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43 Persons in the Rhythm & Blues Hall of Fame:
Web Site:
www.rbhalloffame.com
Years Active:
2013-
Ahmet Ertegun
business
,
composer
,
jazz
,
accident
,
hall of fame
Real/Birth Name:
Ahmet Ertegün
Gender:
Male
Birth Date:
July 31
,
1923
Death Date:
December 14
,
2006
Age at Death:
83
Traditional Zodiac Sign:
Leo
♌ - the Lion - people born July 23 through August 21
Birth Place:
Istanbul, Turkey
Relationships:
younger brother of
Nesuhi Ertegun
Younger than Nesuhi Ertegun by 5 years.
Details - all relationships
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Brief Facts:
Co-founder and president of Atlantic Records. Died some time after he fell and hit his hrad.
Rhythm & Blues Hall of Fame
2017.
International Best-Dressed Hall of Fame List
1986.
Rock and Roll Hall of Fame
1987.
Alan Freed
dj
,
radio
,
actor
,
hall of fame
Real/Birth Name:
Albert James Freed
Also Known As:
Moondog
Nickname(s):
Father of Rock 'n' Roll
Gender:
Male
Birth Date:
December 15
,
1921
Death Date:
January 20
,
1965
Age at Death:
43
Traditional Zodiac Sign:
Sagittarius
♐ - the Archer or Centaur - people born November 23 through December 22
Birth Place:
Windber, Pennsylvania, USA
Brief Facts:
Introduced the phrase "rock and roll" on his shows. Lost work because of the payola scandal.
Rock and Roll Hall of Fame
1986.
National Radio Hall of Fame
1988.
Rhythm & Blues Hall of Fame
2017.
Hollywood Walk of Fame
:
A star at 6381 Hollywood Boulevard for contributions to radio; ceremony: 10 December 1991.
See the page at
Hollywood Walk of Fame
for more information.
Aretha Franklin
singer
,
R&B
,
jazz
,
actor
,
hall of fame
Real/Birth Name:
Aretha Louise Franklin
Nickname(s):
The Queen of Soul
Gender:
Female
Birth Date:
March 25
,
1942
Death Date:
August 16
,
2018
Age at Death:
76
Traditional Zodiac Sign:
Aries
♈ - the Ram - people born March 21 through April 20
Birth Place:
Memphis, Tennessee, USA
Brief Facts:
Songs
Respect
,
(You Make Me Feel Like) A Natural Woman
,
I Say a Little Prayer
. Movie
The Blues Brothers
.
Rock and Roll Hall of Fame
1987.
UK Music Hall of Fame
2005.
Kennedy Center Honors
1994.
Hit Parade Hall of Fame
2007.
Presidential Medal of Freedom
2005.
National Medal of Arts
1999.
Michigan Women's Hall of Fame
2001.
GMA Gospel Music Hall of Fame
2012.
SoulMusic Hall of Fame
2012.
Rhythm & Blues Hall of Fame
2015.
Michigan Rock and Roll Legends Hall of Fame
.
Hollywood Walk of Fame
:
A star at 6920 Hollywood Boulevard for contributions to the recording industry; ceremony: 13 June 1979.
See the page at
Hollywood Walk of Fame
for more information.
B.B. King
singer
,
musician
,
blues
,
hall of fame
Real/Birth Name:
Riley B. King
Also Known As:
B B King
BB King
Nickname(s):
King of the Blues
Gender:
Male
Birth Date:
September 16
,
1925
Death Date:
May 14
,
2015
Age at Death:
89
Traditional Zodiac Sign:
Virgo
♍ - the Virgin - people born August 22 through September 23
Birth Place:
Itta Bena, Mississippi, USA
Relationships:
cousin of
Bukka White
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Brief Facts:
Guitarist. Album
King of the Blues
.
Blues Hall of Fame
1980.
Rock and Roll Hall of Fame
1987.
Mississippi Musicians Hall of Fame
.
Kennedy Center Honors
1995.
Guitar Center RockWalk
1989.
Big Band and Jazz Hall of Fame
2003.
Presidential Medal of Freedom
2006.
National Medal of Arts
1990.
Hollywood Bowl Hall of Fame
2008.
International Guitar Hall of Fame
.
Rhythm & Blues Hall of Fame
2014.
Memphis Music Hall of Fame
2012.
Beale Street Brass Notes Walk of Fame
.
Hollywood Walk of Fame
:
A star at 6771 Hollywood Boulevard for contributions to the recording industry; ceremony: 21 August 1990.
See the page at
Hollywood Walk of Fame
for more information.
Bettye LaVette
singer
,
blues
,
jazz
,
R&B
,
hall of fame
Real/Birth Name:
Betty Haskins
Gender:
Female
Birth Date:
January 29
,
1946
Age today:
73
Traditional Zodiac Sign:
Aquarius
♒ - the Water-Carrier - people born January 21 through February 19
Birth Place:
Muskegon, Michigan, USA
Brief Facts:
Soul singer, with elements of other styles. Strong tremolo in the voice. Song
Let Me Down Easy
.
SoulMusic Hall of Fame
2014.
Rhythm & Blues Hall of Fame
2016.
Michigan Rock and Roll Legends Hall of Fame
.
Bill Haley
singer
,
composer
,
musician
,
hall of fame
Real/Birth Name:
William John Clifton Haley Jr.
Nickname(s):
The Father of Rock and Roll
Gender:
Male
Birth Date:
July 6
,
1925
Death Date:
February 9
,
1981
Age at Death:
55
Traditional Zodiac Sign:
Cancer
♋ - the Crab - people born June 22 through July 22
Birth Place:
Highland Park, Michigan, USA
Brief Facts:
Leader of the first rock 'n' roll band
The Comets
. Songs
Rock Around the Clock
,
Shake, Rattle and Roll
.
Rock and Roll Hall of Fame
1987.
Philadelphia Music Alliance Walk of Fame
1987.
Rockabilly Hall of Fame
.
Rhythm & Blues Hall of Fame
2017.
Guitar Center RockWalk
2005 as a member of
The Comets
.
