2025 is rushing by. It’s now April. How did that happen, y’all? April is a busy month in music history.
- Gil Scott-Heron was born 76 years ago on April 1
- The legendary Marvin Gaye was born 85 years ago on April 2
- Bella Union Records founder and label head, singer/songwriter, musician and Cocteau Twins‘ Simon Raymonde celebrated his 63rd birthday on April 3
David Roback, one-half of acclaimed and beloved dream pop duo Mazzy Star was born on this day 67 years ago. We lost Roback five years ago, but his work with Mazzy Star is some of the most hauntingly gorgeous music written.
Happy birthday, David! Happy birthday, wherever you are!
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