Jeff Austin—6/24—Mandolinist/singer with Yonder Mountain String Band bluegrass group
Ginger Baker—10/6—Drummer for Cream, Blind Faith and other bands
Chuck Barksdale—5/15—Singer with the Dells
Paul Barrere—10/26—Little Feat guitarist/singer/songwriter
Dave Bartholomew—6/3—New Orleans musician/producer/arranger/songwriter; Fats Domino collaborator
Don Baskin—10/22—Syndicate of Sound (“Little Girl”) singer
David Berman—8/7—Musician/singer with the band the Silver Jews
Hal Blaine—3/11—Session drummer with the L.A. studio team the Wrecking Crew
Asa Brebner—3/10—Guitarist with the Modern Lovers
Kofi Burbridge—2/15—Keyboardist/flutist with the Tedeschi Trucks Band
Irving Burgie—Musician and songwriter who wrote Caribbean-flavored songs for Harry Belafonte, including “Day-O.”
Diahann Carroll—10/4—Singer and actress
Donna Carson—11/21—Singer in ‘60s-’70s folk duo Hedge and Donna
Neal Casal—8/26—Musician with Ryan Adams, others
Steve Cash—10/14—Ozark Mountain Daredevils harmonica player
George “Pops” Chambers—10/12—Bassist/singer with the Chambers Brothers
Carol Channing—1/15—Actress and singer
Johnny Clegg—7/16—South African singer/musician
J.R. Cobb—5/4—Atlanta Rhythm Section member
Dick Dale—3/17—Surf guitar pioneer
Doris Day—5/13—Singer, actress and animal rights activist
Dr. John—6/6—Born Mac Rebennack, he was a legendary New Orleans singer/songwriter/musician
Lorna Doom—1/16—Bassist with the Germs
Daryl Dragon—1/2—The “Captain” in the Captain and Tennille
Gary Duncan—6/29—Quicksilver Messenger guitarist/singer
Molly Duncan—10/8—Saxophonist with the Average White Band
Stephan Ellis—2/?—Survivor bassist
Roky Erickson—5/31—Singer/songwriter with the 13th Floor Elevators
Keith Flint—3/4—Singer with the Prodigy
Willie Ford—5/29—Singer with the Dramatics
One of many Beatles album covers that featured a photograph by Robert Freeman
Kelly Jay Fordham—6/21—Singer/songwriter/keyboardist with Crowbar
Fred Foster—2/20—Founder of Monument Records, producer for Roy Orbison
Marie Fredriksson—12/9—Singer with Roxette
Robert Freeman—11/7—Photographer of Beatles album covers
Donnie Fritts—8/27—Songwriter/keyboardist for Kris Kristofferson
Ian Gibbons—8/1—Keyboardist with the Kinks
João Gilberto—7/6—Brazilian guitarist/singer, bossa nova pioneer; collaborated with Stan Getz on “The Girl From Ipanema”
Tony Glover—5/29—Blues harmonica player
Tom Goodkind—2/28—Washington Squares singer/guitarist
Rowland “Boon” Gould—4/30—Founding member of the band Level 42
Eric Haydock—1/5—Bassist with the Hollies
Greg Haymes—4/10—Member of the band Blotto
Mark Hollis—2/25—Lead singer/songwriter with Talk Talk
Robert Hunter—9/23—Grateful Dead lyricist, solo artist
James Ingram—1/29—R&B singer
Neil Innes—12/29—Member of the Bonzo Dog Band and The Rutles
Daniel Johnston—9/11—Singer-songwriter with an international cult following
Larry Junstrom—10/6—Lynyrd Skynyrd founding bassist
Clydie King—1/7—Backing vocalist and session singer with Bob Dylan, others
Sleepy LaBeef—12/26—Rockabilly singer and musician
Jerry Lawson—7/10—Singer with the Persuasions
Roy Loney—12/13—Founding member/vocalist with the Flamin’ Groovies
Doug Lubahn—Bassist for the Doors, Clear Light and others
Steve Madaio—1/15—Trumpeter for Stevie Wonder, Paul Butterfield, others
John Mann—11/20—Canadian guitarist and singer for Spirit of the West
Barrie Masters—10/2—Singer with British pub-rock band Eddie and the Hot Rods
Phil McCormack—4/26—Singer with Molly Hatchet
Ted McKenna—1/19—Drummer with the Sensational Alex Harvey Band
Eddie Money—9/13—Singer/songwriter whose hits included “Two Tickets to Paradise,” “Baby Hold On”
Eric Moore—5/17—Singer with the Godz
Jackie Moore—11/8—R&B singer known for her 1971 hit “Precious, Precious”
Willie Murphy—1/13—Blues musician
Art Neville—7/22—Keyboardist/singer and founding member of the Meters, the Neville Brothers
Ric Ocasek—9/15—Singer/songwriter/guitarist with the Cars
Terry O’Neill—11/16—Photographer of musicians
D.A. Pennebaker—8/1—Documentary filmmaker (Monterey Pop, Don’t Look Back)
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Jim Pike—6/9—Singer with the Lettermen
Andre Previn—2/28—Pianist/composer/arranger
Michael Putland—11/19—Photographer of musicians
Ranking Roger—3/26—Singer with the English Beat and General Public
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Leon Rausch—5/14—Singer with Bob Wills and his Texas Playboys
Paul Raymond—4/5—Guitarist/keyboardist with UFO
Leon Redbone—5/30—Singer/songwriter/guitarist who specialized in old-time jazz and blues
Les Reed—4/15—Songwriter of Tom Jones’ hit “It’s Not Unusual” and more.