Rock and Roll Hall of Fame
2012 as a member of
The Comets
.
Hollywood Walk of Fame
:
A star at 6350 Hollywood Boulevard for contributions to the recording industry.
See the page at
Hollywood Walk of Fame
for more information.
Billie Holiday
singer
,
jazz
,
hall of fame
Real/Birth Name:
Eleanora Fagan
Gender:
Female
Birth Date:
April 7
,
1915
Death Date:
July 17
,
1959
Age at Death:
44
Traditional Zodiac Sign:
Aries
♈ - the Ram - people born March 21 through April 20
Birth Place:
Harlem, Manhattan, New York City, New York, USA
Brief Facts:
Rock and Roll Hall of Fame
2000.
Blues Hall of Fame
1991.
DownBeat Jazz Hall of Fame
1961.
Big Band and Jazz Hall of Fame
1979.
National Women's Hall of Fame
2011.
ASCAP Jazz Wall of Fame
.
National Black Sports and Entertainment Hall of Fame
2002.
Nesuhi Ertegun Jazz Hall of Fame
2004.
Rhythm & Blues Hall of Fame
2017.
Philadelphia Music Alliance Walk of Fame
2015.
Hollywood Walk of Fame
:
A star at 1540 Vine Street for contributions to the recording industry; ceremony: 7 April 1986.
See the page at
Hollywood Walk of Fame
for more information.
Bo Diddley
singer
,
musician
,
hall of fame
,
adopted
Real/Birth Name:
Ellas Otha Bates
Also Known As:
Ellas Bates McDaniel
Nickname(s):
The Originator
Gender:
Male
Birth Date:
December 30
,
1928
Death Date:
June 2
,
2008
Age at Death:
79
Traditional Zodiac Sign:
Capricorn
♑ - the Sea-Goat - people born December 23 through January 20
Birth Place:
McComb, Mississippi, USA
Brief Facts:
Birth name Ellas Otha Bates. Later, adopted by mother's cousin, took name McDaniel. Song
Hey Bo Diddley
. Known for his homemade rectangular-shaped guitar and his signature rhythm beat.
Rock and Roll Hall of Fame
1987.
Blues Hall of Fame
2004.
Mississippi Musicians Hall of Fame
.
Guitar Center RockWalk
1989.
Hit Parade Hall of Fame
2010.
Rockabilly Hall of Fame
.
International Guitar Hall of Fame
.
Rhythm & Blues Hall of Fame
2017.
Bootsy Collins
musician
,
producer
,
hall of fame
Real/Birth Name:
William Earl Collins
Gender:
Male
Birth Date:
October 26
,
1951
Age today:
68
Traditional Zodiac Sign:
Scorpio
♏ - the Scorpion - people born October 24 through November 22
Birth Place:
Cincinnati, Ohio, USA
Relationships:
younger brother of
Catfish Collins
Younger than Catfish Collins by 8 years.
father of
RBX
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Descendants:
RBX
Brief Facts:
Guitarist, band
Parliament-Funkadelic
aka band
P-Funk
. Group
Pacemakers
.
Guitar Center RockWalk
1999.
International Guitar Hall of Fame
.
Rhythm & Blues Hall of Fame
2016.
Guitar Center RockWalk
1996 as a member of
Parliament-Funkadelic
.
Rock and Roll Hall of Fame
1997 as a member of
Parliament-Funkadelic
.
Chubby Checker
singer
,
hall of fame
Real/Birth Name:
Ernest Evans
Gender:
Male
Birth Date:
October 3
,
1941
Age today:
78
Traditional Zodiac Sign:
Libra
♎ - the Scales - people born September 24 through October 23
Birth Place:
Spring Gulley, South Carolina, USA
Brief Facts:
Song "The Twist".
Philadelphia Music Alliance Walk of Fame
1987.
Hit Parade Hall of Fame
2007.
Rhythm & Blues Hall of Fame
2014.
Della Reese
actor
,
singer
,
religion
,
hall of fame
Real/Birth Name:
Delloreese Patricia Early
Gender:
Female
Birth Date:
July 6
,
1931
Death Date:
November 19
,
2017
Age at Death:
86
Traditional Zodiac Sign:
Cancer
♋ - the Crab - people born June 22 through July 22
Birth Place:
Detroit, Michigan, USA
Brief Facts:
TV shows
Della
,
Touched by an Angel
. Movies
Harlem Nights
,
A Thin Line Between Love and Hate
,
Expecting Mary
,
Dear Secret Santa
. Song
Don't You Know?
.
International Civil Rights Walk of Fame
2004.
Rhythm & Blues Hall of Fame
2017.
Hollywood Walk of Fame
:
A star at 7060 Hollywood Boulevard for contributions to the television industry; ceremony: 12 July 1994.
See the page at
Hollywood Walk of Fame
for more information.
Dionne Warwick
singer
,
actor
,
producer
,
composer
,
tv
,
hall of fame
Real/Birth Name:
Marie Dionne Warrick
Gender:
Female
Birth Date:
December 12
,
1940
Age today:
79, 3 days after her birthday
Traditional Zodiac Sign:
Sagittarius
♐ - the Archer or Centaur - people born November 23 through December 22
Birth Place:
East Orange, New Jersey, USA
Relationships:
first cousin once removed of
Bobbi Kristina Brown
niece of
Cissy Houston
older sister of
Dee Dee Warwick
Older than Dee Dee Warwick by 4 years.
first cousin of
Gary Garland
daughter of
Lee Drinkard
first cousin of
Whitney Houston
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Ancestors:
Lee Drinkard
Brief Facts:
TV series
Dionne and Friends
,
Solid Gold
. Voice actor on TV series
Captain Planet and the Planeteers
. Sang title song for
The Love Boat
. Her last name was misspelled on the label of her first single in 1962 - she changed to Warwick.
Hit Parade Hall of Fame
2009.
New Jersey Hall of Fame
2013.
International Civil Rights Walk of Fame
2007.
National Black Sports and Entertainment Hall of Fame
2001.
SoulMusic Hall of Fame
2013.
