Dax Riggs

Dax David Riggs (born October 15, 1973) is an American singer, songwriter and musician who was born in Evansville, Indiana. He is best known as the vocalist and lyricist for the influential sludge metal band Acid Bath, as well as for his work with Agents of Oblivion, Deadboy & the Elephantmen and as a solo […]

Boots Randolph

Boots Randolph Homer Louis “Boots” Randolph III (June 3, 1927 – July 3, 2007) was an American saxophonist and recording artist best known for his hit instrumental “Yakety Sax.” Although born in Paducah, Kentucky, Randolph spent an important part of his youth in Evansville, Indiana, where he attended Central High School and developed his skills […]

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 […]

Jace Everett

Jace Everett (born May 27, 1972) is an American singer-songwriter and musician born in Evansville, Indiana. His music blends country, rock, blues and Americana. Everett began his recording career in Nashville and released his self-titled debut album in 2005. He is best known for the song “Bad Things,” which became the opening theme for the […]

Sidney “Big Sid” Catlett

Sidney “Big Sid” Catlett (January 17, 1910 – March 25, 1951) was an American jazz drummer. Biography Catlett was born in Evansville, Indiana and started at piano, but switched to drums and entered formal study when his family moved to Chicago. His career began in Chicago in 1928 with Darnell Howard. In adulthood, he moved to New […]