Alan Weir - Died 2010 ( Rock ) Drummer - Was a member of The Poets (They did, "Wooden Spoon" and "Call Again").

Gordon McLaren - Died 1-?-1989 ( Rock ) Bassist - Was a member of The Groupies (They did, "Primitive" and a remake of, "I'm A Hog For You") - He had been married to GTOs singer, Miss Lucy Offerall.

Paul Chapman - Died 1964 ( Metal ) Guitarist and singer - Was a member of Lincoln Street Exit (aka XIT).

Bipsy (Elizabeth Kellenbarger Amirian) - Died 2-12-2009 - Stabbed ( Folk Rock ) - She was 27 years old - Singer and pianist - (She did, "Battlecry" and "Beautiful").

Jimmy Duggan - Died 12-16-2001 ( Rock ) Born 3-14-1949 - Singer and guitarist - Was a member of Trigger (They did, "I've Heard That Line Before" and "Beware Of The Strangers").

Tony Jacques - Died 1998 ( Folk ) Born in Liverpool, England - Singer - Was a member of The Liverpool Fishermen.

Adrian Vincent - Died 1996 ( Rock ) Was a member of Sweet September.

Ronnie Ng Lian Seng (aka Ah Seng) - Died 2009 ( Rock ) Was a member of Sweet September.

Sylvia Shemwell (Sylvia Jean Shemwell) - Died 2-13-2010 in Los Angeles, CA, U.S. ( Gospel - R&B - Jazz ) Born 6-30-1941 in Fayetteville, Cumberland County, NC, U.S. - Singer - She was a member of The Sweet Inspirations - Worked with The Gospellaires, Elvis Presley, Little Esther, Aretha Franklin, Wilson Pickett, Gene Pitney, The Drifters, Connie Francis and Solomon Burke.

John Bird - Died 2002 or 2003 ( Rock ) He was about 49 years old - Singer and guitarist - Worked with Quicksilver Messenger Service, The Wyld Ones, Lee Michaels and Dan Hicks.

George F. Root (George Frederick Root) (aka G. Friedrich Wurzel) - Died 8-6-1895 in Bailey Island, ME, U.S. - Born 8-30-1820 in Sheffield, MA, U.S. - Played flute and organ and was a songwriter - (He wrote, "Rosalie The Prairie Flower" and "The First Gun Is Fired") -  Collaborated with Rev. David Nelson, Mary S. B. Dana and Frances Jane Crosby - Songwriters Hall Of Fame Inductee.

Jerry Ross (Jerold Rosenberg) - Died 11-11-1955 in New York, NY, U.S. - Born 3-9-1926 in The Bronx, New York, NY, U.S. - Singer, lyricist and composer - (He wrote, Eddie Fisher's, "The Newspaper Song") - Collaborated with Richard Adler (They wrote Tony Bennett's, "Rags To Riches" and Rosemary Clooney's, "Hey There") - Songwriters Hall Of Fame Inductee.

Rodrigo Yoma - Died 1-11-2007 - Diabetes ( Metal ) Guitarist - Was a member of Resistencia (They did, "Muerto En Vida" and "Pared De Concreto") and Gillman.

Joe Gilligan - Died 9-?-2009 - Malignant brain tumour ( Rock ) He was 20 years old - Drummer - Was a member of The Clock The Storm ("They did, "Pan And Wendy" and "Ropeswings").

Aidan Curwen (Aidan James Curwen) - Found dead 1-13-2010 in Whitehaven, Cumbria, UK ( Metal ) He was 45 years old - Guitarist - Worked with F16 and Telf.

Gordon Tetley - Died 1-?-2007 ( Big Band - Dance - Dixieland ) He was 80 years old - Born in Low Moor - Drummer - Led The Gordon Tetley Big Band.

Piero Ciampi (aka Piero Litaliano) - Died 1-19-1980 in Rome, Italy - Throat cancer - Born 9-28-1934 in Livorno, Italy - Singer, double bassist and songwriter - (He did, "Il Vino" and "Uffa che noia").

Walt Solek (Walter Solek) - The Polish Spike Jones and The Clown Prince of Polkas - Died 4-1-2005 in Meriden, CT, U.S. ( Polka ) Born 9-28-1910 in Meriden, CT, U.S. - (He did, "Julida Polka" and "Pierogi Polka") - Worked with The Krakowska Orchestra - International Polka Music Hall Of Fame inductee.

Vern Toulon - Died 5-31-2001 ( Industrial - Punk ) Guitarist - Worked with Missing Foundation - Produced his sons' group, Old Skull.

John Apostle - Died 12-24-2003 ( R&B ) Singer - Worked with The Capris.

Glenn Hughes - Died 1966 in Shepherd's Bush, London, England - Drug overdose or house fire ( Rock ) Born 1942 - Saxophonist - Worked with Georgie Fame And The Blue Flames, Rick Laird's Trio, Brian Auger, Jet Harris and Tony Meehan.

Walt Woodward III - Died 6-8-2010 ( Rock ) Born 2-10-1959 - Drummer - Worked with  Shark Island, Saints Or Sinners, Rachel, Americade, Sweet Savage, Dick Dale, The Painkillers and The Scream (They did, "Father, Mother, Son" and "Give It Up").

Richard Nadler (aka Siegfried Carver) - Died 5-30-2009 in Kansas City ( Rock Jazz - Classical ) Born 1948 - Played Vitar and other string instruments - Worked with Pavlov's Dog (They did, "Preludin" and "Theme From Subway Sue").

Larry Wendelken (Lawrence W. Wendelken) - Died 6-13-2008 ( Rock ) Born 5-11-1944 - Guitarist and singer - Was a member of String Cheese (They did, "Empty Streets" and "We Share") - He had been married to author, Jo Leigh.

Jacek Grun - Died 3-26-2010 ( Blues ) - Born 1950 - Percussionist and music critic - Worked with Budka Suflera.

Paul Golly - Died 1977 ( Afro Pop ) Born in Jamaica - Guitarist - Worked with Osibisa.

Darko Adams (aka Potato) - Died 1995 ( Afro Pop ) Worked with Osibisa.

Darryl Kutz - Died 4-5-1994 - Heart attack ( Rock ) Born 4-8-1947 - Singer and guitarist - Worked with Starbuck (They did, "Little Bird" and "Don't You Know How To Love A Lady").

Emmett Lundy (Emmett W. Lundy) - Died 1953 - Born 5-9-1864 in Grayson County, VA, U.S. - (He did, "Molly Put The Kettle On" and "Wild Goose Chase") - Worked with Isom Rector, Fielden Rector, Crockett Ward, Eck Dunford and Ernest V. Stoneman ("Piney Woods Gal" and "The Long Eared Mule") - Old-Time Fiddlers Hall Of Fame Inductee.

Miss Cynderella (Cynthia Wells) (Cynthia Cale-Binion) - Died 2-19-1997 in Palm Desert, CA, U.S. ( Rock ) Singer - She was a member of The GTOs (They did, "I'm In Love With The Ooo-Ooo Man" and "The Eureka Springs Garbage Lady") - Worked with Frank Zappa and Jeff Beck - At one time married to singer and musician, John Cale.

Davey Bauer (Dave Bauer) - Died 2007 ( Rock - Jazz ) Born 1950 - Drummer - Worked with The Rahgoos, Gandalf (They did, "I Watch The Moon" and "Can You Travel In The Dark Alone") and Albert King.

Mike Ferguson - Died 1979 - Complications from diabetes ( Rock ) Singer and keyboardist - Was a member of The Charlatans (They did, "The Shadow Knows" and "32-20") and Tongue And Groove (They did, "Sidetrack" and Motorhead Baby").

Morris Mwape - Died 1-19-2006 - Diabetes - Born 11-3-1950 in Luanshya - Singer - Was a member of The Five Revolutions (They did, "Bachibelebense" and "I Would Be Going Tomorrow").

Bobby Solomon - Died 5-30-2010 - Cancer ( R&B ) Born 11-19-1944 - Singer - Was a member of The Extreems who became The Younghearts (They did, "The Bells" and "Oh, I'll Never Be The Same") and The Blossoms.

Jim McPherson - Died 6-24-1985 - Illness ( Rock ) Sang and played violin, drums, bass, keyboards and guitar - (Co-wrote Jefferson Starship's, "Jane") - Was a member of Trolls who became Stained Glass (They did, "My Buddy Sin" and "A Scene In-Between") and Christian Rapid - Worked with The  Diga Rhythm Band (They did, "Razooli)"), The Novato Frank Band (They did, "Grow Your Own" and "They're Playin' Rock'n'Roll In Heaven"), Copperhead (They did, "Chameleon"), Roadhog, The Merl Saunders Band and High Noon ("Cross The Bridge" and "Left Out In The Cold").

Jay York (aka The Alaskan and The Masked Terror) (Jay S. York) - Died 10-7-1995 in Los Angeles, CA, U.S. ( Blues Rock ) Born 8-4-1938 - Percussionist and a professional wrestler - Was a member of SOD (They did, "(Hey You) Quit Having So Much Fun" and " La Brea Tar Pit Blues").

Kieran O'Connor - Died 1991 ( Prog ) Was a member of Seventh Wave (They did, "Dance Of The Eloi" and  "Intercity Water Rat"), Fungus (They did, "Premonitions Pt. 1") and The Next Collection who changed their name to Moving Finger and then to Second Hand (They did, "Hangin' On An Eyelid" and "Good Old 59").

Jimmy Warzee - Died 1-?-2002 - Car accident ( Rock ) Drummer - Worked with Les Serpents Noirs.