Rhythm & Blues Hall of Fame
2016.
Hollywood Walk of Fame
:
A star at 6922 Hollywood Boulevard for contributions to the recording industry; ceremony: 12 December 1985.
See the page at
Hollywood Walk of Fame
for more information.
Elvis Presley
actor
,
singer
,
dancer
,
military
,
overdose
,
hall of fame
Real/Birth Name:
Elvis Aron Presley
Gender:
Male
Birth Date:
January 8
,
1935
Death Date:
August 16
,
1977
Age at Death:
42
Traditional Zodiac Sign:
Capricorn
♑ - the Sea-Goat - people born December 23 through January 20
Birth Place:
Tupelo, Mississippi, USA
Relationships:
grandfather of
Benjamin Keough
twin brother of
Jesse Presley
The same age as Jesse Presley.
father of
Lisa Marie Presley
ex-husband of
Priscilla Presley
Older than Priscilla Presley by 10 years.
grandfather of
Riley Keough
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Descendants:
Lisa Marie Presley
Benjamin Keough
Riley Keough
Brief Facts:
Songs
Blue Suede Shoes
,
Jailhouse Rock
. Movie
Blue Hawaii
. Died of a drug overdose.
Rock and Roll Hall of Fame
1986.
Country Music Hall of Fame
1998.
Music City Walk of Fame
2008.
UK Music Hall of Fame
2004.
Mississippi Musicians Hall of Fame
.
Guitar Center RockWalk
1990.
Hit Parade Hall of Fame
2007.
Rockabilly Hall of Fame
.
Louisiana Music Hall of Fame
.
GMA Gospel Music Hall of Fame
2001.
The Southern Legends Entertainment & Performing Arts Hall of Fame
2005.
Rhythm & Blues Hall of Fame
2015.
Memphis Music Hall of Fame
2012.
Presidential Medal of Freedom
2018.
Beale Street Brass Notes Walk of Fame
.
Hollywood Walk of Fame
:
A star at 6777 Hollywood Boulevard for contributions to the recording industry.
See the page at
Hollywood Walk of Fame
for more information.
Las Vegas Walk of Stars
:
A star at Mon Ami Gabi restaurant; ceremony: 2 February 2016.
Palm Springs Walk of Stars
:
A star at 100 S. Palm Canyon Drive; ceremony: 27 March 1994.
Fats Domino
singer
,
composer
,
R&B
,
hall of fame
Real/Birth Name:
Antoine Dominique Domino Jr.
Gender:
Male
Birth Date:
February 26
,
1928
Death Date:
October 24
,
2017
Age at Death:
89
Traditional Zodiac Sign:
Pisces
♓ - the Fish - people born February 20 through March 20
Birth Place:
New Orleans, Louisiana, USA
Height:
5 feet 5 inches (165.1 cm)
Brief Facts:
Songs
Blueberry Hill
,
I'm in the Mood for Love
,
I'm Walkin'
,
Ain't That a Shame
.
Rock and Roll Hall of Fame
1986.
Blues Hall of Fame
2003.
Songwriters Hall of Fame
1998.
Hit Parade Hall of Fame
2007.
National Medal of Arts
1998.
Delta Music Museum Hall of Fame
.
Louisiana Music Hall of Fame
.
Rhythm & Blues Hall of Fame
2016.
Hollywood Walk of Fame
:
A star at 6616 Hollywood Boulevard for contributions to the recording industry.
See the page at
Hollywood Walk of Fame
for more information.
Gene Chandler
singer
,
R&B
,
producer
,
hall of fame
Real/Birth Name:
Eugene Dixon
Nickname(s):
The Duke of Earl
The Duke
Gender:
Male
Birth Date:
July 6
,
1937
Age today:
82
Traditional Zodiac Sign:
Cancer
♋ - the Crab - people born June 22 through July 22
Birth Place:
Chicago, Illinois, USA
Brief Facts:
Song
Duke of Earl
- 1962. Also song
Groovy Situation
.
SoulMusic Hall of Fame
2014.
Rhythm & Blues Hall of Fame
2014.
Ike Turner
musician
,
bandleader
,
producer
,
composer
,
hall of fame
,
overdose
Real/Birth Name:
Ike Wister Turner
Also Known As:
Izear Luster Turner Jr.
Nickname(s):
Father of Rock 'n' Roll
Gender:
Male
Birth Date:
November 5
,
1931
Death Date:
December 12
,
2007
Age at Death:
76
Traditional Zodiac Sign:
Scorpio
♏ - the Scorpion - people born October 24 through November 22
Birth Place:
Clarksdale, Mississippi, USA
Relationships:
ex-husband of
Tina Turner
Older than Tina Turner by 8 years.
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Brief Facts:
Group
Ike & Tina Turner
. Songs
It's Gonna Work Out Fine
,
River Deep - Mountain High
,
I Want to Take You Higher
,
Proud Mary
,
Nutbush City Limits
. Death ruled a drug overdose on cocaine.
Blues Hall of Fame
2005.
Mississippi Musicians Hall of Fame
.
Guitar Center RockWalk
2005.
International Guitar Hall of Fame
.
Rhythm & Blues Hall of Fame
2015.
Rock and Roll Hall of Fame
1991 as a member of
Ike & Tina Turner
.
St. Louis Walk of Fame
:
A star at 6659 Delmar Boulevard.
Jackie Wilson
singer
,
R&B
,
hall of fame
Real/Birth Name:
Jack Leroy Wilson Jr.
Nickname(s):
Mr. Excitement
Gender:
Male
Birth Date:
June 9
,
1934
Death Date:
January 21
,
1984
Age at Death:
49
Traditional Zodiac Sign:
Gemini
♊ - the Twins - people born May 22 through June 21
Birth Place:
Detroit, Michigan, USA
Brief Facts:
Songs
Lonely Teardrops
,
(Your Love Keeps Lifting Me) Higher and Higher
.
Guitar Center RockWalk
2002.
Hit Parade Hall of Fame
2008.
Rock and Roll Hall of Fame
1987.
SoulMusic Hall of Fame
2015.
