August 21

Happy anniversary to Bono and his wife of 39 years, Alison Stewart

 

Today in 2005, Dr. Robert Moog, inventor of the synthesizer died at age 71

 

Remembering Count Basie who was born today in 1904

 

Kenny Rogers was born today in 1938

 

Jackie DeShannon (Put A Little Love In Your Heart) was born on this day in 1944

 

Today in 1951, Glenn Hughes of Deep Purple and Black Sabbath was born in Cannock, Staffordshire, England

 

Joe Strummer of The Clash was born on this day in 1952