September 26

 Gib Guilbeau

September 26, 1937 – April 12, 2016

Born Floyd August Guilbeau, Gib Guilbeau was a singer, songwriter, fiddler, and guitarist who helped develop country rock during its formative years. In 1967, he co-founded Nashville West with Clarence White, Gene Parsons, and Wayne Moore. The group became one of the early bands to blend country and rock styles and influenced many of the artists who followed.

After Nashville West ended, Guilbeau played with Swampwater and later joined The Flying Burrito Brothers in 1974. His songwriting, vocals, fiddle, and guitar work became important parts of the band's recordings during the mid-1970s. He remained associated with various Burrito Brothers lineups through the 1980s and 1990s while continuing to write songs recorded by artists including The Byrds, Ricky Nelson, Ronnie Wood, and Rod Stewart.

Guilbeau's work with Nashville West, Swampwater, The Flying Burrito Brothers, and the Burrito Brothers helped establish him as an important figure in the development of country rock.

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Bryan Ferry

September 26, 1945

Bryan Ferry formed Roxy Music in 1970 and served as the band's lead singer, keyboard player, and principal songwriter. The group became one of the most distinctive acts of the 1970s with albums such as Roxy Music, For Your Pleasure, Stranded, Country Life, and Siren. Ferry's songwriting and vocal style helped define the band's blend of art rock, glam rock, and sophisticated pop.

While continuing with Roxy Music, Ferry launched a solo career in 1973 with These Foolish Things. His solo recordings developed alongside the band throughout the 1970s and later produced hits including "Slave to Love" and "Don't Stop the Dance." Following Roxy Music's final studio album, Avalon, in 1982, he continued recording and performing as a solo artist.

Ferry's work with Roxy Music and his long solo career established him as one of the leading figures in art rock and sophisticated pop. He remains active in music in 2026.

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