It’s Aries season, y’all! And the first two weeks or so of the astrological sign is busy and auspicious for music history:
- DJ Premier‘s birthday was on the 21st
- Edward James “Son” House‘s birthday was on the 21st
- Damon Albarn‘s birthday was on the 23rd
- Chaka Khan‘s birthday was on the 23rd
- Aretha Franklin‘s birthday was on the 25th
- Sir Elton John‘s birthday was on the 25th
- Diana Ross‘s birthday was on the 26th
Mariah Carey‘s birthday is today. She turns 53. Carey is one of the biggest selling artists ever. That shouldn’t be surprising as she’s written and recorded some of the most popular songs of the past 30 years.
Happy birthday, Ms. Carey!