Dexter Bell - Died 9-22-1968 while serving in Vietnam - Mortar attack ( Pop - Soul ) Born 5-4-1948 - Guitarist - Was a member of The Soundsations.

Kim Beacon (Kimberley Beacon) - Died 5-?-2001 ( Folk Rock ) She was 48 years old - Singer - Was a member of String Driven Thing (They did, "Black Eyed Queen" and "Let Me Down") - Worked with Tony Banks ("A Curious Feeling" and "Somebody Else's Dream").

Jack O'Brien (John Anthony O'Brien) - Died 1988 ( Rock ) Born 11-9-1952 in Astoria, Queens, NY, U.S. - Guitarist - Was a member of Hammer (They did, "Hot And Cold" and "Sad Song, Happy Song") and Wormwood Scrubs.

Michael Harrington - Died 1-31-1984 - Heart problems ( Rock ) He was 29 years old - Singer - Was a member of Wormwood Scrubs.

Dee Barton (Dewells Barton Jr.) - Died 12-4-2001 in Brandon, Miss., U.S. ( Jazz - Soundtracks ) Born 9-18-1937 in Houston, MS, U.S. - Trombonist, drummer, composer and arranger - Worked with The Stan Kenton Orchestra ("Turtle Talk" and "Waltz Of The Prophets") - Wrote music for the films,Play Misty For Me and High Plains Drifter.

Velvert Turner - Died 12-11-2000 in Brooklyn, New York, U.S. ( Rock ) Born 10-12-1951 - Guitarist and singer - Led The Velvert Turner Group (They did, "Madonna (Of The Seven Sons)" and "Strangely Neww") - Jimi Hendrix was his friend and mentor - Worked with Arthur Lee.

Monte Allison - Died 5-29-1980 ( Rock ) Born 9-25-1950 - He was a member of The Nightriders.

Richard Franklin - Died 7-11-2007 in Melbourne, Victoria, Australia - Prostate cancer ( Rock - R&B ) Born 7-15-1948 in Brighton, Melbourne, Australia - Drummer and film director - Was a member of The Pink Finks - He directed the films, Psycho II and Link.

Sonny DiNunzio (Sebastian DiNunzio) - Died 11-22-1978 - Car accident ( Rock ) Born 11-15-1942 - Singer, guitarist and keyboardist - Was a member of, The Four Chaps, The Townsmen, The Fenways (They did, "Walk" and "Be Careful Little Girl") and The Racket Squad (They did, "The Loser" and "That's How Much I Love My Baby").

Darius (aka Bobby Joe Ott) (Robert Joseph Ott) - Died 8-?-2006 - Cancer ( Rock ) Singer - (He did, "I Feel The Need To Carry On" and "Ancient Paths").

Richard Deperna - Died 6-30-2003 in Burbank, Los Angeles County, CA, U.S. ( Rock ) Born 3-18-1949 - Bassist - Was a member of The Boston Tea Party (They did, "Is It Love?" and "Free Service").

Don Lampton - Died 6-24-2009 ( Rock ) Keyboardist and guitarist - Was a member of Fever Tree.

Steve Hayton - Died 12-?-2006 in Tobago ( Rock ) Guitarist - Was a member of The Daddy Longlegs (They did, "Rubber Tyre" and "Night Shift").

Blan Heath - Dioed 2000 - Farming accident - Keyboardist and singer - Was a member of The River City Street Band (They did, "Lamp Of Love" and "Some Other Man").

Billy Francis (WIlliam Allen Francis Jr.) - Died 5-23-2010 in Seymour, Missouri, U.S. ( Rock ) Born 1-1-1942 in Sacramento, CA, U.S. - Keyboardist and singer - Was a member of Dr. Hook & The Medicine Show (They did, "Sylvia's Mother" and "The Cover Of The Rolling Stone").

Jim Doherty - Died 1993 ( Rock ) Guitarist - Was a member of $27 Snap On Face (They did, "Sleeping In A Technical Bed" and "Let's Have An Affair").

Rick Morley (Richard E. Moehrle) - Died 1990 ( Rock ) Drummer - Was a member of Crystal Mansion (They did, "A Song Is Born" and "Somebody Oughta Turn Your Head Around").

Bart Ray Oglesby - Died 11-16-2008 ( Rock ) Born 11-3-1948 in Herrin, Illinois, U.S. - Guitarist and singer - Was a member of The American Pie Band - Worked with The Impacts, Jason Pitts And The Pit Crew and Rural Route 2.

Bob Coltart (aka Bob Scott and Bobby Fabulous) - Died 7-24-2001 - Illness ( Rock ) Born 12-20-1956 - Guitarist and singer - Was a member of Maroondogs - Worked with Herman's Hermits, Badge, Whispering Wind, Life 'N' Soul, Arthur Kay's Originals, The Cho-Zen, Bilko, Gary And The Moondogs, The Warriors and Chuck Berry.

Mike Gurr (Michael Benedetti Gurr) - Died 9-25-2008 - Van accident ( Rock ) He was 26 years old - Drummer - Was a member of The Hotel Lobbyists (They did, "Dalia" and "Line Red").

Richard Bobinski (Richard J. Bobinski) - Died 3-4-2001 ( Polka ) Born 1-18-1939 in Waterbury, CT, U.S. - Played trumpet - (He did, "Kiss Me I'm Polish" and "Skinny Minnie") - Was a member of Bob Bobinski and His Orchestra, Bob & Rich & The Harmony Kings Orchestra and The Rich Bobinski Orchestra - Hosted radio's, The Polka Hoe-Down Show - International Polka Hall Of Fame Inductee.

Edward Platt (Edward Cuthbert Platt) - Died 3-19-1974 in Santa Monica, CA, U.S. - Born 2-16-1916 in Staten Island, NY, U.S. - Actor and singer - Worked with Happy Fenton and Paul Whiteman's Orchestra - Appeared in the musicals, The Pirates Of Penzance and The Mikado and in the film, Rebel Without a Cause - He played The Chief on TV's, Get Smart.

Leroy King - Died 12-25-1998 ( Doo-Wop ) Singer - Was a member of The D'Italians who where renamed The Students (They did, "Every Day Of The Week" and "I'm So Young").

Rivers Jobe - Died 1979 ( Rock ) Born 1950 - Bassist - Was a member of The Anon (They did, "'Pennsylvania Flickhouse").

Mike Colman (aka Mick Colman) - Died 1-12-2010 ( Rock ) Born 1951 - Played guitar, piano and violin - Was a member of The Anon (They did, "Pennsylvania Flickhouse").

Tony Harris - Died 1995 in Tel Aviv, Israel - Possible heart problem ( Rock ) Played viola - Was a member of The Esperanto Rock Orchestra (They did, "Black Widow" and "Publicity").

Yip Harburg (Edgar Yipsel Harburg) - Died 3-5-1981 in Los Angeles, CA, U.S. - Born 4-8-1896 in New York, NY, U.S. - Lyricist  - (Co-wrote, "Over The Rainbow" and "Brother, Can You Spare A Dime?") -  He songs have been recorded by Judy Garland, The Demensions, Billy Thorpe, Danielle Hope and Eva Cassidy - Songwriters Hall Of Fame Inductee.

Billy Paul Dennis - Died 1-1-2001 in Bellevue, Nebraska, U.S. ( Jazz ) Born 11-2-1923 in Albany, Missouri, U.S. - Drummer - Worked with Bill Dennis And The Little Big Band, Charlie Genovise, Shorty Vest and Carl Erka - Was a drummer for Ice Capades for 10 years.

Nick Taylor - Died 3-14-2010 ( Rock ) Born 9-29-1946 - Singer and guitarist - Was a member of Bloodrock (They did, "D.O.A." and "Fancy Space Odyssey").

Jimmy Van Heusen (Edward Chester Babcock) - Died 2-7-1990 in Rancho Mirage, CA, U.S. - Born 1-26-1913 Syracuse, New York, U.S. - Composer and pianist - (Co-wrote, "Swinging On A Star", "High Hopes" and "All The Way") - Collborated with Harold Arlen, Tommy Dorsey, Eddie DeLange, Sammy Cahn and Johnny Burke - His songs have been recorded by Frank Sinatra, Lou Rawls, Richard Hell And The Voidoids, Harry Connick, Jr., Jack Jones, Doris Day and Dinah Shore - Songwriters Hall Of Fame Inductee.

Tommy Karas (Thomas Anthony Karas) - Died 1-26-2001 in Dillon, SC, U.S. - Tour bus accident ( Polka ) Born 3-28-1946 in Buffalo, NY, U.S. - Played accordion - Was a member of The Tommy K Trio, The Tommy K Quartet, Tommy K And The Little New Yorkers, The G-Notes, The New York Sound, The Jimmy Sturr Band, Freddie Bulinski And The Brass Works, The Jan Lewan Orchestra and TKO (The Tommy Karas Orchestra) - International Polka Music Hall Of Fame inductee.

John Stabinsky (John Michael Stabinsky) - Died 1-26-2001 in Dillon, SC, U.S. - Tour bus accident ( Polka ) Born 3-30-1977 in Mar Lin, PA, U.S. - Trombonist - Worked with The Jan Lewan Orchestra.

Jason Foster (Jason Stephen Foster) - Died 9-22-2010 ( Rock ) Born 9-22-1969 - Guitarist and singer - Was a member of 3 and Donovans Dreamers (They did, "Fuzz" and "Fallen") - Worked with Talon, Hysteria, Perfect Thyroid, Lunchmeat, The Reptiles, Evidence and Peacebomb.

