Sunday, May 31, 2015

Week of 01 June 2015 - Arrivals and Departures

Birthdays for the week of June 1 - 7, 2015:

01 - Ronnie Wood (Rolling Stones), 1947; Ronnie Dunn (Brooks & Dunn), 1953; Linda Scott, 1945; Pat Boone, 1934
02 - William Guest (Gladys Knight & the Pips), 1941; Charlie Watts (Rolling Stones), 1941; Jimmy Jones, 1937 (died 2012); Marvin Hamlisch, 1944 (died 2012)
03 - Deniece Williams, 1950; Dan Hill, 1954; Eddie Holman, 1946; Suzi Quatro, 1950; Michael Clarke (The Byrds), 1946 (died 1993); Curtis Mayfield (The Impressions), 1942 (died 1999); Mickey Finn (T. Rex), 1947 (died 2003); Boots Randolph, 1927 (died 2007); Billy Powell (Lynyrd Skynyrd), 1952 (died 2009)
04 - Michelle Phillips (The Mamas & the Papas), 1944; El DeBarge, 1961; Roger Ball (Average White Band), 1944; Jimmy McCulloch (Wings), 1953 (died 1979); Freddie Fender, 1937 (died 2006); Gordon Waller (Peter and Gordon), 1945 (died 2009)
05 - Freddie Stone (Sly & the Family Stone), 1946; Tom Evans (Badfinger), 1947 (died 1983); Ronnie Dyson, 1950 (died 1990)
06 - Gary U.S. Bonds, 1939; Levi Stubbs (Four Tops), 1936 (died 2008)
07 - Tom Jones, 1940

In remembrance of those who left us:

01 Jun 1991 - David Ruffin
02 Jun 2008 - Bo Diddley
03 Jun 2011 - Andrew Gold
04 Jun 1997 - Ronnie Lane (Faces)
04 Jun 2007 - Freddie Scott
04 Jun 2012 - Herb Reed (The Platters)
05 Jun 1993 - Conway Twitty
06 Jun 2006 - Billy Preston
07 Jun 2012 - Bob Welch

Did I forget anybody or make an error?  If so, please let me know in the Comments.

Thank you and have a nice week!

Oldies Connection
Laura Pinto Online

Sunday, May 24, 2015

Week of 25 May 2015 - Arrivals and Departures

Birthdays for the week of May 25 - 31, 2015:

25 - Mitch Margo (The Tokens), 1947
26 - Hank Williams, Jr., 1949; Stevie Nicks (Fleetwood Mac), 1948; Garry Peterson (Guess Who), 1945; Levon Helm (The Band), 1940 (died 2012)
27 - Pete Sears (Jefferson Starship), 1948; Cilla Black, 1943; Marty Kristian (The New Seekers), 1947
28 - John Fogerty (Creedence Clearwater Revival), 1945; Gladys Knight, 1944; Billy Vera, 1944
29 - LaToya Jackson, 1956; Rebbie Jackson (The Jacksons), 1950; Gary Brooker (Procul Harum), 1945; Joey Levine, 1947
30 - Lenny Davidson (Dave Clark Five), 1944
31 - Junior Campbell (Marmalade), 1947; Peter Yarrow (Peter, Paul and Mary), 1938; John Bonham (Led Zeppelin), 1948 (died 1980); Vickie Sue Robinson, 1954 (died 2000); Johnny Paycheck, 1938 (died 2003)

In remembrance of those who left us:

25 May 2013 - Marshall Lytle (Bill Haley & His Comets)
26 May 2013 - Clarence Burke, Jr. (The Five Stairsteps)

Did I forget anybody or make an error?  If so, please let me know in the Comments.

Thank you and have a nice week!

Oldies Connection Laura Pinto Online

Sunday, May 17, 2015

Week of 18 May 2015 - Arrivals and Departures

Birthdays for the week of May 18 - 24, 2015:

18 - Bill Wallace (Guess Who), 1949; Rick Wakeman (Yes), 1949; Albert Hammond, 1944
19 - Grace Jones, 1948; Pete Townshend, 1945; Steve Currie (T. Rex), 1947 (died 1981)
20 - Cher, 1946; Jill Jackson (Paul & Paula), 1942; Susan Cowsill (The Cowsills), 1959; Joe Cocker, 1944 (died 2014)
21 - Leo Sayer, 1948; Bill Champlin (Chicago), 1947; Hilton Valentine (The Animals), 1943; Ronald Isley (Isley Brothers), 1941; Marcie Blaine, 1944
22 - Bernie Taupin, 1950
23 - General Johnson (Chairmen of the Board), 1941 (died 2010)
24 - Rosanne Cash, 1955; Albert Bouchard (Blue Oyster Cult), 1947; Patti LaBelle, 1944; Bob Dylan, 1941

In remembrance of those who left us:


19 May 2006 - Freddie Garrity (Freddie and the Dreamers) (2006)
20 May 2012 - Robin Gibb (2012)
20 May 2013 - Ray Manzarek (The Doors) (2013)
23 May 2010 - Billy Francis (Dr. Hook) (2010)
24 May 1991 - Gene Clark (The Byrds) (1991)

Did I forget anybody or make an error?  If so, please let me know in the Comments.

