February 1

Today in 2012, Don Cornelius, the host of TV's Soul Train, died 

from an apparent self-inflicted gunshot wound to the head

On this day in 1986, Diana Ross married Norwegian shipping magnate Arne Naess in Geneva

Don Everly, was born on this day in 1937

Joe Sample (The Crusaders) is 76 today

Mothers of Invention drummer Jimmy Carl Black (1938-2008) was born on this day

The late Rick James was born on this date in 1948

Lisa Marie Presley is celebrating her 47th birthday today