American musicians born in 1942
Here are 50 famous musicians from United States of America were born in 1942:
Peter Tork
Peter Tork (February 13, 1942 Washington, D.C.-) a.k.a. Peter Halsten Thorkelson, Tork, Peter or Peter H. Thorkelson is an American musician, actor, songwriter, artist, singer-songwriter, television director, guitarist and music artist. His children are called Hallie Luia Tork, Ivan Joseph Iannoli and Erica Marie Tork.
His albums include Stranger Things Have Happened. Genres: Psychedelic rock, Pop music, Rock music, Pop rock, Experimental rock and Rock and roll.
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Jerry Garcia
Jerry Garcia (August 1, 1942 San Francisco-August 9, 1995 Forest Knolls, Marin County, California) also known as Jerry García, Jerome John Garcia, Captain Trips, The Fat Man, Spud, Grateful Dead, The Grateful Dead, The New Riders of the Purple Sage or Jerome John "Jerry" Garcia was an American musician, guitarist, artist, songwriter, film score composer, singer-songwriter and music artist. He had four children, Annabelle Walker Garcia, Theresa Adams Garcia, Heather Garcia and Keelin Noel Garcia.
His albums: All Good Things Redux: Jerry Garcia Studio Sessions, All Good Things: Jerry Garcia Studio Sessions, Cats Under the Stars, Compliments, Deep Elum Blues, Garcia Plays Dylan, Garcia, Reflections, Run for the Roses and Lonesome Prison Blues. Genres he performed: Folk rock, Bluegrass, Psychedelic rock, Rock music, Rhythm and blues, Soul music, Country rock, Jam band, Blues rock, Jazz and Rock and roll.
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Brian Wilson
Brian Wilson (June 20, 1942 Inglewood-) also known as Brian Douglas Wilson, Bryan Wilson, Genius, The Beach Boys or also Beach Boys is an American record producer, bassist, composer, organist, singer-songwriter, musician, music arranger, pianist and actor. He has seven children, Carnie Wilson, Wendy Wilson, Daria Rose, Delanie Rae, Dylan Wilson, Dash Tristan and Dakota Rose.
His albums include Brian Wilson, SMiLE, Gettin' In Over My Head, What I Really Want for Christmas, Live at the Roxy Theatre, Live in Tokyo, Pet Sounds Live, I Just Wasn't Made for These Times, Imagination and Our Prayer (Freeform Reform). Genres: Surf rock, Rock music, Baroque pop, Psychedelic pop, Surf music, Pop music, Outsider music, Psychedelic rock, Art rock and Experimental rock.
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Roger McGuinn
Roger McGuinn (July 13, 1942 Chicago-) a.k.a. James Joseph McGuinn III, Jim McGuinn, James Roger McGuinn or The Byrds is an American musician, record producer, guitarist and singer-songwriter. He has one child, Patrick McGuinn.
His albums: Live From Mars, Roger McGuinn, Limited Edition, Born to Rock and Roll, Peace on You, Roger McGuinn & Band, Thunderbyrd, The Folk Den Project, Cardiff Rose and Back From Rio. Genres he performed: Folk music, Rock music, Folk rock and Country rock.
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Aretha Franklin
Aretha Franklin (March 25, 1942 Memphis-) also known as Aretja Franklin, Arthaa Franklin, Franklin, Aretha, Aretha Franklyn, Aretha Fanklin, Aretha Louise Franklin, aretha_franklin or The Queen of Soul is an American singer, songwriter, actor, artist, singer-songwriter, musician and music artist. She has four children, Ted White Jr., Clarence Franklin, Edward Franklin and Kecalf Cunningham.
Discography: Lady Soul, Aretha's Gold, Sweet Bitter Love, Young, Gifted and Black, Amazing Grace, The First 12 Sides, With Everything I Feel in Me, The Best of Aretha Franklin, 30 Greatest Hits and Unforgettable: A Tribute to Dinah Washington. Genres related to her: Pop music, Rock music, Soul music, Jazz, Rhythm and blues, Gospel music, Blues, Pop rock and Funk.
