Throwback: Happy 54th Birthday, Q-Tip!

Aries season is a very busy period in music history. And it continues through April: 

• The 75th anniversary of the birth of the legendary Gil Scott-Heron was on April 1
• The 85th anniversary of the birth of R&B and soul legend Marvin Gaye was on April 2
• The 111th anniversary of the birth of legendary bluesman Muddy Waters was on April 4 
• Pharrell Williams celebrated his 51st birthday on April 5
• One of the most beloved figures of the Outlaw Country movement, 
• Merle Haggard was born 84 years ago on April 6
• Robert Glasper celebrated his 46th birthday on April 6
• The 109th anniversary of Billie Holiday‘s birth was on April 7
• John Oates, of Daryl Hall and John Oates fame celebrated his 75th birthday on April 7 
• The 60th anniversary of Biz Markie‘s birth was on April 7

As a kid, I absolutely adored A Tribe Called Quest. Honestly, I still do. Today, Q-Tip one of hip-hop’s greatest emcees and producers celebrates his 54th birthday. So let’s celebrate the brother, his legendary music and his towering influence on hip-hop. 

Happy birthday, brother! May there be many, many more!