On October 10th, 1946, Singer and Songwriter John Prine was born in Maywood, IL. Prine was one of the greatest country-folk singer/songwriters of the late 20th century and into the next.
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On October 11th, 1975, Saturday Night Live debuted. There were 2 musical guests that evening, Billy Preston performing "Nothing From Nothing" and Janis Ian performing "At Seventeen".
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On October 11th, 1919, Jazz drummer and bandleader Art Blakey was born in Pittsburgh, PA. After working with Thelonious Monk, Charlie Parker and Dizzy Gillespie, Blakey formed the Jazz Messengers.
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On October 11th, 1932, Country music singer and songwriter Dotty West was born in McMinnville, TN. West had a hit in the 60s with "Here Comes My Baby Back Again" and several duets with Jim Reeves and Kenny Rogers.
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On October 11th, 1971, Nilsson released "Without You" b/w "Gotta Get Up" on 45rpm. "Without You" is a cover of a Badfinger song, written by Pete Ham and Tom Evans.
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On October 4th, 1970, Singer and songwriter Janis Joplin passed away from a heroin overdose at age 27. Joplin recorded 2 albums with Big Brother and the Holding Company and 2 solo albums, one of which was released posthumously.
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On October 4th, 1944, Guitarist Larry Collins was born in Tulsa, OK. Along with his sister Lorrie, Collins performed as The Collins Kids. in the 50s and 60s. In 1972, Larry co-wrote the song "Delta Dawn", a hit for both Bette Midler and Tanya Tucker.
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On October 4th, 1937, Pedal steel guitarist and session musician Lloyd Green was born in Leaf, MS. Green has played with Charley Pride, Johnny Paycheck, Don Williams, Bob Dylan, the Byrds and 100s more.
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On October 4th, 1969, It's a Beautiful Day released their signature song "White Bird" b/w "Wasted Union Blues" on 45rpm.
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