Greg Bloch (Gregory Bloch) - Died 7-2-1989 ( Rock ) Born 8-19-1947 - Played violin and mandolin - Worked with It's A Beautiful Day ("Burning Low" and "Watching You"), String Cheese ("For Now" and "Empty Streets"), PMF (Premiata Forneria Marconi) ("Traveler" and "Peninsula"), Dwight Twilley and Mark-Almond - Son of clarinetist, Kalman Bloch.

Marian Davies (Sometimes misspelled Marion Davies) - Died 1-24-2008 in Surrey, England ( Pop ) Born 11-23-1940 in Crynant, Wales, UK - Singer - Was a member of The Ladybirds - Worked with  Marc Bolan, Sandie Shaw, Rolf Harris, Des O'Connor and John Entwistle.

Richard Zvonar (aka Richard Griggs) - Died 8-8-2005 ( Rock ) Singer and guitarist - Was a member of Ill Wind (They did, "Flashes" and "People Of The Night").

Walter Bjorkman - Died 2-?-2009 ( Rock ) Singer and guitarist - Worked with Cloud, Swallow and Ill Wind.

Leif Roden - Died 5-2-2010 - Cancer ( Psychedelic ) Born 3-3-1948 - Singer and bassist - Was a member of Alrune Rod (aka Alrunen) (They did, "Du Taler Og Siger" and "Perlesoen").

Benny Benevides (Bob Benevides) (Robert Benevides) - Died 8-18-2005 ( Rock ) Guitarist - Was a member of The Ebb Tides (They did, "My Baby's Gone"), The Flower Pot and The Tangerine Zoo (They did, "One More Heartache" and "Trip To The Zoo").

Happy Jack (Jack Taylor) - Died 8-4-1962 ( Country ) Born 12-7-1901 in Summershade, KY, U.S. - Bassist - Was a member of The Kentucky Ramblers who became The Prarie Ramblers who backed Patsy Montana ("I Want To Be A Cowboy's Sweetheart") and The Sweet Violet Boys ("There's A Man Who Comes To Our House Every Single Day (Poppa Comes Home And The Man Goes Away)").

Bas Van Der Pol - Died 1991 - ( Rock ) Guitarist and singer - Was a member of The Hawks and Cosmic Dealer (They did, "Daybreak" and "The Fly").

Paul Pijman - Died 1984 ( Prog Rock ) Keyboardist - Was a member of Tamalone(They did, "Homage To Life" and "Triangle Tune").

Alberto Rabagliati - Died 3-7-1974 in Rome, Italy - Cerebral thrombosis - Born 6-26-1906 in Milan, Italy - Singer and actor - (He did, "Maria la O" and "Ba-Ba-Baciami Piccina") - Worked with Pippo Barzizza's Orchestra and The Lecuona Cuban Boys - Appeared in the films, The Barefoot Contessa and The Christmas That Almost Wasn't.

Vern Winslow (aka Poppa Stoppa and Dr. Daddy-O) (Vernon Winslow) - Died 12-13-1993 in New Orleans, LA, U.S. - Born 4-1-1911 in Canton, OH, U.S. - DJ - Hosted, Jivin' With Jax.

Joi Lansing (Joyce Rae Brown) (aka Joyce Wassmansdorff) - Died 8-7-1972 in Santa Monica, California, U.S. - Breast cancer - Born 4-6-1929 in Salt Lake City, Utah, U.S. - Actress and singer - (She did, "The Web of Love" and "The Silencers") - Appeared in the films, Marriage On The Rocks and Hot Cars and on TV's, The Beverly Hillbillies and Love That Bob.

Varty Hart (Vartan Haroutunian) - Died 7-9-2007 in Hanover, MA, U.S. ( Jazz ) Born 3-23-1922 - Pianist and bandleader - Worked with Freddie Slack, Stan Kenton, The Herb Pomeroy Band - Owner of The Jazz Workshop which hosted Stan Getz, Art Blakey, Max Roach, Carmen McRae, John Coltrane, Herbie Mann and Dizzy Gillespie.

Marv Martin (Marvin Lawrence Martin) (aka Larry) - Died 3-31-1982 in Battle Creek, MI, U.S. - Lung and brain cancer ( Country ) Born 3-27-1939 in Battle Creek, MI, U.S. - Singer, guitarist and fiddler - (He did, "600 Miles From Alice" and "The Only Man She Ever Wanted") - Worked with Carl Chapman, Bill Anderson, Tommy Cash, Vern Goslin, Del Shannon, Red Sovine, Little Jimmy Dickens, Bobby Loftus and Ward Wood - I've been told Del Shannon's, "Hats Off To Larry" is about him.

Fred Mudd - Died 2007 in Spain ( Pop ) Born 1937 in Luton - Singer - Was a member of The Mudlarks (They did covers of, "Lollipop" and "Book Of Love") - He was married to television presenter, Leila Williams.

Winifred Warburton - Died 12-31-2008 in Cotgrave - Cancer ( Pop ) She was 101 years old - Pianist - Was a member of The Zimmers (They did covers of The Who's, "My Generation" and Queen's, "We Will Rock You").

Mike Mahaffey - Died 5-24-2005 in Murfreesboro, TN, U.S. ( Rock ) Born 1967 - Guitarist - Was a member of Self (They did, "So Low" and "Cannon") - Worked with Blackfish - Brother of singer and guitarist, Matt Mahaffey.

Ron Stults - Died 10-4-2009 - Cancer ( Rock ) Born 1949 - Singer - Was a member of Village Beaus, Unrelated Segments (They did, "The Story of My Life" and "Where You Gonna Go?"), The U.S. and Lost Nation.

Thearon Hill (aka T-Man)- Died 1-20-2009 in Detroit, Mich., U.S. ( R&B ) Born 12-24-1932 - Singer - Worked with The Muskateers, The Serenaders ("Tomorrow Night" and "Goodbye My Love"), The Royals, The Royal Jokers ("You Tickle Me Baby" and "Don't Leave Me Fanny") and The Four Tops.

Fiddlin Charlie Bowman (aka Tenn-O-See Charlie and Fox Hunt Charlie) (Charles Thomas Bowman) - Died 5-20-1962 ( Old Time Music ) Born 7-30-1889 in Gray Station, TN, U.S. - Played fiddle and banjo - (He did, "Reece Rag" and "East Tennessee Blues") - Was a member of The Bowman Brothers Band and The Southern Mountaineers - Worked with The Hill Billies, Al Hopkins And The Buckle Busters, The Blue Sky Boys, The Rice Brothers And Their Gang and The Blue Ridge Ramblers - Old Time Fiddlers Hall Of Fame inductee.

Sax Mallard (Oett M. Mallard) - Died 8-29-1986 in Chicago, Illinois, U.S. ( Jazz ) Born 9-2-1915 in Southern Illinois, U.S. - Worked with Kenny McVey, Fats Waller, The Ink Spots, The Deep River Boys, The Mary Lou Williams Quartet, Jump Jackson, Tampa Red, Big Bill Broonzy, Bill Crosby ("Zooter-Eeny" and "She Done Quit Me"), Floyd Campbell, The Chicago All Stars, Duke Ellington ("Johnny Come Lately" and "Hayfoot, Strawfoot"), Dinah Washington, Eddie Boyd, Arbee Stidham, Roosevelt Sykes ("Living In A Different World" and "Sunny Road") and The Andy Kirk Band.

Mac West (Matthew West) - Died 7-29-2009 in Inglewood, CA, U.S. ( R&B ) Born 3-8-1926 - Singer - Was a member of The Spiders(They did, "I Didn't Want To Do It" and "You're The One").

Al Melinger (Dr. Alan Melinger) - Died 1987 - Heart attack ( Rock ) Bassist - He was 38 years old - Was a member of The Iguanas (They did, "I'm Leaving You Baby") and Endle St. Cloud In The Rain (They did, "Tell Me One More Time (What's Happening To Our World)" and "Quest For Beauty") who shorten their name to Endle St. Cloud (They did, "Jessica") and then to just Endle ("She Wears It Like A Badge" and "Laughter") - He also recorded an album ("Art Of The Gifted") by clients of various mental health facilities.

Rev. F.D. Kirkpatrick (Frederick Douglass Kirkpatrick) - Died 1987 ( Folk - Gospel ) Born 8-12-1933 in Haynesville, LA, U.S. - Guitarist - (He did, "The Cities Are Burning" and "You're Just A Laughing Fool").

Tony Hodge - (John Anthony Hodge) (aka Irino) - Died 12-29-2007 - Asthma ( Reggae ) Born 10-31-1958 in Buckingham, England - Guitarist - Worked with Roots Of Fire, Cozmyk Embryo, Peter Tosh, Bankie Banx And His Roots And Herbs, Destiny's Child, Eastern Standard, Jikki And The Stone Fish Posse and One Drop Plus.

Loughty Lasisi Amao - Died 1988 in New York, U.S. - Shot ( Afro Rock ) Played saxophone and congas - Worked with Osibisa (They did, "Music For Gong-Gong" and "Think About The People").

William Mabry - Died 2002 - He and his wife Esther owned and ran the club, Esther's Orbit Room which hosted artist such as B.B. King, Charles Brown, Lou Rawls, Bobby "Blue" Bland, Ike And Tina Turner, Lowell Fulson, Al Green and Etta James.

Mick Mulloy (Michael Mulloy) - Died 2007 - Cancer ( Irish Folk ) He was 56 years old - Play the whistle and harmonica - Was a member of The Mulloy Brothers and The Mulranny-Tiernaur Pipe Band.

