1925

📅Events in 1925

1. Felice BryantAugust 7, 1925

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   Songwriter Felice Bryant, born Matilda Genevieve Scaduto, was born in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. With her husband Boudleaux Bryant, she wrote several hits for The Everly Brothers, including “All I Have to Do Is Dream”, “Wake Up Little Susie” and “Bye Bye Love”, as well as “Love Hurts” and “Raining in My Heart” for Buddy Holly.
2. Mike DouglasAugust 11, 1925

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   Singer and talk-show host Mike Douglas was born in Chicago.
3. Bill PinkneyAugust 15, 1925

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   Willie “Bill” Pinkney, a singer and founding member of The Drifters, was born in Dalzell, South Carolina.
4. Oscar PetersonAugust 15, 1925

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   Jazz pianist and composer Oscar Peterson was born in Montreal, Canada. He later became a seven-time Grammy Award winner.
5. Billy GrammerAugust 28, 1925

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   American country singer, songwriter, and guitarist Billy Grammer was born in Benton, Illinois. He became particularly known for his million-selling 1959 hit “Gotta Travel On”.
6. Donald O'ConnorAugust 28, 1925

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   Singer, dancer, and actor Donald O'Connor was born in Chicago, Illinois. He became famous for his role in the film “Singin' in the Rain” alongside Gene Kelly.
7. Hugo MontenegroSeptember 2, 1925

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   American bandleader and film music composer Hugo Montenegro was born. In 1968, he had a UK number-one and US number-two hit with a cover of Ennio Morricone’s main theme from the film The Good, the Bad and the Ugly. He also composed the music for the 1969 western Charro! starring Elvis Presley.
8. Russ ConwaySeptember 2, 1925

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   English pop pianist and composer Russ Conway was born in Bristol as Trevor Hebert Stanford. He became best known for the singles “Side Saddle” and “Roulette”, which reached number one on the charts.
9. Hank ThompsonSeptember 3, 1925

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   Country singer and songwriter Hank Thompson was born in Waco, Texas. His work inspired Thomas Cobb’s novel Crazy Heart and the 2009 film of the same name starring Jeff Bridges.
10. Jimmy ReedSeptember 6, 1925

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    American blues musician and songwriter Jimmy Reed was born in Dunleith, Mississippi. He became famous for songs including "Big Boss Man", "Baby What You Want Me to Do" and "Bright Lights, Big City". In 1964, he had the UK hit "Shame, Shame, Shame", which reached No. 45. He strongly influenced The Rolling Stones, and Elvis Presley recorded his song "Baby What You Want Me to Do". Reed died on August 29, 1976.