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 was on the 27th
- My birthday was on the 28th
The great Tracy Chapman celebrated her 58th birthday yesterday. So let’s celebrate the life and music of one of most uncompromising artists of her generation. Happy birthday, Tracy! May there be many many more!