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Carole King
Carole King (February 9, 1942 Manhattan-) also known as Carole Klein, Carol Joan Klein, Carol Klein or Carole Larkey is an American singer, pianist, songwriter, actor and musician. She has four children, Louise Goffin, Sherry Goffin, Levi Larkey and Molly Larkey.
Her albums: Writer, Music, Tapestry, Rhymes & Reasons, Fantasy, Wrap Around Joy, Pearls: Songs Of Goffin And King, In Concert, Time Gone By and The Carnegie Hall Concert: June 18, 1971. Genres she performed include Jazz, Pop music, Rock music, Folk rock, Soft rock, Adult contemporary music, Easy listening and Blue-eyed soul.
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Curtis Mayfield
Curtis Mayfield (June 3, 1942 Chicago-December 26, 1999 Roswell) otherwise known as Curtis Mayfeild, Curtis Lee Mayfield or The Gentle Genius was an American record producer, songwriter, singer, singer-songwriter, multi-instrumentalist, film score composer, actor and commentator.
His albums include Curtis, Super Fly, Got to Find a Way, Heartbeat, The Best of Curtis Mayfield, Take It to the Streets, The Ultimate Curtis Mayfield, The Best of Curtis Mayfield, Mayfield Remixed: The Curtis Mayfield Collection and The Essential Curtis Mayfield. Genres: Chicago soul, Soul music, Funk, Rhythm and blues, Psychedelic soul and Jazz.
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Isaac Hayes
Isaac Hayes (August 20, 1942 Covington-August 10, 2008 Memphis) a.k.a. Isaac Hays, Isaak Hayes, Isac Heyes, Chef, Isaac Lee Hayes, Isaac Lee Hayes, Jr., The Black Moses, Ike, Isaac, Jr., Isaac Lee Hayes Jr., Isaac Hayes Jr. or Isaac Hayes, Jr. was an American singer, record producer, singer-songwriter, actor, keyboard player, songwriter, musician, voice actor, film score composer and music arranger. He had eleven children, Isaac Hayes III, Heather Hayes, Veronica Hayes, Nana Kwadjo Hayes, Jackie Hayes, Felicia Hayes, Melanie Hayes, Nikki Hayes, Lili Hayes, Darius Hayes and Vincent Hayes.
Discography: Hot Buttered Soul, Shaft, Disco Connection, Instrumentals, Double Feature (Tough Guys - Truck Turner), Best of Isaac Hayes: XL, Best of Isaac Hayes, Chocolate Chip, For the Sake of Love / Don't Let Go and Greatest Hit Singles. Genres: Rhythm and blues, Soul music, Disco, Funk, Jazz-funk and Blues.
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Paul Butterfield
Paul Butterfield (December 17, 1942 Chicago-May 4, 1987 North Hollywood) otherwise known as Butterfield, Paul, The RCO All-Stars or Paul Vaughn Butterfield was an American singer and musician. His child is Lee Butterfield.
Related albums: The Paul Butterfield Blues Band, Put It in Your Your Ear, North South, East-West, In My Own Dream, Keep On Moving, The Resurrection of Pigboy Crabshaw, Steelyard Blues and The Legendary Paul Butterfield Rides Again. Genres he performed: Chicago blues, Blues rock, Electric blues and Blue-eyed soul.
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B. J. Thomas
B. J. Thomas (August 7, 1942 Hugo-) also known as B.J. Thomas, R. J. Thomas, BJ Thomas, B J Thomas, Billy Joe Thomas, Thomas, B.J. or B.J Thomas is an American singer and actor. He has three children, Paige Thomas, Nora Thomas and Erin Thomas.
His albums include On My Way, B.J. Thomas Country, B. J. Thomas, 16 Greatest Hits, 16 Greatest Hits, 20 Greatest Hits, All the Hits - the Ultimate Collection, Back Against the Wall, Collector's Edition and Greatest and Latest. Genres: Pop music, Country, Contemporary Christian music, Rock music and Soft rock.
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Harry Chapin
Harry Chapin (December 7, 1942 Brooklyn-July 16, 1981 Interstate 495) also known as Harry Forster Chapin or Chapin, Harry was an American songwriter, singer, musician, singer-songwriter, author, playwright, composer and music arranger. His child is Jen Chapin.
