Today’s Soul Birthdays – December 30

Chris Jasper – American singer, composer, and producer.

Paul Jackson Jr. – American fusion/urban jazz composer, arranger, producer and guitarist.

Bo Diddley – American singer, guitarist, songwriter and music producer who played a key role in the transition from the blues to rock and roll. He influenced many artists, including Buddy Holly, Elvis Presley, the Beatles, the Rolling Stones, the Animals, and the Clash.

Viola Wills – American pop singer, best known for the 1979 UK Singles Chart number 8 hit and US U.S. Hot Dance Club Play number 52 hit, “Gonna Get Along Without Ya Now”.

Jay Kay – English singer-songwriter. He rose to international fame as a founding member and lead vocalist of the jazz-funk band Jamiroquai.