Jerry Miller (1943–2024), guitarist and co-founder of Moby Grape

Jerry Miller was a guitarist best known as one of the co-founders of ‘60s rock band Moby Grape, as well as the frontman of the Jerry Miller Band.

Christopher Priest (1943–2024), author of The Prestige 

Christopher Priest was an award-winning British science fiction author of such books as “The Prestige” and “The Islanders.” 

Robbie Robertson (1943–2023), cofounder of The Band

Robbie Robertson was a songwriter and musician who cofounded the classic Americana group The Band, writing “The Weight” and several more of their best-known songs, as well as playing lead guitar for Bob Dylan.

“Dakota” Fred Hurt (1943–2023), Gold Rush reality TV star 

“Dakota” Fred Hurt was a gold prospector who starred on the Discovery Channel reality series “Gold Rush” and several of its spinoffs.

Paul Silas (1943–2022), three-time NBA champion  

Paul Silas was a 3-time NBA champion and a head coach who was the first NBA coach of LeBron James.

Christine McVie (1943–2022), Fleetwood Mac singer-songwriter

Christine McVie was a vocalist, songwriter, and keyboardist for the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame band Fleetwood Mac.

Judith Durham (1943–2022), former lead vocalist of The Seekers 

Judith Durham was the former lead vocalist for the Australian folk-pop group The Seekers, known for their hit song “Georgy Girl.”   

Clela Rorex (1943–2022), issued first same-sex marriage license in the U.S.

Clela Rorex became a notable advocate for LGBTQ rights when she issued first same-sex marriage license in the U.S. as a county clerk in 1975.

Tony Joe White (1943–2018), “Polk Salad Annie” songwriter

The “swamp rock” musician had songs recorded by Elvis Presley and Tina Turner.

Arthur Ashe: A Timeline of Triumph

On the anniversary of his death, we are celebrating Arthur Ashe with a timeline of his athletic triumphs.

Henry McCullough (1943–2016), guitarist for Wings

Former guitarist with Paul McCartney’s Wings.

Rick Wright, Wish You Were Here

Richard Wright's richly textured keyboard layers were a vital ingredient of the Pink Floyd sound...