September 26

Today in 1937, American blues singer Bessie Smith died aged 43 

after being involved in a car accident just outside Memphis, TN

On this day in 2003, Robert Palmer died of a heart attack aged 54

Today in 1898, George Gershwin was born

Bryan Ferry is celebrating his 70th birthday today

Olivia Newton-John is 66 today

Tracey Thorn (Everything But The Girl) is 53 today

Today in 1975, The Rocky Horror Picture Show opened

Released on this day in 1969