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October is a busy month in music history.
- The Police’s legendary frontman Sting celebrated his 73rd birthday on October 2
- Stevie Ray Vaughan was born 70 years ago on October 3
- The Roots‘ Black Thought, arguably one of the greatest living emcees celebrates his 51st birthday today
Chubby Checker, one of the pioneers of rock ‘n’ roll and R&B celebrates his 83rd birthday today. Of course, we all know him for popularizing dance styles like the twist, which also revolutionized dancing for countless folks. Hey, you no longer need to have a partner; nor do you have to be particularly good at it. And anyone could do it.
Happy birthday, brother! May there be many, many more!