Eric Ford - Died 1994 - Guitarist - Worked with Big Jim Sullivan, The George Evans Band, Lord Rockingham's XI, Eddie Cochan, Clem Cattini, Dave Clark And Friends, Donovan and Charles Blackwell.

Fred Karger (Frederick M. Karger) - Died 8-5-1979 in Santa Monica, California, U.S. - Born 2-13-1916 - (Co-wrote, "Don't Knock The Rock" and "Frankie And Johnny") - Was a voice coach for Marilyn Monroe - He had been married to actress, Jane Wyman twice.

Earl Washington (aka The Ghost) - Died 6-18-1975 ( Jazz ) Born 4-3-1921 in Chicago, Ill., U.S. - Pianist and songwriter - Wrote music for Motown artists - Worked with Red Saunders and Quincy Jones.

Charles H. Gabriel (aka S. B. Jackson, Charlotte G. Homer and H. A. Henry) - Died 9-14-1932 in Hollywood, CA, U.S. -  Born 8-18-1865 in Wilton, Cedar County, Iowa, U.S. -  Wrote over 7000 gospel songs including, "Will The Circle Be Unbroken" and "An Evening Prayer".

Richard Himber (Herbert Richard Imber) (aka Dick Himber) - Died 12-11-1966 in New York, NY, U.S.- Heart attack during a concert ( Big Band ) Born 2-20-1900 in Newark, NJ, U.S. - Bandleader, composer and violinist - (He did, "It Isn't Fair") - Worked with The Five Kings Of Syncopation, Benny Goodman, Joey Nash, Artie Shaw, Stuart Allen and Tommy Dorsey - At one time married to model, Nina McDougall.

Bernie Baum (Bernard Kastenaum) - Died 8-28-1993 in Yonkers, NY, U.S. - Born 10-13-1929 in the Bronx, NY, U.S.- Songwriter - (He co-wrote, "(You're The) Devil In Disguise" and "Music, Music, Music!") - He wrote music for many of Elvis Presley's films.

Eddie Williams - Died 2-18-1995 in Los Angeles, CA, U.S. ( R&B ) Born 6-12-1912, San Augustine, TX, U.S. - Bass player - Led Eddie Williams And His Brown Buddies (They did, "I Saw Stars" and "Worries") - Was a member of Johnny Moore's Three Blazers (They did, "Merry Christmas Baby" and "Driftin Blues") - Worked with Floyd Dixon ("Call Operator 210" and "Wine Wine Wine").

Alex Gottlieb - Died 10-9-1988 in Los Angeles, CA, U.S. - Born 12-21-1906 in Zhitomir, Russia - Wrote songs for Eddie Cantor and Al Jolson - Produced and wrote for musical movies including Gidget and Frankie And Johnnie.

Mac McGee (Horace Lee McGee) - Died 8-?-1968 in Houston, TX, U.S. ( Country ) Born 4-22-1916 in Sweetwater, TX, U.S. - Sang and played fiddle - (He did, "A Lock Without A Key" and "I've Closed The Door (To Heartaches)").

Barry de Souza - Died 3-11-2009 in Hertfordshire, England - Cancer ( Rock ) Born 3-29-1946 in London, England - Drummer - Worked with The Spinning Wheel, Rick Wakeman, Leslie Duncan, Kate Bush, Lou Reed, Dana Gillespie, Mick Greenwood, Al Stewart, Chris de Burgh, Jeff Wayne, David Essex, Nucleus, Carly Simon, Jeff Beck, Rosemary Clooney, Andy Bown, The London Symphony Orchestra and Curved Air.

Arjun Vasudev - Died 3-27-2009 - Car accident ( Metal ) Born 12-1-1990 - Guitarist - Worked with ESION-TWKC and Armour Of God.

Al Trace (Albert J. Trace) (aka Clem Watts and Bob Hart) - Died 8-31-1993 in Sun City West, Arizona, U.S. - After a stroke ( Big Band ) Born 12-25-1900 in Chicago, Ill., U.S. - Singer, drummer and bandleader - (He did a version of, "Mairzy Doats") - Led The Al Trace Orchestra - Was a member of Shuffle Rhythm - (He wrote or co-wrote, "You Call Everybody Darling" and "If I Knew You Were Coming I'd've Baked A Cake") - His songs have been recorded by Frank Sinatra and The Andrews Sisters.

Mickey Dawes (Myron Michael Dawes) - Died 2-24-2007 - Born 11-13-1956 in Newburgh, NY, U.S. - Percussionist and poet - Was a CEO of Wildcatter Records and a president of The Country Music Association.

Felix Bernard (Felix William Bernhardt) - Died 10-20-1944 in Los Angeles, CA, U.S. - Born 4-28-1897 in Brooklyn, NY, U.S. - Pianist and a composer - (Co-wrote, "Winter Wonderland" and "Dardanell") - Wrote music for Al Jolson, Sophie Tucker, Nora Bayes, Marilyn Miller and Eddie Cantor.

Richard B. Smith - Died 9-28-1935 - Tuberculosis - Born 1901 in Honesdale, PA, U.S. - Lyricist - (Co-wrote, "Winter Wonderland").

Johnny Bernero - Died 7-28-2001 in Fulton, Kentucky, U.S. - Born 9-22-1931, Memphis, Tennessee, U.S. - Drummer - (He did, "Bernero's Boogie" and "Rockin' At The Woodchoppers Ball") - Worked with Elvis Presley ("Mystery Train" and "I Forgot To Remember To Forget"), Dean Beard, Barbara Pittman, Jack Hale, Harold Jenkins, Billy Riley, Warren Smith and Smokey Joe.

Valjean Johns - Died 2-10-2003 in Shattuck, Oklahoma, U.S. - Kidney disease - Born 11-19-1934 in Shattuck, Oklahoma, U.S. - Pianist - (He did, "Theme From Ben Casey") - Worked with The Dallas Symphony Orchestra and The Tulsa Philharmonic Orchestra.

Joe Roland - Died 10-12-2009 Palm Beach County, Florida, U.S. - Natual causes ( Jazz ) Born 5-17-1920 - Played vibraphone, clarinet and xylophone - Worked with Oscar Pettiford, Artie Shaw, Chuck Wayne, Mat Mathews, Howard McGee, Dick Garcia. Aaron Sachs and George Shearing.

Vance Walker (Vance X. Walker) - Died 2-1-2008 ( R&B ) He was 63 years old - Singer - Was a member of Patty & The Emblems (They did, "Mixed Up, Shook Up Girl").

Jeff Wallack - Died 4-2-2005 - Brain aneurysm ( Rock ) Born in Altoona - Guitarist - Worked with Sea Hag, Waysted Reindeer, Rapid Fire, Shattered China and Dash Riprock.

Curt Massey - Died 10-20-1991 in Rancho Mirage, CA, U.S. - Born 5-3-1910 in Midland, TX, U.S. - Musician and singer - (He co-wrote and performed, "Petticoat Junction") - He did background music for television.

Eva Gabor - Died 7-4-1995 in Los Angeles, CA, U.S. - Respiratory failure and pneumonia - Born 2-11-1919 in Budapest, Hungary - Actress - (She sang the theme song for TV's, "Green Acres"  with her co-star, Eddie Albert - Sister of actress, Zsa Zsa Gabor.

Edward White (Edward George White) - Died 1994 ( Dance - Light Orchestral ) Born 1910 in London, England - Composer, arranger, violinist, saxophonist and clarinetist - (He wrote, "Runaway Rocking Horse" and "Puffin' Billy" which became the theme song for TV's, Captain Kangaroo.

Gayle Caldwell (Gayle Geddes) - Died 4-19-2009 in Fort Bragg, CA, U.S. ( Folk ) Born 2-20-1941 in Eugene, Oregon, U.S. - Singer and pianist - (She wrote Frank Sinatra's, "Cycles") - Was a member of The New Christy Minstrels (They did, "Green Green") and half of the duo, Jackie & Gayle (They did, "When You Walk In The Room") - She had been married to actor, Russ Caldwell and stunman, Dick Ziker.

Mary Mayo - Died 12-?-1985 in New York, NY, U.S. - Cancer ( Pop - Space Age Pop - Jazz ) Born 7-20-1924 in Statesville, NC, U.S. - Was a member of The Hillside Singers ("I'd Like To Teach The World To Sing") - Worked with Dick Hyman ("Moon Gas"), The Manhattanaires, Duke Ellington and Tex Beneke - Wife of bassist and producer, Al Ham and mother of pianist, Lorri Hafer.

Babette DeCastro - Died 1-10-1992 - Born 5-24-1925 - Singer - She was one of The DeCastro Sisters (They did, "Teach Me Tonight").

Strath Clague - Died 11-22-2005 ( Folk ) Born 11-30-1931 - Guitarist and singer - (He did, "When I Had Enough" and "Happy Being Me").

David Gould - Died 1995 ( Folk ) Played Double bass - Was a member of The Jerusalem Taverners.

Wendy Mseleku (aka Powerhouse) - Died 8-21-2000 in Soweto, South Africa - Renal failure ( R&B - Gospel ) Born 1973 - Singer - Worked with her sister, Andile Mseleku - Neice of pianist, Bheki Mseleku.

Jenny Ross (aka Jennifer Cassidy) - Died 11-20-2004 - Cancer ( Rock ) She was 42 years old - Singer and keyboardist - Worked with Section 25 - She had been married to singer, Larry Cassidy.

