Author: DJ Rays Music

Jimmy Jones was an American singer-songwriter who was born in Birmingham, Alabama on June 2nd, 1930. He was known for singing in a soulful falsetto tone modeled after greats like Clyde McPhatter and Sam Cooke. His songs often blended a mix of R&B, Pop and Doo-Wop, as shown in his single, “Good Timing” which was a #1 hit in the U.K. On this very day, August 2nd 2012, Jimmy Jones died in Aberdeen, North Carolina (at 82 years of age). In memory of his passing, exactly 12 years ago today,…

Read More

Joe Elliott is an English singer and songwriter who is best known as lead vocalist for the rock band, Def Leppard. His distinctive voice and songwriting contributions played an instrumental part of the band’s success, recording hit singles like “Photograph”, “Rock of Ages”, “Love Bites”, and today’s song choice (that can be listened to by clicking on the provided link). In 2019, he was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame (alongside other members of Def Leppard), recognizing the band’s significant contributions to the rock genre. On this…

Read More

Zac Brown is an American singer and songwriter who is best known as frontman for the Zac Brown Band.. This group is particularly known for incorporating elements of country, southern rock, bluegrass, (and even reggae) into their music. Some of the band’s greatest hits include “Colder Weather”, “Toes”, “Highway 20 Ride”, and today’s song choice (that can be listened to by clicking on the provided link). A winner of multiple Grammy Awards, in 2010, he won the award for “Best New Artist”. On this very day, July 31st 1978, Zachry…

Read More

Paul Anka is a Canadian-American singer and songwriter who rose to fame in the late 1950s. Some of his biggest hits include songs like “Lonely Boy”, “Put Your Head on My Shoulders”, “Having My Baby” and today’s song choice (that can be listened to by clicking on the provided link). Throughout his career, he has earned many accolades including inductions into the Canadian Music Hall of Fame (in 1980), and the Songwriter’s Hall of Fame (in 2008). On this very day, July 30th 1941, Paul Albert Anka was born in…

Read More

Geddy Lee is a singer, songwriter, and musician, who is best known as lead vocalist (and bass player) for Canadian progressive rock band, Rush. Some of the group’s most popular songs include “New World Man”, “Limelight”, “The Spirit of Radio”, and today’s song choice (that can be listened to by clicking on the provided link). Especially known for his virtuoso bass playing and unique vocal style, in 2013, he was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame (along with the other members of Rush). On this very day,…

Read More