Rhythm & Blues Hall of Fame
2013.
Michigan Rock and Roll Legends Hall of Fame
2005.
Hollywood Walk of Fame
:
A star at 7057 Hollywood Boulevard for contributions to the recording industry; ceremony: 4 September 2019.
See the page at
Hollywood Walk of Fame
for more information.
James Brown
singer
,
composer
,
bandleader
,
actor
,
criminal
,
hall of fame
Real/Birth Name:
James Joseph Brown Jr.
Nickname(s):
The Godfather of Soul
The Hardest Working Man in Show Business
Gender:
Male
Birth Date:
May 3
,
1933
Death Date:
December 25
,
2006 (Christmas Day)
Age at Death:
73
Traditional Zodiac Sign:
Taurus
♉ - the Bull - people born April 21 through May 21
Birth Place:
Barnwell, South Carolina, USA
Brief Facts:
Song
I Got You (I Feel Good)
. Served 26 months for a high speed chase, in Georgia, 1988. Charter member of the
Rock and Roll Hall of Fame
1986.
Songwriters Hall of Fame
2000.
UK Music Hall of Fame
2006.
Kennedy Center Honors
2003.
Guitar Center RockWalk
1992.
Georgia Music Hall of Fame
1983.
International Civil Rights Walk of Fame
2011.
SoulMusic Hall of Fame
2013.
Rhythm & Blues Hall of Fame
2013.
Rhythm & Blues Hall of Fame
2017.
Hollywood Walk of Fame
:
A star at 1501 Vine Street for contributions to the recording industry; ceremony: 10 January 1997.
See the page at
Hollywood Walk of Fame
for more information.
Jerry Butler
singer
,
composer
,
hall of fame
Real/Birth Name:
Jerry Butler Jr.
Gender:
Male
Birth Date:
December 8
,
1939
Age today:
80, 7 days after his birthday
Traditional Zodiac Sign:
Sagittarius
♐ - the Archer or Centaur - people born November 23 through December 22
Birth Place:
Sunflower, Mississippi, USA
Brief Facts:
Song
For Your Precious Love
with group
The Impressions
.
Mississippi Musicians Hall of Fame
.
SoulMusic Hall of Fame
2013 1986.
Rhythm & Blues Hall of Fame
2015.
Hit Parade Hall of Fame
2012.
Rhythm & Blues Hall of Fame
2017 as a member of
The Impressions
.
Rock and Roll Hall of Fame
1991 as a member of
The Impressions
.
SoulMusic Hall of Fame
2013 as a member of
The Impressions
.
The Vocal Group Hall of Fame
2003 as a member of
The Impressions
.
Jimi Hendrix
singer
,
musician
,
composer
,
hall of fame
Real/Birth Name:
Johnny Allen Hendrix
Also Known As:
Jimmy James
(renamed at age 2) James Marshall Hendrix
Gender:
Male
Birth Date:
November 27
,
1942
Death Date:
September 18
,
1970
Age at Death:
27
Traditional Zodiac Sign:
Sagittarius
♐ - the Archer or Centaur - people born November 23 through December 22
Birth Place:
Seattle, Washington, USA
Brief Facts:
Song
Purple Haze
. Founder and member of group
Jimi Hendrix Experience
. Albums
Are You Experienced?
,
Electric Ladyland
,
Axis: Bold as Love
. Songs
Fire
,
Manic Depression
. His band
Band of Gypsys
played at Woodstock. Left-handed guitar - played the guitar upside down.
UK Music Hall of Fame
2005. Died of a drug reaction to sleeping pills in London.
Music City Walk of Fame
2007.
DownBeat Jazz Hall of Fame
1970.
Guitar Center RockWalk
1989.
International Guitar Hall of Fame
.
Rhythm & Blues Hall of Fame
2016.
Rock and Roll Hall of Fame
1992 as a member of
Jimi Hendrix Experience
.
Hollywood Walk of Fame
:
A star at 6627 Hollywood Boulevard for contributions to the recording industry; ceremony: 14 November 1991.
See the page at
Hollywood Walk of Fame
for more information.
Joe Jackson
relative
,
hall of fame
Real/Birth Name:
Joseph Walter Jackson
Gender:
Male
Birth Date:
July 26
,
1928
Death Date:
June 27
,
2018
Age at Death:
89, 29 days before his 90
th
birthday
Traditional Zodiac Sign:
Leo
♌ - the Lion - people born July 23 through August 21
Birth Place:
Fountain Hill, Arkansas, USA
Relationships:
father of
Brandon Jackson
father of
Jackie Jackson
father of
Janet Jackson
father of
Jermaine Jackson
father of
La Toya Jackson
father of
Michael Jackson
grandfather of
Paris Jackson
grandfather of
Prince Jackson
grandfather of
Prince Michael Jackson II
father of
Randy Jackson
father of
Rebbie Jackson
grandfather of
Taj Jackson
grandfather of
Taryll Jackson
father of
Tito Jackson
grandfather of
TJ Jackson
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Descendants:
Michael Jackson
Prince Jackson
Prince Michael Jackson II
Paris Jackson
Randy Jackson
Jermaine Jackson
Tito Jackson
Taj Jackson
Taryll Jackson
TJ Jackson
Jackie Jackson
Brandon Jackson
Rebbie Jackson
La Toya Jackson
Janet Jackson
Brief Facts:
Father of the musician Jackson family.
Arkansas Black Hall of Fame
2011.
Rhythm & Blues Hall of Fame
2014.
Johnny Otis
bandleader
,
dj
,
musician
,
blues
,
composer
,
producer
,
activist
,
writer
,
religion
,
educator
,
R&B
,
hall of fame
Real/Birth Name:
Ioannis Alexandres Veliotes
Also Known As:
John Veliotis
Johnny Otis Show
Nickname(s):
Godfather of Rhythm and Blues
Gender:
Male
Birth Date:
December 28
,
1921
Death Date:
January 17
,
2012
Age at Death:
90, 20 days after his birthday
Traditional Zodiac Sign:
Capricorn
♑ - the Sea-Goat - people born December 23 through January 20
Birth Place:
Vallejo, California, USA
Brief Facts:
Greek ancestry. Book
Listen to the Lambs
. Songs
Willie and the Hand Jive
,
Harlem Nocturne
,
Every Beat of My Heart
,
Double Crossing Blues
.
