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 on October 3
- Chubby Checker, one of the pioneers of rock ‘n’ roll and R&B celebrated his 83rd birthday today on October 3
- AC/DC‘s Brian Johnson celebrates his 77th birthday on October 5
- Steve Miller Band‘s Steve Miller celebrated his 81st on October 5
- John Mellencamp celebrated his 73rd on October 7
- Thom Yorke celebrated his 56th birthday on October 7
- Pete Rock and CL Smooth‘s CL Smooth celebrated his 56th birthday on October 8
The legendary John Lennon was born on this day 84 years ago. While I’m much more of a fan of his work with The Beatles, Lennon– whether with The Beatles or as a solo artist –has been a part of some of the most beloved, most covered and most influential songs ever written.
Happy birthday, John! Happy birthday, wherever you are!
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