January is a busy and auspicious month in music history:
- Legendary hip-hop pioneer Grandmaster Flash celebrated his 66th birthday on January 1
- Led Zeppelin‘s and Them Crooked Vultures‘ John Paul Jones celebrated his 78th birthday on January 3
- French touch pioneer Thomas Bangalter, best known for his work in Stardust and the multi-Grammy Award-winning duo Daft Punk celebrated his 49th birthday on January
Much like yesterday, today is an equally auspicious day:
- R.E.M.’s Michael Stipe celebrates his 64th birthday today
- Joy Division and New Order founder Bernard Sumner celebrates his 68th birthday today
Cocteau Twins‘ co-founder, multi-instrumentalist and producer Robin Guthrie celebrates his 62nd birthday today. Guthrie’s work with Cocteau Twins, a solo artist and as a producer has a towering influence on shoegaze, dream pop and ambient rock.
Happy birthday, Robin! May there be many, many more!
