Calep H. Emphrey Jr. was an accomplished American blues drummer and bandleader, born on May 1, 1949, in Greenville, Mississippi. He began his music journey playing French horn and saxophone before turning to drums with Little Milton's band in the late 1960s. Emphrey gained prominence as a member of B.B. King's band from 1977 to around 2009. He also formed his own band and released an album titled 'Handcuffed to the Blues' in 2010, showcasing his lasting impact on the blues music scene. He passed away on April 25, 2017.
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Meaning of the name - Calep
The exact meaning of Calep is unclear. It might be linked to the Hebrew name 'Caleb,' meaning 'dog' or 'faithful,' though this connection is not definitively established.
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Calep Emphrey Jr. belongs to the Baby Boomers group.
Place of Birth: Greenville
Educated At: Mississippi Valley State College
Occupation: drummer
Employers: B.B. King's band | Little Milton's band | Freddie King | Albert King | Calep Emphrey Blues Band
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Note: Moon position is location and time sensitive.| Planet | Position (Tropical, Western) | Transits on May 1, 2024 | Secondary Progressions for May 1, 2024 |
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| Sun | 10 Taurus 58 | 11 Taurus 48 | 22 Cancer 51 |
| Moon | 19 Gemini 33 | 14 Aquarius 46 | 25 Pisces 11 |
| Mercury | 29 Taurus 23 | 17 Aries 30 | 10 Cancer 13 |
| Venus | 14 Taurus 50 | 2 Taurus 45 | 16 Leo 43 |
| Mars | 1 Taurus 12 | 0 Aries 49 | 24 Gemini 54 |
| Jupiter | 1 Aquarius 30 | 24 Taurus 16 | 27 Capricorn 44 |
| Saturn | 29 Leo 50 | 16 Pisces 38 | 4 Virgo 13 |
| Uranus | 27 Gemini 55 | 22 Taurus 27 | 2 Cancer 8 |
| Neptune | 13 Libra 4 | 28 Pisces 57 | 12 Libra 31 |
| Pluto | 14 Leo 8 | 2 Aquarius 5 | 15 Leo 27 |
| Rahu | 25 Aries 2 | 14 Aries 25 | 21 Aries 4 |
| Ketu | 25 Libra 2 | 14 Libra 25 | 21 Libra 4 |
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