September 26

Today in 1937, American blues singer Bessie Smith died aged 43 after being involved in a car accident just outside Memphis, TN

On this day in 2003, Robert Palmer died of a heart attack aged 54

Today in 1898, George Gershwin was born

Bryan Ferry is celebrating his 69th birthday today

Olivia Newton-John is 65 today

Tracey Thorn (Everything But The Girl) is 52 today

Today in 1975, The Rocky Horror Picture Show opened in the US. It is
considered to be the longest-running release in film history

Released on this day in 1969. probably the most iconic album of the rock music era