July 11

 

Bon Jovi's guitar virtuoso Richie Sambora marks his 66th birthday today, the man whose soaring solos helped define the band's arena rock sound…

 

Folk-pop songwriter Suzanne Vega celebrates another year today, the introspective artist who gave us "Luka" and "Tom's Diner."…

 

The music world lost a true genius on this day in 1937 when George Gershwin died from a brain tumor at just 38, leaving behind timeless classics like "Rhapsody in Blue" and "Summertime."…

 

Rock history mourned the passing of Tommy Ramone on this date in 2014, the last surviving original member of The Ramones and the drummer who helped create punk rock's blueprint…

 

Ol' Blue Eyes said "I do" for the fourth time today in 1976, as Frank Sinatra married Barbara Marx in a ceremony that made headlines…

 

Nitty Gritty Dirt Band's Jeff Hanna was born on this day in 1949, the multi-instrumentalist who helped bridge country and rock throughout his career…

 

In an unexpected turn today in 1992, Jerry Garcia launched his own line of neckties, proving that even counterculture icons could embrace entrepreneurship with a sense of humor…

 

Fleetwood Mac transformed forever on this day in 1975 with the release of their self-titled album, introducing the world to the magical chemistry of Lindsey Buckingham and Stevie Nicks joining the band.