October 12

On this date in 1997, John Denver was killed when the experimental airplane 

he was flying ran out of gas and crashed

Today in 1971, Gene Vincent died from a perforated ulcer

Today in 1978, Sid Vicious informed police that his girlfriend had been stabbed to death. 

He was arrested and charged with her murder

On this day in 1957, Little Richard publicly renounced rock 'n' roll 

and embraced God. Five years later, he would switch back to Rock

Sam Moore, (Sam & Dave) is 79 today

Martie Maguire (The Dixie Chicks) is celebrating her 45^th birthday today