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On August 5th, 1947, Bassist Willie Weeks was born in Salemburg, NC. Weeks is one of the most in-demand session musicians, worked with Gregg Allman, David Bowie, Jimmy Buffett, Isaac Hayes, George Harrison, B.B. King, Lyle Lovett, Etta James, The Rolling Stones and many, many others.
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On August 1st, 1953, Blues guitarist Robert Cray was born in Columbus, GA. Cray is best known for his 4th album in 1986, 'Strong Persuader' and the hit "Smoking Gun". In the 1978 film National Lampoon's Animal House, Cray was the uncredited bassist in the house party band Otis Day and the Knights.
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50 years ago today, Barry White released 'Can’t Get Enough', his 3rd studio album. The album reached #1 in the US with two songs, "Can't Get Enough of Your Love, Babe" and "You're the First, the Last, My Everything" reaching #1 and #2 respectively.
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On August 4th, 2005, Blues and R&B singer and guitarist Little Milton passed away at age 70. Milton is best known for his number-one R&B single "We're Gonna Make It". His other hits include "Baby, I Love You", "Who's Cheating Who?", and "Grits Ain't Groceries (All Around The World)".
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On August 7th, 1971, The Bee Gees started a four-week run at #1 on the US singles chart with 'How Can You Mend A Broken Heart'. It was the group's tenth US hit and first #1.
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On August 6th, 1974, Barry White released 'Can’t Get Enough', his 3rd studio album. The album reached #1 in the US with two songs, "Can't Get Enough of Your Love, Babe" and "You're the First, the Last, My Everything" reaching #1 and #2 respectively.
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On August 2nd, 1978, Boston released 'Don't Look Back', their 2nd studio album. he album reached No. 1 in both the US and Canada, and No. 9 in the UK. The title track helped with the album's success, reaching No. 4 on the US charts and remains one of the band's biggest hits.
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On August 6th, 1946, Legendary guitarist Allan Holdsworth was born in Bradford, England. Holdsworth was a Jazz Fusion and Rock guitarist and composer.
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On August 3rd, 1973, The Edgar Winter Group released "Free Ride" b/w "When It Comes" on 45rpm. The song charted to #14 in the US. It is the second single from their 'They Only Come Out At Night' album, which also features the #1 hit, "Frankenstein".
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