Died On This Date (January 7, 2014) Maureen Gray / Philly Sound Singer &...
Maureen Gray DOB Unknown – January 7, 2014 Maureen Gray was a beloved soul singer whose strong and impassioned voice exemplified what became known as the Philly Sound. Born in New York City, Gray was...
View ArticleRIP, Jack Bruce (October 25, 2014) Bassist For Cream
John “Jack” Bruce May 14, 1943 – October 25, 2014 As the founding bassist, songwriter and singer for the psychedelic rock trio, Cream, Jack Bruce will be remembered as one of popular music’s greatest...
View ArticleRIP, Bobby Keys (December 2, 2014) Longtime Rolling Stones Saxophonist
Bobby Keys December 18, 1943 – December 2, 2014 Bobby Keys was one of the greatest saxophone side men the rock world has ever known. Born in Lubbock County, Texas, Keys picked up the saxophone at an...
View ArticleRIP, B.B. King (May 14, 2015) King Of The Blues
Riley B. King September 16, 1925 – May 14. 2015 To many, B.B. King was the greatest bluesman who ever walked the planet. During an astonishing career that spanned seven decades, he almost...
View ArticleDied On This Date (December 26, 2016) Alphonse Mouzon / Jazz Fusion Pioneer
Alphonse Mouzon November 21, 1948 – December 26, 2016 Alphonse Mouzon was a jazz drummer who came to be one of the architects of American jazz fusion during the late ’60s and early ’70s. Born in...
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