His albums: Heads & Tales, Sniper and Other Love Songs, Short Stories, Verities & Balderdash, Portrait Gallery, On the Road to Kingdom Come, Dance Band on the Titanic, Living Room Suite, Legends of the Lost and Found and Sequel. Genres related to him: Folk rock and Folk music.
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Bernice Johnson Reagon
Bernice Johnson Reagon (October 4, 1942 Dougherty County-) a.k.a. Reagon, Bernice Johnson is an American singer, composer and music historian. She has one child, Toshi Reagon.
Her albums: River of Life. Genres: A cappella.
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Edwin Starr
Edwin Starr (January 21, 1942 Nashville-April 2, 2003 Bramcote) also known as Edwin Star, Charles Edwin Hatcher, Charles Hatcher or Starr, Edwin was an American singer and songwriter. He had one child, André Hatcher.
His albums: Involved, Motown Superstar Series, Volume 3, The Best of Edwin Starr: The Millennium Collection, Early Classics: Edwin Starr, Edwin Star Collection, Hell Up in Harlem, Master Series, Motown Legends, The Hits of Edwin Starr and The Very Best of Edwin Starr. His related genres: Soul music, Disco, Rhythm and blues, Funk and Psychedelic soul.
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Tammy Wynette
Tammy Wynette (May 5, 1942 Bounds-April 6, 1998 Nashville) otherwise known as Tmmy Wynette, Tammy Winette, Virginia Wynette Pugh or Wynette, Tammy was an American songwriter, singer, actor and musician. She had four children, Tamala Georgette Jones, Jackie Daly, Tina Denise Byrd and Gwendolyn Lee Byrd.
Discography: The Best of Tammy Wynette: Live in Concert, The Definitive Collection, 16 Biggest Hits, 20 Greatest Hits, Anniversary: Twenty Years of Hits, Best Loved Hits, Christmas With Tammy, First Lady / We Sure Can Love Each Other, Greatest Hits and Singing My Songs. Genres: Nashville sound and Country.
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Robert Quine
Robert Quine (December 30, 1942 Akron-May 31, 2004 New York City) otherwise known as Quine, Robert was an American musician and guitarist.
His most recognized albums: Painted Desert, Basic and Escape. His related genres: Rock music.
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Graham Nash
Graham Nash (February 2, 1942 Blackpool-) also known as Graham William Nash, Nash, Graham, Crosby Stills and Nash or Crosby Stills Nash & Young is an American singer, singer-songwriter, guitarist, actor, photographer and songwriter. He has one child, Jackson Nash.
His albums include Songs for Beginners, Wild Tales, Songs for Survivors, Innocent Eyes, Earth & Sky, Reflections and Almost Gone. Genres related to him: Pop music, Folk rock, Rock and roll and Soft rock.
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Bruce Johnston
Bruce Johnston (June 27, 1942 Peoria-) also known as Bruce Johnson, Bruce Arthur Johnston, Benjamin Baldwin or Billy Baldwin is an American singer, songwriter, musician and record producer.
Discography: Surfin' 'round the World, Going Public and Surfer's Pajama Party. Genres he performed include Rock and roll, Surf music, Baroque pop and Disco.
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Taj Mahal
Taj Mahal (May 17, 1942 Harlem-) a.k.a. Henry Saint Clair Fredericks, Henry Saint Clair Fredericks, Jr., Taj Mahal Trio, Taj Mahal & The Phantom Blues Band, Taj Mahal and The Phantom Blues Band or Mahal, Taj & Phantom Blues Band, The is an American singer, musician, singer-songwriter, actor and film score composer. His child is Yasmeen Mahal Montgomery.
His albums: Señor Blues, Martin Scorsese Presents the Blues: Taj Mahal, Best of the Private Years, Blue Light Boogie, Blues With a Feeling: The Very Best of Taj Mahal, Follow the Drinking Gourd, In Progress & In Motion 1965-1998, Ooh So Good 'N' Blues, Shakin' a Tailfeather and Sing a Happy Song: The Warner Brothers Recordings. Genres he performed include Blues, World music, Soul blues, Reggae fusion, Country blues, Delta blues, Reggae, Rhythm and blues, Electric blues and Blues rock.
