Aug 29 2026
Born on August 29, 1942, on Long Island, New York, Sterling Morrison became an essential part of one of the most influential bands of the 1960s without ever becoming its most famous member. As a guitarist in the Velvet Underground, Morrison played alongside Lou Reed, John Cale, and Maureen Tucker in a group whose music …
Aug 26 2026
Born on August 26, 1944, in Queens, New York, Maureen “Moe” Tucker became one of rock music’s most distinctive drummers by ignoring many of the conventions associated with the instrument. She often played standing rather than sitting. Her drum setup was famously spare, and she generally avoided the elaborate cymbal work and flashy fills that …
