On January 17th, 1928, Singer and actress Eartha Kitt was born in North, South Carolina. Kitt was known for her highly distinctive singing style and her 1953 recordings of "C'est si bon" and the Christmas novelty song "Santa Baby". She starred as Catwoman in the 3rd season of Batman in 1967.

On January 17th, 1972, Linda Ronstadt released 'Linda Ronstadt', her 3rd solo album.

On January 17th, 1966, The 13th Floor Elevators released “You’re Gonna Miss Me”, their debut single. The disc is back with "Tried to Hide"

On January 17th, 1974, Bob Dylan released 'Planet Waves', his 14th studio album. Dylan is supported on the album by longtime collaborators The Band, with whom he embarked on a major reunion tour (documented on the live album Before the Flood) following its release.

On January 17th, 1955, Singer-songwriter Steve Earle was born in Ft. Monroe, VA. His songs have been recorded by Johnny Cash, Waylon Jennings, Willie Nelson, Levon Helm, The Highwaymen, Travis Tritt, Vince Gill, Patty Loveless, Shawn Colvin, Bob Seger, and Percy Sledge.

On August 2nd, 1978, Boston released 'Don't Look Back', their 2nd studio album. he album reached No. 1 in both the US and Canada, and No. 9 in the UK. The title track helped with the album's success, reaching No. 4 on the US charts and remains one of the band's biggest hits.

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On January 16th, 1951, Singer and songwriter Damo Suzuki was born in Kobe, Japan. Suzuki was the former lead singer for the German band Can. Since 1983, Suzuki had been leading the 'Damo Suzuki Network', a loose concept of performing with local musicians while touring the world.

On January 16th, 1968, Blue Cheer releases their first album, 'Vincebus Eruptum'. With a cover of Eddie Cochran's "Summertime Blues", and a heavy blues thunder, Vincebus Eruptum is considered the first heavy metal album.

On January 16th, 1944, Singer-songwriter and comedian Jim Stafford was born. As a country music performer, Stafford has always injected humor into his music. Hits include "My Girl Bill", "Spiders And Snakes" and "Swamp Witch". Birthday

On January 16th, 1971, ZZ Top released 'ZZ Top’s First Album'. Combining blues, boogie, hard rock, and Southern rock, the band developed their own signature sound.

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Happy Birthday Don Van Vliet aka Captain Beefheart!! On January 15th, 1941, in Glendale, CA.

On January 15th, 1941, Don Van Vliet aka Captain Beefheart was born in Glendale, California. Besides being an artist, poet, songwriter and musician, Vliet attended high school with Frank Zappa and the two of them collaborated on several projects over the years.

On January 15th, 1959, Pete Trewavas was born in Middlesbrough, England. Trewavas plays bass for Marillion, though occasionally takes up duties as a backing vocalist and acoustic guitarist.

On January 15th, 1941, Don Van Vliet aka Captain Beefheart was born in Glendale, California.

On January 15th, 1971, John Lee Hooker And Canned Heat released 'Hooker ‘N Heat'. This was the first John Lee Hooker album to chart, reaching #78 in the US.

Happy Birthday Don Van Vliet aka Captain Beefheart!! On January 15th, 1941, in Glendale, CA.

On January 15th, 1972, Don McLean's "American Pie" started a four week run at No.1 in the US singles chart. The song was listed as the No.5 song on the RIAA project Songs of the Century.

On January 15th, 1948, Ronnie Van Zant was born in Jacksonville, Florida. Van Zant was the original lead singer and founding member of Lynyrd Skynyrd.

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On January 14th, 1967, Guitarist Zakk Wylde was born in Bayonne, NJ. He is best known as the lead guitarist for Ozzy Osbourne and as the founder, lead guitarist, lead singer, songwriter and producer of Black Label Society.

On January 14th, 1982, J. Geils Band released “Freeze-Frame” b/w "Flamethrower" on 45rpm. The song charted to #4 in the US and #2 in Canada.

On January 14th, 1969, Paul Revere & The Raiders released “Mr. Sun, Mr. Moon” b/w "Without You" on 45rpm. The song charted to #18 on the US charts.

On January 14th, 1938, Allen Toussaint was born in Gert Town, LA. Toussaint was a musician, songwriter, arranger and record producer, who was an influential figure in New Orleans rhythm and blues from the 1950s to the end of the century.