Birthdays, Deaths and other announcements

[BobH07]

December 22

Rick Nielson.          72

(Cheap Trick)

Luther Campbell.   60

(2 Live Crew)

Jordan Sparks.      31

Meghan Trainor.    27

[BeatleloverKT]

Also born December 21st:

Ray Hilderbrand (Paul&Paula)

Nick Gilder

Betty Wright

Patrick Murphy (Lemonheads)

[BobH07]

December 21

Carla Thomas.       78

[BobH07]

December 20

Bobby Colomby.           76

(BS&T)

Peter Criss.                   75

(Kiss)

Alan Parsons.              72

Billy Bragg.                   63

Chris Robinson.          54

(Black Crowes)

[BobH07]

December 19

Jack McEuen.             75

(Nitty Gritty Dirt Band)

[BobH07]

December 18

Keith Richards.          77

Elliot Easton.             67

(Cars)

DJ Lethal.                  48

(Limp Bizkit)

Christina Aguilera.   40

Billie Eilish.               18

[BobH07]

December 17

Jim Bonfanti.           72

(Raspberries)

Paul Rodgers.          71

Wanda Vaughn.       69

(Emotions)

Mike Mills.                62

(REM)

Sarah Dallin.             59

(Bananarama)

[MaVolta]

Ludwig van Beethoven  -  250th Birthday Anniversary celebrated today

Beethoven is considered to be one of the greatest composers and musical geniuses of all time. He is credited with over 700 musical compositions over a 45 year period. His works spanned the classical and romantic eras of Western music. He was known for his innovation and improvisational skills. 

He is best known for his nine symphonies, a number of violin and piano concertos, chamber music, string quartets, and one opera, among his numerous compositions. His 9th Symphony, Ode to Joy, is often considered his greatest work as he was completely deaf at the time he composed it. As an innovator, Beethoven included a chorus at the end of this symphony; the first ever to do this.

Beethoven is my favorite classical composer. He still rocks!

https://youtu.be/3yffweMQHrI

[BobH07]

December 16

Tony Hicks.           75

(Hollies)

Benny Anderson   74

(Abba)

Billy Gibbons.        71

(ZZ Top)

Michael McCary    49

(Boys II Men)

[BeatleloverKT]

Also born December 15th:

Harry Ray (Moments)

Bob Berryhill (Safaris)

Royce Jones (Steely Dan, Ambrosia)

Tim Reynolds (Dave Matthews Band)

[BobH07]

December 15

Cindy Birdsong.           81

(Supremes)

Dave Clark.                   78

Carmine Appice.          74

(Vanilla Fudge)

Paul Simonon.              65

(The Clash)

Alana Haim.                  29

(Haim)

[BobH07]

December 14

Abbe Lane.              89

Joyce Vincent Wilson.   74

(Dawn)

Cliff Williams.          71

(AC/DC)

Peter Stacey.            62

(Pogues)

[BeatleloverKT]

Also born December 13th:

Berton Avarre (The Knack)

Daniel Patrick (Nine Inch Nails)

Tom Delonge (Blink 182)

Amy Lee (Evanescence)

[BobH07]

December 13

John Davidson.           79

Ted Nugent.                 72

Jeff Baxter.                  72

(Doobies & Steely Dan)

Randy Owen.               71

(Alabama)

Morris Day.                  64

John Munson.             58

(Semisonic)

Wesley Watkins.         33

(Night Sweats)

Taylor Swift.                31

[BobH07]

Charlie Pride died today at 86 from Covid.  RIP

[BeatleloverKT]

Just in: Country Singer Charley Pride dead

at 86 from Covid complications

RIP Charley 🎼😢🙏

[BobH07]

Bruce Springsteen on SNL tonight!!

[BeatleloverKT]

Also born on December 12th:

Terry Kirkman (Association)

Tim Hauser (Manhattan Transfer)

Dave Munden (Tremuloes)

Alan Ward (Honeycombs)

Denny Dias (Steely Dan, founding member)

Ralph Scala (Blues Magoos)

[BobH07]

December 12

Connie Francis.           83

Dionne Warwick.         80

Dickey Betts.               77

(Allman Brothers)

Sheila E.                       63

Eric Schenkman.        57

(Spin Doctors)

[BeatleloverKT]

Also born December 11th:

J Frank Wilson (Cavaliers)

Chester Thompson (Frank Zappa, Genesis)

Philip “Spike” Edney- Stones, Queen, others)

Darryl Jones (Stones, others)

Curtis Williams (Kool&the Gang)

[BobH07]

December 11

David Gates.           80

(Bread)

Brenda Lee.            76

Jermaine Jackson.  66

Mike Mesaros.       63

(Smithereens)

Nikki Sixx.               62

(Motley Crue)

[BeatleloverKT]

Also born December 10th:

Jessica Cleaves (Friends of Distinction)

Susan Dey (Partridge family)

[BobH07]

December 10

Chad Stewart.            79

(Chad & Jeremy)

Ralph Tavares.           79

Gloria Loring.             74

Walter Orange.          74

(Commodores)

Johnny Rodriguez.   69

Meg White.                46

(White Stripes)

[BeatleloverKT]

Also born December 9th:

Sam Strain (O’Jays)

John Traynor (Jay&the Americans)

Walter Orange (Commodores)

Dennis Dunaway (Alice Cooper)

Jack Sonni (Dire Straits)

[BobH07]

December 9

Joan Armatrading.       70

Donny Osmond.            63

Nick Seymour.               62

(Crowded House)

Brian Bell.                       52

(Weezer)

Jakob Dylan.                  51

(Wallflowers)

Tre Cool.                         48

(Green Day)

[BeatleloverKT]

As I have mentioned before, John Lennon was

shot and killed on December 8, 1980, which is

also my birthday. It has been 40 years since

the senseless murder of this amazing

musician. I will pay tribute to him today

with the gift of his music 💜🎼😢

[BeatleloverKT]

Also born December 8th: 

Paul Rutherford (Frankie Rutherford)

Rockers born today who are resting in
Rocker Heaven: 🙏😢🎼

Gregg Allman 

Jim Morrison

Dan Hartman

[BobH07]

December 8

Jerry Butler             81

James Galway.      81

Bobby Elliot.          79

(Hollies)

Warren Cuccurullo  64

(Duran Duran)

Phil Coller             64

(Def Leppard)

Marty Friedman    58

(Megadeth)

Sinead O'Connor.  54

[BobH07]

On Saturday, December 12 at 8 PM, HBO will be airing a movie about the Bee Gees:

"How Do You Mend A Broken Heart".

[BeatleloverKT]

Also born December 7th:

Aaron Carter

Winston Marshall (Mumford&Sons)