Happy birthday the Jam and Style Council frontman, singer and songwriter Paul Weller, born on this day May 25, 1958 in Sheerwater, UK.
Category: Music
May 24
A Bob Dylan Birthday Celebration in 5 Songs
On May 24, 1941, American legend of song and 2016 Nobel Literature Prize winner Bob Dylan was born. With music of gold and his lyrics of pure poetry, Dylan has been an influence on artists of all walks of life and will continue to shine for a long, long time. Take Bringing It All Back …
May 20
Haircut 100 – “Love Plus One”
Happy birthday to Haircut One Hundred singer, songwriter, and guitarist Nick Heyward, born on this day May 20, 1961 in Beckenham, England.
May 19
Ramones – “Pet Sematary”
Singer-songwriter Joey Ramone was born on this day May 19, 1951 in Forest Hills, New York.
May 15
On This Day: Mike Oldfield
Today is the birthday of electronic musician and composer Mike Oldfield, who was born in Reading, England on May 15, 1953. His music crosses genres of classical, ambient, progressive rock, and new age. Oldfield is probably best known for the songs “Tubular Bells,” which was in the soundtrack for the movie The Exorcist, as well as …
May 10
Donovan – “Colours”
Singer and songwriter Donovan was born on this day May 10, 1946 in Glasgow, Scotland.
May 09
The Beautiful South – “Prettiest Eyes”
Happy birthday to Housemartins and Beautiful South frontman, singer and songwriter Paul Heaton, born on this day May 9, 1962 in the town of Bromborough, UK.
May 04
Dick Dale & The Del Tones – “Misirlou”
“The King of the Surf Guitar” Dick Dale was born on the day May 4, 1937 in Boston, Massachusetts.
May 03
Pete Seeger – “Living In The Country”
Happy birthday to folk singer, songwriter, folk music collector, and activist Pete Seeger, born on this day May 3, 1919.