Peter Wood - Died 1993 in New York, U.S. ( Rock ) Born 1950 in Middlesex, England - Keyboardist - (Co-wrote, "Year Of The Cat") - Was a member of  Natural Gas - Worked with Al Stewart, Roger Waters, Cyndi Lauper, Bob Dylan, Quiver, Jonathan Kelly, Lou Reed, The Bleeding Hearts Band and Tommy Shaw.

Pete Griffiths - Died 196? - Motorcycle accident ( Rock ) Guitarist - Was a member of The Zodiacs.

Xavantinho (Rannulf Ramiro da Silva) - Died 10-?-1999 ( Brazilian Folk ) Born 1942 in Uberlandia - Singer - He was half of the duo, Pena Branca & Xavantinho (They did, "Cio da Terra").

Michael Landon (Eugene Maurice Orowitz) - Died 7-1-1991 in Malibu, CA, U.S. - Adenocarcinoma of the pancreas - Born 10-23-1936 in Forest Hills, Queens, NY, U.S. - Actor, singer and producer - (He did, "Gimme A Little Kiss (Will "Ya" Huh)") and "Linda Is Lonesome") - Acted on TV's, Bonanza, Little House On The Prairie and Highway To Heaven.

Dan Blocker (Bobby Don Blocker) - Died 5-13-1972 in Los Angeles, CA, U.S. - Pulmonary embolism - Born 12-10-1928 in DeKalb, TX, U.S. - Actor - (He sang, "Sky Ball Paint") - Appeared on TV's, Bonanza.

Bill Harrell (George William Harrell)- Died 6-24-2009 in Davidisonville, MD, U.S. ( Bluegrass ) Born 9-14-1934 in Marion, VA, U.S. - Sang and played guitar and mandolin - Was a member of Bill Harrell & The Virginians (They did, "Misty Mountain" and "Hobo Bill's Last Ride ") and Don Reno And The Tennessee Cut-Ups - Worked with The Rocky Mountain Boys.

Roy Beltman - Died 7-30-2005 in Laarn, The Netherlands - Born 6-8-1946 in Amsterdam The Netherlands - Producer - Co-founder of the production company Corduroy who produced BZN.

Lale Andersen (Lieselotte Helene Berta Bunnenberg) - Died 8-29-1972 in Vienna, Austria - Liver cancer ( Pop ) Born 3-23-1905 in the Bremerhaven Lehe district - Singer - (She did, "Lili Marleen" and "He, hast du Feuer, Seemann?") - She had been married to painter, Paul Ernst Wilke and composer, Artur Beul.

Frank Hille - Died 11-24-2004 in Berlin, Germany - Cancer ( Rock - Pop ) Born 1941 - Singer and drummer - Worked with Franz Bartzsch, Panta Rhei, Veronika Fischer and 4 PS.

Chuck Davis - Died 1-?-2004 ( Blues - Boogie ) Keyboardist - Was a member of Electric Mudd.

Doc Guidry (Oran Guidry) - Died 11-10-1992 ( Cajun ) Born 4-28-1918 in Lafayette, LA, U.S. - Played fiddle and mandolin - Was a member of The Sons Of The Acadians - Worked with Happy Fats And The Boys (They did, "Chere Cherie"), Happy Fats And The Rayne-Bo Ramblers and Vin Bruce - Cajun French Music Association Hall Of Fame Inductee.

Ewart Abner (aka Ab) (Edward Gladstone Abner Jr.) - Died 12-27-1997 in Los Angeles, CA, U.S. - Complications from pneumonia - Born 5-11-1923 in Chicago, IL, U.S. - Record executive - Worked at Chance Records, Jobete Music Company, Stone Diamond Music Corporation and Vee Jay Records releasing the first Beatles record in America - Was a president for Motown Records - Worked with Stevie Wonder, The Four Seasons, The Impressions, Jimmy Reed, The Jackson 5, Marvin Gaye, The Supremes, The Temptations, Smokey Robinson And The Miracles and The Four Tops - Helped found The Black Music Association - Music And Entertainment Hall of Fame Inductee.

Yogi Yorgesson (Harry Edward Stewart) - Died 5-20-1956 - Car accident - Born 10-21-1908 in Tacoma, Washington, U.S. - Singer and comedian - (He did, "I Yust Go Nuts At Christmas" and "Yingle Bells").

Ken Campbell (aka Bo Campbell) - Died 7-18-2006 - Cancer ( Country - Rock ) Born 1955 - Bassist and singer - Was a member of The Boulder Creek Band.

Edmonia Henderson (Jennie Katherine Edmonia Henderson) (aka Catherine Henderson) - Died 1947 ( Blues - Gospel ) Born 1900 - Singer - (She did, "Georgia Grind" and "Dead Man Blues ") - Worked with Jelly Roll Morton, Tommy Ladnier and Johnny Dobbs.

Tina Allori - Died 2-27-1989 in Amatrice, Rieti, Italy - Born 10-12-1924 in Poggio a Caiano, Prato, Italy - Singer - (She did, "Notte e dì" and "Fiorin fiorello (l'amore e bello vicino a te)").

Paul Rubens (Paul Alfred Rubens) - Died 2-25-1917 in Falmouth, Cornwall, England ( Musicals ) - Born 4-29-1875 in London, England - Songwriter - Wrote music for a production of Alice In Wonderland with collaboration from Lewis Carroll - He also wrote music for The Shop Girl, Dandy Dan The Lifeguardsman and San Toy.

Toru Takemitsu - Died 2-20-1996 in Tokyo, Japan - Born 10-8-1930 in Tokyo, Japan - Composer - He wrote over a hundred film scores including the films, Ran, Double Suicide and Pitfall.

Steve Morenzi (Stephen P. Morenzi) - Died 11-26-2000 ( Rock ) Born 10-31-1956 - Played keyboards - Worked with Nasty Habits and The Senders.

Clifton Parker - Died 9-2-1989 in Marlowe, England - Born 2-5-1905 in London, England - Composer and pianist - Wrote music for 50 films including The Blue Lagoon, Sink The Bismarck! and The 39 Steps - He had been married to dancer, Yoma Sasburg - Father of writer, Julia Stoneham.

George Tindley - Died 1996 ( R&B ) Singer - (He did, "The Gypsy" and "Fairy Tales") - Was a member of The Royal Flames who became The Dreams (They did, "Darlene" and "A Letter To My Girl") and Kenny Esquire And The Starlites (They did, "They Call Me A Dreamer" and "Pretty Brown Eyes") - Worked with Steve Gibson's Red Caps and The Modern Red Caps.

Steven Dromgoole (Steven D. Dromgoole) (aka Scooch) - Died 3-23-2000 - Multiple organ failure ( Rock - Experimental ) Born 7-25-1958 in Utica, NY, U.S. - Played keyboards and bass - Worked with The Larry Mondello Band (They did, "My Gal"), Cargo Of Dispair and Chalk.

Mark Barrett - Died 3-8-2008 - Heart attack - Guitarist - Worked with Inertia (They did, "Angel" and "Harlequin"), Mexico 70 and Q Lazzarus.

Jimmy Kennedy - Died 4-6-1984 in Cheltenham, England - Born 7-20-1902 in Omagh, Northern Ireland - Songwriter and lyricist - (Co-wrote, "Teddy Bears' Picnic" and "Red Sails In The Sunset") - He is credited with co-writing, "Hokey Cokey" which became "The Hokey Pokey" which is disputed - He wrote about 2000 songs - Songwriter's Hall Of Fame Inductee.

Big Smokey Smothers (Otis Smothers) - Died 7-23-1993 in Chicago, IL, U.S. ( Blues ) Born 3-14-1929 in Lexington, MS, U.S - Singer and guitarist - (He did, "I Got My Eyes On You" and "Come On Rock Little Girl") - Worked with Howlin' Wolf ("Who's Been Talking" and "I Asked For Water") and Freddy King - Brother of singer and guitarist, Little Smokey Smothers.

Camille Howard (aka The Boogie Rhythm Girl) - Died 3-10-1993 in Los Angeles, CA, U.S. ( R&B ) Born 3-29-1914 in Galveston, TX, U.S. - Pianist and singer - (She did, "X-Temporaneous Boogie" and "Baccarolle Boogie") - Was a member of The Cotton Tavern Trio, The Roy Milton Trio ("They did, "The R.M. Blues"), Roy Milton & His Solid Senders ("Camille's Boogie" and "When I Grow Too Old To Dream") and The Camille Howard Trio.

Horst Lippmann - Died 5-18-1997 in Dreich, Germany - Born 3-17-1927 in Eisenach, Germany Promoter and drummer - Helped create The American Folk Blues Festival which toured London, Paris and Hamburg with artists Big Mama Thornton, Muddy Waters, Howlin' Wolf, Willie Dixon, T-Bone Walker, Lightnin' Hopkins and many others.

Rev. Cleophus Robinson (aka Bro Cleophus Robinson) - Died 7-2-1998 in St. Louis, MO, U.S. - Illness ( Gospel ) Born 3-181932 in Canton, MS, U.S. - Singer - (He did, "Now Lord" and "Wrapped Up, Tied Up, Tangled Up") - Worked with with  The Roberta Martin Singers, Napoleon Brown, Josephine James ("Pray For Me"), The Gospel Chimes and Brother Joe May.

Dr. Mattie Moss Clark - Died 9-22-1994 in Detroit, MI, U.S. ( Gospel ) Born 3-26-1925 in Selma, AL, U.S. - Singer and pianist - Led Mattie Moss Clark And The  Clessiastic Sounds - Founded The Southwest Michigan State Choir of The Church Of God - Directed The Charles H. Mason Memorial Choir - Mother of The Clark Sisters - International Gospel Music Hall Of Fame Inductee.

