Richard Alfred Newell, known as King Biscuit Boy, was a prominent Canadian blues musician celebrated for his talent with the harmonica. Born on March 9, 1944, he made history as the first Canadian blues artist to chart on the Billboard Hot 100 in the US. His engaging performances featured collaborations with renowned artists such as Muddy Waters, Joe Cocker, and Janis Joplin. Newell was given his stage name by Ronnie Hawkins, inspired by the King Biscuit Time, an influential American blues radio show. He passed away on January 5, 2003.
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Meaning of the name - King
A male ruler, sovereign, or monarch.
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King Biscuit Boy belongs to the Silent Generation group.
Place of Birth: Hamilton
Occupation: singer
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Note: Moon position is location and time sensitive.| Planet | Position (Tropical, Western) | Transits on March 9, 2025 | Secondary Progressions for March 9, 2025 |
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| Sun | 19 Pisces 1 | 19 Pisces 22 | 8 Gemini 10 |
| Moon | 15 Virgo 36 | 26 Cancer 47 | 4 Virgo 53 |
| Mercury | 11 Pisces 38 | 7 Aries 22 | 13 Taurus 42 |
| Venus | 20 Aquarius 54 | 9 Aries 37 | 0 Gemini 26 |
| Mars | 21 Gemini 6 | 18 Cancer 6 | 4 Leo 7 |
| Jupiter | 18 Leo 36 | 13 Gemini 4 | 19 Leo 59 |
| Saturn | 20 Gemini 19 | 21 Pisces 41 | 27 Gemini 32 |
| Uranus | 5 Gemini 8 | 23 Taurus 54 | 8 Gemini 53 |
| Neptune | 3 Libra 16 | 29 Pisces 13 | 1 Libra 31 |
| Pluto | 6 Leo 44 | 3 Aquarius 6 | 6 Leo 46 |
| Rahu | 4 Leo 32 | 27 Pisces 54 | 0 Leo 15 |
| Ketu | 4 Aquarius 32 | 27 Virgo 54 | 0 Aquarius 15 |
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