Rock and Roll Hall of Fame
1994.
Blues Hall of Fame
2000.
Rhythm & Blues Hall of Fame
2017.
Little Richard
singer
,
hall of fame
Real/Birth Name:
Richard Wayne Penniman
Gender:
Male
Birth Date:
December 5
,
1932
Age today:
87, 10 days after his birthday
Traditional Zodiac Sign:
Sagittarius
♐ - the Archer or Centaur - people born November 23 through December 22
Birth Place:
Macon, Georgia, USA
Brief Facts:
Songs
Tutti Frutti
,
Long Tall Sally
,
Good Golly Miss Molly
.
Rock and Roll Hall of Fame
1986.
Music City Walk of Fame
2008.
Songwriters Hall of Fame
2003.
Guitar Center RockWalk
1990.
Hit Parade Hall of Fame
2009.
Georgia Music Hall of Fame
1984.
Louisiana Music Hall of Fame
.
Rockabilly Hall of Fame
.
Blues Hall of Fame
2015.
Rhythm & Blues Hall of Fame
2015.
Hollywood Walk of Fame
:
A star at 6840 Hollywood Boulevard for contributions to the recording industry.
See the page at
Hollywood Walk of Fame
for more information.
Little Willie John
singer
,
R&B
,
hall of fame
,
criminal
Real/Birth Name:
William Edward John
Gender:
Male
Birth Date:
November 15
,
1937
Death Date:
May 26
,
1968
Age at Death:
30
Traditional Zodiac Sign:
Scorpio
♏ - the Scorpion - people born October 24 through November 22
Birth Place:
Cullendale, Arkansas, USA
Brief Facts:
R&B singer. Songs
Need Your Love So Bad
,
Talk to Me, Talk to Me
,
All Around the World
,
Take My Love (I Want to Give It All to You)
,
Fever
. Convicted of manslaughter and sent to prison for a fatal knifing incident. Died in prison of a heart attack, but there are claims this cause is false.
Rock and Roll Hall of Fame
1996.
Rhythm & Blues Hall of Fame
2013.
Rhythm & Blues Hall of Fame
2016.
Louis Armstrong
musician
,
singer
,
bandleader
,
jazz
,
hall of fame
Real/Birth Name:
Louis Daniel Armstrong
Nickname(s):
Satchmo
Gender:
Male
Birth Date:
August 4
,
1901
Death Date:
July 6
,
1971
Age at Death:
69, 29 days before his 70
th
birthday
Traditional Zodiac Sign:
Leo
♌ - the Lion - people born July 23 through August 21
Birth Place:
New Orleans, Louisiana, USA
Brief Facts:
Songs
Hello, Dolly!
,
What a Wonderful World
,
I'm a Ding Dong Daddy from Dumas
,
That Lucky Old Sun
,
When You're Smiling
. Movie
Hello, Dolly!
.
Rock and Roll Hall of Fame
1990.
DownBeat Jazz Hall of Fame
1952.
Long Island Music Hall of Fame
.
Big Band and Jazz Hall of Fame
1978.
Hit Parade Hall of Fame
2009.
Gennett Records Walk of Fame
2007.
Louisiana Music Hall of Fame
.
ASCAP Jazz Wall of Fame
.
National Black Sports and Entertainment Hall of Fame
2001.
Nesuhi Ertegun Jazz Hall of Fame
2004.
Rhythm & Blues Hall of Fame
2017.
Hollywood Walk of Fame
:
A star at 7018 Hollywood Boulevard for contributions to the recording industry.
See the page at
Hollywood Walk of Fame
for more information.
Louis Jordan
musician
,
jazz
,
hall of fame
Real/Birth Name:
Louis Thomas Jordan
Gender:
Male
Birth Date:
July 8
,
1908
Death Date:
February 4
,
1975
Age at Death:
66
Traditional Zodiac Sign:
Cancer
♋ - the Crab - people born June 22 through July 22
Birth Place:
Brinkley, Arkansas, USA
Brief Facts:
Rock and Roll Hall of Fame
1987.
Blues Hall of Fame
1983.
Big Band and Jazz Hall of Fame
1998.
Arkansas Entertainers Hall of Fame
1998.
Rhythm & Blues Hall of Fame
2017.
Macy Gray
rapper
,
singer
,
R&B
,
hall of fame
Real/Birth Name:
Natalie Renee McIntyre
Gender:
Male
Brief Facts:
Albums
The Very Best of Macy Gray
,
On How Life Is
. Song
I Try
.
Rhythm & Blues Hall of Fame
2014.
Martha Reeves
singer
,
R&B
,
hall of fame
Real/Birth Name:
Martha Rose Reeves
Also Known As:
Martha LaVaille
Gender:
Female
Birth Date:
July 18
,
1941
Age today:
78
Traditional Zodiac Sign:
Cancer
♋ - the Crab - people born June 22 through July 22
Birth Place:
Eufala, Alabama, USA
Brief Facts:
R&B and pop and doo-wop group
Martha & The Vandellas
. Song
Dancing in the Street
.
Alabama Music Hall of Fame
1995.
Rhythm & Blues Hall of Fame
2015.
Michigan Rock and Roll Legends Hall of Fame
as a member of
Martha & The Vandellas
.
Rock and Roll Hall of Fame
1995 as a member of
Martha & The Vandellas
.
The Vocal Group Hall of Fame
2003 as a member of
Martha & The Vandellas
.
Marvin Gaye
singer
,
murdered
,
hall of fame
Real/Birth Name:
Marvin Pentz Gay Jr.
Gender:
Male
Birth Date:
April 2
,
1939
Death Date:
April 1
,
1984
Age at Death:
44, 1 day before his 45
th
birthday
Traditional Zodiac Sign:
Aries
♈ - the Ram - people born March 21 through April 20
Birth Place:
Washington, District of Columbia, USA
Relationships:
ex-husband of
Anna Gordy Gaye
Younger than Anna Gordy Gaye by 17 years.
