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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 celebrated his 59th birthday on March 3
The legendary soul artist Bobby Womack was born on this day 81 years ago. We lost him over a decade ago; but his work remains as powerful and as necessary as ever.
Happy birthday, brother! Happy birthday, wherever you are!