April 12

Today in 2008, Lou Reed married his third wife, the conceptual artist Laurie Anderson

Herbie Hancock is celebrating his 76th birthday today

John Kay (Steppenwolf) is 72 years old today

David Cassidy is 66 today

Vince Gill was born on this day in 1957

Art Alexakis (Everclear) was born on this day in 1962

Amy Ray (Indigo Girls) is 52 today

R.E.M.’s debut album Murmur was released today in 1981