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Fred Rose

Fred Rose (August 24, 1898 – December 1, 1954) was an American Hall of Fame songwriter and music publishing executive. Biography Born in Evansville, Indiana, Fred Rose started playing piano and singing as a small boy. In his teens, he moved to Chicago, Illinois where he worked in bars busking for tips, and finally vaudeville. Eventually, […]

Joe Hinton

Joe Hinton (November 15, 1929 – August 13, 1968) was an American soul and R&B singer from Evansville, Indiana, best known for his hit recording of Willie Nelson’s “Funny How Time Slips Away.” Early Career Hinton began his musical career singing gospel, performing with groups including the Blair Gospel Singers, the Chosen Gospel Quartet and […]

John Cowan

John Cowan (born August 24, 1952, in Evansville, Indiana) is an American musician and vocalist known for his work in progressive bluegrass, country, rock and soul. He is best known as the longtime lead singer and bass guitarist for New Grass Revival and for his work with The Doobie Brothers. Music career Born in Evansville, […]