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Jeremy Steig
Jeremy Steig (September 23, 1942 Greenwich Village-) is an American flutist.
His albums include Energy, Something Else, Legwork, Firefly, Temple of Birth, Flute Fever, Wayfaring Stranger, Outlaws and What's New. Genres related to him: Jazz and Jazz fusion.
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Country Joe McDonald
Country Joe McDonald (January 1, 1942 Washington, D.C.-) also known as Joseph Allen McDonald, Country Joe and The Fish, Country Joe or Joe McDonald is an American singer and musician. His children are Seven Anne McDonald, Devin McDonald, Tara McDonald, Emily McDonald and Ryan McDonald.
His albums: Hold On It's Coming, Child's Play, Carry On, Incredible! Live!, Vietnam Experience, Country Joe, Thinking of Woody Guthrie, War War War, Classics and Into the Fray. Genres he performed: Country, Folk music, Bluegrass, Country rock, Alternative country, Psychedelic rock and Acid rock.
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Samuel Ramey
Samuel Ramey (March 28, 1942 Colby-) a.k.a. Ramey, Samuel or Samuel Edward Ramey is an American singer and actor.
Discography: Samuel Ramey Sings Rodgers & Hammerstein, Opera Arias, Carols of Christmas, Ten Top Baritones & Basses and Messiah.
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Jack DeJohnette
Jack DeJohnette (August 9, 1942 Chicago-) a.k.a. J. DeJohnette, DeJohnette, Jack or Jack De Johnette is an American drummer, musician, composer and pianist.
His albums: The Elephant Sleeps but Still Remembers, Zebra, Extra Special Edition 1994, Peace Time, The Jack DeJohnette Piano Album, In Our Style, Solo Live, The Dejohnette Complex, Special Edition and Cosmic Chicken. Genres: Kozmigroov, Jazz, New Age, Jazz fusion and New-age music.
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Son Seals
Son Seals (August 14, 1942 Osceola-December 20, 2004 Chicago) also known as Frank Seals or Seals, Son was an American singer and guitarist.
Discography: Bad Axe, Lettin' Go, Live - Spontaneous Combustion, The Son Seals Blues Band, Deluxe Edition, Living in the Danger Zone, Live and Burning, Midnight Son, Nothing but the Truth and Chicago Fire. Genres: Blues and Electric blues.
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Wayne Newton
Wayne Newton (April 3, 1942 Norfolk-) also known as Carson Wayne Newton, Mr. Las Vegas, The Midnight Idol, Mr. Entertainment or The Newton Brothers is an American singer and actor. His children are called Lauren Ashley Newton and Erin Newton.
His albums: In Person!, Mr. Las Vegas, 36 All-Time Greatest Hits, Volume 1, Best Of Wayne Newton Merry Christmas, Greatest Hits, Showstoppers, Ultra-Lounge, Wild, Cool & Swingin', The Artist Collection, Volume 4, Merry Christmas from Wayne Newton, Danke Schoen / Better Now Than Later and The Best of Wayne Newton Now.
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Cornell Dupree
Cornell Dupree (December 19, 1942 Fort Worth-May 8, 2011 Fort Worth) also known as Cornell Luther Dupree Jr. or Mr. 2500 was an American musician and guitarist. He had three children, James Cornell Dupree, Cornell III Dupree and Celestine Maria Dupree.
His albums: Can't Get Through, Bop 'n' Blues, Uncle Funky, Mr. 2500: Live at Birdland, I'm Alright, Teasin' and Child's Play. Genres he performed include Rhythm and blues and Jazz.
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Larry Willis
Larry Willis (December 20, 1942 New York City-) a.k.a. Lawrence Elliott Willis or Willis, Larry is an American jazz pianist and pianist.
His albums: Inner Crisis, When It's Time and For Real.
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Sterling Morrison
Sterling Morrison (August 28, 1942 East Meadow-August 30, 1995 Poughkeepsie) also known as Morrison, Sterling or Holmes Sterling Morrison Jr. was an American guitarist. He had two children, Thomas Morrison and Mary Anne Morrison.
