May 25

Alex Miller, known professionally as Sonny Boy Williamson died in his sleep on this day in 1965

 

Songwriter, pianist and arranger Hal David, was born on this day in 1921

 

Lauryn Hill (The Fugees) turns 46 today

 

On this day in 1994, jazz guitarist Eric Gale died of lung cancer at age 55

 

Buddy Holly’s manager Norman Petty was born on this day in 1927

 

On this day in 1996, the lead singer and guitarist of the ska punk band Sublime, Bradley Nowell died of a heroin overdose