Today’s Soul Birthdays – July 1

Bobby Day – American rock and roll and R&B singer, multi-instrumentalist, music producer, and songwriter. He is best known for his hit record “Rockin’ Robin”, written by Leon René under the pseudonym Jimmie Thomas.

Sly Johnson – American blues and soul singer, musician, songwriter and record producer. His most successful records included “Different Strokes”, “Is It Because I’m Black” and “Take Me to the River”.

Andre Crouch – American gospel singer, songwriter, arranger, record producer and pastor.