Can I start the weekend jukebox thread early....
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And given your concise explanation, you are correct. I took your post as asking permission to post early, not requesting if you are technically able to post early. We're good.
Saturday (11/9) was the birthday of Alan Gratzer. He was a founding member, and the drummer, of REO Speedwagon. He retired from the band in 1989. To celebrate:
Sunday (11/10) was the birthday of the late, great, Dave Loggins. He reached his greatest success as a songwriter, penning hits for a number of stars. To celebrate, one of the only songs he wrote which he was known for performing:
Sunday (11/10) was the birthday of the late, great, Greg Lake. He was a founding member, and the bassist, of Emerson, Lake & Palmer. To celebrate:
Sunday (11/10) was the birthday of Jim Adkins. He was a founding member, the lead guitarist, and the lead singer, of Jimmy Eat World. To celebrate:
Monday (11/11) is the birthday of Chris Dreja. He was a founding member of The Yardbirds, where he was their original rhythm guitarist (he switched to bassist in 1966, after Paul Samwell-Smith left). To celebrate:
Monday (11/11) is the birthday of Jim Peterik. He achieved a lot of success as a songwriter. He was the vocalist and guitarist in The Ides of March, and the founder, of Survivor. To celebrate, the two songs the aforementioned groups are most known for. He wrote the 1st song, and co-wrote the second song.
Tuesday (11/12) was the birthday of Booker T. Jones. He's best known as the founder and organist for Booker T. & the MGs. To celebrate:
Tuesday (11/12) was the birthday of Neil Young. He achieved fame as a soloist, with Crosby, Stills, Nash & Young, and with Crazy Horse. To celebrate (so many from which to choose):
Tuesday (11/12) was the birthday of Donald Roeser. He's known more commonly by his stage name, Buck Dharma. He was a founding member, guitarist, singer, and songwriter of Blue Oyster Cult. I believe he's the only founding member that has always been with the band. To celebrate:
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Tuesday (11/12) was the birthday of the late, great, Arthur "Pooch" Tavares. He was a founding member of the group Taveres. To celebrate:
Tuesday (11/12) was the birthday of the late, great, Leslie McKeown. He was not a founding member, but he was the lead singer for the Bay City Rollers during their most successful period. To celebrate:
Wednesday (11/13) was the birthday of the late, great, Toy Caldwell. He was a founding member, the lead guitarists and the main songwriter of The Marshall Tucker Band. To celebrate, one of their most famous songs, which he sang lead on:
Wednesday (11/13) is the birthday of Bill Gibson. He was a founding member, and the drummer, of Huey Lewis & The News. To celebrate:
Wednesday (11/13) is the birthday of Wayne Parker. He was a founding member, and the bassist, of Glass Tiger. To celebrate:
Thursday (11/14) is the birthday of James "J.Y." Young. He was a founding member, and a guitarist, of Styx. He's also the only continuous original member of the band. To celebrate, their breakthrough hit song:
Thursday (11/14) was the birthday of the late, great, Alec John Such. He was a founding member of Bon Jovi, and bassist for the group until he was basically booted from the band in 1994. To celebrate:
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Thursday (11/14) is the birthday of Stephen Bishop. He's achieved some success on his own, though he's had more success as a song writer for other artists. To celebrate:
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Thursday (11/14) is the birthday of Joseph Simmons. He's more commonly known as Run, or Rev. Run, or DJ Run. He was a founding member of Run-DMC. To celebrate:
Read the stories about how that band got robbed by their record company. They were basically left w/ nothing.
Fitting that Toy's birthday falls near Veteran's Day. Vietnam Vet, and a well honored one. Lost way too soon.
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