Born October 1937

Starred in “Angels in America,” “Norma Rae,” and “Friends.”

Also coached Notre Dame, the Knicks, and the Mavericks.

Drummer John “Jab’o” Starks was drummer for James Brown and played on “Sex Machine” and “Super Bad.”

Yvonne Staples sang on many of the group’s hit songs including “I’ll Take You There.”

Her novel “Hollywood Wives” sold 15 million copies and catapulted her into celebrity status.