Eddie Cochran was an American singer, songwriter, and guitarist whose energetic performances and innovative style helped define the sound of early rock ’n’ roll. Born on October 3, 1938, in Albert Lea, Minnesota, Cochran grew up in a musical family and developed a passion for music at a young age. He learned to play guitar … Read more
Brian Epstein was a British music entrepreneur and manager whose vision and dedication helped transform The Beatles from a local Liverpool band into one of the most iconic musical acts in history. Born on September 19, 1934, in Liverpool, England, Epstein grew up in a middle-class Jewish family and initially worked in the family-owned furniture … Read more
John Coltrane was an American jazz saxophonist and composer whose innovative techniques and spiritual approach to music redefined the genre. Born on September 23, 1926, in Hamlet, North Carolina, and raised in a musical family in High Point, Coltrane developed a passion for music at an early age, learning clarinet and piano before focusing on … Read more
Otis Redding was an American singer, songwriter, and record producer whose powerful voice and heartfelt performances made him one of the most influential figures in soul music. Born on September 9, 1941, in Dawson, Georgia, Redding grew up in a sharecropping family and developed a deep connection to gospel music from a young age. Singing … Read more
Patsy Cline was an American singer whose powerful, emotive voice and timeless recordings helped shape the sound of modern country music. Born Virginia Patterson Hensley on September 8, 1932, in Winchester, Virginia, she displayed an early talent for singing and music, performing in local contests and church events. Her childhood was marked by modest means … Read more