February 5

The 5th Baron Haden-Guest, better known as Christopher Guest or Nigel Tufnel from the band Spinal Tap is 74 today

 

Chris Barron of The Spin Doctors is 54 today

 

With 40 number one hit singles to his credit, session drummer Hal Blaine was born on this day in 1929

 

Maharishi Mahesh Yogi who achieved fame as the guru to The Beatles died on this day in 2008 at age 90

 

Bobby Brown was born on this day in 1969

 

The late J.R. Cobb of Atlanta Rhythm Section was born on this day in 1944

 

Al Kooper is turning 78 today