Elliot Roberts—6/21—Music business executive; managed Neil Young
Sara Romweber—3/5—Drummer with Let’s Active
Doug Sandom—2/27—First drummer for the Who
Jack Scott—12/12—Early Canadian-born rocker
Kim Shattuck—10/2—Singer-songwriter with the Muffs
Joe Smith—12/2—Record industry executive at Warner Bros., Elektra and Capitol labels
Russell Smith—7/12—Amazing Rhythm Aces singer/songwriter
Iain Sutherland—11/25—Member of the Sutherland Brothers and Quiver
Norma Tanega—12/29—Folk-pop singer known for the 1966 hit “Walkin’ My Cat Named Dog”
Larry Taylor—8/19—Bassist with Canned Heat, others (nicknamed “The Mole”)
Joe Terry—4/15—Singer with Danny and the Juniors
Peter Tork—2/21—Member of the Monkees, solo singer/songwriter
Bernie Torme—3/17—Guitarist/singer with Ozzy Osbourne, Gillan
Bill Vitt—7/16—Drummer with Jerry Garcia’s solo bands
Scott Walker—3/22—Member of the Walker Brothers, solo artist
Larry Wallis—9/19—English musician with the Pink Fairies, Motörhead
Jeff Walls—5/29—Guitarist with Guadalcanal Diary
Guy Webster—2/9—Photographer of album covers for Beach Boys, Doors, Mamas and the Papas, others
Paul Whaley—1/28—Drummer with Blue Cheer
David White—3/17—Member of Danny and the Juniors, writer of “At the Hop”
Mike Wilhelm—5/14—Musician with the Charlatans, Flamin’ Groovies
Andre Williams—3/17—R&B singer
John Gary Williams—5/28—Singer with the Mad Lads
Mac Wiseman—2/24—Bluegrass singer
Nicky Wonder—8/7—Guitarist with Brian Wilson
Pegi Young—1/1—Singer-songwriter, ex-wife of Neil Young
Reggie Young—1/17—Guitarist with the Memphis Boys
Ginger Baker—10/6—Drummer for Cream, Blind Faith and other bands
Chuck Barksdale—5/15—Singer with the Dells
Paul Barrere—10/26—Little Feat guitarist/singer/songwriter
Dave Bartholomew—6/3—New Orleans musician/producer/arranger/songwriter; Fats Domino collaborator
Don Baskin—10/22—Syndicate of Sound (“Little Girl”) singer
David Berman—8/7—Musician/singer with the band the Silver Jews
Hal Blaine—3/11—Session drummer with the L.A. studio team the Wrecking Crew
Asa Brebner—3/10—Guitarist with the Modern Lovers
Kofi Burbridge—2/15—Keyboardist/flutist with the Tedeschi Trucks Band
Irving Burgie—Musician and songwriter who wrote Caribbean-flavored songs for Harry Belafonte, including “Day-O.”
Diahann Carroll—10/4—Singer and actress
Donna Carson—11/21—Singer in ‘60s-’70s folk duo Hedge and Donna
Neal Casal—8/26—Musician with Ryan Adams, others
Steve Cash—10/14—Ozark Mountain Daredevils harmonica player
George “Pops” Chambers—10/12—Bassist/singer with the Chambers Brothers
Carol Channing—1/15—Actress and singer
Johnny Clegg—7/16—South African singer/musician
J.R. Cobb—5/4—Atlanta Rhythm Section member
Dick Dale—3/17—Surf guitar pioneer
Doris Day—5/13—Singer, actress and animal rights activist
Dr. John—6/6—Born Mac Rebennack, he was a legendary New Orleans singer/songwriter/musician
Lorna Doom—1/16—Bassist with the Germs
Daryl Dragon—1/2—The “Captain” in the Captain and Tennille
Gary Duncan—6/29—Quicksilver Messenger guitarist/singer
Molly Duncan—10/8—Saxophonist with the Average White Band
Stephan Ellis—2/?—Survivor bassist
Roky Erickson—5/31—Singer/songwriter with the 13th Floor Elevators
Keith Flint—3/4—Singer with the Prodigy
Willie Ford—5/29—Singer with the Dramatics
One of many Beatles album covers that featured a photograph by Robert Freeman
Kelly Jay Fordham—6/21—Singer/songwriter/keyboardist with Crowbar
Fred Foster—2/20—Founder of Monument Records, producer for Roy Orbison
Marie Fredriksson—12/9—Singer with Roxette
Robert Freeman—11/7—Photographer of Beatles album covers
Donnie Fritts—8/27—Songwriter/keyboardist for Kris Kristofferson
Ian Gibbons—8/1—Keyboardist with the Kinks
João Gilberto—7/6—Brazilian guitarist/singer, bossa nova pioneer; collaborated with Stan Getz on “The Girl From Ipanema”
Tony Glover—5/29—Blues harmonica player
