April 12

 

Today in 2008, Lou Reed married his third wife, the conceptual artist Laurie Anderson...

 

Herbie Hancock is celebrating his 84th birthday today...

 

John Kay (Steppenwolf) is 80 years old today...

 

The late David Cassidy was born on this day in 1950...

 

Vince Gill was born on this day in 1957...

 

Art Alexakis (Everclear) was born on this day in 1962...

 

Amy Ray (Indigo Girls) is 60 today...

 

Early 20^th century jazz sensation Josephine Baker died on this day in 1975 at her home in Paris...

 

R.E.M.’s debut album Murmur was released today in 1981