Genres he performed include Rock music, Art rock, Protopunk and Experimental rock.
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Steve Young
Steve Young (July 12, 1942 Newnan-) also known as Young, Steve is an American songwriter, singer and guitarist.
His albums: Seven Bridges Road, Honky Tonk Man, Renegade Picker, No Place to Fall, Primal Young, Switchblades of Love, Solo / Live, Rock Salt & Nails, Renegade Picker & No Place to Fall and Viva Mallorca.
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Jerry Jeff Walker
Jerry Jeff Walker (March 16, 1942 Oneonta-) also known as Ronald Clyde Crosby, Walker, Jerry Jeff or Gypsy Songman is an American singer-songwriter. He has two children, Django Walker and Jessie Jane Walker.
His albums include Bein' Free, Gypsy Songman, 20th Century Masters: The Millennium Collection: The Best of Jerry Jeff Walker, Jerry Jeff Jazz, A Man Must Carry On, Volume Two, Best of the Vanguard Years, Christmas Gonzo Style, Contrary to Ordinary, Cowboy Boots & Bathin' Suits and Five Years Gone. Genres he performed include Outlaw country and Country.
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Melvin Franklin
Melvin Franklin (October 12, 1942 Montgomery-February 23, 1995 Los Angeles) a.k.a. Franklin, Melvin, Blue, David Melvin English, David English, The Temptations, The Temptions & The Supremes or Mel Franklin was an American singer and voice actor. His children are called Davette English, Felicia English, Niquos English, LaRissa English and David English Jr..
His albums: Everybody Needs Somebody. Genres he performed include Rhythm and blues, Disco, Pop music and Soul music.
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Bob Gaudio
Bob Gaudio (November 17, 1942 The Bronx-) a.k.a. Robert John Gaudio, Robert John "Bob" Gaudio, The Four Seasons, The Royal Teens or The RoyalTeens is an American record producer, songwriter, singer, composer and keyboard player. His child is called Lisa I. Gaudio.
His discography includes: Jersey Boys (2005 original Broadway cast). His related genres: Rock music and Pop music.
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Marty Balin
Marty Balin (January 30, 1942 Cincinnati-) otherwise known as Balin, Marty, Martyn Jerel Buchwald, Martyn Buchwald, Jefferson Airplane, The Jefferson Airplane or The Jefferson Starship is an American musician and singer-songwriter. He has two children, Delaney Buchwald and Jennifer Buchwald.
Discography: Balin, Lucky, Better Generation, There's No Shoulder, Balince, Freedom Flight, Marty Balin Greatest Hits, Wish I Were, Blue Highway and Nashville Sessions. Genres he performed: Rock music, Psychedelic rock, Folk rock, Acid rock, Pop rock and Soft rock.
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Donna McKechnie
Donna McKechnie (November 16, 1942 Pontiac-) is an American singer, actor, dancer, choreographer and author.
She began her career in the early 1960s as a dancer in various musical productions. McKechnie gained widespread recognition when she portrayed the character of Cassie in the Broadway musical "A Chorus Line" in 1975, which earned her a Tony Award for Best Actress in a Musical. She also received critical acclaim for her performances in other Broadway shows, including "Promises, Promises" and "Company."
In addition to her work on stage, McKechnie has appeared in numerous television shows and films, including "Dark Shadows" and "The Little Prince." She has also written a memoir, "Time Steps: My Musical Comedy Life," which chronicles her experiences in the entertainment industry.
McKechnie continues to perform and choreograph today, and is considered one of the greats in the world of musical theater.
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Michele Lee
Michele Lee (June 24, 1942 Los Angeles-) also known as Michele Lee Dusick, Michelle Lee Dusick or Michelle Lee is an American singer, actor, dancer, television director and television producer. She has one child, David Farentino.
Michele Lee began her career in the entertainment industry in the early 1960s, with appearances on popular television shows like "The Many Loves of Dobie Gillis" and "The Twilight Zone." She gained widespread recognition for her role as Karen Fairgate on the long-running television soap opera, "Knots Landing," which aired from 1979 to 1993.
