February is a very busy month. It’s Black History Month, which I’ll continue to celebrate throughout the month. And there are of course, several important birthdays that coincide and will be celebrating, as well.
- Big Boi, who also celebrated his 50th birthday on February 1
- Rick James, who was born 77 years ago on February 1
- Stan Getz was born on this day 98 years ago on February 2
- Graham Nash celebrated his 83rd birthday on February 2
- Stone Temple Pilots‘ Robert DeLeo celebrated his 59th birthday on February 2
- LCD Soundsystem frontman and DFA Records founder James Murphy celebrated his 55th birthday on February 2
- The Temptations‘ Dennis Edward, who also was born 82 years ago on February 3
- Sister Rosetta Tharpe, the godmother of rock ‘n’roll
- Bobby Brown, who also celebrated his 56th birthday on February 5
- The legendary Bob Marley was born 80 years ago on February 7
- Motley Crüe‘s Vince Neil celebrates his 64th birthday today
French touch pioneer and one-half of acclaimed electronic outfit Daft Punk, Guy-Manuel de Homem-Christo, celebrates his 51st birthday today.
Along with his former bandmate Thomas Bangalter, de Homem-Christo was behind some of the catchiest, most dance floor friendly tunes written and recorded in the past 30 years.
Happy birthday, Guy! May there be many, many more!
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