December 9
Rock royalty's next generation continues with Jakob Dylan celebrating his 56th birthday today, Bob Dylan's son who stepped out of his father's enormous shadow to lead The Wallflowers to success with "One Headlight" while carving his own respected place in American rock… British folk's most sophisticated voice Joan Armatrading turns 75 today, the singer-songwriter whose guitar mastery and emotional depth on songs like "Love and Affection" made her one of the UK's most respected artists while breaking barriers as a Black female guitarist… We remember Chicago blues harmonica legend Junior Wells on his birthday today in 1934, the innovative harp player whose collaborations with Buddy Guy and solo hits like "Messin' with the Kid" helped define the Chicago sound before his death in 1998… Rock rebellion met police authority today in 1967 when Jim Morrison was arrested at a New Haven, Connecticut concert after taunting...
