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2025 is rushing by. It’s March. And March is a very busy month in music history.
- The Who frontman Roger Daltrey celebrated his 81st birthday on March 1
- Karen Carpenter was born 75 years ago today. As one-half of The Carpenters with her older brother Richard, Karen was behind some of the most beloved and gorgeous pop songs ever written and recorded.
- Lou Reed one of the most influential figures of the past 75 years or so, was born 83 years ago on March 2
Tone Lōc had two of 1989’s biggest crossover hits — “Wild Thing,” became an MTV staple and landed at #2 on the Billboard Top 100 while “Funky Cold Medina” reached #5 on the Billboard Top 100. Lōc-ed After Dark, his full-length debut reached #1 in the States, eventually amassing double platinum status.
Tone Lōc celebrates his 59th birthday today. Happy birthday, brother!