2025 is rushing by. It’s now April. How did that happen, y’all? April is a busy month in music history.
- Gil Scott-Heron was born 76 years ago on April 1
- The legendary Marvin Gaye was born 85 years ago on April 2
- Bella Union Records founder and label head, singer/songwriter, musician and Cocteau Twins‘ Simon Raymonde celebrated his 63rd birthday on April 3
- David Roback, one-half of acclaimed and beloved dream pop duo Mazzy Star was born on this day 67 years ago
- The great Jill Scott, “Jilly from Philly” celebrates her 53rd today
The legendary bluesman Muddy Waters was born on this date 112 years ago today. Largely considered the father of modern Chicago blues, Waters’ work has had a towering influence on rock — and that shouldn’t be surprising at all: Rolling Stone and The Rolling Stones both derive their names from a line in one of his songs.
So, today let’s celebrate the man and his legendary work.
Happy birthday, sir! Happy birthday, wherever you are!
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