Thank you and have a nice week!

Oldies Connection
Laura Pinto Online

Sunday, May 10, 2015

Week of 11 May 2015 - Arrivals and Departures

Birthdays for the week of May 11 - 17, 2015:

11 - Eric Burdon (The Animals), 1941; Les Chadwick (Gerry & The Pacemakers), 1943
12 - Kix Brooks (Brooks & Dunn), 1955; Steve Winwood, 1948; Burt Bacharach, 1928; Billy Swan, 1942; Eric Singer (Kiss), 1958
13 - Stevie Wonder, 1950; Danny Kirwan (Fleetwood Mac), 1950; Mary Wells, 1943 (died 1992); Ritchie Valens, 1941 (died 1959)
14 - Gene Cornish (The Rascals), 1944; Charlie Gracie, 1936; Bobby Darin, 1936 (died 1973); Derek Leckenby (Herman's Hermits), 1943 (died 1994); Will "Dub" Jones (The Coasters), 1928 (died 2000); Jack Bruce (Cream), 1943 (died 2014)
15 - Lenny Welch, 1938; Dennis Frederiksen (Toto), 1951; Graeham Goble (Little River Band), 1947; Brian Eno (Roxy Music), 1948; Trini Lopez, 1937; Eddy Arnold, 1918 (died 2008)
16 - Janet Jackson, 1966; Barbara Lee (The Chiffons), 1947 (died 1992)
17 - George Johnson (Brothers Johnson), 1953; Bill Bruford (Yes), 1949; Pervis Jackson (The Spinners), 1938 (died 2008)

In remembrance of those who left us:

11 May 1981 - Bob Marley
11 May 2003 - Noel Redding (The Jimi Hendrix Experience)
13 May 2012 - Donald "Duck" Dunn (Booker T. & the M.G.'s)
14 May 1976 - Keith Relf (The Yardbirds)
15 May 2003 - June Carter Cash
16 May 1993 - Marv Johnson
17 May 2012 - Donna Summer
17 May 2013 - Alan O'Day

Did I forget anybody or make an error?  If so, please let me know in the Comments.

Thank you and have a nice week!

Oldies Connection Laura Pinto Online

Sunday, May 03, 2015

Week of 04 May 2015 - Arrivals and Departures

Birthdays for the week of May 4 - 10, 2015:

04 - Randy Travis, 1959; Jackie Jackson (The Jacksons), 1951; Peggy Santiglia (The Angels), 1944; Georg Wadenius (Blood, Sweat & Tears), 1945; Tyrone Davis, 1938 (died 2005); Nickolas Ashford (Ashford & Simpson), 1942 (died 2011)
05 - Robin McNamara (1947); Bill Ward (Black Sabbath), 1948; Johnnie Taylor, 1934 (died 2000)
06 - Mary MacGregor, 1948; Bob Seger, 1945
07 - Jim Lowe, 1927; Bill Kreutzmann (Grateful Dead), 1946; Thelma Houston, 1946; Teresa Brewer, 1931 (died 2007); Johnny Maestro, 1939 (died 2010); Jimmy Ruffin, 1936 (died 2014)
08 - Bill Legend (T. Rex), 1944; Alex Van Halen, 1953; Gary Glitter, 1944; Philip Bailey (Earth, Wind & Fire), 1951; Toni Tennille (Captain & Tennille), 1940; Paul Samwell-Smith (The Yardbirds), 1943; Rick Nelson, 1940 (died 1985); John Fred, 1941 (died 2005)
09 - Billy Joel, 1949; Tommy Roe, 1942; Clint Holmes, 1946; Tom Petersson (Cheap Trick), 1950; Steve Katz (Blood, Sweat & Tears), 1945; Nokie Edwards (The Ventures), 1935; Dave Prater (Sam & Dave), 1937 (died 1988)
10 - Carl Douglas, 1942; Bono (aka Paul Hewson) (U2), 1960; Graham Gouldman (10cc), 1946; Henry Fambrough (The Spinners), 1938; Donovan, 1946; Dave Mason, 1946; Danny Rapp (Danny & the Juniors), 1941 (died 1983)

In remembrance of those who left us:

07 May 1998 - Eddie Rabbitt
07 May 2011 - John Walker (Walker Brothers)
08 May 2008 - Eddy Arnold

Did I forget anybody or make an error?  If so, please let me know in the Comments.

Thank you and have a nice week!

Oldies Connection
Laura Pinto Online