On This Day in Music: September 19

On September 19 in music history, 48 artists were born, 30 died and 6 other milestones happened, among them Michael Jackson (1986), The Beatles (1934) and Cardi B (2025).

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Michael Jackson

"Captain EO" with Michael Jackson premieres

The Beatles

Brian Epstein, rock manager (Beatles) was born

Cardi B

Cardi B released the album 'Am I the Drama?'

"Mama" Cass Elliot

"Mama" Cass Elliot, Balt Maryland, rock vocalist (Mamas & The Papas) was born

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Born on September 19

"Mama" Cass Elliot

"Mama" Cass Elliot, Balt Maryland, rock vocalist (Mamas & The Papas) was born

Adolf Gustaw Sonnenfeld

Adolf Gustaw Sonnenfeld, composer was born

Alkinoos Ioannidis

Alkinoos Ioannidis, Greek-Cypriot singer and composer was born

Arthur Wills

Arthur Wills, composer was born

Bill Medley

Bill Medley, Santa Ana Cal, rocker (Righteous Bros-Up Where We Belong) was born

Billy Ward

Billy Ward, US songwriter/singer/pianist/arranger (Dominoes) was born

Blanche Thebom

Blanche Thebom, Monessen Penn, mezzo-soprano (Amneris-Aida) was born

Brook Benton

Brook Benton, soul vocalist (Rainy Night in Georgia) was born

Candy Dulfer

Candy Dulfer, Amsterdam Holland, saxophonist (Lily Was Here) was born

Carl Ignaz Franz Umlauf

Carl Ignaz Franz Umlauf, composer was born

Dalibor Cyril Vackar

Dalibor Cyril Vackar, composer was born

David Bromberg

David Bromberg, Phila, musician (Demon in Disguise) was born

Eamon

Eamon, American pop singer was born

Ernest Tomlinson

Ernest Tomlinson, composer was born

Freda Payne

Freda Payne, Detroit Mich, vocalist (Band of Gold) was born

Germán Valdés

Germán Valdés, Mexican actor, singer and comedian (d. 1973) was born

Gustaf Allan Pettersson

Gustaf Allan Pettersson, composer was born

Henri-Jacques de Croes

Henri-Jacques de Croes, Flemish composer/band master was born

Jarvis Cocker

Jarvis Cocker, English musician (Pulp) was born

Jeremy Jordan

Jeremy Jordan, singer was born

Jim Ward

Jim Ward, American musician (At the Drive-In, Sparta) was born

John Coghlan

John Coghlan, London, rock drummer (Status Quo) was born

Karen Khachiturian

Karen Khachiturian, composer was born

Lee Dorman

Lee Dorman, St Louis Mo, rock bassist (Iron Butterfly) was born

Lita Ford

Lita Ford, London England, vocalist (Kiss Me Deadly, Runaways) was born

Lol Creme

Lol Creme, [Lawrence Creme], England, rock vocalist/guitarist (10cc) was born

Lovie Austin

Lovie Austin, American jazz pianist (d. 1972) was born

Massimo Freccia

Massimo Freccia, composer was born

Mihai Timofti

Mihai Timofti, Director, actor, musician from Moldova-Chisinau was born

Muhal Richard Abrams

Muhal Richard Abrams, composer was born

Nick Massi

Nick Massi, Newark NJ, rocker (4 Seasons-Sherry) was born

Nile Rodgers

Nile Rodgers, Bronx NY, rock guitarist (Honeydrippers) was born

Paul Williams

Paul Williams, Omaha NE, singer/composer/actor (Planet of the Apes) was born

Paul-Marie Masson

Paul-Marie Masson, composer was born

Rhys Chatham

Rhys Chatham, composer was born

Richard Burmer

Richard Burmer, American composer and musician (d. 2006) was born

Ryan Dusick

Ryan Dusick, American drummer (Maroon 5) was born

Sabine Paturel

Sabine Paturel, French singer was born

Sara Quin

Sara Quin, Canadian singer/songwriter (Tegan and Sara) was born

Solomon Pimsleur

Solomon Pimsleur, composer was born

Sylvia Tyson

Sylvia Tyson, rocker was born

Takanori Nishikawa

Takanori Nishikawa, Japanese pop/rock singer was born

Tapio Wilska

Tapio Wilska, Finnish singer was born

Tegan Quin

Tegan Quin, Canadian singer/songwriter (Tegan and Sara) was born

The Beatles

Brian Epstein, rock manager (Beatles) was born

Trisha Yearwood

Trisha Yearwood, Monticello GA, country singer (Sweetest Gift) was born

Weldon Hart

Weldon Hart, composer was born

Zygmunt Krauze

Zygmunt Krauze, composer was born

Died on September 19

András Ligeti

András Ligeti died

Bruce Ferden

Bruce Ferden, US conductor (NY, Washington, Amsterdam), dies at 44

Carl Friedrich Ebers

Carl Friedrich Ebers, composer, dies at 66

Chuck Rio

Chuck Rio, American singer and saxophonist (The Champs) (b. 1929)

Ellis Marsalis

Ellis Marsalis, Sr., American businessman, musician, and activist

Gram Parsons

Gram Parsons, rocker (Byrds), dies of OD at 26

Johnny Răducanu

Johnny Răducanu, Romanian jazz pianist (b. 1931)

Josef Antonin Sehling

Josef Antonin Sehling, composer, dies at 46

Julio Frade

Julio Frade died

June Preisser

June Preisser, dancer/actress (Babes in Arms), dies in car crash at 61

Lee Kerslake

Lee Kerslake died

Liza Nina Mary Frederica Lehmann

Liza Nina Mary Frederica Lehmann, composer, dies at 56

Lou Deprijck

Lou Deprijck died

Louis "Mr Bo" Collins

Louis "Mr Bo" Collins, blues SInger, dies at 63

Marina Tucaković

Marina Tucaković died

Mats Paulson

Mats Paulson died

Mike Wofford

Mike Wofford died

Red Foley

Red Foley, country singer (Mr Smith Goes to Washington), dies at 58

Rich Mullins

Rich Mullins, American singer (b. 1955)

Robert Casadesus

Robert Casadesus, French pianist (b. 1899)

Samuel L M Barlow

Samuel L M Barlow, composer, dies at 90

Skeeter Davis

Skeeter Davis, American singer (b. 1931)

Slim Dusty

Slim Dusty, Australian singer (b. 1927)

Sonny Curtis

Sonny Curtis died

Stanislas Champein

Stanislas Champein, composer, dies at 76

Stephen Gould

Stephen Gould died

Tibor Harsanyi

Tibor Harsanyi, composer, dies at 56

Vishnu Narayan Bhatkhande

Vishnu Narayan Bhatkhande, Indian musician (b. 1860)

Werner Janssen

Werner Janssen, US composer (New Years Eve in NY), dies at 91

Zubeen Garg

Zubeen Garg died

Releases & milestones on September 19

Cardi B

Cardi B released the album 'Am I the Drama?'

Colombre

Colombre released the album 'Luna di miele'

Maria Antonietta

Maria Antonietta released the album 'Luna di miele'

Michael Jackson

"Captain EO" with Michael Jackson premieres

Nine Inch Nails

Nine Inch Nails released the album 'Tron: Ares (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack)'

Paradise Lost

Paradise Lost released the album 'Ascension'

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