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Mar 8, 1947

Harmonica player Don Brooks is born in Dallas, Texas. Noted for his work with Billy Joel, Diana Ross and The Bee Gees, he's a member of Waylon Jennings' band during the 1970s, appearing on "You Ask Me To" and "This Time"

Mar 15, 1947

Guitarist Ry Cooder is born in Los Angeles. Highly regarded for his work with the likes of Randy Newman, John Hiatt and The Rolling Stones, he backs Dolly Parton, Emmylou Harris and Linda Ronstadt on a remake of "To Know Him Is To Love Him"

Apr 21, 1947

Guitarist Alan Warner is born in West London, England. He joins The Foundations, playing on their '60s pop hit "Baby, Now That I've Found You," which is remade by Alison Krauss as a Grammy-winning country single

May 24, 1947

Guitarist Robert "Waddy" Wachtel is born in Queens, New York. A prominent session musician, he plays on pop recordings by James Taylor and Stevie Nicks, among others. He also appears on Linda Ronstadt's country hit "Blue Bayou" and on Rosanne Cash's "I Don't Know Why You Don't Want Me"

May 28, 1947

Bass player Leland Sklar is born in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. After establishing himself in pop music, he appears on numerous country hits by Vince Gill, The Oak Ridge Boys, Suzy Bogguss, Reba McEntire and Clint Black, among others

Jun 4, 1947

Singer/songwriter Toni Wine is born in Washington Heights, New York. A co-writer of "A Groovy Kind Of Love," she sings background vocals on Willie Nelson's 1982 single "Always On My Mind"

Jul 22, 1947

Guitarist Terry Clements is born in Detroit. A longtime member of Gordon Lightfoot's band, he plays on the 1974 million-seller "Sundown"

Jul 26, 1947

Guitarist Al Anderson is born in Windsor, Connecticut. After a stint in the eclectic rock band NRBQ, he becomes a major songwriter, penning such hits as George Strait's "Love's Gonna Make It Alright," Diamond Rio's "Unbelievable," LeAnn Rimes' "Big Deal" and The Zac Brown Band's "Loving You Easy"

Aug 22, 1947

Vocalist Donna Thatcher is born in Florence, Alabama. She adds backing vocals to several Elvis Presley hits, including "Suspicious Minds," "Kentucky Rain," "Don't Cry Daddy" and "In The Ghetto"

Sep 17, 1947

Bass player Abraham Laboriel is born in Mexico City, Mexico. Noted for his work with such pop artists as Lionel Richie, George Benson and Al Jarreau, he also appears on a pair of Clint Black hits

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