May is a very busy month in music history:
- The 67th anniversary of Sharon Jones was on May 4
- U2′s Bono celebrated his 63rd birthday on May 10
- The Afghan Whigs‘, The Gutter Twins‘ and The Twilight Singers‘ Greg Dullicelebrated his 58th birthday on May 11
- The 95th anniversary of Burt Bacharach‘s birth was on May 12
- Stevie Wonder celebrated his 73rd birthday on May 13
- Talking Heads frontman David Byrne celebrated his 71st birthday on May14
- Nine Inch Nails creative mastermind Trent Reznor celebrates his 58th birthday on May 17
- The legendary bluesman Taj Mahal celebrated his 81st birthday on May 17
May 19 is a rather auspicious day as it features some very important music birthdays: The Who‘s Pete Townshend celebrates his 78th birthday today. And since we’re talking about all things rock — and er, punk rock — The Ramones‘ Joey Ramone was born 72 years ago today. As a Queens-born and-based New Yorker, who grew up less than two miles from where Ramone — born, Jeffrey Hyman — was born and grew up, fills me with a lot of pride.
Plus, The Ramones are among one of the most influential bands ever. And that’s not hyperbole.
Happy birthday, Joey! Happy birthday, wherever you are!
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