April 12

 

Today in 2008, Lou Reed married his third wife, the conceptual artist Laurie Anderson...

 

Herbie Hancock is celebrating his 85^th birthday today...

 

John Kay (Steppenwolf) is 81 years old today...

 

Amy Ray (Indigo Girls) is 61 today...

 

Art Alexakis (Everclear) was born on this day in 1962...

 

The late David Cassidy was born on this day in 1950...

 

Vince Gill was born on this day in 1957...

 

Early 20^th century jazz sensation Josephine Baker died on this day in 1975 at her home in Paris...

 

R.E.M.’s debut album Murmur was released today in 1981