Tom Goodkind—2/28—Washington Squares singer/guitarist
Rowland “Boon” Gould—4/30—Founding member of the band Level 42
Eric Haydock—1/5—Bassist with the Hollies
Greg Haymes—4/10—Member of the band Blotto
Mark Hollis—2/25—Lead singer/songwriter with Talk Talk
Robert Hunter—9/23—Grateful Dead lyricist, solo artist
James Ingram—1/29—R&B singer
Neil Innes—12/29—Member of the Bonzo Dog Band and The Rutles
Daniel Johnston—9/11—Singer-songwriter with an international cult following
Larry Junstrom—10/6—Lynyrd Skynyrd founding bassist
Clydie King—1/7—Backing vocalist and session singer with Bob Dylan, others
Sleepy LaBeef—12/26—Rockabilly singer and musician
Jerry Lawson—7/10—Singer with the Persuasions
Roy Loney—12/13—Founding member/vocalist with the Flamin’ Groovies
Doug Lubahn—Bassist for the Doors, Clear Light and others
Steve Madaio—1/15—Trumpeter for Stevie Wonder, Paul Butterfield, others
John Mann—11/20—Canadian guitarist and singer for Spirit of the West
Barrie Masters—10/2—Singer with British pub-rock band Eddie and the Hot Rods
Phil McCormack—4/26—Singer with Molly Hatchet
Ted McKenna—1/19—Drummer with the Sensational Alex Harvey Band
Eddie Money—9/13—Singer/songwriter whose hits included “Two Tickets to Paradise,” “Baby Hold On”
Eric Moore—5/17—Singer with the Godz
Jackie Moore—11/8—R&B singer known for her 1971 hit “Precious, Precious”
Willie Murphy—1/13—Blues musician
Art Neville—7/22—Keyboardist/singer and founding member of the Meters, the Neville Brothers
Ric Ocasek—9/15—Singer/songwriter/guitarist with the Cars
Terry O’Neill—11/16—Photographer of musicians
D.A. Pennebaker—8/1—Documentary filmmaker (Monterey Pop, Don’t Look Back)
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Jim Pike—6/9—Singer with the Lettermen
Andre Previn—2/28—Pianist/composer/arranger
Michael Putland—11/19—Photographer of musicians
Ranking Roger—3/26—Singer with the English Beat and General Public
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Leon Rausch—5/14—Singer with Bob Wills and his Texas Playboys
Paul Raymond—4/5—Guitarist/keyboardist with UFO
Leon Redbone—5/30—Singer/songwriter/guitarist who specialized in old-time jazz and blues
Les Reed—4/15—Songwriter of Tom Jones’ hit “It’s Not Unusual” and more.
Elliot Roberts—6/21—Music business executive; managed Neil Young
Sara Romweber—3/5—Drummer with Let’s Active
Doug Sandom—2/27—First drummer for the Who
Jack Scott—12/12—Early Canadian-born rocker
Kim Shattuck—10/2—Singer-songwriter with the Muffs
Joe Smith—12/2—Record industry executive at Warner Bros., Elektra and Capitol labels
Russell Smith—7/12—Amazing Rhythm Aces singer/songwriter
Iain Sutherland—11/25—Member of the Sutherland Brothers and Quiver
Norma Tanega—12/29—Folk-pop singer known for the 1966 hit “Walkin’ My Cat Named Dog”
Larry Taylor—8/19—Bassist with Canned Heat, others (nicknamed “The Mole”)
Joe Terry—4/15—Singer with Danny and the Juniors
Peter Tork—2/21—Member of the Monkees, solo singer/songwriter
Bernie Torme—3/17—Guitarist/singer with Ozzy Osbourne, Gillan
Bill Vitt—7/16—Drummer with Jerry Garcia’s solo bands
Scott Walker—3/22—Member of the Walker Brothers, solo artist
Larry Wallis—9/19—English musician with the Pink Fairies, Motörhead
Jeff Walls—5/29—Guitarist with Guadalcanal Diary
Guy Webster—2/9—Photographer of album covers for Beach Boys, Doors, Mamas and the Papas, others
Paul Whaley—1/28—Drummer with Blue Cheer
David White—3/17—Member of Danny and the Juniors, writer of “At the Hop”
Mike Wilhelm—5/14—Musician with the Charlatans, Flamin’ Groovies
Andre Williams—3/17—R&B singer
John Gary Williams—5/28—Singer with the Mad Lads
Mac Wiseman—2/24—Bluegrass singer
Nicky Wonder—8/7—Guitarist with Brian Wilson
Pegi Young—1/1—Singer-songwriter, ex-wife of Neil Young
Reggie Young—1/17—Guitarist with the Memphis Boys