Details - all relationships
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Brief Facts:
Murdered by his father. Member of group
The Moonglows
.
Rock and Roll Hall of Fame
1987.
Guitar Center RockWalk
1989.
Hit Parade Hall of Fame
2009.
SoulMusic Hall of Fame
2013.
SoulMusic Hall of Fame
2015.
Rhythm & Blues Hall of Fame
2014.
Michigan Rock and Roll Legends Hall of Fame
.
Rock and Roll Hall of Fame
2000 as a member of
The Moonglows
.
The Vocal Group Hall of Fame
1999 as a member of
The Moonglows
.
Hollywood Walk of Fame
:
A star at 1500 Vine Street for contributions to the recording industry; ceremony: 27 September 1990.
See the page at
Hollywood Walk of Fame
for more information.
Mary Wells
singer
,
actor
,
hall of fame
Real/Birth Name:
Mary Esther Wells
Nickname(s):
the Queen of Motown
Gender:
Female
Birth Date:
May 13
,
1943
Death Date:
July 26
,
1992
Age at Death:
49
Traditional Zodiac Sign:
Taurus
♉ - the Bull - people born April 21 through May 21
Birth Place:
Detroit, Michigan, USA
Brief Facts:
Song
My Guy
.
Rhythm & Blues Hall of Fame
2017.
Michigan Rock and Roll Legends Hall of Fame
.
Michael Jackson
singer
,
dancer
,
actor
,
hall of fame
,
overdose
,
murdered
Real/Birth Name:
Michael Joseph Jackson
Also Known As:
Michael Joe Jackson (per indictment)
Nickname(s):
Jacko
Wacko Jacko
The King of Pop
Gender:
Male
Birth Date:
August 29
,
1958
Death Date:
June 25
,
2009
Age at Death:
50
Traditional Zodiac Sign:
Virgo
♍ - the Virgin - people born August 22 through September 23
Birth Place:
Gary, Indiana, USA
Relationships:
younger brother of
Brandon Jackson
Younger than Brandon Jackson by 1 year.
ex-husband of
Debbie Rowe
Older than Debbie Rowe by less than 1 year.
younger brother of
Jackie Jackson
Younger than Jackie Jackson by 7 years.
older brother of
Janet Jackson
Older than Janet Jackson by 7 years.
younger brother of
Jermaine Jackson
Younger than Jermaine Jackson by 3 years.
son of
Joe Jackson
younger brother of
La Toya Jackson
Younger than La Toya Jackson by 2 years.
ex-husband of
Lisa Marie Presley
Older than Lisa Marie Presley by 9 years.
younger brother of
Marlon Jackson
Younger than Marlon Jackson by 1 year.
father of
Paris Jackson
father of
Prince Jackson
father of
Prince Michael Jackson II
younger brother of
Randy Jackson
Younger than Randy Jackson by 2 years.
younger brother of
Rebbie Jackson
Younger than Rebbie Jackson by 8 years.
uncle of
Taj Jackson
uncle of
Taryll Jackson
younger brother of
Tito Jackson
Younger than Tito Jackson by 4 years.
uncle of
TJ Jackson
Details - all relationships
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Ancestors:
Joe Jackson
Descendants:
Prince Jackson
Prince Michael Jackson II
Paris Jackson
Brief Facts:
Group
The Jackson 5
,
The Jacksons
. Famed for "moonwalk" dance step. Albums
Thriller
,
Dangerous
. Song
I'll Be There
. Movie
The Wiz
. Short film
Captain EO
. Acquitted of charges of molesting a child, June 13, 2005. First son named originally Michael Joseph Jackson Jr. then name changed after divorce. Died of lethal dose of propofol. Coroner ruled his death a homicide.
Rock and Roll Hall of Fame
2001.
Songwriters Hall of Fame
2002.
UK Music Hall of Fame
2004.
National Museum of Dance and Hall of Fame
2010.
World Music Awards Hall of Fame
1989.
Music Video Producers' Hall of Fame
1991.
Soul Train Hall of Fame
1995.
ECHO Hall of Fame
2010.
National Radio Hall of Fame
2003.
SoulMusic Hall of Fame
2015.
Rhythm & Blues Hall of Fame
2014.
Hit Parade Hall of Fame
2009 as a member of
The Jackson 5
.
Rock and Roll Hall of Fame
1997 as a member of
The Jackson 5
.
SoulMusic Hall of Fame
2014 as a member of
The Jackson 5
.
The Vocal Group Hall of Fame
1999 as a member of
The Jackson 5
.
Hollywood Walk of Fame
:
A star at 6927 Hollywood Boulevard for contributions to the recording industry; ceremony: 20 November 1984.
See the page at
Hollywood Walk of Fame
for more information.
A star at 6927 Hollywood Boulevard for contributions to radio.
See the page at
Hollywood Walk of Fame
for more information.
Hollywood Walk of Fame
:
A star at 1500 Vine Street as a member of
The Jacksons
for contributions to the recording industry.
See the page at
Hollywood Walk of Fame
for more information.
Muddy Waters
singer
,
folk
,
hall of fame
,
unusual name
Real/Birth Name:
McKinley Morganfield
Gender:
Male
Birth Date:
April 4
,
1913
Death Date:
April 30
,
1983
Age at Death:
70, 26 days after his birthday
Traditional Zodiac Sign:
Aries
♈ - the Ram - people born March 21 through April 20
Birth Place:
Issaquena County, Mississippi, USA
Brief Facts:
Rock and Roll Hall of Fame
1987.
Blues Hall of Fame
1980.
Mississippi Musicians Hall of Fame
.
Guitar Center RockWalk
2005.
Michigan Sports Hall of Fame
1992.
International Guitar Hall of Fame
.
Rhythm & Blues Hall of Fame
2015.
Otis Redding
composer
,
singer
,
accident
,
air crash
,
hall of fame
Real/Birth Name:
Otis Ray Redding Jr.
