Trombonist Earl Humphrey was born in New Orleans on September 9, 1902. Earl was the brother of Percy Humphrey (trumpet) and Willie Humphrey (clarinet). His father was noted clarinetist Willie Humphrey, Sr., and his grandfather, "Professor" Jim Humphrey, was a celebrated music teacher. Humphrey passed away on June 26, 1971 at age 68. Read more here. See Earl Humphrey discography. Listen to Earl Humphrey music on YouTube.
New Orleans-based singer, songwriter and bandleader Margie Perez was born in Washington D.C. on September 9, 1964. Margie can be heard with Latin band Muevelo, Margie Perez and Her Grupo Latino, Tetrad, Michael Skinkus & Moyuba, Kumasi Afrobeat Orchestra, N.O.B.A.B.E., and others. Watch Margie Perez videos YouTube.
1967
"Gimme Little Sign" by Shreveport native Brenton Wood entered the Billboard Top 40 on September 9, 1967. The song remained on the chart for 10 weeks, peaking at #9. It reached #19 on the R&B Singles Chart.
1975
Researcher, historian, writer, educator, vinyl collector, radio DJ, and performing DJ Melissa A. Weber (aka DJ Soul Sister) was born in New Orleans on September 9, 1975. Soul Sister has hosted the "Soul Power" show on WWOZ FM for 30 years (as of 2025). She has performed at Jazz Fest, Voodoo Fest, Essence Fest, and other major events. Weber serves as curator of the Hogan Archive of New Orleans Music and New Orleans Jazz at Tulane. She has taught Music Theory & History at Loyola's College of Music and Media since 2020. See DJ Soul Sister discography. Watch DJ Soul Sister videos on YouTube.
1977
Rapper Soulja Slim, aka Magnolia Slim, was born (James Adarryl Tapp Jr.) in New Orleans on September 9, 1977. His 1998 debut release for Master P's No Limit Records, "Give It 2 'Em Raw", reached #13 on the Billboard 200 albums chart. Slim was gunned down in New Orleans on November 26, 2003 at age 26. He collaborated with NOLA rapper Juvenile on the #1 hit song "Slow Motion". It was released in 2004, after Soulja Slim's death. See Soulja Slim discography. Watch Soulja Slim videos on YouTube.
1991
Contemporary Christian music singer and songwriter Lauren Daigle was born in Lake Charles, Louisiana on September 9, 1991. Daigle is a two-time Grammy, seven-time Billboard Music Award, four-time American Music Award, and ten-time GMA Dove Music Award winner. See Lauren Daigle discography. Listen to Lauren Daigle music on YouTube.
1991
Grammy-nominated multi-instrumentalist and multi-platinum selling artist Hunter Hayes was born in Breaux Bridge, Louisiana on September 9, 1991. See Hunter's official web site at hunterhayes.com. See Hunter Hayes discography. Watch Hunter Hayes videos on YouTube.
1999
Pop star Britney Spears performed at the MTV Video Music Awards held in New York City on September 9, 1999. Britney's "...Baby One More Time" was nominated for awards in 4 categories, but was shut out at the event. Watch Britney performing "...Baby One More Time" at the event.
2001
Harry Connick, Jr. performed "America The Beautiful" prior to the men's final of the 2001 U.S. Open tennis tournament in Flushing, NY on September 9, 2001.
The Hurricane Katrina benefit special "S.O.S. - The BET Relief Telethon" aired live on BET on September 9, 2005. Guests and performers included Wynton Marsalis, Juvenile, Master P, Lil Wayne & Bryan "Baby" Williams of Cash Money Records, Usher, Alicia Keys, and others. See photos.
2005
The Hurricane Katrina benefit special "Shelter from the Storm: A Concert for the Gulf Coast" aired live on multiple networks on September 9, 2005. Performers included Randy Newman, U2, Mary J. Blige, Alicia Keys, Neil Young, Foo Fighters, Mariah Carey, Paul Simon, Sheryl Crow, Rod Stewart, Kany West, Garth Brooks, Trisha Yearwood, Dixie Chicks, Robert Randolph, and Dr. John (who performed "Walkin' to New Orleans").
2007
The 2007 MTV Video Music Awards (VMAs) aired live from Las Vegas on September 9, 2007. Performers at the event included Britney Spears, who lip-synced her way through "Gimme More". The listless performance was universally panned by critics.
2010
The "NFL Opening Kickoff 2010" special took place at Jackson Square in New Orleans on September 9, 2010, prior to a New Orleans Saints vs Minnesota Vikings game in the Superdome. The nationally televised pre-game show featured performances by Taylor Swift and the Dave Matthews Band, who were joined by Kermit Ruffins, Trombone Shorty, and the Dirty Dozen Brass Band on a cover of the Talking Heads' "Burning Down The House". Watch the video here. Prior to kickoff of the game, the Southern University Marching Band and Harry Connick Jr. performed "When the Saints Go Marching In" (with Tom and Gayle Benson) as the 2009 World Champions banner was hung in the Dome. The Saints beat the Vikings 14-9.
2010
Jerry Lee Lewis was the musical guest on NBC's "Late Night with Jimmy Fallon" on September 9, 2010. Lewis performed "Rockin' My Life Away."
