Welp, we’ve survived through October. It’s been a bit of a brutal slog of a year. But there’s postseason baseball. Hockey season just started. Basketball season will start in a few weeks.
October is also a busy month in music history.
- The legendary Donny Hathaway was born 81 years ago on October 1
- The Human League‘s Philip Oakey celebrates his 71st birthday today
As a boy, I absolutely adored The Police. It shouldn’t be surprising that I know all of their material by heart — both forwards and backwards. The Police’s legendary frontman Sting celebrates his 75th birthday today.
Happy birthday, Sting! And thank you for being behind music that’s been a major part of my life since my childhood!
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