Daniel Green (James Daniel Green) - Died 10-16-2008 in West Lubbock, TX, U.S. - Shot while he was driving ( Rock ) Born 5-15-1984 in Lubbock, TX, U.S. - Drummer - Worked with Low Dog, Peace Of Ash and The Scott McCurry Band.

Dennis Weaver (William Dennis Weaver) - Died 2-24-2006 in Ridgway, Colorado, U.S. - Complications of cancer - Born 6-4-1924 in Joplin, Missouri, U.S. - Actor and singer - (He did, "Hubbardville Store" and "Prairie Dog Blues") - Acted on TV's, McCloud and protrayed Chester Goode on TV's, Gunsmoke and Tom Wedloe on TV's, Gentle Ben.

George Liberace - Died 10-16-1983 in Las Vegas, Nevada, U.S. - Leukemia - Born 7-31-1911 in Menasha, Wisconsin, U.S. - Played violin - (He did remakes of, "I Hear You Knocking" and "I'm Walkin'") - Worked with his brother, pianist Liberace.

Tony Hicks (Anthony Hicks - Died 8-13-2006 in Sydney, New South Wales, Australia ( Jazz - Rock ) Born 8-8-1948 in Middlesborough, North Yorkshire, England - Drummer - Was a member of Back Door (They did, "Jive Grind" and "Askin' The Way").

Viva Smith - Died 6-12-2009 - Cancer ( Folk ) Singer - Was a member of Dangerous Curves.

Allen Kemp - Died 6-25-2009 - Cancer ( Country Rock ) He was 62 years old - Guitarist and singer - Worked with The New Riders Of The Purple Sage (They did, "Night For Making Love" and "Fly Right"), Rick Nelson And The Stone Canyon Band ("Garden Party") and The Soul Survivors who renamed themselves The Poor.

Ken Lane (Kermit Lane) - Died 11-23-1996 - Emphysema - Born 12-20-1912 - Pianist - (Co-wrote, "Everybody Loves Somebody") - Arranged music for movies and TV - Worked with Dean Martin - Father of singer, Robin Lane.

Stoney Cooper (Dale Troy Cooper) - Died 3-22-1977 - Illness ( Country ) Born 10-16-1918 - Played fiddle and guitar - Was a member of The Leary Family Singers and The Clinch Mountain Clan - He was half of the duo, Wilma Lee & Stoney Cooper with his wife Wilma Lee (Leary) Cooper (They did, "Sunny Side Of The Mountain" and "Walking My Lord Up Calvary Hill").

Tommie Connor (Thomas P. Connor) - Died 1993 - Born 11-16-1904 in Bloomsbury, London, England - Songwriter - (He wrote, "I Saw Mommy Kissing Santa Claus" and the English lyrics for, "Lili Marleen").

Doris Akers (Doris Mae Akers) (aka Doe) - Died 7-26-2009 - Spinal cancer ( Gospel ) Born 5-21-1923 in Brookfield, Missouri, U.S. - Singer, pianist and songwriter - (She did, "I Found Something" and "God Is So Good To Me") - Led The Doris Akers Singers - Was a member of Dot And The Swingsters and The Simmons-Akers Trio and The Sky Pilot Choir - Worked with The Sallie Martin Singers - Her songs have been recorded by Elvis Presley, Conway Twitty, Mahalia Jackson and Willie Mae Ford Smith - Gospel Music Hall Of Fame Inductee.

Phil Gosling - Died 10-28-2007 in Romford, UK - Car accident ( Rock ) He was 20 years old - Singer - Was a member of A13.

Mary Jane DeZurik - Died 9-3-1981 - Country - Born 2-1-1917 near Royalton, Minnesota, U.S. - Singer, yodeler and guitarist - She was half of the duo The DeZurik Sisters (They did, "Arizona Yodeler" and "I Left Her Standing There") who were also known as The Cackle Sisters - She had been married to accordionist, Augie Klein.

Irving Taylor (Irving Goldberg) - Died 12-3-1983 in Westlake Village, Los Angeles, CA, U.S. - Born 4-8-1914 in Brooklyn, NY, U.S. - Songwriter - (Wrote Edd Byrnes', "Kookie, Kookie, Lend Me Your Comb" and co-wrote Dean Martin's, "Everybody Loves Somebody") - Wrote music for movies and TV - Founded Kiss Music - Husband of dancer and actress, Katharine Snell.

Hot Rod Hulbert Jr. (Maurice Hulbert Jr.) - Died 12-24-1996 in Towson, MD, U.S. - Throat cancer - Born 7-30-1916 in Helena, AR, U.S. - DJ - Hosted Radio's, The Sepia Swing Club, The Delta Melodies and Moods By Maurice - Black Radio Hall Of Fame Inductee.

Roger Bowling - Died 12-26-1982 Georgia, U.S. ( Country ) Born 1944 in Harlan, Kentucky, U.S. - Singer and songwriter - (He did, "Always One Redneck Away From Loving You" and "Yellow Pages") - (Co-wrote Billie Jo Spears', "Blanket On The Ground" and Kenny Rogers', "Lucille" and "Coward Of The County").

Memphis Willie B. (Willie Borum) - Died 10-5-1993 ( Jug Band - Blues ) Born 11-4-1911 or 1912 in Shelby County, TN, U.S. - Sang and played guitar and harmonica - (He did, "The Stuff Is Here" and "Stop Cryin' Blues") - Worked with Jack Kelly's Jug Busters, The Memphis Jug Band.

Rev. Julius Cheeks - Died 1-27-1981 in Miami, FL, U.S. ( Gospel ) Born 8-7-1929 in Spartanburg, SC, U.S. - Worked with The Nightingales (They did, "Somewhere To Lay My Head" and "The Last Mile Of The Way"), The Sensational Nightingales, The Sensational Knights and The Soul Stirrers.

Edwin Newberry Jr. - Died 1-17-1999 in Philadelphia, PA, U.S. ( Gospel ) Singer and pianist - Founded The Newberry Singers.

Solomon Lightfoot Michaux - Died 10-20-1968 in Washington, DC, U.S. ( Gospel ) Born 10-7-1883 or 11-7-1884 in Newport News, VA, U.S. - Singer - Worked with his wife Mrs. Mary Michaux and The Happy Am I Radio Choir.

Keith Edwards - Died 4-12-2002 - Shot himself ( Prog ) Drummer - Was a member of Sensations' Fix (They did, "Leave My Chemistry Alone" and "Fullglast ") and Sheriff.

Frank Froeba (aka Frank Froba) - Died 2-16 or 18-1981 in Miami, FL, U.S. ( Jazz ) Born 8-?-1907 in New Orleans, LA, U.S. - Pianist - Worked with Johnny Wiggs, Johnny de Droit, John Tobin, Jack Purvis, Benny Goodman, Bunny Berigan, Lil Armstrong and Jack Bland.

Ove Jarell - Died 6-3-2009 in Sjobo, Sweden - Heart failure ( Blues ) Born 2-10-1955 in Malmoe, Sweden - Singer and bassist - Was a member of Rubber Band (They did, "Coolman" and "Outlaw") and State Of Blues.

Jerre Peterson - Died 8-9-2002 ( Rock ) Singer and guitarist - Worked with an early line up of Blue Cheer - Brother of singer and bassist, Dickie Peterson.

Mark Charron (Mark Raymond Charron) - Died 1994 ( Pop ) Born 1942 - (He wrote, "Never Tell" and co-wrote, "Billy And Sue") - Was a member of B.J. Thomas & The Triumphs.

 Glenn Myer or Glyn Myer (aka Johnny Stix King) - Died 1978 ( Rock ) Drummer - Worked with The Steve Miller Band on their, Recall the Beginning...A Journey from Eden album - Not to be confused with Jack King of Frumious Bandersnatch who also worked as a drummer for The Steve Miller Band.

Eileen Rodgers - Died 7-13-2003 in Charlotte, NC, U.S. - Lung cancer - Born 1933 in Pittsburgh, PA, U.S. - Singer - (She did, "Miracle Of Love") - She was in the musicials, Fiorello! (Singing, "Gentleman Jimmy"), Tenderloin and a revival of Anything Goes - Worked with Charlie Spivak.

Charlie Bieker (Charles R. Bieker) - Died 4-19-2004 ( Rock - Country ) Guitarist and singer - Was a member of Easy Chair, Struggle and The Blind Willie Band - Worked with Red Thelin's Country Starlighters.

Frans Kroon - Died 1967 - Car accident ( Rock ) Drummer - Worked with The Hamlets (They did, "Looking In Your Eyes" and "It's Autumn").

Timory Hyde - Died 4-18-1997 in Providence, RI, U.S. - Fell from a window ( Rock ) Born 4-18-1975 - She sang and played guitar, piano, flute and didgeridoo - Worked with Damian Kulash ("Last December" and "Letterbox").

Kazumi Yasui - Died 1995 - She was 55 years old - Lyricist and singer - (She did, "Tuioku No Spain" and "Sugiyuku Hibi") - Worked with her husband, Kazuhiko Kato.

Al Stillman - Died 2-17-1979 in New York, NY, U.S. - Born 6-26-1906 in New York, NY - (Co-wrote, "It's Not For Me To Say" and "Chances Are") - Collaborated with Percy Faith, Arthur Schwartz, Fred Ahlert, George Gershwin, Ernesto Lecuona, Paul McGrane and Robert Allen - His songs have been recorded by Johnny Mathis, Ella Fitzgerald, Glenn Miller, The Four Lads, Cher, Billie Holiday and Perry Como -  Songwriters Hall Of Fame Inductee.