Gender:
Male
Birth Date:
September 9
,
1941
Death Date:
December 10
,
1967
Age at Death:
26
Traditional Zodiac Sign:
Virgo
♍ - the Virgin - people born August 22 through September 23
Birth Place:
Dawson, Georgia, USA
Brief Facts:
Wrote the song
Respect
. Recorded the song
Sittin' on the Dock of the Bay
3 days before he died in an airplane crash.
Rock and Roll Hall of Fame
1989.
Songwriters Hall of Fame
1994.
Georgia Music Hall of Fame
1981.
SoulMusic Hall of Fame
2014.
Rhythm & Blues Hall of Fame
2013.
Memphis Music Hall of Fame
2012.
Beale Street Brass Notes Walk of Fame
.
Prince
singer
,
actor
,
overdose
,
hall of fame
Real/Birth Name:
Prince Rogers Nelson
Also Known As:
the Artist (formerly known as Prince)
Jamie Starr
Christopher
Alexander Nevermind
Joey Coco
Gender:
Male
Birth Date:
June 7
,
1958
Death Date:
April 21
,
2016
Age at Death:
57
Traditional Zodiac Sign:
Gemini
♊ - the Twins - people born May 22 through June 21
Birth Place:
Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA
Brief Facts:
Movies
Purple Moon
,
Under the Cherry Moon
. Died of an accidental opioid (Fentanyl) overdose.
Rock and Roll Hall of Fame
2004.
UK Music Hall of Fame
2006.
Minnesota Music Hall of Fame
2007.
SoulMusic Hall of Fame
2015.
International Guitar Hall of Fame
.
Rhythm & Blues Hall of Fame
2016.
Ray Charles
singer
,
composer
,
musician
,
hall of fame
,
actor
Real/Birth Name:
Raymond Charles Robinson
Gender:
Male
Birth Date:
September 23
,
1930
Death Date:
June 10
,
2004
Age at Death:
73
Traditional Zodiac Sign:
Virgo
♍ - the Virgin - people born August 22 through September 23
Birth Place:
Albany, Georgia, USA
Brief Facts:
Movie
The Blues Brothers
. Songs
Hit the Road, Jack
,
Georgia on My Mind
,
I Got a Woman
,
Unchain My Heart
,
Born to Lose
,
Route 66
.
Rock and Roll Hall of Fame
1986.
Blues Hall of Fame
1982.
Songwriters Hall of Fame
1993.
Kennedy Center Honors
1986.
Big Band and Jazz Hall of Fame
2004.
Hit Parade Hall of Fame
2007.
Georgia Music Hall of Fame
1979.
National Medal of Arts
1993.
National Black Sports and Entertainment Hall of Fame
2004.
SoulMusic Hall of Fame
2013.
Rhythm & Blues Hall of Fame
2015.
Hollywood Walk of Fame
:
A star at 6777 Hollywood Boulevard for contributions to the recording industry; ceremony: 6 October 1981.
See the page at
Hollywood Walk of Fame
for more information.
Robert Johnson
blues
,
singer
,
musician
,
murdered
,
hall of fame
Real/Birth Name:
Robert Leroy Johnson
Also Known As:
R. L. Spencer
Robert Spencer
Robert Lonnie Johnson
Nickname(s):
King of the Delta Blues
Gender:
Male
Brief Facts:
Subject of the movie
Crossroads
. Song
Terraplane Blues
. Poisoned.
Rock and Roll Hall of Fame
1986.
Blues Hall of Fame
1980.
Mississippi Musicians Hall of Fame
.
Guitar Center RockWalk
1999.
International Guitar Hall of Fame
.
Rhythm & Blues Hall of Fame
2017.
Beale Street Brass Notes Walk of Fame
.
Ruth Brown
singer
,
actor
,
hall of fame
,
Broadway
,
Tony Award
,
R&B
Real/Birth Name:
Ruth Alston Weston
Nickname(s):
Miss Rhythm
Gender:
Female
Birth Date:
January 28
,
1928
Death Date:
November 17
,
2006
Age at Death:
78
Traditional Zodiac Sign:
Aquarius
♒ - the Water-Carrier - people born January 21 through February 19
Brief Facts:
Movie
Hairspray (1988)
. Won a Tony Award for her part in the Broadway revue
Black and Blue
. Song
So Long
.
Rock and Roll Hall of Fame
1993.
Blues Hall of Fame
2002.
Oklahoma Jazz Hall of Fame
1992.
Rhythm & Blues Hall of Fame
2017.
Sam Cooke
singer
,
murdered
,
hall of fame
Real/Birth Name:
Samuel Cook
Gender:
Male
Birth Date:
January 22
,
1935
Death Date:
December 11
,
1964
Age at Death:
29
Traditional Zodiac Sign:
Aquarius
♒ - the Water-Carrier - people born January 21 through February 19
Birth Place:
Clarksdale, Mississippi, USA
Brief Facts:
Shot to death - shooter never charged.
Rock and Roll Hall of Fame
1986.
Songwriters Hall of Fame
1987.
Mississippi Musicians Hall of Fame
.
Hit Parade Hall of Fame
2009.
SoulMusic Hall of Fame
2015.
Rhythm & Blues Hall of Fame
2013.
Rhythm & Blues Hall of Fame
2015.
Hollywood Walk of Fame
:
A star at 7051 Hollywood Boulevard for contributions to the recording industry; ceremony: 1 February 1994.
See the page at
Hollywood Walk of Fame
for more information.
Sammy Davis Jr.
singer
,
dancer
,
photographer
,
Broadway
,
Tony Award
,
hall of fame
,
soap
Real/Birth Name:
Sammy Davis Jr.
Gender:
Male
Birth Date:
December 8
,
1925
Death Date:
May 16
,
1990
Age at Death:
64
Traditional Zodiac Sign:
Sagittarius
♐ - the Archer or Centaur - people born November 23 through December 22
Birth Place:
The Bronx, New York City, New York, USA
Relationships:
husband of
Altovise Davis
, until he died.
Older than Altovise Davis by 17 years.
ex-husband of
May Britt
Older than May Britt by 7 years.
