Ezra Charles - (June 17, 1944-) Born in Texarkana, Texas as Charles Helpinstill.
Arnett Cobb - (August 10, 1918-March 24, 1989) Born in Houston, Texas, Cobb is most remembered as a jazz tenor saxophonist, though his contributions to Texas blues and other sounds like New York blues and jump blues should not be taken lightly.