May 25

 

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

 

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 49 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