Neil Percival Young is 79 years old today.

Upon moving to Los Angeles from Winnipeg,Canada in the 1960s,
Young joined the folk-rock group Buffalo Springfield. He was also
a part-time member of Crosby, Stills, Nash & Young.

"American Pie" singer Don McLean — who is still performing
and touring — was born on this day in history, Oct. 2, 1945,
in New Rochelle, New York.

He is forever associated with his iconic hit "American Pie" —
named one of the Top 5 Songs of the 20th Century in a poll
by the Recording Industry Association of America and the
National Endowment for the Arts.

James William Ercolani (June 8, 1936 – September 2, 2024),
known by his stage name James Darren. He died in his sleep
at Cedars-Sinai Medical Center in Los Angeles at the age of 88.

1961

On July 29, 1967, The Doors’ song “Light My Fire,” from their
debut album, earned the top spot in the Billboard Hot 100,
becoming their first bona fide smash hit and propelling The
Doors from cult favorites of the rock cognoscenti into
international pop stars and avatars of the ’60s counterculture.

James Douglas Morrison
(December 8, 1943 – July 3, 1971)

SANDY KOZEL

The musician, actor, film producer and Rolling Stones front
man Mick Jagger was born in Dartford, Kent, England on
July 26, 1943.  He’s 81 years old today.   
       
His career has spanned over six decades, and he has been widely described as one of the most popular and influential
front men in the history of rock music.