Details - all relationships
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Brief Facts:
Movies
Ocean's Eleven (1960)
,
Robin and the Seven Hoods
. Songs
What Kind of Fool Am I?
,
I've Gotta Be Me
. TV show
One Life to Live
. Member
the Rat Pack
. Lost his left eye in a traffic accident. Converted to Judaism. Broadway musical
Golden Boy
, winning a Tony Award.
Black Filmmakers Hall of Fame
1987.
Kennedy Center Honors
1987.
Hit Parade Hall of Fame
2009.
International Civil Rights Walk of Fame
2008.
Rhythm & Blues Hall of Fame
2017.
Hollywood Walk of Fame
:
A star at 6254 Hollywood Boulevard for contributions to the recording industry.
See the page at
Hollywood Walk of Fame
for more information.
Las Vegas Walk of Stars
:
A star at Riviera Hotel (removed); ceremony: 15 February 2007.
Smokey Robinson
singer
,
business
,
composer
,
producer
,
actor
,
writer
,
hall of fame
Real/Birth Name:
William Robinson Jr.
Gender:
Male
Birth Date:
February 19
,
1940
Age today:
79
Traditional Zodiac Sign:
Aquarius
♒ - the Water-Carrier - people born January 21 through February 19
Birth Place:
Detroit, Michigan, USA
Relationships:
ex-husband of
Claudette Rogers
Older than Claudette Rogers by 2 years.
Details - all relationships
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Brief Facts:
Motown group
The Miracles
. Formerly called this group
The Matadors
. Songs
Got a Job
,
Shop Around
,
Ooh Baby Baby
,
The Tears of a Clown
,
My Girl
,
Since I Lost My Baby
. Grammy Lifetime Achievement Award. Album
The 35th Anniversary Collection
.
Rock and Roll Hall of Fame
1987.
Songwriters Hall of Fame
1990.
Kennedy Center Honors
2006.
Guitar Center RockWalk
1991.
National Medal of Arts
2002.
Boys and Girls Clubs Alumni Hall of Fame
.
National Black Sports and Entertainment Hall of Fame
2003.
SoulMusic Hall of Fame
2013. Movie
Hollywood Homicide
.
Rhythm & Blues Hall of Fame
2016.
Michigan Rock and Roll Legends Hall of Fame
.
Hit Parade Hall of Fame
2011 as a member of
The Miracles
.
Rhythm & Blues Hall of Fame
2015 as a member of
The Miracles
.
Rock and Roll Hall of Fame
2012 as a member of
The Miracles
.
SoulMusic Hall of Fame
2015 as a member of
The Miracles
.
The Vocal Group Hall of Fame
2001 as a member of
The Miracles
.
Hollywood Walk of Fame
:
A star at 1500 Vine Street for contributions to the recording industry; ceremony: 22 February 1983.
See the page at
Hollywood Walk of Fame
for more information.
Hollywood Walk of Fame
:
A star at 7060 Hollywood Boulevard as a member of
The Miracles
for contributions to the recording industry.
See the page at
Hollywood Walk of Fame
for more information.
Tom Joyner
radio
,
activist
,
tv
,
writer
,
hall of fame
Real/Birth Name:
Thomas Joyner
Gender:
Male
Birth Date:
November 23
,
1949
Age today:
70, 22 days after his birthday
Traditional Zodiac Sign:
Sagittarius
♐ - the Archer or Centaur - people born November 23 through December 22
Birth Place:
Tuskegee, Alabama, USA
Brief Facts:
TV show
The Tom Joyner Show
. Book
Tom Joyner Presents How to Prepare for College
.
The Official R&B Music Hall of Fame
2013.
Broadcasting & Cable Hall of Fame
.
NAB Broadcasting Hall of Fame
2000.
International Civil Rights Walk of Fame
2008.
National Radio Hall of Fame
1998.
Rhythm & Blues Hall of Fame
2013.
Whitney Houston
actor
,
singer
,
model
,
accident
,
hall of fame
Real/Birth Name:
Whitney Elizabeth Houston
Gender:
Female
Birth Date:
August 9
,
1963
Death Date:
February 11
,
2012
Age at Death:
48
Traditional Zodiac Sign:
Leo
♌ - the Lion - people born July 23 through August 21
Birth Place:
East Orange, New Jersey, USA
Relationships:
mother of
Bobbi Kristina Brown
ex-wife of
Bobby Brown (singer)
Older than Bobby Brown (singer) by 5 years.
daughter of
Cissy Houston
first cousin of
Dee Dee Warwick
first cousin of
Dionne Warwick
half-sister of
Gary Garland
Younger than Gary Garland by 5 years.
daughter of
John Houston
niece of
Lee Drinkard
Details - all relationships
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Ancestors:
John Houston
Cissy Houston
Descendants:
Bobbi Kristina Brown
Brief Facts:
Movies
The Bodyguard
,
Waiting to Exhale
,
The Preacher's Wife
. Song
I Will Always Love You
written by
Dolly Parton
. Producer of movie
The Princess Diaries
. Album
Just Whitney
. Accidental drowning in a bathtub in a hotel due to the effects of cocaine use and heart disease.
New Jersey Hall of Fame
2013..
SoulMusic Hall of Fame
2014.
Rhythm & Blues Hall of Fame
2014.
Wilson Pickett
singer
,
composer
,
R&B
,
hall of fame
Real/Birth Name:
Wilson Pickett
Nickname(s):
the Wicked
Gender:
Male
Birth Date:
March 18
,
1941
Death Date:
January 19
,
2006
Age at Death:
64
Traditional Zodiac Sign:
Pisces
♓ - the Fish - people born February 20 through March 20
Birth Place:
Prattville, Alabama, USA
Brief Facts:
Songs
Mustang Sally
,
In the Midnight Hour
,
Call My Name, I'll Be There
,
Funky Broadway
,
Sugar, Sugar
.
Rock and Roll Hall of Fame
1991.
Alabama Music Hall of Fame
1999.
Rhythm & Blues Hall of Fame
2016.
Michigan Rock and Roll Legends Hall of Fame
.
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