Died On This Date (October 17, 2007) Teresa Brewer / Popular ’50s Vocalist
themusicsover Teresa Brewer (Born Theresa Breuer) May 7, 1931 – October 17, 2007 With some 600 recorded songs to her name,…
Died On This Date (October 3, 2009) Laura Mae Gross / L.A. Blues Club Owner
Laura Mae Gross 1920 – October 3, 2009 Known around the Los Angeles blues scene as “Mama,” Laura Mae Gross…
Died On This Date (September 20, 1973) Ben Webster / Jazz Great
Ben Webster March 17, 1909 – September 20, 1973 Ben Webster was a prominent saxophonist who made his mark playing…
Died On This Date (September 15, 1985) Cootie Williams / Jazz Great
Charles “Cootie” Williams July 24, 1910 – September 15, 1985 Cootie Williams is considered by many to be the greatest…
Died On This Date (September 8, 1960) Oscar Pettiford / Jazz Great
Oscar Pettiford September 30, 1922 – September 8, 1960 Oscar Pettiford was a virtuoso jazz double bassist and cellist who…