David "Fathead" Newman Human Design Chart

David "Fathead" Newman

American jazz saxophonist. His nickname "Fathead" stuck after his high school music teacher saw his music upside down on the stand, and knowing that Newman couldn't read music very well, walked over and tapped him on his head with the conductor's baton and called him "Fathead." His professional career as a musician began in 1954 as a member of the Ray Charles Band. That year, Newman joined Charles in his band as the baritone saxophone player, thus beginning a twelve-year gig with Charles. He later joined Herbie Mann, with whom he played for another ten years. Up to 2008, Newman recorded over thirty-eight albums under his own name, including his first, Fathead, Ray Charles Presents David 'Fathead' Newman, released in 1960, and the second, The Sound of the Wide Open Spaces, with James Clay, the following year. Always a musicians' musician, Newman is best known for his hard bop style that has influenced generations of saxophone players of different genres. He also played R&B and blues, appearing on recordings with Stanley Turrentine, Aretha Franklin, B. B. King, the Average White Band, Jimmy McGriff, Eric Clapton and many more. In Ray, the 2004 biographical film about Ray Charles, Newman was portrayed by Bokeem Woodbine. On 20 January 2009, he died from complications of pancreatic cancer.

Date of birth 1933-02-24

Time of birth 12:00

Gender Male

Place of birth Corsicana, Texas

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Projector,
6/3 Role Model/Martyr

Open aura
Focused aura
Not-Self: Bitterness from feeling unappreciated
Strategy: In the thick of it all

As a Projector, you are among only 21% of the world's population. You need to be in the thick of things, to be invited to the party, the dinner, to be recognized by others. You’re not comfortable initiating the action yourself. Being a Projector, you need people quite a lot, so it’s a good thing you have an intrinsic understanding of others. You have a deficit of internal energy, but, despite this, you’re confident, firm, just. Projectors are great in leadership roles, as they know how to manage people, and steer them toward great work.

Pros of being a Projector

You are serene, calm, even charismatic when you’re in a harmonious state. You excel at dialoguing with others, and also serving as a mediator between opposing sides. You know how to manage affairs both at work and at home.

Cons of being a Projector

You crave recognition, but you want it to occur spontaneously. You absolutely hate having to wait for an invite, or approval, or accolades. This, of course, impacts your emotional state—jealousy, envy, resentment may ensue.

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David 'Fathead' Newman, a celebrated jazz and R&B saxophonist, thrived in his career through the lens of his Human Design as a Projector with a 6/3 Role Model/Martyr profile. His design allowed him to express his natural leadership and wisdom in an authentic way. Newman's introspective nature helped him navigate the complexities of the music world, embracing challenges, learning from them, and becoming a role model for aspiring musicians. His path demonstrates how attuning to one's Human Design can unlock potential and enhance life satisfaction.

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