September 30

Today in 1955, James Dean died in a car accident at age 24

 

On this day in 1977, Mary Ford, wife of Les Paul died of cancer at age 53

 

Johnny Mathis is 86 today

 

Marc Bolan of T-Rex was born on this day in 1947

 

Arguably the greatest jazz drummer of all time, the legendary Buddy Rich was born on this day in 1917

 

Trey Anastasio of Phish was born today in 1964

 

The late Dewey Martin, drummer for Buffalo Springfield was born on this day1942

 

Grammy winning Album of the Year Time Out of Mind was released on this day in 1997