In addition to her work on television, Michele Lee has also acted in films such as "The Love Bug" (1968) and "Along Came Polly" (2004). She is also an accomplished stage actress, having performed in numerous Broadway productions, including "How to Succeed in Business Without Really Trying" and "Allergist's Wife."
In 1985, Lee made her directorial debut with an episode of "Knots Landing." She went on to direct several other television shows, including "L.A. Law," "Melrose Place," and "Diagnosis: Murder."
Throughout her career, Michele Lee has received numerous accolades for her work, including a Tony Award nomination for her role in "Seesaw" and an Emmy nomination for her performance in the television movie "The Incredible Journey of Dr. Meg Laurel." She is also a recipient of the Women in Film Crystal Award, in recognition of her contributions to the entertainment industry.
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Emperor Rosko
Emperor Rosko (December 26, 1942 Hollywood-) also known as Michael Pasternak, Rosko, Le président Rosko, Mike Pasternak, Michael Joseph Pasternak, Michael Prescott or Emperor Roscoe is an American radio personality, disc jockey, presenter and actor.
He began his career on the legendary pirate station Radio Caroline in the UK, before moving to the BBC, where he became one of the most popular DJs of the 1960s and '70s. Rosko's distinctive voice and energetic style earned him fans around the world, and he became a fixture on both sides of the Atlantic. In addition to his radio work, he has also appeared in several films and TV shows, including "Transporter 3" and "The Saint". Rosko continues to work in radio, and has been inducted into the Radio Hall of Fame in both the UK and the US.
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Oliver Lake
Oliver Lake (September 14, 1942 Marianna-) a.k.a. Lake, Oliver or Oliver Eugene Lake is an American , .
Related albums: Ntu: The Point From Which Freedom Begins, Prophet, Holding Together, Clevont Fitzhubert, Edge-ing, Expandable Language, Dedicated to Dolphy, Berne Concert, Heavy Spirits and Again and Again. Genres: Jazz.
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Richard Street
Richard Street (October 5, 1942 Detroit-February 27, 2013 Las Vegas) also known as The Temptations or Richard Allen Street was an American musician, songwriter, singer and dancer. He had four children, Richard Street Jr., Brandon Street, Januari Street and Brandi Chapman.
Genres related to him: Disco, Pop music, Rhythm and blues and Soul music.
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John P. Hammond
John P. Hammond (November 13, 1942 New York City-) a.k.a. John Hammond, John Hammond Jr., John Paul Hammond, John Hammond, Jr., Hammond, John or John F. Hammond is an American singer, musician, guitarist and actor.
His most well known albums: John Hammond, Big City Blues, Country Blues, So Many Roads, Mileage, Frogs for Snakes, Got Love If You Want It, I Can Tell, Long as I Have You and Wicked Grin. Genres he performed include Blues, Boogie-woogie and Rock and roll.
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Dee Dee Warwick
Dee Dee Warwick (September 25, 1942 Newark-October 18, 2008 Essex County) a.k.a. Warwick, Dee Dee was an American singer and musician.
Her albums include I Want to Be With You. Genres she performed include Rhythm and blues and Soul music.
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Don Gant
Don Gant (October 24, 1942 United States of America-March 15, 1987) otherwise known as Gant, Don was an American record producer, songwriter and singer.
He was originally from Memphis, Tennessee and began his career in the music industry as a songwriter for Hi Records. He later moved to Nashville where he co-founded the music publishing company, Algee Music. Through Algee Music, Gant worked with many country music artists such as Conway Twitty, Waylon Jennings, and Dolly Parton.
Gant was also a successful record producer, working with artists like the Osmond Brothers, Ronnie Milsap and T.G. Sheppard. He was recognized for his contributions to the music industry when he was inducted into the Nashville Songwriters Hall of Fame posthumously in 1995.
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Merald Knight
Merald Knight (September 4, 1942 Atlanta-) a.k.a. Merald "Bubba" Knight, Jr., Merald Knight, Jr., Bubba, Merald 'Budda' Knight, Merald Budda Knight, Merald Woodrow Knight or Merald "Bubba" Knight is an American singer-songwriter, record producer, singer and songwriter.
