Former teen idol Jimmy Clanton was born in Raceland, Louisiana September 2, 1938. Clanton first gained national popularity with his 1958 hit "Just A Dream" (#1 on the R&B Chart, #4 on the Pop Chart). Follow-ups included the Top 10 hits "Go, Jimmy Go" (1959) and "Venus in Blue Jeans" (1962). He also had starring roles the films "Go, Johnny, Go!" (1959) and "Teenage Millionaire" (1961).See Jimmy Clanton discography. Watch Jimmy Clanton videos on YouTube.
1948
NFL Hall of Famer and sportscaster Terry Bradshaw was born in Shreveport, LA on September 2, 1948. Bradshaw is also an occasional (thankfully) gospel and country singer. See Terry Bradshaw discography. Listen to Terry Bradshaw music on YouTube.
1954
Jazz guitarist, composer, educator and inventor Steve Masakowski was born in New Orleans on September 2, 1954. Masakowski is a noted solo artist and session player. He is a long-time member of contemporary jazz group Astral Project, and he also performs and records with vocalist/daughter Sasha Masakowski and bassist/son Martin Masakowski. Read more here. See Steve Masakowski discography. Listen to Steve Masakowski music on YouTube.
Poet, vocalist and songwriter Tarriona "Tank" Ball was born in New Orleans on September 2, 1988. She is the leader of Grammy winning band Tank and the Bangas. The group were winners of the NPR Tiny Desk Contest in 2017. Watch the Tiny Deak performance here. See Tarriona "Tank" Ball discography. Watch Tarriona "Tank" Ball videos on YouTube.
1995
The Concert for the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame took place at Cleveland's Municipal Stadium on September 2, 1995. The event, celebrating the opening of the museum, featured a multi-generational lineup of artists including Chuck Berry, Bruce Springsteen, Bob Dylan, Aretha Franklin, James Brown, Johnny Cash, Little Richard, Jerry Lee Lewis, Allman Brothers Band, The Kinks, and Al Green. Watch Jerry Lee Lewis with Bruce Springsteen & The E Street Band performing "Whole Lotta Shakin' Going On". Watch Robbie Robertson performing The Band's classic "The Weight" alongside Dr. John, Sheryl Crow, and Booker T. & the M.G.'s. Watch the entire HBO special here.
2005
Singer and songwriter Barry Cowsill passed away in New Orleans on (or about) September 2, 2005 at age 50. He was a drowning victim of the Hurricane Katrina related levee failures and susequent flooding. See Barry Cowsill discography. Watch Barry Cowsill videos on YouTube.
2005
Wynton Marsalis appeared on CBS TV's "The Early Show" on September 2, 2005. He played a trumpet solo in tribute to the people struggling to survive in the wake of Hurricane Katrina. Watch the video here.
2005
The Katrina benefit "A Concert for Hurricane Relief" aired on NBC, MSNBC and CNBC on September 2, 2005. The special opened with a performance of "Bourbon Street Parade" by Harry Connick Jr., Wynton Marsalis, Victor Goines, Lucien Barbarin and Charles Neville. Other performances included Tim McGraw ("More Power to Ya" and "Something Like That"), Aaron Neville ("Louisiana 1927" and "Amazing Grace"), and Harry Connick Jr. & Wynton Marsalis ("Do You Know What It Means to Miss New Orleans"). The special closed out with the entire cast performing "When the Saints Go Marching In". The show was also noted for co-host Kanye West's controversial statement "George Bush doesn't care about black people." Watch the entire benefit special here.
2008
The Tim McGraw compilation album "Greatest Hits" (Vol.1) was certified 6x Platinum by the RIAA on September 2, 2008.
2010
Soul singer and songwriter Joseph "Diamond Joe" Maryland passed away in Terrebonne Parish on September 2, 2010 at age 73. Maryland (working with Allen Toussaint) released a handful of singles in the 1960's before disappearing from the New Orleans music scene. Read more here. See Diamond Joe discography. Listen to Diamond Joe music on YouTube.
2010
Dr. John was an interview guest on the PBS late-night talk show "Tavis Smiley" on September 2, 2010. Note: It aired September 3rd at 12:30am EST.