Alan Jay Lerner - Died 6-14-1986 in New York, NY, U.S. - Lung cancer  - Born 8-31-1918 in New York, NY, U.S. - (Co-wrote, "Almost Like Being In Love" and "They Call The Wind Maria") - Worked with Frederick Loewe - Songwriters Hall Of Fame Inductee.

Smitty Gatlin (Earl Smith Gatlin) - Died 3-20-1972 - Cancer ( Gospel ) Born 7-15-1935 in Pulaski, TN, U.S. - Singer - He was a member of The Oak Ridge Boys - Gospel Music Hall Of Fame Inductee and Southern Gospel Music Hall Of Fame Inductee.

Al Grebnick - Died in 1992 - Born 3-19-1919 in Nebraska, U.S. - Played clarinet and saxophone - Led The Al Grebnick Band - Worked with The Kucera Brothers, The Jerry Havel Band and The Joe Lukish Band - International Polka Music Hall of Fame inductee.

Hans Sanders - Died 11-3-2007 ( Folk Rock ) Born 6-18-1946 - Singer and guitarist - Was a member of The Bots (They did, "Zeven dagen lang").

Leon Kiel - Died 3-13-2009 - Cancer ( Reggae ) Bassist - Was a member of Groove Assembly (They did, "Agitator" and "Revolution").

Bart Vonk (aka Dingo Vonk) - Died 5-20-2006 ( Rock ) Born 1964 - Drummer - Was a member of Sufgerukte Wallies.

Aart de Ruig - Died 8-27-2008 ( Rock ) Guitarist and singer - Was a member of The Bottles.

Bob Ketzer - Died 1996 - Throat cancer ( Rock ) Singer and peccusionist - Worked with Chester Card and The Dizzy Man's Band.

Herman Smak - Died 9-30-2004 ( Rock ) Keyboardist - Worked with The Dizzy Man's Band.

Ben van Helvoirt - Died 5-19-2009 ( Rock ) Born 4-12-1956 - Singer and guitarist - Was a member of The Blue Moon Rockers - Worked with The Flower Caps, Return and The Rockin' Devils.

Bert Aalbers - Died 2-20-2007 ( Folk ) Born 1943 - Played accordion and piano - Was a member of Blubberhooks and Crackerhash.

Monique Gebbink - Died 8-18-2007 or possibly 7-17-2007 ( Pop ) Was 48 years old - Singer - Was a member of Sugar And The Lollipops (They did, "I Can Dance" and "Like A Roller Coaster").

Nick De Caro (Nicholas De Caro) - Died 3-4-1992 - Born 6-23-1938 - Guitarist, accordionist, arranger, producer and songwriter - (He did, "Happy Heart" and "If I Only Had Time") - Worked with James Taylor, Arlo Guthrie, Fleetwood Mac, Randy Newman, Mel Carter, The O'Jays, Claudine Longet, Chris Montez, The Sandpipers, Andy Williams, Neil Diamond, Dolly Parton, Barbra Streisand, Gordon Lightfoot, The Rolling Stones, Rickie Lee Jones, Maria Muldaur, Denise De Caro ("Nevertheless") and many others.

Seth Van Wie (Seth Samuel Cronson) - Died 6-28-2009 - Illness ( Rock ) Born 3-7-1963 in Chicago, Ill., U.S. - Musician - (He did, "One Thin Sheet" and Corroding The Road").

Pierre Beek - Died 5-24-2009 in Arnhem, Netherlands - Pancreatic cancer ( Rock ) Born 12-26-1945 - Singer and bassist - Was a member of Hank The Knife & The Jets.

Kitty Bruysten - Died 1-?-2009 ( Rock ) Singer - Was a member of Hank The Knife & The Jets.

Wouter Heijster - Died 3-5-2006 ( Rock ) He was 29 years old - Keyboardist - Was a member of Roccoman.

Udi Yulyus Efendi - Died 12-1-2000 ( Rock ) Born 1957 - Guitarist - Worked with Embryo.

Ringo Stilke - Died 1998 - Drummer - Worked with Bayon - Father of drummer, Denis Stilke.

Creadel Jones (aka Red) - Died 8-25-1994 ( Soul ) Born 9-26-1940 - Singer - Was a member of The Desideros, The Hi-lites and The Chi-Lites (They did, "A Letter To Myself" and "Give It Away") - Vocal Group Hall Of Fame Inductee.

Cliff Nobles - Died 10-12-2008 in Norristown, PA, U.S. ( R&B ) Born 8-4-1941 in Grove Hill, Alabama, U.S. - Singer - Was a member of The Delroys and Cliff Nobles & Co. (They did, "Too Fond of You" and "Love Is All Right") - "The Horse" the B side of "Love Is All Right" which is an instumental of the A side became a hit but does not feature Cliff.

Gottfried Janko - Died 10-8-2004 ( Rock ) Born 7-19-1948 - Keyboardist and singer - Was a member of Jane.

Igor Borodkin - Died 6-4-2008 - Heart attack ( Metal ) Guitarist - Worked with Splaw and Lewostoronneje Dvizenie (LSD).

Luther G. Presley - Died 12-?-1974 ( Gospel ) Born 3-6-1887 in Beckett Mountain, AR, U.S. - (He wrote, "It's Shouting Time In Heaven" and co-wrote, "When The Saints Go Marching In") - Southern Gospel Music Hall Of Fame Inductee.

Herschel Lester (Herschel LuMeart Lester) - Died 3-21-2004 ( Gospel ) Born 3-6-1927 in Maplewood, MO, U.S. - Musician and singer - Was a member of The Lester Family - Southern Gospel Music Hall Of Fame Inductee.

Bernd Pulst - Died 3-2-1973 ( Rock ) Singer - Was a member of Jane.

Uncle Bunt Stephens (John L. Stephens) - Died 7-25-1951 in Moore County, TN, U.S. - Born 2-2-1879 in Bedford County, TN, U.S. - Played fiddle and harmonica - (He did, "Old Hen Cackled" and "Sail Away Lady") - Old-Time Fiddlers Hall Of Fame Inductee.

Ed Haley (James Edward Haley ) - Died 2-4-1951 in Ashland, KY, U.S. - Heart attack - Born 1883 in Hart's Creek, WV, U.S. - Played fiddle - (He did, "Humphrey's Jig" and "Done Gone") - Old-Time Fiddlers Hall Of Fame Inductee.

Professor Alex Bradford - Died 2-15-1978 in Newark, NJ, U.S. - Stroke ( Gospel ) Born 1-23-1927 in Bessemer, AL, U.S. - Singer and songwriter - (He did, "I'm Too Close To Heaven" and "I Can't Turn Around") - Led The Bradfordettes, The Bradford Specials and The Bronx Gospelaires.

Ozie Waters (Vernon Scott Waters) - Died 3-10-1978 in Colorado, U.S. - Heart attack ( Country ) Born 12-8-1903 in Callaway County, MO, U.S. - Singer and actor - Led Ozie Waters And His Colorado Rangers - Worked  with The Plainsmen ("Throw A Saddle On A Star").

Les Hite - Died 2-6-1962 in Santa Monica, CA, U.S. ( Jazz ) Born 2-13-1903 in Duquoin, IL, U.S. - Played saxophone - Led Les Hite And His Orchestra (They did, "T-Bone Blues") - Worked with The Spikes Brothers' Orchestra, Louis Armstrong, Mutt Carey, Fats Waller, Curtis Mosby, Sebastian's Cotton Club Orchestra, T-Bone Walker, Lionel Hampton, Dizzy Gillespie and Paul Howard's Quality Serenaders.

Robert Burse Jr. - Died in 1974 - Born 2-19-1891 in Sheffield, AL, U.S. - Played washtub, drums and bass - Worked with The Memphis Jug Band.

Ettore De Carolis - Died 12-25-2007 in Rome, Italy - Born 2-13-1940 in Trevi nel Lazio, Frosinone, Italy  - Musician and arranger - Worked with Francesco Guccini, Claudio Lolli and Gabriella Ferri.

Bonnie Jones (Bonnie Jo Berry) - Died 7-19-2008 in Rio Linda, CA, U.S. ( Western Swing ) She was 79 years old - Pianist - Was a member of The Western Swing Stars - Wife of fiddler, Loyd Jones - Western Swing Hall Of Fame Inductee.

Perry Jones - Died 5-7-2000 ( Western Swing ) Musician - Co-founded The Western Swing Society - Son of fiddler, Loyd Jones and pianist Bonnie Jones - Western Swing Hall Of Fame Inductee.

Paul Clayton - Died 3-30-1967 - Electrocuted himself ( Folk - Bluegrass ) Born 3-3-1933 in New Bedford, MA, U.S. - Singer and guitarist - (He did, "Who'll Buy You Ribbons When I'm Gone") - Was a member of The Dixie Mountain Boys.

Gus Aiken (Augustus Aiken ) - Died 4-1-1973 in New York, NY, U.S. ( Jazz - Blues ) Born 7-26-1902 in Charleston, South Carolina, U.S. - Trumpeter - Worked with Louis Armstrong, Sid Catlett, Roy Eldridge and Elmer Snowden - Brother of trumpeter and trombonist, Bud Aiken.