Genres: Soul music and Rhythm and blues.
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Sandra Crouch
Sandra Crouch (July 1, 1942 San Francisco-) also known as Crouch, Sandra is an American singer.
Her albums: Completely Live. Genres: Christian music.
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Richard Stoltzman
Richard Stoltzman (July 12, 1942 Omaha-) also known as Stoltzman, Richard or Stolzman, Richard is an American clarinetist.
His albums include Dreams, Open Sky, Visions, New York Counterpoint, Concertos for Clarinet and Orchestra (Seattle Symphony Orchestra feat. conductor: Gerard Schwarz), Danza Latina, WorldBeat Bach (feat. clarinet - Richard Stoltzman), , Beethoven: String Quartets Op. 18, Nos. 1-6 and Trios for Piano, Clarinet, Cello. Genres he performed: Jazz and Classical music.
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Brian Cole
Brian Cole (September 8, 1942 Tacoma-August 2, 1972) was an American musician.
He was the bassist for the band "The Association" from 1965 until 1972. Cole was known for his smooth bass lines and his vocal harmonies with the group. He was also a songwriter, with his most notable contribution being the song "Requiem for the Masses" off of the album of the same name. Unfortunately, Cole's promising career was cut short when he tragically died in a car accident at the young age of 29. Despite his short time with The Association, he left a lasting impact on the music industry and is remembered as a talented musician and songwriter.
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Jill Gibson
Jill Gibson (June 18, 1942 Los Angeles-) otherwise known as Jilly is an American photographer, songwriter, singer and painter.
Genres she performed include Folk music, Pop music and Rock music.
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Felix Cavaliere
Felix Cavaliere (November 29, 1942 New York-) a.k.a. Cavaliere, Felix is an American record producer, singer, organist, keyboard player, musician and songwriter.
His albums: Nudge It Up a Notch, Castles in the Air and Felix Cavaliere. Genres he performed: Rock music, Soul music, Blue-eyed soul and Soft rock.
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Barry Goldberg
Barry Goldberg (December 25, 1942 Chicago-) otherwise known as Barry Joseph Goldberg is an American songwriter, record producer, keyboard player and film score composer.
His discography includes: Return of the Living Dead 3, Blowing My Mind and Nothin' but the Blues: Blues From Chicago. Genres he performed include Rock music, Blues rock and Rock and roll.
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Jimmy Soul
Jimmy Soul (August 24, 1942 Weldon-June 15, 1988 Spring Valley) a.k.a. James McCleese or Soul, Jimmy was an American singer.
His most important albums: The Best of Jimmy Soul, If You Wanna Be Happy / Don't Release Me and If You Wanna Be Happy (Frank Guida Presents). Genres he performed include Pop music and Soul music.
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Eddie Levert
Eddie Levert (June 16, 1942 Bessemer-) also known as Levert, Eddie, Edward Levert, Eddie Levert Sr., The O' Jays or The O'Jays is an American singer, musician, record producer and songwriter. His children are Gerald Levert and Sean Levert.
His albums: Already Missing You, I Still Have It and Something to Talk About. Genres he performed include Rock music, Rhythm and blues, Blues, Soul music and Gospel music.
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Ralna English
Ralna English (June 19, 1942 Haskell County-) also known as Ralna Eve English is an American singer. She has one child, Julie Hovis.
Ralna English is best known for her appearances on the popular American television program, The Lawrence Welk Show, where she sang from 1969 to 1982. She grew up in West Texas and began singing at a young age, performing on the radio as a child. She went on to study music at Texas Christian University before moving to Los Angeles to pursue a career in entertainment.
In addition to her work on The Lawrence Welk Show, Ralna has recorded several albums and has toured extensively throughout the United States, entertaining audiences with her beautiful voice and engaging personality. She has also appeared on other television programs such as The Ed Sullivan Show and The Tonight Show.
Throughout her career, Ralna has been recognized for her contributions to music and entertainment. She has received several awards and nominations, including a Grammy nomination for her album, Songs from the Heart. Despite retiring from performing in 2018, Ralna remains an icon in the world of music and a beloved figure to her fans.
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