It’s Aries season, y’all! And the month or so of the astrological sign is busy and auspicious for music history:
- DJ Premier‘s birthday was on the 21st
- Edward James “Son” House‘s birthday was on the 21st
- Damon Albarn‘s birthday was on the 23rd
- Chaka Khan‘s birthday was on the 23rd
- Aretha Franklin‘s birthday was on the 25th
- Sir Elton John‘s birthday was on the 25th
- Diana Ross‘s birthday was on the 26th
- Teddy Pendergrass‘s birthday was on the 26th
- Mariah Carey‘s birthday was on the 27th
- My birthday was on the 28th
- Tracy Chapman‘s birthday was on the 30th
- AC/DC‘s Angus Young‘s birthdays was on the 31st
The legendary Marvin Gaye was born on this day in 1939. Gaye’s impact on the Motown sound was towering — he was first a session player and songwriter for early Motown releases before stepping into the spotlight as a solo artist. So let’s celebrate the man, his music and his life today, huh?
Happy birthday, Marvin! Happy birthday, wherever you are!
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