Bud Aiken (Gene Aiken) - Died 8-21-1927 ( Jazz ) Played trumpet and trombone - Worked with Perry Bradford's Jazz Phools - Brother of trumpeter, Gus Aiken.

Leon Abbey - Died 9-15-1975 in Chicago, Ill., U.S. ( Jazz ) Born 5-7-1900 in Minneapolis, Minn., U.S. - Violinist - Led The Charleston Bearcats, The Savoy Bearcats and Leon Abbey's Band.

Bernard Addison - Died 12-18-1990 ( Jazz ) Born 4-15-1905 in Annapolis, Maryland, U.S. - Played Banjo and guitar - Worked with Louis Armstrong, Art Tatum, Fats Waller, Jelly Roll Morton, Freddy Jenkins ("Toledo Shuffle") and The Mills Brothers.

Sylvester Ahola (aka Hooley) - Died 1995 ( Jazz ) Born 5-24-1902 in in Gloucester, MA, U.S. - Trumpeter and cornetist - Worked with with Frank Ward And His Orchestra, Paul Specht And His Orchestra, The Savoy Orpheans, Bert Firman, Bert Ambrose, The California Ramblers and Adrian Rollini.

Tim Belbe - Died 8-18-2004 in Wiesbaden ( Rock ) Born 9-22-1944 in Bad Schwalbach - Saxophonist - Worked with Xhol Caravan (They did, "Electric Fun Fair" and "Raise Up High"), Xhol and Embryo.

Slim Rhodes (Ethmer Cletus Rhodes) - Died 3-10-1966 ( Country ) Born 1913 in Pocahontas, AR, U.S. - Led Slim Rhodes And His Mountaineers (They did, "Gonna Romp And Stomp" and "Don't Believe" for Sun Records).

Victoria K. I'i Rodrigues (Victoria Keali'ika'apunihonua I'i) - Died in 1987 - Born  in 1912 - Singer - (She did, "Hawai'i Aloha", "Kanai'aupuni") - Hawaiian Music Hall Of Fame Inductee.

Uli Trepte - Died 5-21-2009 in Berlin, Germany - Cancer ( Rock - Jazz ) Born 6-2-1941 in Konstanz, Germany - Played double bass and bass and sang - Was a member of Guru Guru and Spacebox- Worked with The Irene Schweizer Trio, Neu!, Faust and Kickbit Information.

Onie Wheeler - Died 5-26-1984 - Heart attack on stage ( Country - Bluegrass )  Born 11-10-1921 in Senath, Missouri, U.S. - Played guitar and harmonica - (He did, "Run 'Em Off" and "John's Been Shucking My Corn") - Was a member of The Ozark Cowboys - Father of singer, Karen Wheeler.

Harry Parr-Davies - Died 10-14-1955 in London, England - Perforated ulcer - Born 5-24-1915 in Briton Ferry, West Glamgorga, Wales - Songwriter and pianist - (He wrote, "Pedro The Fisherman" and "Wish Me Luck As You Wave Me Goodbye") - Worked with Gracie Fields.

Pat Kingery - Died in 1976? - Born in 1912 in Glasgow, Warren County, Kentucky, U.S. - Played fiddle - Led Pat Kingery And His Kentuckians - Old-Time Fiddlers Hall Of Fame Inductee.

Pino Calvi - Died 1-4-1989 in Palazzina di Castana, Pavia, Italy ( Jazz - Pop - Soundtracks ) Born 1-12-1930 in Voghera, Pavia, Italy - Pianist and songwriter - He wrote songs for Johnny Dorelli and Teddy Reno and soundtracks for movies and TV - Worked with Leo Chiosso.

Eddie Habat - Died 5-13-2005 in Cleveland, OH, U.S. ( Polka ) Born 9-16-1926 in Cleveland, OH, U.S. - Played accordion - Led The Eddie Habat Orchestra (They did, "Go, Man, Go" and "Hi Lee, Hi Lo") - Was a member of the Tunemixers - Worked with The Johnny Pecon Orchestra - International Polka Hall Of Fame Inductee.

Doris Carr - Died 11-13-2008 ( Blues ) She was 80 years old - Singer - Was a member of Little Sam Carr And The Blue Kings, Frank Frost And The Night Hawks and The Jelly Roll Kings - She was married to drummer, Sam Carr.

Vaclav Kozuk - Died 3-24-1990 in Svor-Rousinov, Czechoslovakia - Heart attack ( Pop - Rock ) Born 3-17-1948 in Novy Bor, Czechoslovakia - Drummer - Played with Jupiter (They did, "Monika" and "San Francisco"), Clavus (They did, "Balla Balla" and "I'd Love You To Want Me"), Exploze 70 (They did, "Autobus") and Connie & The Spirits.

Dennis Berry (Dennis Alfred Berry) (aka Frank Sterling, Jack Sharp, Peter Dennis) - Died 6-21-1994 in Welwyn Garden City, England ( Jazz - Light Classical ) Born 8-21-1921 in London, England  - Played bass, guitar and saxophone and was a composer and producer - (He wrote, "You Couldn't Be Sweeter" and "Apple Honey") - He was an arranger for Ted Heath, Carroll Gibbons, The Skymasters Dance Orchestra and The Squadronaires.

Fred Bacon (Fred J. Bacon) - Died in 1948 - Born 1871 in Vermont, U.S. - Played banjo - Founded The Bacon Manufacturing and Publishing Company - National Four-String Banjo Hall Of Fame Inductee.

David Day (David L. Day ) - Died 10-27-1956 in Melrose, MA, U.S. - He was 92 years old - With Fred Bacon, he designed The Bacon & Day Silver Bell Banjo - National Four-String Banjo Hall Of Fame Inductee.

Robert Hayes - Died 1992 in Montgomery, Alabama, U.S. - Car accident ( Rock - Blues ) Bassist - Was a member of The Jody Grind (They did, "The Governor of Hong Kong" and "Mood Indigo").

Walter Brewer - Died 1992 in Montgomery, Alabama, U.S. - Car accident ( Rock - Blues ) Percussionist - Was a member of The Jody Grind (They did, "Eight Ball" and "Just Because You Wear Big Shoes").

Deacon Lunchbox (Timothy Tyson Ruttenber) - Died 1992 in Montgomery, Alabama, U.S. - Born 1950 - Car accident - Performance artist and poet - (He did, "Omni Beer") - He was sampled by The Jody Grind on their song, "One Man's Trash (Is Another Man's Treasure)" - Collaborated with Slim Chance and The Opal Foxx Quartet.

Benjamin Smoke (Robert Dickerson) - Died 1-29-1999 - Liver failure due to Hepatitis C ( Punk ) Born 1-28-1960 in Atlanta, Georgia, U.S. - Singer and bassist -  Was a member of The Opal Foxx Quartet and Smoke (They did, "Dirt " and "Pretend") - Worked with Easturn Stars, Freedom Puff, Blade Emotion and Monroe Is Naked Again.

Geoff Paget - Died 2007 - Was half of the duo, The Yokels (They did, "There's Nothing Like Country Smells" and "The Cows All Do The Line Dance") - Worked with Reg Presley ("Marry Me").

Gene Severens (aka Gene Severence) (Eugene Padanyi Severens) - Died 2-19-2006 in Worcester, MA, U.S. ( Punk ) Born 6-22-1963 - Bassist, guitarist and singer - Worked with The Performers, Muffy & The Patriots, The Aggressions (They did, "Howard Johnson's"), Boneyard and Benny Sizzler.

Paul Sarebresole - Died 10-3-1911 in New Orleans, LA, U.S. ( Ragtime ) Born 5-?-1875 in New Orleans, LA, U.S. - (He wrote, "Roustabout Rag " and "Get Your Habits On").

Charley Straight (Charles Theodore Straight) - Died 9-22-1940 in Chicago, IL, U.S. - Hit by a car while emerging from a manhole in the street - Born 1-16-1891 in Chicago, IL, U.S - Pianist and composer - Led Charley Straight's Rendezvous Orchestra (They did, "Forgetful Blues") - Worked with Gene Greene and Roy Bargy.

Arnost Patek (Arnost Piacek) - Died 4-9-2009 in Prague, Czech Republic - Possibly a hypoglycemia stroke ( Pop ) Born 3-5-1955 in Prague, Czechoslovakia - Guitarist and singer -  (He did, "Sny o tygri lady", "Julie" and "Posledni prazdniny") - Member of MODI and Apollo.

Jaroslav "Country" Cervenka - Died 8-8-2006 ( Jazz - Swing ) Born 4-26-1937 in Sintava, Czechoslovakia - Played clarinet and alto sax player and was a composer and arranger - Member of Ali Jazz Band, Revival Jazz Band and Traditional & Revival Band (They did, "I Remember Benny Goodman" and "The Weight").

Frank Bowen - Died 10-25-1967 in RAF North Luffenham, Rutland, England ( Rock ) Born 12-19-1943 in Fazackerley, Liverpool, England - Guitarist and bassist - Worked with The Teenbeats, Cliff Roberts & The Rockers, The Strangers, The Lonely Ones, Earl Royce & The Olympics, Mark Peters & The Cyclones, Howie Casey & The Seniors, Lee Curtis & The All Stars, The Pathfinders and The Trends.

David Watt - Died 12-5-2008 ( R&B ) Was a member of The Ad Libs (They did, "I Stayed Home (New Years Eve)" and "Close To Me'").

George Bennard - Died 10-10-1958 in Reed City, Michigan, U.S. ( Hymns ) Born 2-4-1873 in Youngstown, Ohio, U.S. - (He wrote, "The Old Rugged Cross").

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